Exercises B1 : use The environment in English (answers)

These exercises are based on key environmental vocabulary and structures from the course. Practice words and phrases related to pollution, climate change, and renewable energy to boost your B1 English.

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Exercice 1 — Environmental Vocabulary: Choose the Right Word

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence about the environment.

1. Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of CO₂ into the atmosphere, which is a major cause of ___. (a) reforestation (b) climate change (c) solar energy (d) purification
2. Wind turbines and solar panels are examples of ___ energy sources. (a) nuclear (b) fossil (c) renewable (d) chemical
3. Factories that dump waste into rivers cause serious water ___. (a) conservation (b) pollution (c) recycling (d) absorption
4. Governments are encouraging people to reduce their carbon ___ by using public transport. (a) cycle (b) layer (c) footprint (d) reserve

Correction

1. Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of CO₂ into the atmosphere, which is a major cause of climate change.
2. Wind turbines and solar panels are examples of renewable energy sources.
3. Factories that dump waste into rivers cause serious water pollution.
4. Governments are encouraging people to reduce their carbon footprint by using public transport.

Exercice 2 — Match the Environmental Term to Its Definition

Match each term on the left with the correct definition on the right.

1. Term: 'greenhouse effect' — Definitions: (A) the process of turning waste into reusable material, (B) the warming of the Earth caused by gases trapping heat in the atmosphere, (C) the protection of natural habitats, (D) the use of wind to generate electricity.
2. Term: 'recycling' — Definitions: (A) the process of turning waste into reusable material, (B) the release of toxic gases into the air, (C) the melting of polar ice caps, (D) the planting of new forests.
3. Term: 'deforestation' — Definitions: (A) the increase of ocean levels, (B) the cleaning of polluted water, (C) the large-scale cutting down of forests, (D) the production of solar power.
4. Term: 'endangered species' — Definitions: (A) animals that produce renewable energy, (B) plants grown in polluted soil, (C) animals or plants at risk of becoming extinct, (D) insects that cause water pollution.

Correction

1. The term 'greenhouse effect' matches definition (B): the warming of the Earth caused by gases trapping heat in the atmosphere.
2. The term 'recycling' matches definition (A): the process of turning waste into reusable material.
3. The term 'deforestation' matches definition (C): the large-scale cutting down of forests.
4. The term 'endangered species' matches definition (C): animals or plants at risk of becoming extinct.

Exercice 3 — Complete the Environmental Text

Fill in each blank with the correct word or phrase from the course vocabulary to complete the sentence.

1. Many scientists agree that we need to switch from coal and oil to ___ sources of energy in order to slow down global warming.
2. Air ___ in big cities has increased significantly because of heavy traffic and industrial activity.
3. Cutting down trees on a large scale, known as ___, destroys natural habitats and increases CO₂ levels in the atmosphere.
4. One simple action every person can take to help the environment is to ___ glass, paper, and plastic instead of throwing them away.

Correction

1. Many scientists agree that we need to switch from coal and oil to renewable sources of energy in order to slow down global warming.
2. Air pollution in big cities has increased significantly because of heavy traffic and industrial activity.
3. Cutting down trees on a large scale, known as deforestation, destroys natural habitats and increases CO₂ levels in the atmosphere.
4. One simple action every person can take to help the environment is to recycle glass, paper, and plastic instead of throwing them away.