Protecting the Environment (Listening Activity 2)
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- Feb 22
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Protecting the Environment
Listen to the Paragraph and answer the questions:
I. Answer the following questions: (Use complete sentences)
1. Why does the text mention both governments and citizens in the first sentence? What idea is the writer trying to emphasize?
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2. How does recycling help the environment beyond simply “cleaning up” waste?
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3. Why is reusing items considered a way to conserve natural resources?
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4. What connection can you make between saving electricity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
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5. Why might choosing public transportation have a greater environmental impact than recycling one plastic bottle?
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6. The author includes examples like cycling and carpooling. What do these examples have in common?
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7. Why does the writer use the word “consistently” in the final sentence? What would happen if people acted responsibly only sometimes?
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8. How do small daily actions connect to the idea of a “sustainable future”?
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9. Which action mentioned in the text do you think would have the fastest visible impact on a community? Explain your reasoning.
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10. What overall message is the author trying to communicate about individual responsibility and environmental protection?
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II. Choose the correct Answer:
1. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
a) Governments are responsible for protecting the environment.
b) Small daily actions can contribute to environmental protection.
c) Recycling is the only way to protect the planet.
d) Air pollution is the biggest environmental problem.
2. The word “significant” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to:
a) small
b) quick
c) important
d) difficult
3. Why does recycling reduce environmental damage?
a) It increases electricity use.
b) It sends more waste to landfills.
c) It decreases the amount of waste in landfills.
d) It encourages people to buy more products.
4. What can we infer about greenhouse gas emissions?
a) They increase when we conserve energy.
b) They are connected to electricity consumption.
c) They have no effect on the environment.
d) They are only caused by factories.
5. Why is reusing items beneficial?
a) It makes products more expensive.
b) It conserves natural resources.
c) It increases pollution.
d) It requires more energy.
6. Which option best explains the relationship between individuals and governments?
a) Only governments can protect the environment.
b) Individuals have no responsibility.
c) Both governments and individuals share responsibility.
d) Environmental laws are not necessary.
7. What is the benefit of planting trees mentioned in the text?
a) They reduce water consumption.
b) They improve air quality.
c) They produce electricity.
d) They increase traffic.
8. The word “sustainable” most nearly means:
a) temporary
b) long-lasting
c) expensive
d) complicated
9. Which action directly reduces air pollution?
a) Turning on more lights
b) Driving alone
c) Carpooling
d) Throwing waste in landfills
10. What is the author’s purpose in writing this paragraph?
a) To entertain the reader
b) To criticize government policies
c) To persuade readers to take responsible actions
d) To describe scientific research
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