Read the paragraphs below and the summary which follows. (3ms)
Air pollution is a cause of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries there are laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can produce. Although there isn’t enuogh information on the effects of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases.
The gases from the exhausts of cars have also increased air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets surrounded by high buildings. Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere can’t think as quickly as other children and are clumsy when they use their hands.
There are other long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase , the earth’s climate may become warmer. A lot of the ice near the Poles ma melt and may cause serious floods.
* Complete the summary by writing the correct word in each blank (write one word only.)
Air ___________ (52) can make people ___________ (53). Consequently, some countries pass ____________ (54) to control the quantity of ___________ (55) in the air. Air pollution causes particular damage to the body by harming the ___________ (56). _____________ (57) should not be used in petrol because it is bad for children’s _____________ (58) and makes them clumsy in using their hands. Poisonous gas from ____________ (59) collects in those parts of cities where there are tall buildings. Pollution can also have an influence on the earth’s ____________ (60). The ice may melt near the North and South Poles, resulting in very bad ____________ (61).
* Complete the summary by writing the correct word in each blank (write one word only.)
Air ______pollution_____ (52) can make people _____ unhealthy ______ (53). Consequently, some countries pass _____laws_______ (54) to control the quantity of ____smoke_______ (55) in the air. Air pollution causes particular damage to the body by harming the _____ lung______ (56). ______Lead_______ (57) should not be used in petrol because it is bad for children’s ____brain_________ (58) and makes them clumsy in using their hands . Poisonous gas from _____cars_______ (59) collects in those parts of cities where there are tall buildings. Pollution can also have an influence on the earth’s _____climate_______ (60). The ice may melt near the North and South Poles, resulting in very bad ____floods________ (61).
* Complete the summary by writing the correct word in each blank (write one word only.)
Air (52) pollution can make people (53) ill. Consequently, some countries pass (54) laws to control the quantity of (55) smoke in the air. Air pollution causes particular damage to the body by harming the (56) lungs. (57) Lead should not be used in petrol because it is bad for children’s (58) health and makes them clumsy in using their hands. Poisonous gas from (59) lead collects in those parts of cities where there are tall buildings. Pollution can also have an influence on the earth’s (60) climate. The ice may melt near the North and South Poles, resulting in very bad (61) floods.
