🌍🌍Earth Day, April 22 – how to reduce environmental pollution-(A2, present simple, text, exercises, sound files, part 3/3)🌍🌍

• simple everyday actions to keep air, water, and land clean and protect the Earth

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Environmental pollution is a big problem today. It affects the air, water, and land. But people can help to make the Earth cleaner. Small actions can make a big difference.

First, we can reduce, reuse, and recycle. We should buy only things we really need. This helps to reduce waste. We can reuse many items, like bags, bottles, and boxes. Recycling is also important. We can recycle paper, plastic, glass, and metal.

Second, we can save energy at home. We should turn off lights, TVs, and computers when we do not use them. We can also use energy-saving bulbs. These use less electricity and last longer.

Third, saving water is very important. We should turn off the tap when we brush our teeth. We should also fix leaking taps quickly. Using less water helps the environment.

Another good step is to use public transport. We can take the bus or train instead of driving a car. We can also ride a bike or walk. This helps to reduce air pollution.

We should try to avoid plastic. Plastic bags and bottles are bad for nature. We can use reusable bags and bottles instead.

Planting trees is also very helpful. Trees clean the air and give us oxygen. They make our environment better.

Buying local food and products is a good idea. It reduces pollution from transport.

We can also compost food waste and use eco-friendly products.

Finally, we can talk to other people about pollution. When more people help, the Earth becomes cleaner and healthier.

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Vocabulary:

• to reduce: to make something smaller or less
• environmental pollution: damage or dirt in air, water, or land caused by humans
• to affect something: to change or influence something
• to reuse: to use something again
• to recycle: to make old things into new things
• waste: things that are not needed and are thrown away
• to save energy: to use less electricity, gas, or power
• to turn off: to stop a machine, light, or device
• energy-saving: using less energy than normal
• a bulb: a light that gives light in a lamp
• to last longer: to stay usable for more time
• to turn off the tap: to close the water so it stops running
• to fix leaking taps: to repair taps that drip water
• environment: everything around us (air, water, land, animals, people)
• instead of: in place of something; not using one thing but another
• air pollution: dirty or harmful air
• to avoid plastic: not to use plastic
• a reusable bag: a bag that you can use many times
• oxygen: a gas in the air that we need to breathe
• to compost food waste: to let food scraps break down into soil
• to be eco-friendly: to be good for the environment

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Match the words with the correct definitions:

Words:

1. reduce
2. recycle
3. waste
4. reusable bag
5. turn off
6. oxygen
7. energy-saving
8. reuse
9. environment
10. air pollution
11. tap
12. compost food waste
13. affect something
14. eco-friendly
15. bulb
16. instead of

Definitions

A. to use something again
B. a bag you can use many times
C. to make something smaller or less
D. to stop a machine or light
E. dirty air that is harmful [not safe or good for people, animals, or the environment]
F. things we throw away
G. a light in a lamp
H. to change or influence something
I. good for the environment
J. gas we need to breathe
K. to make old things into new things
L. everything around us (air, water, land)
M. to use food waste to make soil
N. in place of something
O. using less energy
P. water control you open or close

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Answers:
1-C, 2-K, 3-F, 4-B, 5-D, 6-J,
7-O, 8-A, 9-L, 10-E, 11-P, 12-M,
13-H, 14-I, 15-G, 16-N

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Match the definitions with the correct words:

Definitions:

1. to make something smaller or less
2. to use something again
3. things we throw away
4. a bag you can use many times
5. to stop a machine, light, or device
6. gas we need to breathe
7. using less energy
8. everything around us (air, water, land)
9. dirty air that is harmful
10. to change or influence something
11. a device for controlling water
12. to make food waste into soil
13. good for the environment
14. in place of something
15. a light in a lamp
16. causing damage or bad effects

Words:
A. tap
B. oxygen
C. recycle
D. eco-friendly
E. reduce
F. waste
G. bulb
H. instead of
I. reusable bag
J. energy-saving
K. environment
L. turn off
M. harmful
N. compost food waste
O. reuse
P. affect something

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Answers:
1-E, 2-O, 3-F, 4-I, 5-L, 6-B,
7-J, 8-K, 9-A, 10-P, 11-A,
12-N, 13-D, 14-H, 15-G, 16-M

