Protecting The Environment (Listening Activity 1)
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- Feb 22
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Updated: Feb 24
Protecting the Environment
Listen to the Paragraph and answer the questions:
I. Answer the following questions: (Use complete sentences)
1. Why is protecting the environment important?
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2. Name two materials we can recycle.
a. __________________ b. __________________
3. What should we do instead of throwing things in the garbage?
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4. How can we reduce waste at home?
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5. What should we do when we leave a room?
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6. How can unplugging appliances help the environment?
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7. What transportation choices can reduce air pollution?
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8. How can planting trees help the Earth?
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9. What natural resource should we save besides energy?
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10. What happens when everyone works together?
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II. Choose the correct Answer:
1. The paragraph suggests that protecting the environment is:
a) Only the government’s job
b) Something people can do daily
c) Too difficult for individuals
d) Expensive and complicated
2. What idea connects recycling and reusing?
a) They both create more waste.
b) They help reduce the amount of garbage.
c) They use more electricity.
d) They cost more money.
3. If someone always leaves lights on in empty rooms, what is most likely to happen?
a) They will save energy.
b) They will reduce pollution.
c) They will waste electricity.
d) They will protect nature.
4. Why is carpooling mentioned in the paragraph?
a) To show a way to reduce pollution from cars
b) To explain how to travel faster
c) To encourage people to buy cars
d) To describe city traffic problems
5. Which action shows responsibility toward natural resources?
a) Using more plastic bags
b) Ignoring recycling rules
c) Saving water at home
d) Driving short distances alone
6. What do turning off lights and unplugging appliances have in common?
a) They make homes brighter.
b) They reduce energy use.
c) They increase electricity bills.
d) They waste resources.
7. The paragraph implies that small actions are:
a) Useless
b) Only helpful for children
c) Powerful when many people do them
d) Difficult to maintain
8. Why are trees important according to the text?
a) They make cities more crowded.
b) They are part of protecting nature.
c) They replace public transportation.
d) They produce garbage.
9. Which person is following the advice in the paragraph?
a) Someone who throws bottles in regular trash
b) Someone who drives everywhere alone
c) Someone who brings reusable bags to the store
d) Someone who leaves appliances plugged in all day
10. What is the overall message of the paragraph?
a) Environmental problems are impossible to solve.
b) Only experts can protect the Earth.
c) Everyday habits can help keep the Earth clean and safe.
d) Protecting nature takes a lot of money.
III. Fill in the Blanks with the correct word from the list.
(recycle – pollution – waste – energy – water – trees – garbage – reuse – transportation – electricity)
1. We should __________ paper and plastic instead of throwing them away.
2. Air __________ from cars can make people sick.
3. Turning off the lights helps save __________.
4. Too much __________ in rivers can harm fish and animals.
5. Planting __________ helps clean the air.
6. We can __________ bottles and bags many times.
7. Public __________ like buses can reduce traffic and pollution.
8. When we throw food in the trash, it creates unnecessary __________.
9. Unplugging chargers can reduce the use of __________.
10. We should not waste __________ when brushing our teeth.
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