7 Billion People
Some interesting information about world population for teenage intermediate learners of English as a foreign language.
- Read the story of world population growth.
How the world population got to 7 billion - interactiveFrom the neolithic revolution to the first rubber condom, here is the story of how human beings came to dominate earth, and reach 7 billi...- Watch the video and answer the questions:
1. How long did it take to reach 1 billion people?
2. How long was it between 6 and 7 billion people?
3. What is the "Baby Boom"?
4. How long will take to reach 8 billion people?
5. Is population growth still accelerating?
6. Do you think governments should control population? If yes, how? - Read the text about population growth. Are these statements true or false? (write in your notebook):
1. The world’s seven-billion person is likely to be born on Halloween.
2. Analysts say it is no coincidence this baby will be born on Halloween.
3. The U.N. says the baby will probably be born in India.
4. The world population in 1960 was around 4 billion fewer than today.
5. A university professor said the consequences for us are not too bad.6. A CNN spokesman did a painting on the growth in population.
7. The New York Times said there’s a lot more space for lots more people.8. An editor likened the human race to slugs.
Breaking News English ESL Lesson Plan on Population 7 BillionThe United Nations says the world's population is set to reach seven billion on October 31. Analysts are wondering whether it is a coinci...- What's your number? Type your date of birth and find out what your number is in the world population.
7 billion people and you: What's your number?In developing nations, where improvements in health care and sanitation are seeing death rates fall, birth rates still remain relatively ...
