Listen to the text and decide which of the facts in your workbook are true, false or not stated in it.0:04
Nowadays, it is difficult not to think or not to speak about ecology.0:11
When we turn on the television and open a newspaper, we hear sad stories about pollution and damage to the environment.0:16
Over the past 200 years, the pollution of planet Earth has grown dramatically.0:24
People are trying to create a more comfortable life for themselves and in doing so, they are making terrible damage to the environment, polluting the air, land and sea.0:30
More and more forests are disappearing from the face of our planet and together with them, plant and animal species.0:40
Rubbish dumps are growing everywhere and polluting the environment.0:48
Our habitat is quickly losing its beauty.0:52
However, we can do something to help protect the environment.0:55
There are a number of rules that seem to be very simple, but really work if a lot of people follow them.0:59
For example, if we don't throw out materials that we can recycle, such as glass, metal, plastic and paper, we save energy.1:05
That means less pollution and we can save more trees from destruction.1:14
If we use our bicycles or walk as often as we can, we help to stop air pollution.1:19
Motor cars, vans and lorries pollute the atmosphere and do a lot of harm to our health.1:25
If we save energy instead of wasting it, use less electricity at home, school and work.1:31
We also help to stop pollution.1:37
If we want more trees in the countryside, we make our land more beautiful and also make homes for wildlife.1:40
If we clear rubbish from rivers, lakes and ponds, we make them attractive to plants and wildlife and help our Mother Nature.1:48
If we keep our towns and countryside clean, we stop polluting the land.1:56
Follow these rules yourselves and talk your families and friends into it.2:01
As we all know, every little helps.2:06
It is very important to think globally and act locally.2:09
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