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True or false:

1. Turning off the tap saves water.
2. Leaving lights on all day saves energy.
3. A reusable bag can be used many times.
4. Broken taps that leak do not waste water.
5. Composting food waste helps make soil.
6. Driving everywhere instead of walking is better for the environment.
7. Recycling reduces waste.
8. Throwing food away helps make soil.
9. Walking instead of driving helps the environment.
10. Plants produce oxygen.
11. Turning off lights saves energy.
12. Using more energy is good for the environment.
13. A reusable bag can only be used once.
14. Fixing leaking taps stops water loss.
15. Plants remove oxygen from the air.
16. Reusing things helps the environment.
17. Leaving the tap open saves water.
18. Saving energy is good for the environment.
19. Throwing things away again and again helps the environment.
20. The environment only includes plastic things.

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True: 1,3,5,7,9,10,11,14,16,18

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Odd one out:

1. oxygen – waste – air – tree
2. reuse – recycle – bulb – reduce
3. tap – water – energy – compost
4. environment – land – plastic – air
5. turn off – open – close – save
6. cloth bag – reusable bag – plastic bag – water bottle
7. food waste – compost – soil – metal
8. electricity – energy – waste – light
9. recycle – reuse – throw away – save
10. tree – oxygen – air – waste

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Answers:

1. oxygen – waste – air – tree – waste is the odd one out because oxygen, air, and tree are related to nature and breathing, but waste is something thrown away
2. reuse – recycle – bulb – reduce – bulb is the odd one out because reuse, recycle, and reduce are actions to help the environment, but a bulb is an object
3. tap – water – energy – compost – energy is the odd one out because tap, water, and compost are connected to water and food, but energy is different
4. environment – land – plastic – air – plastic is the odd one out because environment, land, and air are natural, but plastic is man-made
5. turn off – open – close – save – save is the odd one out because turn off, open, and close are actions with devices or taps, but save is different
6. cloth bag – reusable bag – plastic bag – water bottle – plastic bag is the odd one out because it is not reusable like the others
7. food waste – compost – soil – metal – metal is the odd one out because food waste, compost, and soil are natural materials, but metal is not
8. electricity – energy – waste – light – waste is the odd one out because electricity, energy, and light are used or useful, but waste is something thrown away
9. recycle – reuse – throw away – save – throw away is the odd one out because recycle, reuse, and save help the environment, but throw away does not
10. tree – oxygen – air – waste – waste is the odd one out because tree, oxygen, and air are connected to nature, but waste is not

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Answer in full sentences:

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1. What do trees produce?
2. Where do we put food waste for compost?
3. Why should we save energy?
4. Which is better: reusable bag or plastic bag?
5. How do we save water at home?
6. Who helps protect the environment: people or plastic?
7. When should we turn off lights?
8. Do we recycle or waste paper?
9. Is air pollution good or bad?
10. Can we reuse a bottle?
11. Which gives us oxygen: plants or plastic?
12. How do we reduce waste?
13. Where does waste go?
14. Why is turning off the tap important?

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Correct answers:

1. What do trees produce? – Trees produce oxygen.
2. Where do we put food waste for compost? – We put food waste in compost.
3. Why should we save energy? – We should save energy to help the environment.
4. Which is better: reusable bag or plastic bag? – A reusable bag is better.
5. How do we save water at home? – We save water by turning off the tap.
6. Who helps protect the environment: people or plastic? – People help protect the environment.
7. When should we turn off lights? – We should turn off lights when we leave a room.
8. Do we recycle or waste paper? – We recycle paper.
9. Is air pollution good or bad? – Air pollution is bad.
10. Can we reuse a bottle? – Yes, we can reuse a bottle.
11. Which gives us oxygen: plants or plastic? – Plants give us oxygen.
12. How do we reduce waste? – We reduce waste by recycling and reusing.
13. Where does waste go? – Waste goes into bins or landfills.
14. Why is turning off the tap important? – It is important to save water.

