Environment and Sustainability

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Think about the environment for a moment. It’s everything around us – the plants, the animals, the air we breathe, and the water we use. Sustainability? Well, it’s about protecting and improving these things for the future. There’s a whole lot we can do to help. For instance, we can recycle paper and plastic – it means we can use them again, save some trees, and have less waste. Then there’s energy conservation. Just switching off the lights when you don’t need them can help cut down pollution from power plants. Don’t forget about water conservation too. Clean water isn’t limitless, you know. Simple things like shorter showers and not letting the tap run can make a difference. Plus, planting trees and creating gardens not only give birds and insects a place to live but also help clean the air. So, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword, it’s crucial for our health and for making the world a great place to live in.

Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the passage, what is sustainability about?
   • A. Making more money
   • B. Protecting and improving the environment for the future
   • C. Planting trees only
   • D. Taking long showers
2. What does the passage suggest can help cut down pollution from power plants?
   • A. Longer showers
   • B. Using more plastic
   • C. Energy conservation by switching off lights when not needed
   • D. Letting the tap run
3. What benefit does the passage mention for planting trees and creating gardens?
   • A. They make the environment look bad
   • B. They use up a lot of water
   • C. They provide a habitat for birds and insects and help clean the air
   • D. They produce more waste

Match the Definition with the Word

1. The act of guarding or protecting for future use.
   • A. Recycling
   • B. Sustainability
   • C. Pollution
   • D. Conservation
2. To process materials so they can be used again.
   • A. Limitless
   • B. Recycle
   • C. Planting
   • D. Buzzword
3. A term that is fashionable but may not have substance.
   • A. Sustainability
   • B. Buzzword
   • C. Conservation
   • D. Pollution

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