Subject: English Grade:4/ Top 10 Ways to Reduce Wastes
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Reading Passage: Understanding Pollution
Pollution is the act of making the environment dirty or harmful. It can
affect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we live on. There are
many types of pollution, such as air pollution, water pollution, and land
pollution. These types of pollution are mostly caused by human activities.
Air pollution happens when harmful gases and smoke get into the air. This
usually comes from cars, factories, and burning things like coal or trash. It can
make it hard to breathe and can even cause illness.
Water pollution occurs when waste or chemicals are dumped into rivers, lakes,
or oceans. This can kill fish and other animals, and make the water unsafe to
drink or swim in.
Land pollution includes littering and dumping waste on the ground. This can
harm plants and animals and make the land look ugly.
We can help reduce pollution by recycling, using less plastic, and keeping our
surroundings clean. Everyone can make a difference by being more careful with
how we treat the Earth.
1. What is pollution?
A) Cleaning up the environment
B) Making the environment dirty or harmful
C) Planting more trees
D) Using clean energy
2. Which of the following is a cause of air pollution?
A) Recycling bottles
B) Riding a bicycle
C) Smoke from factories
D) Planting flowers
3. What happens when water is polluted?
A) It becomes cleaner
B) Fish grow faster
C) It becomes unsafe to use
D) It smells better
4. Which type of pollution is caused by throwing garbage on the ground?
A) Water pollution
B) Air pollution
C) Noise pollution
D) Land pollution
5. How can we help reduce pollution?
A) Throwing trash in the river
B) Burning more coal
C) Using less plastic
D) Driving more cars
Reading Passage: The Three Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The Earth is our home, and it's important to take care of it. One way we can help the planet is
by following the Three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
Reduce means using less. For example, turning off lights when you're not using them saves
electricity. Using both sides of a piece of paper saves trees. When we reduce, we create less
waste.
Reuse means using things more than once. Instead of throwing away an old jar, you could use it
to store pencils or snacks. Donating clothes you no longer wear is another way to reuse.
Recycle means turning old things into new things. Cans, bottles, paper, and plastic can often be
recycled at special centers. Recycling helps save energy and keeps trash out of landfills.
By following the Three Rs, we can keep the Earth clean and healthy. Even small actions can
make a big difference!
1. What are the Three Rs?
A) Reduce, Remove, Replace
B) Redo, Rebuild, Recycle
C) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
D) Reuse, Repair, Replant
2. What does 'reduce' mean?
A) To buy more things
B) To use less
C) To throw things away
D) To clean up
3. Which of the following is an example of 'reuse'?
A) Using a paper cup once
B) Throwing away old clothes
C) Donating a toy to someone else
D) Burning paper
4. Why is recycling helpful?
A) It makes shopping easier
B) It keeps trash in landfills
C) It turns old things into new things
D) It uses more energy
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A) How to use electricity
B) How to recycle plastic only
C) The importance of keeping your room clean
D) Ways to protect the Earth using the Three Rs
From the selection” The top 10 ways you can reduce waste”
1-substances released; anything given off by something else
A. watt
B. emissions
C. excessive
D. innovative
2- a lot; more than necessary
A. emissions
B. excessive
C. watt
D. underlie
3- form the foundation of
A. innovative
B. emissions
C. excessive
D. underlie
4- A unit of measurement for electrical power
A. excessive
B. watt
C. innovative
D. what
5-creative; using new ideas or methods
A. underlie
B. watt
C. innovative
D. excessive
6-How do people burn fossil fuels?
A. heating
B. powering vehicles
C. electricity
D. all of the above
7-What is the genre of "The Top 10 Ways"?
A. realistic fiction
B. Argumentative text
C. Myth
D. Tall tale
8-How can we reduce carbon footprint?
A. By walking instead of riding a car
B. By turning off lights when we leave a room
C. By recycling newspaper
D. All of the above
9-Why are cardboard egg cartons better than Styrofoam cartons?
A. because they are less expensive
B. because they are sturdy
C. because they are lighter
D. because they are biodegradable
10-Which is NOT a way to reuse a product?
A. Using plastic knives and forks for school lunches
B. Using a new plastic spoon every time you eat
C. Using plastic shopping bags to pick up dog waste
D. using plastic shopping bags as trash can liners
11-Which is NOT an example of an energy-sucking device known as a
"vampire"?
A. phone charger
B. microwave oven
C. coffee maker
D. vacuum
12-Which is an example of graywater?
A. waste disposal water
B. laundry water
C. drinking water
D. none of the above
13-What can be used to seal heat loss?
A. bags
B. foam
C. glue
D. plastic
14-What is one way to keep water hot longer?
A. put an insulated cover around your water heater
B. putting it in a pot with a lid
C. putting it in the microwave
D. turning the water off when you are not using it
Write an opinion paragraph about each of the following topics:
• Junk food
• Having a pet animal
• Distance learning
Junk food
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Best of luck