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Fill in, words below:

oxygen – reduce – compost – protect – instead of – save – turn off – longer – avoid

We can __________ the environment by taking small actions every day.
We should __________ waste, reuse things, and recycle materials.
It is important to turn off lights to __________ energy and use energy-saving bulbs that last__________.
We should __________ the tap and fix leaking taps to save water.
A reusable bag helps us __________ plastic.
We can __________ food waste to make soil [top layer of the ground where plants grow.].
Air pollution is harmful, but plants produce __________ and help the environment.
We should act__________ wasting resources and try to be eco-friendly in daily life.

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Correct version:

We can protect the environment by taking small actions every day.
We should reduce waste, reuse things, and recycle materials.
It is important to turn off lights to save energy and use energy-saving bulbs that last longer.
We should turn off the tap and fix leaking taps to save water.
A reusable bag helps us avoid plastic.
We can compost food waste to make soil.
Air pollution is harmful, but plants produce oxygen and help the environment.
We should act instead of wasting resources and try to be eco-friendly in daily life.

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Complete the dialogue – match question and answer:

1. How do we help the environment?
2. What happens when lights stay on?
3. Why is turning off the tap important?
4. How can food waste be used?
5. What does air pollution do?
6. What do trees give to the air?
7. Why are reusable bags useful?
8. What should happen with leaking taps?
9. How is energy saved at home?
10. What is done with old materials?
11. Why is soil important?
12. What can people do in daily life for the environment?

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a. It helps save water.
b. They are recycled into new things.
c. We reduce waste, reuse things, and recycle materials.
d. Oxygen comes from trees.
e. It is harmful for people and nature.
f. They can use less waste and less energy.
g. Energy is used without need.
h. They should be fixed to stop water loss.
i. They help avoid plastic.
j. Plants grow in soil.
k. It can go into compost to make soil.
l. Lights and devices are turned off when not needed.

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Answers:
1-c, 2-g, 3-a, 4-k, 5-e, 6-d,
7-i, 8-h, 9-l, 10-b, 11-j, 12-f

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Correct dialogue:

1. Q: How do we help the environment?
   A: We reduce waste, reuse things, and recycle materials.
2. Q: What happens when lights stay on?
   A: Energy is used without need.
3. Q: Why is turning off the tap important?
   A: It helps save water.
4. Q: How can food waste be used?
   A: It can go into compost to make soil.
5. Q: What does air pollution do?
   A: It is harmful for people and nature.
6. Q: What do trees give to the air?
   A: Oxygen comes from trees.
7. Q: Why are reusable bags useful?
   A: They help avoid plastic.
8. Q: What should happen with leaking taps?
   A: They should be fixed to stop water loss.
9. Q: How is energy saved at home?
   A: Lights and devices are turned off when not needed.
10. Q: What is done with old materials?
    A: They are recycled into new things.
11. Q: Why is soil important?
    A: Plants grow in soil.
12. Q: What can people do in daily life for the environment?
    A: They can use less waste and less energy.

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🌍 Environmental Pollution –
Cheat Sheet

📌 Topic

How to reduce environmental pollution

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🧩 1. Main Idea

Environmental pollution is a big problem.
It affects:

• Air
• Water
• Land

People can help by doing small daily actions.

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♻️ 2. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Buy only what you need
• Reuse items (bags, bottles, boxes)
• Recycle:
  • Paper
  • Plastic
  • Glass
  • Metal

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💡 3. Save Energy

• Turn off lights, TV, computer when not used
• Use energy-saving bulbs

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🚰 4. Save Water

• Turn off tap when brushing teeth
• Fix leaking taps
• Use less water

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🚌 5. Transport

• Use public transport (bus, train)
• Walk or ride a bike
• Avoid using cars too much

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🚫 6. Reduce Plastic

• Avoid plastic bags and bottles
• Use reusable bags and bottles

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🌳 7. Plant Trees

• Trees clean the air
• Trees give oxygen
• Trees help the environment

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🛒 8. Other Good Actions

• Buy local food and products
• Compost food waste
• Use eco-friendly products

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🗣️ 9. Spread Awareness

• Talk to other people about pollution
• More people = more help for the Earth

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⭐ Key Message

Small actions every day can make the Earth cleaner and healthier.

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