POLLUTE, POLLUTED, AND POLLUTION

 Pollute is a verb. It means to make something dirty or harmful, especially the air, water, or land.

Example: Factories pollute the river with chemicals.

Polluted is an adjective. It describes something that is dirty or harmful.

Example: The lake is polluted. You cannot swim there.

Pollution is a noun. It is the result of polluting. It refers to dirty air, water, or land.

Example: Air pollution is a big problem in cities.

These words are very common when we talk about the environment. We use them to describe problems with nature caused by people.

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GRAMMAR

• Pollute – verb (present simple)

  • People pollute the ocean every day.

• Polluted – past participle/adjective

  • The air is polluted in big cities.

• Pollution – noun

  • Pollution affects our health.

Examples:

• Cars pollute the air.

• This water is polluted.

• There is too much pollution in the city.

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VOCABULARY

1. Pollute – to make dirty or harmful

2. Polluted – made dirty or harmful

3. Pollution – dirty or harmful air, water, or land

4. Air – the mixture of gases we breathe

5. Water – a clear liquid we drink and use to clean

6. Trash – garbage or waste

7. Factory – a building where things are made

8. Environment – the world around us (air, water, land)

9. River – a long, flowing body of water

10. Clean – not dirty

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• The air is very polluted today.

• We should not pollute the beach.

• Pollution is dangerous for animals.

• Let’s keep the water clean.

• Factories should reduce pollution.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• Cars pollute the air.

• This river is polluted.

• Pollution affects animals and people.

Negative:

• We do not want to pollute the ocean.

• This park is not polluted.

• Pollution does not help nature.

Questions:

• Do cars pollute the air?

• Is the river polluted?

• What causes pollution?

Answers:

• Yes, they do.

• Yes, it is.

• Factories and cars cause pollution.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, Ben. The air smells bad today.

Ben: Yes, it’s because of pollution. Many cars are on the road.

Anna: That’s true. Do cars really pollute that much?

Ben: Yes, they do. They make the air dirty.

Anna: That’s sad. I want to help. What can we do?

Ben: We can walk or ride a bike. We can also recycle.

Anna: Great idea! I will take the bus today.

Ben: Me too! Let’s help stop pollution.

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READING

Pollution in the City

Many cities have a problem with pollution. The air is not clean because of cars and factories. The water in rivers can be polluted. People throw trash on the ground. Pollution is bad for our health. It can make people sick. It can also hurt animals and plants. We must work together to stop pollution. We can keep the earth clean if we all help.

Questions:

1. Why is the air not clean?

2. What happens when people throw trash on the ground?

3. How can we help stop pollution?

Answers:

1. Because of cars and factories.

2. The ground becomes polluted.

3. By working together and keeping the earth clean.