Task 1. Below are some of the causes of population explosion. Put them in order of importance and explain why. (Dưới đây là một số trong những nguyên nhân bùng nổ dân số. Đặt chúng theo thứ tự tầm quan trọng và giải thích tại sao.)

Fewer children die at birth.

People are not aware of the problem of overpopulation.

People are not properly educated.

People believe that having many children means happiness.

Religion doesn't encourage people to have fewer children.

Many people believe that having a large family is a form of insurance.

1. Fewer children die at birth.

2. Many people believe that having a large family is a form of insurance.

3. Religion doesn't encourage people to have fewer children.

4. People believe that having many children means happiness.

5. People are not aware of the problem of overpopulation.

6. People are not properly educated.

Task 2. List the problems facing poor and overpopulated countries. Then report your results to the class. (Liệt kê các vấn đề phải đối mặt với các nước nghèo và đông dân. Sau đã trình bày kết quả của bạn trước lớp.)

A: What problems do you think are facing and overpopulated countries?

B: I think poverty leads to the shortage of food...

A: That's true.

B: I think you must count one more important effect of poverty...

A: This factor links to the high charses...

B: So, these two effects. I guess...

A: Sure it is...

Task 3. Work out the solutions to the problems of overpopulation. Report your results to the class. (Đưa ra các giải pháp cho các vấn đề về bùng nổ dân số. Trình bày kết quả trước lớp.)

A. Over population is now one of the most serious problems of countries in the world.

B. It’s true what solution can people to do it?

C. We should educate people about the dangers of overpopulation...

Task 4. Talk about the problems of overpopulation and offer solution, using the results of Task 2 and 3. (Thảo luận về các vấn đề về bùng nổ dân và cung cấp giải pháp, sử dụng kết quả của Task 2 và 3. )

Nowadays, many countries are facing up to overpopulation-serious problem. Because it leads to lots of results. The first one is shortage of food as well as low living standards. And another result of overpopulation is poor living conditions.

We understand the danger of problem, we should find the way to solve them. We should carry out family pianning programs, birth control methods. Besides we exercise reward and punishment policies.