8 The environment Reading and writing

1 Look at the pictures. Then write. There is one example. (5 marks)

pick up   recycle  recycle  reuse  turn off  use

bottles  paper  plastic bags  public transportation  the lights  trash

1 2 3

recycle bottles   c                    

4 5 6

                             

2 Match the expressions to the pictures in Activity 1. There is one example. (5 marks)
a I want to keep the planet clean. b I want to reduce pollution.
c I want to save resources. d I want to conserve energy.
e I want to save trees. f I want to reduce waste.

3 Read. Then answer. (12 marks)

Hi. I’m Jake. I’m helping my family to protect the environment. I’ve made a schedule with jobs
for everyone in my family. Every week, we’re going to do different jobs, and help each other. The
first job I’m going to do is to collect the trash. I’m going to collect trash in my bedroom, and in
the house, and I’m going to help pick up trash in the park. Mom’s first job is to help save trees.
She’s going to recycle paper. Every day she uses a lot of paper, and now she’s going to stop.
Dad’s going to reduce pollution. He always goes to work by car because it’s quicker and easier,
but now he’s going to get the train. My brother, Freddie is going to go round the house and
turn off all the lights. He’s going to conserve energy, and my little sister, Patsy is going to reuse
plastic bags. She’s going to put the plastic bags in the car when Mom goes shopping. What are
you going to do to help?
1 What is Jake helping his family do?           
2 What is Jake’s first job?           
3 How is Jake’s mom going to help save trees?           
4 How is Jake’s dad going to reduce pollution?           
5 What is Freddie going to do round the house?           
6 Where is Patsy going to put the plastic bags?           
Score:        / 22

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8 The environment Listening and speaking

1 
Listen and write the order. (6 marks)
C:32

a recycle paper b turn off the lights

c pick up trash d reuse plastic bags
e use public transportation f recycle bottles

2 
Listen and match. (6 marks)
C:33

1 reduce pollution a recycle paper

2 reduce waste b turn off the lights
3 save trees c use public transportation
4 save resources d reuse plastic bags
5 conserve energy e recycle bottles
6 keep the planet clean f pick up trash

3 How do you help to protect the environment? Make notes. Then talk. (8 marks)

I always/sometimes/often… If I don’t…
because…
I can/can’t…
If I…

Score:        / 20

Whole test score:        / 42

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