The environment is everything around us, both natural and man-made. A major problem in the world today is the destruction of the natural environment.
This is complicated problem. We burn fuels, and this causes air pollution. We throw away many kinds of plastic things such as plastic bags, toys and even tables and chairs. These stay in the environment, they are not like paper or wood that slowly disappear. We have also made thousands of new chemicals. Factories that make or use chemicals always have chemical wastes. These are often poisonous, and they also stay in the environment. Since 1945 several countries have been testing nuclear bombs in the air and underground. The explosions in the air cause nuclear fallout. The fallout causes cancer and kills animals and people. Humans seem to be good at poisoning themselves.
- The environment consists of natural and man-made surroundings in which we live or exist. __________
- Air pollution can be caused by burning fuel. __________
- Nuclear bombs were first tested in 1945. __________
- A lot of things has been made from plastic except tables and chairs. __________
Read the passage again and choose the correct answer.
- What is the passage mainly about?
A. air pollution B. thousands of new chemicals
C. plastic things D. environment destruction
- Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Human are dangerous.
B. Factories that make or use chemicals are unnecessary for humans.
C. Plastic things can be bad for the environment.
D. Wood is as bad for the environment as plastic.
