Name: Christian Peralvo

A LIFE LESS PLASTIC

Answer the questions.

1. According to the writer, what damage does plastic do?

According to the writer, plastic is a very polluting material for the environment. The plastic process releases chemicals
that are harmful to the environment.

2. Why does the writer say we have reached a ‘crisis point’?

Because according to the writer: We've produced as much plastic in the past decade as we did in the entire twentieth
century.

3. What do the eight objects represent?

Each objects shows us a different aspect of our synthetic world.

Vocabulary

Match 1-7 to a-g to make expressions form the text

1.e 2.b 3.d 4.f 5.g 6.a 7.c

Which of expressions 1-7 refer to

a) The natural world?

Marine life, fossil fuels

b) Waste disposal?

Recycling bins, litter dum, rubbish container.

c) Industry

Harmful chemicals, line production