GRADE 8 CLOSER LOOK 1

We should not only ______ more trees but also put much more effort into protecting forests.

• plant

• reduce

• stop

• cut down

People all over the world are working to help save _______ animals from extinction.

• danger

• endangered

• dangerous

• dangerously

There are a lot of things we can do to ______ the environment

• enhance

• protect

• make

• organise

Some manufactures offer money for the return of batteries, so that they can ________ them safely.

• waste

• dump

• recycle

• throw away

______ power is the use of wind energy to generate useful work.

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

______ pollution is the contamination of water such as lakes, rivers, oceans and groundwater.

• Water

• Air

• Soil

• Noise

Students should learn some practical ways that help to __________ pollution.

• save

• cure

• reduce

• shorten

The panda’s natural ______ is the bamboo forest.

• habitat

• ecosystem

• area

What does 'deforestation' mean?

• Growing crops

• Watering plants

• Cutting down trees

• Planting trees

What is an 'endangered' species?

• A species that is thriving

• A species that is common

• A species that is extinct

• A species that is at risk of extinction