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Part 1

Where can you find these signs? Tick the correct answer.

a)

Keep away from fire

A

on a spray can

B

in a dressing room

C

in a park
b)

FRAGILE!

DON'T DROP!

A

on a packet of chewing gum

B

on a carton of juice

C

on a parcel
c)

Brew for three minutes

Drink with a splash of milk

A

on a carton of milk

B

on a packet of cereals

C

on a box of tea

What information do these signs give you? Tick the correct answer.

d)

HANDMADE PRODUCT

Small variations in size or colour may occur.

A

All products are completely different.

B

The products can be slightly different.

C

The colour of the product changes in your hands.
e)

Bicycles available for use by hotel residents

A

You can enter the hotel by bike.

B

You can get bikes if you stay here.

C

You can buy bikes here.
(5 pts)

Parts 2 - 5: Text

Global Goals – a better future by 2030!?

1
In 2015, world leaders agreed on 17 goals to make
2
the world a better place for everyone. These goals are
3
called the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
4
The SDGs aim to end poverty, protect the planet and
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make sure that all people live in peace and safety.
6
Some goals include giving clean water to everyone,
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making sure all children can go to school, and
8
stopping climate change. All 17 goals have to be achieved by the year 2030!

9
One big achievement is that fewer people live in extreme poverty. In many parts of the world,
10
more people have jobs and can take care of their basic needs, like food and housing.
11
Governments and organizations have helped by creating programmes to support the poor.
12
However, millions still live with very little money, especially in developing countries. More
13
action is necessary to help these people to lead better lives.

14
Education is another area where progress has been made. More children around the world,
15
especially girls, are going to school than ever before. Programmes like free school meals
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and scholarships have helped families to send their children to school. Education is
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important because it helps people build better futures. Unfortunately, in some places there
18
are not enough teachers or schools, especially in rural regions. The goal is to make sure
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all children can get a good education by 2030.

20
A lot of countries are also working hard to fight climate change, which is a big threat to our
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planet. More and more nations are using clean energy, like wind and solar power, to reduce
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pollution. There are programmes to protect forests and oceans, which are very important
23
for the environment. Climate change is and will most likely be a serious problem. Far
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more needs to be done to protect the Earth for future generations.

25
In summary, the Global Goals have already brought some positive changes worldwide, but
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sadly progress is too slow to meet the 2030 deadline. It will need stronger action, better
27
policies and more international cooperation. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic as well
28
as the terrible wars worldwide make the achievement of the goals almost impossible.
29
Whether achieved by 2030 or not - to build a safer, healthier and fairer world for everyone
30
should always be something to stand up for.

(386 words)

Bunte Symbole der 17 UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele (SDGs)Bunte Symbole der 17 UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele (SDGs)
Bunte Symbole der 17 UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele (SDGs)Bunte Symbole der 17 UN-Nachhaltigkeitsziele (SDGs)

Own work using: File:Sustainable Development Goals.png and PDF infographic from [ un.org], Sustainable Development Goals, als gemeinfrei gekennzeichnet, Details auf Wikimedia Commons

[https://www.marniehawson.com.au/journal/what-are-the-sdgs/; Zugriff am: 30.03.25]

[https://www.globalgoals.org/; Zugriff am: 30.03.25]

[https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/; Zugriff am: 30.03.25]

[https://unfccc.int/; Zugriff am: 30.03.25]

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Part 2

Match each part of the text with the correct heading. Write down the correct letter.

a)

lines 1 - 8:

b)

lines 9 - 13:

c)

lines 14 - 19:

d)

lines 20 - 24:

e)

lines 25 - 30:

A

Fighting poverty around the world

B

What about the Global Goals in the future?

C

Taking action against climate change

D

Improving education for all

E

What are the Global Goals?

Solution:

a) _______

b) _______

c) _______

d) _______

e) _______
(5 pts)

Part 3

Decide whether the statements are 'true', 'false' or 'not in the text'.

Tick the correct answer.

true

false

not in the text

a)

The 17 SDGs are a global agreement, set up in 2015.

b)

There haven’t been any programmes to end poverty in developing countries so far.

c)

Teachers who work in rural areas are mainly men.

d)

The number of countries using clean energy is constantly going down.

e)

More effort and cooperation is needed to reach the goals by 2030.

(5 pts)

Part 4

Find the corresponding line / lines in the text that mean the same. Write down the correct letter.

a)

Guarantee a peaceful and safe surrounding for everyone.

Letter: ______

b)

In a lot of regions, more people are employed.

Letter: ______

c)

Because it helps create better lives, education is the key.

Letter: ______

d)

Programmes have been developed to preserve woodland and the seas.

Letter: ______

e)

Something that must be supported.

Letter: ______

line 23

A

lines 9 - 10

B

line 12

C

lines 27 - 28

D

line 22

E

lines 16 - 17

F

lines 1 - 2

G

line 30

H

line 5

I

line 25

K
(5 pts)

Part 5

Tick the correct endings to complete the sentences according to the text.

a)

One of the 17 global goals

A

is providing clean water for everyone.

B

was cancelled in 2019.

C

has already been reached.
b)

In developing countries

A

people lead better lives.

B

food and housing cost little money.

C

poverty is a major problem.
c)

In many poor countries, going to school

A

is only possible with a scholarship.

B

has become easier especially for girls.

C

isn't possible for boy.
d)

The problem of climate change

A

can definitely be solved by 2030.

B

is entirely left to future generations.

C

will threaten our planet for a long time.
e)

Achieving the global goals by 2030

A

is hardly possible anymore.

B

can cause a lot of wars worldwide.

C

isn't important anymore.
(5 pts)

25 pts

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