Many people,therefore,see pollution as only part of a larger and more complex problem,that is,the whole process of industrial production and consumption of goods. Others again see the problem mainly in connection with agriculture,where new methods are helping farmers grow more and more on their land to feed our ever-increasing population.However,the land itself is gradually becoming worn out as it is being used,in some cases,too heavily,and artificial fertilizers cannot restore the balance
Many people, therefore, see pollution as only part of a larger and more complex problem, that is, the whole process of industrial production and consumption of goods. Others again see the problem mainly in connection with agriculture, where new methods are helping farmers grow more and more on their land to feed our ever-increasing population. However, the land itself is gradually becoming worn out as it is being used, in some cases, too heavily, and artificial fertilizers cannot restore the balance
3.Whatever its underlying reasons,there is no doubt that much of the pollution caused could be controlled if only companies,individuals and governments would make more efforts.In the home there is an obvious need to control litter and waste.Food comes wrapped up three or four times in packages that all have to be disposed of;drinks are increasingly sold in bottles or tins which cannot be reused
3. Whatever its underlying reasons, there is no doubt that much of the pollution caused could be controlled if only companies, individuals and governments would make more efforts. In the home there is an obvious need to control litter and waste. Food comes wrapped up three or four times in packages that all have to be disposed of; drinks are increasingly sold in bottles or tins which cannot be reused
This not only causes a litter problem,but also is a great waste of resources,in terms of glass,metals and paper.Advertising has helped this process by persuading many of us not only to buy things we neither want nor need,but also to throw away much of what we do buy.Pollution and waste combine to be a problem everyone can help to solve by cutting out unnecessary buying,excess consumption and careless disposal of the products we use in our daily lives. (380words)
This not only causes a litter problem, but also is a great waste of resources, in terms of glass, metals and paper. Advertising has helped this process by persuading many of us not only to buy things we neither want nor need, but also to throw away much of what we do buy. Pollution and waste combine to be a problem everyone can help to solve by cutting out unnecessary buying, excess consumption and careless disposal of the products we use in our daily lives. (380words)
Comprehension Exercise 1.The main cause of pollution is the release of artificial or natural substances into the environment b.the production of new industrial goods c.increased amounts of a natural substance d.our ever-increasing population
Comprehension Exercise 1.The main cause of pollution is _________. a. the release of artificial or natural substances into the environment b. the production of new industrial goods c. increased amounts of a natural substance d. our ever-increasing population
2.What do you think will upset the environmental balance? Waste products. b.The whole industrial process. c.Some kinds of disposable goods d.Some machines we need and use in our daily life
2.What do you think will upset the environmental balance? a. Waste products. b. The whole industrial process. c. Some kinds of disposable goods. d. Some machines we need and use in our daily life