Here is a reading comprehension task for intermediate students about the environment. The text is followed by 15 multiple-choice questions, each with options a, b, c, and d.
Reading Passage:
The environment is everything that surrounds us, including the air we breathe, the water we drink, the land we live on, and the plants and animals we share the planet with. In recent years, people worldwide have become more aware of environmental problems. These include air and water pollution, deforestation, climate change, and the loss of many animal and plant species.
One of the biggest problems is pollution. Factories, cars, and even homes can release harmful substances into the air and water. This can make people and animals sick. To help solve this problem, many countries are using cleaner energy sources like wind and solar power instead of coal and oil.
Another important issue is deforestation. People cut down trees for wood, paper, and to make space for farms and cities. When forests disappear, animals lose their homes, and carbon dioxide in the air increases, which can make the planet warmer.
Climate change is caused by too much carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the sun, causing the Earth’s temperature to rise. This can lead to more extreme weather, melting polar ice, and rising sea levels.
People can help protect the environment by recycling, using less energy, and planting trees. Every small action can make a difference. Working together, we can create a cleaner and healthier planet for future generations.
Questions:
- What does the environment include?
- a) Only plants and animals
- b) Air and water only
- c) Everything that surrounds us
- d) Only land and water
- Why have people become more aware of environmental problems?
- a) Because they want new jobs
- b) Because environmental problems are getting worse
- c) Because animals are friendly
- d) Because food is expensive
- What is one main cause of air and water pollution?
- a) Recycling
- b) Planting trees
- c) Factories and cars
- d) Riding bikes
- What can pollution do to people and animals?
- a) Make them happier
- b) Make them sick
- c) Make them stronger
- d) Make them faster
- What are some cleaner energy sources?
- a) Coal and oil
- b) Gasoline and diesel
- c) Wind and solar power
- d) Wood and paper
- Why do people cut down trees?
- a) To make the air clean
- b) For wood and to make space
- c) To help animals
- d) To reduce pollution
- What happens when forests disappear?
- a) More animals are born
- b) Animals lose their homes
- c) Water becomes cleaner
- d) The planet gets colder
- What does deforestation increase in the air?
- a) Oxygen
- b) Nitrogen
- c) Carbon dioxide
- d) Hydrogen
- What causes climate change according to the text?
- a) Too much oxygen
- b) Too many trees
- c) Too much carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases
- d) Too much water
- What do greenhouse gases do?
- a) Cool the Earth
- b) Trap heat from the sun
- c) Make the air cleaner
- d) Reduce pollution
- What can rising temperatures lead to?
- a) More forests
- b) Melting ice and rising sea levels
- c) Cleaner air
- d) Less extreme weather
- How can people help protect the environment?
- a) By driving more cars
- b) By using more energy
- c) By recycling and planting trees
- d) By cutting more trees
- What does the text suggest about small actions?
- a) They are not important
- b) They make a difference
- c) They harm the environment
- d) Only big actions matter
- Who can help create a cleaner planet?
- a) Only scientists
- b) Only teachers
- c) Everyone working together
- d) Only children
- Why is it important to protect the environment?
- a) To make life harder
- b) To create a better future
- c) To use more resources
- d) To increase pollution
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