E2School Lesson 4: Practise Your Reading

Results are loaded Lesson 4: Practise Your Reading Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Now that you've got the vocabulary, it's time to practise Reading Click Next to read an article about plastic and answer the questions. Return to Video Back Viewing 1 of 5 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 1 of 5 Results are loading Lesson 4: Practise Your Reading Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Plastic was first developed in the 1860s in the USA to replace the use of 1 ivory in the making of 2 billiard balls. This new material quickly became popular and was used to make a range of products such as bottles, bags and packaging. Today, plastic is ubiquitous . The great strength of plastic is its durability . However, this quality is also a drawback . Because plastic is not biodegradable , it has become a major environmental problem . Bottles and bags litter beaches all over the world. Landfill sites are full of plastic rubbish and more is added every year. As plastic is so tough, it is extremely difficult to dispose of without causing pollution. It cannot be burnt because it emits t oxic gases into the atmosphere. These harmful gases are known to cause diseases such as asthma and cancer. If plastic is dumped into the ocean, it is often eaten by fish and other marine life . These animals cannot digest the plastic and die. If humans eat this contaminated fish, they might get food poisoning. It is also very difficult to recycle plastic, as different types often need different treatments. What is the solution? Many retailers are now banning single-use items like plastic bags and straws and introducing more environmentally friendly alternatives . Consumers are also starting to slowly change their habits . By reducing and reusing, perhaps the plastic problem can be tackled. ________________________ GLOSSARY 1 2 Return to Video Fill the gaps Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer Return to Video Task Tips ✔ Look for keywords in the question (names, places, things, numbers) ✔ Find the relevant section in the text ✔ Read this section carefully ✔ Choose one word ✔ Check the answer makes sense logically and grammatically. Gap Fill (Text) Back Viewing 2 of 5 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 2 of 5 Results are loaded Lesson 4: Practise Your Reading Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Way to go! N ow, let's look at the text more closely. Click Next to test your grammar and vocabulary knowledge. Return to Video Back Viewing 3 of 5 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 3 of 5 Results are loading Lesson 4: Practise Your Reading Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Fill the gaps Choose the correct word to fill the gap: Return to Video Choose the correct answer Back Viewing 4 of 5 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 4 of 5 Results are loaded Lesson 4: Practise Your Reading Total Score: 0.00 / 100.00 Last Access: Good stuff! You're armed with a whole new library of words and ideas now. Close this screen and move on to the writing section. Return to Video Back Viewing 5 of 5 Next Close Back Next Close Viewing 5 of 5