1 The polluted soil makes the plants die
2 If the soil weren't polluted, trees and grasses could grow here
1. The polluted soil makes the plants die
2. If the soil wasn’t badly polluted, trees and grasses could grow here.
1 The polluted soil makes the plants die
2 If the soil weren't polluted, trees and grasses could grow here
1. The polluted soil makes the plants die
2. If the soil wasn’t badly polluted, trees and grasses could grow here.
Read and put the headings into the correct paragraphs.
(There is one extra)
1. Effect on health of humans
2. Effect on growth of plants
3. Decreased soil fertility
4. Toxic dust
5. Changes in temperature
6. Changes in soil structure
Effects of Soil Pollution
1. : Considering how soil is the reason we are
able to sustain ourselves, the contamination of it has major consequences on our
health. Crops and plants grown on polluted soil absorb much of the pollution and
then pass these on to us. This could explain the sudden surge in small and terminal
illnesses.
2. : The ecological balance of any system gets
affected due to the widespread contamination of the soil. Most plants are unable to
adapt when the chemistry of the soil changes so radically in a short period of time.
Fungi and bacteria found in the soil that bind it together begin to decline, which
creates an additional problem of soil erosion.
3. : The toxic chemicals present in the soil can
decrease soil fertility and therefore decrease in the soil yield. The contaminated soil
is then used to produce fruits and vegetables which lacks quality nutrients and may
contain some poisonous substance to cause serious health problems in people
consuming them.
4. : The emission of toxic and foul gases from
landfills pollutes the environment and causes serious effects on health of some
people. The unpleasant smell causes inconvenience to other people.
5. : The death of many soil organisms (e.g.
earthworms) in the soil can lead to alteration in soil structure. Apart from that, it
could also force other predators to move to other places in search of food.
1. Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in barckets:
1 Scientists say that exhaust fumes are _______ our city ( poison).
2. Many seabirds were ______ because of the oil spill. (die)
3. Waste from households will gradually _______ the lake. (contammination)
4. Trees can't grow here because the soil is too ___________ ( pollute)
Match the sentences in column A with its half in column B :
A | B |
1.Scientists say that exhaust fumes are 2.Many aquatic animals and plants were 3. Waste from households will 4. Trees can't grow here because the soil is 5. The acid rain has caused |
a. contaminate the lake. b. too polluted. c. poisoning the air we breathe. d. damage to the trees in this area. e. dead because of the soil spill . |
X. Read the passage carefully and do the tasks.
There are many kinds of pollution. Air, water, and land can be polluted. Some pollution is caused by
nature, such as foods, forest fires, and volcanoes. People are the major Cause of pollution. We pollute the
air with our cars, homes, and factories. Smoke from factories and car exhaust makes the air looks gray and
smoggy. Some people cannot go outside when the air is very bad! We pollute the water by dumping
garbage and Chemicals in the water. Plants and animals die because of the pollution in the water. We
pollute the soil with Chemicals and garbage. We harm the land by cutting down trees in the forest,
especially to build roads and new houses without careful planning and thinking.
The only way to save our environment is to think about pollution. How can you stop or limit pollution?
How do we protect our environment? Conservation is one way to protect our environment. Conservation is
the wise use and protection of our environment. We can control water pollution by not producing as much
as waste and by proper disposal of sewage and garbage. We can take care of recreation land by cleaning up,
after ourselves and not causing more pollution. Carpooling and public transportation will help reduce air
pollution.
Recycling is a type of conservation. Recycling is reusing items over again or in a new way. Recycling can
help us conserve our natural resources so they will last many more years. A. Find the word in bold in the
passage that means:
1. the protection of the natural environment ____
2. have a bad effect on something ____
3. a large amount of water covering an, area that usually dry ____
4. sharing a car ride with other people ____
5. waste gases that come out of an engine ____
6. the process of making air, water, soil, etc. dirty ____
7. get rid of ____
B. Choose the correct answers.
1. According to the passage, pollution________
A. is always caused by humans. B. can only be caused by nature.
C. is mainly caused by humans. D. may sometimes cause natural disasters.
2. What kind of pollution may a car cause?
A. Air pollution B. Water pollution C. Soil pollution D. Light pollution
3. Which of the followings is not an example of soil pollution?
A. Land development B. Waste disposal
C. Pesticide or fertilizer use D. Exhaust from traffic
4. How can we help save our environment?
A. Stop pollution. B. Dump garbage into the river.
C. Drive cars everywhere. D. Cut down trees in the forests.
5. How does recycling help the environment?
A. It expands landfills. B. It saves natural resources.
C. It increases water pollution. D. It causes air pollution.
6. What can we do to help reduce air pollution?
A. Walk or bike B. Carpool to work or school
C. Use public transport D. All of the above
7. What is the main idea of this article?
A.The air is dirty because of cars and factories. B. The soil gets polluted from littering.
