Reading - Part 2
Exercise 17: Matching statements
Instructions
Use each statement onceRead the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements.
There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use.
Statements
- producing clean energy
- cleaning water around the world
- comparing rural and urban air pollution
- doing a project at home on energy production
- reducing any negative effects on the environment
- cleaning your neighborhood
- helping your family save energy
- asking environmental experts about work
- discussing environmental issues with others
- various techniques to produce items from recycled materials
Texts
Match 7-14
Find answers here about how much energy is used around the planet.
If you are planning a journey, you can compare the energy used by different types of transport and choose the one that is best for the environment.
This site lists the best places online to learn the latest results of scientific studies on issues affecting the environment.
If you prefer working things out yourself, there are experiments to do, like making your own power using sunlight.
You'll also find information on groups all over the planet working to protect the environment.
Discover how waste plastic, glass and metal are turned into new products, and watch clips showing different methods used around the world.
There is also information about how fashion companies pay attention to their effect on the environment.
This site explores the importance of energy in our daily lives and different ways of producing it without using oil or gas, for example by using wind power.
There are links to UK companies that use renewable energy so you can find out more about what they do.
Contact others who also care about environmental issues and find information about international groups.
You can also check whether your choice of transport damages the planet and find easy changes you can make in your daily routine.
Learn about what top scientists involved in protecting the planet do every day, and read about their latest discoveries.
There is a message board where you can ask questions and get quick replies.
You can also find recycling ideas for things you might normally throw away.
This website explains what people can do to help protect the world.
You will learn about recycling, why it is important globally, and how to get rid of items safely in your local area without harming the environment.
This site is ideal if you are new to environmental topics.
It offers information on many issues and sells gifts made from recycled materials.
There is also a guide on how to use less electricity at home and reduce bills.