Reading Comprehension Environmental Text

Reading ComprehensionEnvironmental Text By: Group 5Savitri Ayu Saraswati (114140005) Muhammad Fajri P.A (114140015)Florencia M. I. Mogi (114140025)Triski Biantalo (114140035)

The Goals Of Reading ComprehensionThe readers can be able to understand the english text properly The readers can be able to decode english text by its structure and vocabulary The readers can be able to make connections between what they read and what they already know The readers can be able to think deeply about what they have readOne big part of comprehension is having a sufficient vocabulary, or knowing the meanings of enough words.

What is Reading Comprehension ? Reading comprehension is defined as the level of understanding of a text/message. This understanding comes from the interaction between the words that are written and how they trigger knowledge outside the text/message. Proficient reading depends on the ability to recognize words quickly and effortlessly

The readers though about reading

Exercise :Pollution textPollutionis an environmental concern for people throughout the world. One university study suggests thatpollutantsin the water, air, and soil cause up to 40% of the premature deaths in the world's population. The majority of these deaths occur in developing countries. Water in many third world countries iscontaminatedwithtoxic chemicals, also known as toxins. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.1 billion people have little or no access to clean water. In many of these regions the water that is used for drinking, cooking, and washing is the same water that is used for dumpingsewageand hazardous waste. Most developing countries cannot afford water treatment facilities. Approximately 80% of infectious diseases in the world are caused by contaminated water.

Air pollution is a growing problem throughout the world. Indoor air pollution is one of the leading causes of lung cancer. Families in developing countries use open stoves for cooking and heating their homes. These homes do not have properventilation. The smoke, which is full of chemicals and carcinogens, gets trapped inside where families eat and sleep. Outdoor pollution also causes disease and illness, especially inindustrialcities such as Beijing, China, where cancer is the leading cause of death. China relies heavily on coal, which is considered the dirtiest source of energy. According to the European Union, only 1% of urban dwellers in China breathe clean air on an average day. Neighbouring countries including Japan and Korea receive much of China's pollution in the form ofacid rain. This pollution results mainly from the coal powered factories, which produce inexpensive goods for North American and European consumers. Outdoor air pollution is also a concern in many wealthy countries. Those who live and work in urban centres such as Los Angeles or Toronto experience many warm days beneath a layer of smog.

The Words The MeaningPollution nounthe contamination of the environmentPollutant nounsomething that causes damage to the environmentContaminated adj.has come in contact with organisms or substances that cause diseaseToxic chemicals (toxins)nounpoisonous materials that can cause diseaseSewage nounwaste that humans put down drainsHazardous wastenouna form of garbage that is harmful to health of plants, animals, or humans and requires careful disposal (ex. batteries or paint)Carcinogen nouna substance that has been linked to causing one or more types of cancerVentilation nounthe replacement of unclean air with fresh air

industrialadj.related to the advancement of the economyacid rainnounrain that contains harmful chemicals that collect in the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned

1. Garbage that requires careful disposal is called.waste. a. sewer b. hazardous c. dumping d. domestic2. This is a form of precipitation that contains pollution. a. contamination b. smog c. acid rain d. sewage3. Something that is one of the most important issues or concerns is a. purity b. priority c. privacy d. practicularity4. Windows and fans provide important . a. polution b. priorityzation c. contamination d. ventilation5. .. regions are often contaminated with air pollution. a. chemical b. carcinogen c. smog d. industrial6. According to the article, what causes 40% of the world's premature deaths? a. air/soil pollution b. water pollution c. all the above7. What is the main reason people die of waterborne illnesses? a. fishing pollutes the water b. climate changes c. water treatment is too expensive

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