III. Read the passage and choose the correct answers.
Earth Day is a birthday! Just like a birthday is a special day to celebrate a person, Earth Day is a special day that celebrates the Earth. It is a day to remember to take care of our planet.
Earth Day was born on April 22, 1970, in San Francisco, California. It is now the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. Every year, many countries around the world join together in the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd. On Earth Day, people celebrate by doing things that help to protect the environment. Some things people do to help the Earth are: turn off the lights to conserve energy, plant trees, recycle, and pick up garbage in their communities.
You don’t have to wait for Earth Day though, you can help the environment every day!
1. What is Earth Day?
A. A person’s birthday B. A special day to a person
C. A special day to the Earth. D. A day to remember each other
2. When was Earth Day born?
A. On April, 20 | B. On April, 21 | C. On April, 22 | D. On April, 23 |
3. The word It in line 4 refers to
A. The Earth | B. Earth Day | C. California | D. the world |
4. Why do people celebrate Earth Day?
A. To protect the environment B. To turn off the lights
C. To plant trees D. To protect their houses
5. Which of the following is NOT true about the passage?
A. Earth Day is a birthday B. Many countries join in the celebration
C. Turn off the lights to conserve energy D. We can’t help the environment everyday
