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Subject 1.0 2.0 2.1 2.2 3.0 2.1 2.2 4.0 5.0 6.0 Preface Article 1 : How To Save The Earth From Global Warming Graphic Organizer 1 : How To Save The Earth From Global Warming Summary ( Article 1) Article 2 : What Is Global Warming Graphic Organizer 2 : What Is Global Warming Summary ( Article 2) Reflection Bibliography Appendix

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1.0 Preface This short coursework is part of Persediaan Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan in second semester of Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Tun Hussein Onn year of 2012, for the assignment of the subject English Language Proficiency (BI 2311). The courseworks objectives are to enable students to carry out critical reading skills and do text analysis based on Barrets Taxonomy, to organize ideas and to write summaries by applying the note taking and paraphrasing skills. I have selected the topic Global Warming as the main theme for my articles and summary writing. This assignment aims not only to improve my reading and writing skills, but also to promote awareness among students on the importance of protecting the Earth and ways which we can carry out to stop global warming.

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2.0 Article 1 : How To Save The Earth From Global Warming The biggest challenge that mankind is facing in this century is "global warming" and there is a "global warning" given by scientist to save the earth. It has become a big cry from every corner of the world "How to save the earth from global warming", every nation, every forums, everywhere and in everything they discuss about this global warming and how to save our earth from this biggest threat. Scientists had laid down the root cause for this situation as the increase in the amount of carbon DI oxide let out on the atmosphere by our industries and automobiles. If this is going to continue we may lose our land to oceans and the indifferent climate conditions may also lead to new unknown diseases, which may challenge the medical world. Now it self we have started to feel the impact of this global warming. It is not an issue with the scientists alone, every individual can join hands in this global mission on "How to save the earth from global warming", and i have listed something below. Unless we understand the effects of global warming it is really going to be tough to save our mother earth. 1. Automobiles stay ahead of everything in the emission of carbon, so as for as possible try to avoid using your automobile for short distances. 2. Instead of everybody using their own vehicle if some of you are working in the same area and living in the same area you can share one vehicle. 3. Now everything can be done through net instead of going to the banks, stations, markets and etc. you can do the same by sitting at your home in front of your system. 4. You can reduce the usage of your refrigerator, If you think that how much my refrigerator is going stand as a cause, don't see as one refrigerator of your home count the no of refrigerators around the world in each home and shops, Hotels etc. 5. Start using the recycle base articles, change from plastic to paper. 6. We can change ourselves to use cotton cloths than silk rayon cloths. 7. As much as possible use cotton bags or paper bags than plastic bag. 8. Instead of searching for a solution how to destroy the used batteries, start using rechargeable batteries. 4|Page

9. The waste water that is been let out in the process of leather tanning process spoils the soil and its fertility either we should reuse the water through water treatment plants or we should avoid using leather articles. 10. Let us avoid use and throw articles in our daily uses because almost 90 percent of these kind of articles are being made of plastics. 11. Let us grow at least a tree in every house. 12. To stop the forests getting destroyed, the heart of Mother Nature you can simply avoid using wooden articles. 13. Attend all your vehicles schedule checkups without fail, to Keep your vehicles in good condition and intact. 14. Give special attention to the carburetor, and silencer of your vehicle. 15. Scientists say even the chemicals used for domestic cleaning also destroys the atmosphere since use soda, lemon and vinegar instead of the chemicals. We can teach our children how to love nature and how important it is to safeguard the world. Instead of keeping them a big asset it is very important for us to keep a wonderful natural and healthy world for them to enjoy their life. It is-true improvements is unavoidable but we can avoid destroying the earth for it is not our permanent property for us to enjoy on our own as we wish. we are only sharing and it should handed over to the following generation with the same way how we got it from our predecessor. I also welcome more ideas that we can share to join hands in this mission. When the whole world is searching for new ways and means to fight global warming, an Indian agricultural scientist, Dr. N. Bharathi, said bamboo was a practical atmospheric carbon absorbing plant. He added, It is the fastest and least expensive way to solve the problems of carbon-dioxide emission and water pollution." Bamboo absorbs carbon-dioxide and releases oxygen into the atmosphere three to four times higher than many other trees. Bamboo also enriches the soil naturally and prevents soil erosion and effectively cleans the water pollution of of the septic tank discharge and factory effluent by its natural affinity for nitrogen, phosphorus and heavy

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metals. One mature Bheema Bamboo (Bambusa Balocava) would absorb above 500 kgs of carbon-dioxide. A few more: With the number of natural disasters growing high every day, it is almost as if the earth is crying out loud for our help. Statistics have put an eight year timer on the time - bomb that is now our planet. Become a part of your school, college, office, or your residential area's environment clubs. Participate in activities to clean up the city you live in. Garbage lying around begins to ro6t and plays a huge role in polluting the soil, air and water the very basic essentials that we require to live. Picking up garbage and throwing it in dustbins is a great way to start living clean. Try to composite kitchen waste and other organic wastes. This composite is also a great fertilizer and it helps reduce the amount of trash that you send to your local garbage dump. Follow these three important three green rules: 1. Reduce 2. Reuse and 3. Recycle Follow this three rules strictly so that you can reduce the amount of waste by knowing which items are recyclable. For example, cardboard, paper and glass are all recyclable materials, and once they have been recycled, they can be reused. Use cloth bags or jute bags to carry groceries or other items. Stop immediately using paper or plastic bags or materials that cannot be recycled. If you are made to use paper or plastic bags, ensure that you get them recycled so that they can be reused. When on market, look for the three arrows that make a circle denoting recyclable material. That way you know the products which you are buying can be recycled and will help protect the environment. Climate change is mainly brought about by the release of toxic greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into the air. The best way to reduce this greenhouse gases is to grow 6|Page

more trees which use these gases for their food making process. Plant fresh saplings in your park, office, school, college, or your garden and if possible make a community planting by joining hands with your friends, family and your neighbors. Help the earth, breathe. Vehicular pollution is the most major cause of air pollution in big cities. While no one is saying stop driving cars, but you can be smart about it. Walk or use public transport whenever you are going to a nearby place or to office. Carpooling or even riding a bicycle is a great way to cut down both fuel costs and usage and pollution and also help you keep fit. If you aren't using electrical appliances switch them off. Leaving them on only contributes to the loss of more and more precious fuel resources. Don't use more water than you need, and now that the rainy season on the corner adopts rain water harvesting to help raise ground water levels. Can we justify destroying such a beauty think!

