Read the text. Then say whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).

Hopes for a better environment

Angela, 18

About me: I study international relations. I like reading.

Fears: When I was at school, a guy laughed when I was talking to a friend about climate change. He said ‘Even if you care, the Earth is going to end anyway.’ I was so annoyed. It’s because of this attitude that more people don’t help.

What gives me hope: I know I’m not the only one working to protect our planet. I campaign against pollution.

Karin, 21

About me: I’m an engineering student. I enjoy hiking.

Fears: I know many people who have never been camping and don’t like the idea of spending a day outside the city. How can the youth be expected to protect the environment if they don’t get a chance to spend time enjoying nature?

What gives me hope: The organizations working to persuade politicians to make decisions to end climate change.

Simon, 23

About me: I’m a Master’s student in environmental science.

Fears: There is a big knowledge gap in my country. The topic of climate change is only taught in a secondary school as an optional geography course.

What gives me hope: The environmental campaigns worldwide help to educate people to give me hope.



1. Angela likes to read in her free time. ____
2. She gets angry with people who don’t help. ____
3. She campaigns against food waste. _____
4. Karin is studying to be an engineer. _____
5. She likes to spend a lot of time in the city. ____
6. She likes the organizations that try to persuade the government to end climate change. _____
7. Simon is studying environmental science. _____
8. He thinks people are well educated about climate change in his country. ____
9. He isn’t hopeful about the worldwide environmental campaigns. _____
10. Angela, Karin, and Simon all believe in group
campaigns. _____