Question :

You are a member of the Environment Club in your school. You are
asked to give a talk about the polluted rivers in your neighbourhood. Use the words
below and complete the talk
appreciate nature

toxic wastes

fish

beautiful

opportunity

polluted rivers

rubbish bins

clear and
clean

to prevent

a foul smell

awareness
campaigns

irresponsible

thank you

environment

a breeding place

Introduction

Good morning Mr. Liew, our principal, Miss Leela, our advisor and all the
members and friends. Thank you for giving me this (1) __________________
to speak to you about the (2) ______________________ in our neighbourhood.

Point 1
Description of the
When I first moved here five years ago, the water in the river was
problem
(3)_____________________ . There were fish in the river and plants growing
by the river banks. Now, all that is gone. The factories built here recently have
been polluting the rivers. These (4)___________________ people have been
pouring chemical and (5) ____________________ into the rivers. Apart from
that irresponsible people also have been throwing household rubbish into the
rivers.
This
further
clogs
the
river
and
even
emits
(6)_____________________that causes discomfort among the residents.
Point 2
Now, most of the (7) _________ have died because of the chemicals.
The effect of the
Birds no longer come to the river because there are no more fish. The plants
problem
along the river bank have also died. The whole area is no longer (8)
polluted river
______________________ and full of life as it once used to be. In fact, the
river is now (9) ______________________ for insects, especially mosquitoes.
Point 3
What can be done
to overcome this
problem Enforcement

We must do something to stop this act before it is too late. The

authorities should enforce stricter laws (10) ________________ dumping of
wastes into the rivers. They should also give out heavy fines to those who
disobey the laws. They should also revoke the license of those who disobey.

Point 4
Apart from that, (11) _________________________ must be carried out
Awareness
to educate the public about the proper ways of rubbish disposal. Also,
Campaign to
(12) ______________ must be placed at most places so that people can throw
educate the public rubbish appropriately.
Conclusion

Lastly, I would like to appeal everyone to (13) ____________________

and take care of the (14) ________________ because remember this is the only
earth we have. If we destroy it, we will not have a place to live in anymore.
With that, I (15)_________________.