LET’S PRACTICE

ACTIVITY 5: Read the text from activity 3 and choose the correct option.

1) The biggest source of pollution in India is ______.

A) Industrial emission B) Untreated sewage C) Vehicular pollution

2) _______________ are the most polluted rivers.

A) Miti and Bhima B) Pawana and Vel C) Ganges and Yamuna

3) The single biggest reason for water pollution in India is ____________.

A) urbanization B) agriculture C) acid rain

4) Soil erosion will contribute to ______.

A) air pollution B) global warming C) water pollution

ACTIVITY 6: Answer the following questions.

1) What is the high percentage of water pollution?

It is said that almost 80% of the waterbodies in India are highly polluted.
2) According to the text, what is the best way to prevent water pollution?
The first great solution in this context will be the soil conservation. So if the ground
can be preserved, we will also avoid water pollution
3) How is water used in urban areas?
Water in urban areas is used for both industrial and domestic purposes from mass
of water such as rivers, lakes, streams, wells and ponds. Worse still, 80% of the
water we use for our home purposes is distributed in the form of sewage.

4) What will be the three ways to address water pollution?

1. Cleaning up waterways and beaches
2. Avoiding the usage of non-biodegradable material like plastic
3. Being more involved in various measures pertaining to preventing water pollution.
ACTIVITY 7: Read the sentences carefully and complete with “will” or “won't”.

1. Pollution will be a big problem in the future due to global warming.

2. Soil erosion will contribute to water pollution.

3. You won’t go to the beach because it is polluted.

4. I won’t give you the license! You are polluting the street.

5. Candidates will prevent air pollution through strict laws. That is a promise.