THE STATE OF HAWAII IS NOT POLLUTED

 Hawaii is known for its beautiful beaches, clean air, and natural landscapes. Unlike some big cities, the state of Hawaii is not polluted. Pollution means dirty air, water, or land caused by people or factories. In Hawaii, the government and the people work to protect the environment. This helps keep the air and water clean. In this topic, we will learn how to talk about pollution and how to say a place is clean or polluted in English.

Examples:

• The state of Hawaii is not polluted.

• The beaches in Hawaii are clean.

• There is no smoke in the air.

GRAMMAR: There is / There are + Adjectives

We use there is or there are with adjectives to describe a place.

Examples:

• There is clean air in Hawaii.

• There are many green parks.

• There is not a lot of pollution.

VOCABULARY

1. Polluted – dirty or harmful to the environment.

2. Pollution – dirty air, water, or land.

3. Clean – not dirty; pure.

4. Environment – the natural world around us.

5. Air – what we breathe.

6. Smoke – dirty air from fire or cars.

7. Nature – trees, animals, water, and mountains.

8. Trash – waste material.

9. Protect – to keep something safe.

10. Fresh – clean and new.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• The state of Hawaii is not polluted.

• There is clean air and water.

• The beaches are very clean.

• People care about nature.

• Pollution is low in Hawaii.

SENTENCES

Positive:

• Hawaii has fresh air and blue skies.

• There is clean water in the rivers.

Negative:

• There is no pollution in the countryside.

• The city is not polluted.

Questions:

• Is Hawaii polluted?

• Are the beaches clean?

Answers:

• No, Hawaii is not polluted.

• Yes, the beaches are very clean.

CONVERSATION

Anna: Have you been to Hawaii?

Liam: Yes, I went last year. It’s so beautiful!

Anna: Is it clean?

Liam: Very clean. The state of Hawaii is not polluted.

Anna: That’s amazing. I want to go.

Liam: You should. The air and water are very fresh.

Anna: I love nature, so it sounds perfect.

READING

Hawaii is a special place. It has clean air, blue water, and green land. People in Hawaii care about the environment. They throw trash in the right place and use clean energy. The government also protects the land and sea. That’s why the state of Hawaii is not polluted. Many visitors love the fresh air and beautiful nature. It is important to keep the islands clean for future generations.

Questions and Answers:

1. Why is Hawaii not polluted?

   • Because people and the government protect the environment.

2. What do people do with trash?

   • They throw it in the right place.

3. Why do visitors love Hawaii?

   • Because of the clean air and beautiful nature.