Test "Environmental Problems and Our Planet" 9th grade

Reading Comprehension test

Form 9^th

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1. Read the text

Today our planet has many environmental problems.

One big problem is air pollution from cars and factories.

Dirty air makes people sick and harms animals.

Another problem is water pollution in rivers, lakes, and seas.

Plastic waste is everywhere and it does not disappear quickly.

Many forests are cut down, and animals lose their homes.

Climate change makes the weather hotter and more dangerous.

There are more floods, fires, and strong storms now.

People should recycle, save water, and use less plastic.

To save the environment, we must follow the "three R’s" rule: reduce, reuse, and recycle.

It is important to save energy by turning off lights and using public transport instead of cars.

Planting more trees can help to restore the oxygen balance and protect the soil.

If everyone takes small steps today, we can protect our beautiful Earth for future generations

2. True or False

1. Air pollution is caused only by wild animals.
2. Plastic waste stays in the environment for a long time.
3. Cutting down forests helps animals find new homes.
4. Climate change can lead to more floods and fires.
5. The "three R's" rule stands for: reduce, reuse, and recycle.

 II. Matching (Встановлення відповідностей)

З’єднайте частини речень за змістом:

1. Dirty air... —                                                   a) to restore oxygen balance.
2. Deforestation means... —                             b) makes people sick.
3. We should use less plastic... —                   c) that many forests are cut down.
4. Planting trees helps... —                              d) to reduce water pollution.

3. Sentence Completion (Заповнення пропусків)

Доповніть речення словами з тексту:

1. One big problem is air pollution from _______ and factories.
2. Climate change makes the weather _______ and more dangerous.
3. It is important to save _______ by turning off lights.
4. We can protect our beautiful Earth for _______ generations.

4. Short Answer (Короткі відповіді)

Дайте коротку відповідь на запитання:

1. What are the "three R's"?

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2. Why is public transport better for the environment than cars?

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