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2.1 Graphic Organizer 1: How To Save The Earth From Global Warming

Avoid using automobile; practice carpool Reduce, reuse and recycle

Plant trees, especially bamboo and avoid using wooden articles

Reduce the usage of refrigerators

How to Save the Earth from Global Warming

Participate in activities to keep the environment clean

Avoid using use and throw articles and plastic bags

Replace chemical for domestic cleaning with natural cleaner

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We should start using rechargable batteries.

Reuse waste water through water treatment plants.

Take notice of the carburetor and silencer.

We can teach children to love nature.

Pick up garbage and throw it in dustbins

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Buy only goods or items made out of materials that can be recycled.

Use cloth bags or jute bags instead of plastic bags to carry groceries .

Use public transport or practice carpooling.

Switch off electrical appliances when not in use.

Don't use more water than you need.

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2.2 Summary ( Article 1 ) Global warming is our earths biggest threat. There are ways to save our earth from the effects of global warming. We should avoid using automobiles for short distances and practice carpooling. Make use of the internet to pay bills and shop instead of going out by automobiles. Besides that, we should reduce the use of refrigerator that produces chlorofluorocarbon. Usage of use and throw articles and plastic bags should be avoided. Apart from that, we should use rechargeable batteries. Waste water should be treated so that we can reuse. We should also plant trees especially bamboo as it absorbs carbon-dioxide and gives out oxygen up to four times higher than other trees. Next, we should use natural detergents for domestic cleaning and avoid using wooden articles. Take notice of the carburetor and silencer of our vehicle. We can teach children to love and protect nature and the importance to protect the world. Next up, we should start to pick up trash and throw it into dustbins and help reduce the amount of trash by compositing kitchen and organic wastes to use as fertilizer. We should all participate in activities to clean up the environment and practice the three green rules: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Buy only recyclable goods or items made out of materials that can be recycled to protect the environment. We must be sure to turn off all electrical appliances when not in use. Last but not least, we should also use water wisely.

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(For Article 2, please refer to the Appendix)

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3.1 Graphic Organizer 2: What is Global Warming?

WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING?

The atmosphere warmed by less than one degree. Global warming caused patterns of sunshine, rainfall and storm to change. Burning of coal, oil and fossil fuels produces gases.

Global warming is an increase in the temperature of the Earth's atmosphere.

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Global warming is caused by activities on earth.

Global warming caused climate change.

Sea level rises. Flood occurs along low-lying coasts. Global warming must be stopped to reduce the amount of gases in the atmosphere

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3.2 Summary ( Article 2) Global warming is an increase in the temperature of the Earths atmosphere, caused by gases produced when people burn coal, oil, and other fossil fuels. The gases trap the Suns heat in our atmosphere. One of those gases trapped in the atmosphere is carbon dioxide. During the 20th century, the atmosphere is warmed by less than one degree, and is predicted to continue. Global warming has caused climate change. If it continues, the atmosphere will warm by at least another degree, causing patterns of sunshine, rainfall, and storms to change. Climate changes will indirectly affect our food supplies. Climate is the general pattern of weather that a place has over a long period of time. Apart from that, sea level will rise, causing flood along low-lying coasts. Global warming happens in the Earths atmosphere and is caused by activities on Earth. It can be brought to a halt if the amount of gases in the atmosphere is reduced.

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4. 0 Reflective Essay English Language Proficiency (BI 2311) was a very informative and interesting class. It was taught by Madam Yee Bee Choo, who is a wonderful person and excellent teacher. Over the months of my course I have grown and learned more than I thought possible. We have been given a short coursework to read articles from various sources based on one topic of our choice and write a summary of each article. We also had the opportunity to present the main ideas in the form of graphic organizers which were great compliments to the grammar and writing skills learned. I have always struggled to put my thoughts on paper in a manner that is coherent and correct according to assignments. I can remember being told numerous times in secondary school to "organize your thoughts" or "provide more support and examples". These are the things that I have worked on and improved and I feel that my work shows this. Throughout the process, I have learned to analyze and evaluate information and express my opinions through discussions. I improved my comprehension skills and critical reading skills. Another improvement is my ability to organize ideas and write summaries based on the articles read. Going through the English subject and this short coursework has taught me so much more than stuff about language proficiency, it has taught me how to be me. Most importantly I have learned how important English Language is. This was definitely one of my favorite classes this semester. I can honestly say I will leave this class a better reader, writer, evaluator, and reviewer.

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5.0 Bibliography Chris Oxlade (2006): Global Warming. United States: Capstone Press. http://eswar.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-save-our-mother-earth-from-global-warming. Accessed on 1 March 2012. http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0215471/global_warming.htm. Accessed on 1 March 2012 http://www.weatherquestions.com/What_is_global_warming.htm. Accessed on 2 March 2012 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming. Accessed on 18 March 2012 http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/global+warming. Accessed on 18 March 2012 http://www.enotes.com/topics/how-write-summary. Accessed on 21 March 2012 http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ssw/write/handouts/summary.html/ Accessed on 21 March 2012

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6.0 APPENDIX

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