WHAT POLLUTES THE AIR?

 Air pollution happens when harmful substances go into the air. These substances can come from cars, factories, fires, and more. When we burn gas, coal, or wood, it makes the air dirty. Dirty air is not good for people, animals, or plants. It can cause health problems like coughing or asthma.

Examples:

• Cars pollute the air with smoke.

• Factories make the air dirty.

• Burning trash pollutes the air.

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GRAMMAR:
Simple Present Tense – Talking about facts

We use the simple present to describe general truths or habits.

Examples:

• Cars make the air dirty.

• People burn garbage.

• Factories produce smoke.

Subject + verb (base form)

• The bus pollutes the air.

• Smoke comes from factories.

Do/Does Questions:

• Do cars pollute the air? Yes, they do.

• Does smoke come from fires? Yes, it does.

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VOCABULARY:

1. Pollute – to make air, water, or land dirty.

2. Air – the invisible gas we breathe.

3. Smoke – dirty air from fire or cars.

4. Factory – a place where things are made.

5. Gasoline – fuel for cars.

6. Trash – garbage or waste.

7. Burn – to use fire.

8. Exhaust – smoke from a car.

9. Environment – the natural world.

10. Asthma – a sickness that makes it hard to breathe.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

• The air is dirty.

• Smoke is bad for us.

• This city has a lot of pollution.

• Cars pollute the air every day.

• Factories make smoke.

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SENTENCES:

Positive:

• Cars pollute the air.

• People burn trash.

• Factories produce smoke.

Negative:

• Bicycles do not pollute the air.

• Electric cars do not make smoke.

• Trees do not make the air dirty.

Questions and Answers:

• Do buses make pollution? Yes, they do.

• Does smoke hurt the air? Yes, it does.

• Do trees clean the air? Yes, they do.

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CONVERSATION:

Tom: Do you see all the smoke?
Lina: Yes, the factory is working today.
Tom: The air is very dirty.
Lina: I know. It is bad for our health.
Tom: What pollutes the air?
Lina: Cars, buses, fires, and factories.
Tom: I think we should use bikes more.
Lina: That’s a good idea!

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READING:

Many things pollute the air. Cars and buses burn gasoline. This makes exhaust. Factories also make smoke. People burn trash, and this adds to the pollution. When there is too much smoke, people feel sick. It is important to use clean energy and walk or ride a bicycle when we can. This helps the air stay clean.

Questions:

1. What do cars and buses burn?

2. What comes out of factories?

3. How can we help the air stay clean?

Answers:

1. Cars and buses burn gasoline.

2. Smoke comes out of factories.

3. We can use bicycles or clean energy.