Worksheet No.

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Direction: Read the selection, after which, answer the questions that follow. Type your
answers within the gray areas. Save your answers in the folder you created.
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Importance of trees in our life
by Monika Sharma, Karol Bagh & Delhi
Trees are our best friends. They play a very important role in our life. We cannot
live without them. They give us timber, paper and firewood.
Timber is used in making houses, train compartments, big boxes, tools etc. Without
paper life may be difficult for us. Paper is necessary for study and writing. People in
villages use firewood to cook meals. They use wood to build houses, huts, carts and
agriculture tools.
Trees also give us food, gum and medicine. They also add to the beauty of life.
Gardens cannot be charming without them. We need them for oxygen and good health.
Trees also help to control pollution: They absorb carbon dioxide. They improve our
environment. They cause rainfall and protect water resources under the ground. They
prevent floods and droughts.
Therefore, we should try our best to grow more trees. Government and social
welfare societies should start a movement. There should be awards for those persons
who grow more trees.
Brief Discussion
1. What is the article all about?
2. Based on the article, why are trees very important?
3. As a student, how will you protect and save trees?