UNIT 2: HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENT
I- Fill in the blanks
eco-friendly | carbon footprint | awareness | clean up | adopt | renewable | sustainable |
litter | compost | decompose
1. We should ___________ a greener lifestyle by reducing our plastic waste.
2. Turning off electronic devices when not in use helps to reduce your ___________.
3. Local youths organized a campaign to ___________ the park after the music festival.
4. Solar energy and wind power are examples of ___________ energy sources.
5. Buying ___________ products is a great way to protect our planet.
6. The school project aims to raise students' ___________ about environmental problems.
7. People shouldn't ___________ in public places; instead, they should drop trash into the
bins.
8. We need to find ___________ ways to develop our economy without damaging nature.
9. Instead of throwing away food scraps, you can turn them into ___________ for your
garden.
10. Plastic bags take hundreds of years to ___________, which severely harms the soil and
water.
II- Multiple Choice
1. Carpooling or using public transport can significantly decrease greenhouse gas
___________.
A. footprints B. emissions C. impacts D. cuts
2. Many supermarkets have started banning single-use plastic bags to go ___________.
A. green B. organic C. natural D. raw
3. Switching to appliances that are energy-efficient will save money and ___________
natural resources.
A. waste B. destroy C. conserve D. consume
4. The turn off light event during Earth Hour encourages people to perform simple actions
that have a big ___________ on the environment.
A. cause B. reason C. result D. impact
5. Organic farmers do not use chemical ___________ or pesticides on their crops.
A. fertilizers B. materials C. substances D.
pollutants
6. We should turn off the tap while brushing our teeth to avoid wasting ___________.
A. electricity B. gas C. water D. heat
7. Using rechargeable batteries is a good way to reduce the amount of ___________ waste.
A. household B. natural C. organic D. raw
8. The thick layer of smoke and smog in the city caused severe air ___________.
A. protection B. preservation C. contamination D. balance
9. Turning off appliances when they are not in use is a great way to ___________ energy.
A. consume B. save C. burn D. spend
10. WWF is a famous global organization that works hard to protect endangered
___________ and their habitats.
A. environments B. species C. products D. lifestyles
11. Planting more trees is an excellent way to absorb ___________ dioxide from the
atmosphere.
A. oxygen B. hydrogen C. carbon D. nitrogen
12. We should buy products made from recycled ___________ to help reduce the demand
for new resources.
A. materials B. ingredients C. components D. elements
13. The school launched a campaign to raise ___________ about the harmful effects of
plastic pollution on marine life.
A. understanding B. knowledge C. awareness D. attention
14. Households are encouraged to sort their waste into ___________ and inorganic waste.
A. organic B. fresh C. natural D. raw
15. Using public transport instead of personal cars helps to cut ___________ on air
pollution in big cities.
A. off B. down C. out D. away
16. Many people choose to buy locally ___________ food to support local farmers and
reduce transport emissions.
A. grown B. built C. made D. manufactured
17. Leaving appliances on standby mode still ___________ a significant amount of
electricity.
A. saves B. conserves C. consumes D. provides
18. Severe droughts, floods, and unpredictable storms are clear signs of climate
___________.
A. movement B. shift C. development D.
change
19. Disposable chopsticks and plastic cups are examples of ___________ items that we
should avoid using.
A. single-use B. long-term C. multi-purpose D. eco-
friendly
20. Everyone should take ___________ for keeping their neighborhood clean and green.
A. duty B. responsibility C. role D. care
III- Word Form
1. Deforestation leads to severe environmental ___________. (DAMAGE)
2. Using public transport is one of the most ___________ choices for daily commuting.
(ENVIRONMENT)
3. Small changes in our daily habits can lead to the ___________ of our planet.
(PROTECT)
4. We are looking for ___________ ways to wrap gifts instead of using plastic paper.
(INNOVATE)
5. The factory was heavily fined for releasing ___________ into the nearby river.
(POLLUTE)
6. It is ___________ to throw plastic bottles directly into the ocean. (RESPONSIBLE)
7. We need to encourage the ___________ of natural habitats before they disappear
completely. (PRESERVE)
8. More people are buying organically ___________ food because it is healthier. (GROW)
9. The government is investing heavily in the ___________ of new wind farms.
(DEVELOP)
10. Switching to LED light bulbs is a highly ___________ way to cut down on electricity
bills. (EFFECT)
11. Global warming is causing serious threat to the ___________ of many coral reefs.
(SURVIVE)
12. We should sort our waste into organic and inorganic categories ___________ before
throwing it away. (CARE)
13. The heavy smoke from nearby factories has ___________ the air quality of the whole
town. (BAD)
14. Using solar panels is an ___________ way to heat water without using electricity.
(ECONOMY)
15. More schools are organizing green clubs to encourage students to live ___________.
(RESPONSIBLE)
16. The use of chemical pesticides can lead to the ___________ of beneficial insects.
(DESTROY)
17. By purchasing local products, you can help minimize the carbon footprint caused by
long-distance ___________. (TRANSPORT)
18. Governments are trying to find a balance between economic growth and environmental
___________. (SUSTAIN)
19. Many non-governmental organizations are working hard for the ___________ of
wildlife. (CONSERVE)
20. The local community has participated ___________ in the beach clean-up campaign.
(ACTIVE)