SEMINAR 2 – Noun Modifiers / Key words
Warm-up / Noun modifiers:
Think of nouns which could be added after the following words.
landfill _____________
human ______________
square ______________
landscape ___________
water ______________
power _______________
Think of nouns which could be added in front of the following words.
____________ pressure
____________ change
____________ rate
______________ mining
______________ control
_______________ sludge
_______________ assessment
______________ costs
_______________ gases
Noun modifiers → Keywords:
Study the following text and fill in the table below with appropriate keywords.
The Benefits of Sustainable Agriculture:
Sustainable agriculture means that plant or animal products are produced without farming techniques that harm the
environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare.
Environmental Preservation
Sustainable farms guarantee that crops are produced and animals are raised without using toxic chemical pesticides,
synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified seeds or techniques that degrade soil, water or other natural resources.
Biodiversity is protected by growing a variety of plants, using crop rotation, conservation tillage and pasture-based livestock
husbandry.
Protection of Public Health
Because sustainable farms make sure that hazardous pesticides are avoided, they are able to grow fruits and vegetables
that are safer for consumers, workers, and local communities. Similarly, livestock is raised without using antibiotics or
growth promoters and livestock waste is managed carefully and responsibly, therefore sustainable farmers also protect
humans from hazardous pollutants.
Sustaining Local Communities
Through sustainable farms, local and regional economies are supported, because they create jobs and build strong
communities.
Animal Welfare
On sustainable farms, animals are tended with respect, they can move freely and consume a natural diet.
Keywords
One word
Verb + noun(s)
Adjective + noun
Noun + noun(s)
Think of nouns which could be added to the word “environmental” and could serve as keywords.
environmental
environmental
environmental
environmental
environmental
environmental
sc……………………
ser……………………
ag……………………
con……………………
iss……………………
st……………………
environmental res……………………
environmental eng……………………
environmental pro……………………
environmental con……………………
environmental te……………………
environmental de……………………
environmental im……………………
environmental l……………………
environmental po……………………
environmental con……………………
environmental gr……………………
environmental in……………………