C.People cause pollution, but they can also stop or limit it.
D. Conservation is the only way to stop environmental pollution.
Soil pollution is also a (1)______ matter in all of the countries today. (2) ______ such as heavy metals, pesticides and solvents ooze into the earth’s soil and (3) ______ the food supply. Major health risks to entire ecosystems (4) ______ by soil pollution. It (5) ______ the amount of soil which is suitable (6) ______ agricultural production and contributes to global food shortages. The (7) ______ of industrial waste products generates much of the world’s soil pollution, though natural disasters can also add to the problem. In some (8) ______ countries such as the US and UK, protection agencies monitor the food supply. The public is generally warned (9) ______ major health outbreaks occur. However, developing countries do not have this luxury. Farmers in poor nations grow plants for food in polluted land both to earn a living and to avoid (10) ______.
1. A. small B. main C. tiny D. tight
2. A. contamination B. contaminated C. contaminants D. contaminating
3. A. pollutes B. polluted C. pollute D. polluting
4. A. is causing B. cause C. are caused D. are causing
5. A. takes B. decreases C. gets D. has
6. A. in B. of C. for D. up
7. A. dispose B. disposing C. disposable D. disposal
8. A. power B. powerful C. powerly D. powerless
9. A. during B. because C. although D. thus
10.A. starve B. starvation C. starving D. starved
bai 1: worl form:
1. The soil becoms________because of the use of so many pesticides and fertilizers. (contaminate)
2. ___________waste spills can contaminate groundwater. (industry)
3. In many developing cointries, water pollution is usually a leading cause of __________ . (die)
Câu điều kiện:
1. Unless he changes his behavior, no body will be beside him
--> If
2. Aquatic animal and plants will die unless that factory discharge sewage directly into the river.
--> If
3. Unless farmers poison the soil crops will well.
--> If
4. Unless it is too expensive, I can buy it.
--> If
___ says that the Huong River was found by a Nguyen King
A. Legendary
B. People
C. Legend
D. It
2. ___ the soil is too dry, many kinds of trees can't grow here
A.Owing to
B. Due to
C. Since
D. Because of
Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences.
1.The ______________ of lakes, rivers, oceans or underwater CONTAMINATE
water pollution.
2. The street doesn’t look_____________ because it has a lot of rubbish.ATTRACT
3. The music club made so much noise that the__________ complained to REDIDE
its owner.
4. Are all types of pollution__________ to the health of humans and animals? HARM
5. The_____________ are concerned about the oil spills in East Sea. ENVIROMENT
6. Dumping ___________waste into the lakes and rivers has caused INDUSTRY
Serious water pollution.
7. Many people in this area have cholera because they drink _________water. TREAT
8.Examples of primary________________are exhaust fumes from cars, POLLUTE
soot from smoke and ash from volcanic eruption.
9. If we use water____________ , more people will have fresh water. CARE
10. The polluted water results in the _________of many aquatic animals DIE
And plants.
III. Combine the sentences in each pair into a new sentence that shows a cause/effect relationship. Use the words in brackets.
1.Many rivers and lakes are poisoned. Factories produce waste and pour it into rivers and lakes. (because)
___________________________________________________________________
2. The environment is polluted. Birds leave their habitats and plants die. (make)
___________________________________________________________________
3. Plastic bags are a major source of waste. We should not throw plastic bags everywhere. (so).
___________________________________________________________________
4. The food is contaminated. People’s health is poor. (results in)
___________________________________________________________________
5. Factories release fumes. The air breathe gets polluted. (due to)
___________________________________________________________________
IV. Combine each pair of sentences to form a conditional sentence, using “if” Type 2.
1.The factory is located near our village. There is air pollution and noise pollution.
___________________________________________________________________
2. The local people have to use water from the polluted river. They don’t have fresh water.
___________________________________________________________________
3. Trees and grasses cannot grow here. The soil is badly polluted.
___________________________________________________________________
4. Mr Quang works in a noisy environment. His hearing becomes worse.
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