"The Planet Is in Our Hands" (9th grade)

Turning off lights when you leave a room helps to save ________.

Many animals are losing their homes because of ________.

Don't throw away that jar! You can ________ it to store pens.

________ is the process of making air and water dirty.

Grammar: First Conditional (Граматика)

Choose the correct form of the verb:

If we ________ plastic bags, we will protect the oceans.

The climate ________ if we don't stop global warming.

If you ________ trees, you help the planet to breathe.

What ________ if people continue to waste water?

Reading Section: Our Plastic Legacy

Plastic is a very popular material because it is light, cheap, and strong. However, its durability is a big problem for the Earth. Scientists say that a simple plastic bottle can take up to 450 years to decompose. This means that almost every piece of plastic ever made still exists somewhere on our planet.

A lot of this waste travels to the ocean. Today, there is a massive collection of trash known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It is located between California and Hawaii and is currently three times larger than the territory of France. This "plastic soup" is dangerous because sea animals often mistake small pieces of plastic for food.

Many people think that only governments or big factories can solve this problem. But the truth is different. Every person is responsible for the future of our home. Small steps, like using a reusable cup or following the "3Rs" rule (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), can create a big change. The planet is in our hands, and we must act now before it’s too late.

How long does a plastic bottle take to decompose?

The "3Rs" rule stands for:

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is ________ France.

Who is responsible for the future of our planet?