Pаssаge 5: The оrgаnizers оf the Paris Olympic Games have оutdone their predecessors in trying to make the Games the most sustainable in the decades since climate change became a concern. But with an estimated 11 million tourists converging on the City of Light for the Olympics, including 1.5 million from abroad, the Games can only be so green.On the plus side, organizers have been serious in their efforts to reduce carbon emissions. They measured the expected carbon footprint of the Games, reduced emissions through energy efficiencies, limited new construction by using existing facilities, added bike lanes, minimized the use of fuel-powered generators and sourced sustainably produced goods for medals and podiums and much of the event materials.Still, international travel is a big contributor to the overall carbon impact of the Games. Organizers of the Rio Olympics in 2016 predicted that slightly more than half of the carbon emissions would come from spectators. Of that amount, 80 percent was expected to be generated by international fans traveling to and from the Games. Organizers saw a low potential to reduce those emissions and said they would need to compensate elsewhere in the preparation and running of the events.What else is to be done? If the world is serious about reducing carbon emissions, the Olympics, like so much else, will have to change even more. Jules Boykoff, who has written extensively about the Olympic Games, rightly argues in Scientific American that “the Games need to reduce their size, limit the number of tourists who travel from afar..”Thanks to television and social media, those of us who live far from the host city can still follow along in real time without traveling to the Games. Tokyo 2020, actually held in 2021, and Beijing 2022 did not have international fans because of the Covid pandemic. The planet was better off for it.In the Rio Games, organizers claimed that a “significant” part of spectator emissions, including from travel, were offset by the planting of trees, and Paris organizers hope to similarly offset emissions with reforestation and renewable energy projects. But these offsets are not a panacea.For all the efforts in Paris to reduce the carbon impact of the games, and they have been considerable, the sheer scope of future Games must be rethought. A smaller-scale Olympics wouldn’t solve everything, but it would make these events more sustainable.Which choice best states the overall claim of this text?
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True оr Fаlse: аccоrding tо the notes, English hаs more (monophthong) vowels than all of the languages we covered in studying the speech of learners of English as a second language (Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Chinese).
In AmLа 70, we will fоcus оn seven (7) steps in the writing prоcess. Eаch step hаs a purpose and is important as we develop our skills as editors and writers. Step 1: Topic For this paper, you will think about the following questions: What are similarities and differences between your native culture and American culture? How is your culture changing? You will also discuss culture shock and whether or not you are acculturating. You will write THREE paragraphs. In the first paragraph, write about the following: Discuss at least TWO similarities between your native culture and American culture using ideas from the cultural iceberg (difficult to see) and/or the 5 aspects of American culture. In the second paragraph, write about the following: Discuss at least THREE differences between your native culture and American culture using ideas from the cultural iceberg (difficult to see), the 5 aspects of American culture, Me vs. We cultures, values, and beliefs. In the third paragraph, write about the following: Are you adapting to American culture? What stage of culture shock are you in, or what acculturation strategy are you using? If you are adapting, explain how. If not, explain why not. Talk about acculturation, culture shock, and the ideas in Bourelle’s “How Culture Drives Behaviours” TEDTalk. Step 2: Pre-Writing—Unit 2 Identity: The Self Outline Review the modules for weeks 10-13 and I Am Malala. Then, complete the Paper 3 outline provided by the professor. Turn in the Paper 3 Organizer. Step 3: Evidence/Sources You will gather your support details from the class materials we have reviewed, discussed, and reflected on for Unit 3. Cultural Iceberg “Me or We?” Cultural Differences Video “5 Aspects of US Culture” by Stacia Levy “Culture Shock” “What is Acculturation?” by Travis Dixon “How Culture Drives Behaviours” video by Julien Bourrelle In all paragraphs, be sure to use the vocabulary from the readings/videos and give specific examples. Include ideas from at least FOUR (4) sources (class materials): at least one (1) in each paragraph. Step 4: Organize the Writing Task Be sure to answer the questions in the same order as they are in Step 1: Topic. Step 5: Write the Draft Criteria for Success: You must use MLA format for the heading, margins, page numbering, spacing, and title conventions. Your paper should be 3 paragraphs in length. You must answer all parts of the prompt. You must have a clear topic sentence, specific details, and a clear conclusion in each paragraph. Your paper must include 4 class sources (see the titles above). Your paper must be your own work. Do not get any help! Plagiarism will result in a grade of NP + other consequences. Your grammar and structure do not have to be perfect, but carefully review your paper so that all of your language is comprehensible (you may ask the instructor if you have any language or writing questions). You must use a variety of correct sentences (simple, compound, and complex).