🟦 Vocabulary
What does "pollution" mean?
Dirty or harmful substances in the environment
What is the main idea of the article?
We must act to protect the environment from pollution and climate change
What happens if we use fewer cars?
There is less air pollution
Use “need to” in a sentence about the environment
We need to recycle plastic bottles.
What’s a synonym for obligation?
Responsibility
Why is reducing plastic important?
Plastic pollutes oceans and takes a long time to break down
What is one effect of using too much plastic?
It pollutes land and oceans
Use “should” in a suggestion to help Earth.
We should plant more trees.
What word means “to make smaller”?
Reduce
Name one suggestion from the article to help the planet.
Use public transport, recycle, reduce plastic use, plant trees, etc.
What is a cause of climate change mentioned in the article?
Burning fossil fuels
What tense is used in “We must protect the planet”?
Present simple
Which word means “to keep something safe”?
Protect
Who is responsible for protecting the environment, according to the article?
Everyone
What happens when people don’t recycle?
More waste ends up in landfills and nature
Turn this into a question: “People use too much plastic.”
Do people use too much plastic?
What is a word from the reading that means “result”?
Effect
What is the purpose of Earth Day as mentioned in the text?
To raise awareness and take action to protect the planet
What is one long-term effect of pollution?
Harm to wildlife, health problems, climate change
Find a modal verb in the article and explain its use.
“Must” – used to show strong obligation