Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- caution /KAW-shuhn/
- particle /PAHR-ti-kuhl/
- eradicate /ih-RAD-i-keyt/
- relate to /ri-LEYT to/
- emission /ih-MISH-uhn/
[verb] – to warn someone
The newspaper cautioned readers not to acquire stocks without first seeking professional counsel.
[noun] – an extremely small piece of matter
The motor had to be clogged with dust particles.
[verb] – to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad
The administration claims to be doing all possible to eradicate corruption.
[phrasal verb] – to be directly connected to something, or to refer directly to it
Everything we’re going to talk about today is related to customer service.
[noun] – the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
He employs a piece of night-vision equipment that detects heat emissions.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned that air pollution is significantly more damaging than previously thought, as it reduces the maximum permissible levels of important pollutants like nitrogen dioxide. According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is on par with smoking and bad eating. Prior to the COP26 session in November, it is asking its 194 member states to reduce emissions and take action on climate change. The limits for what is considered an acceptable quantity of pollution are being lowered decade by decade.
Toxic particles and gases can injure humans at considerably lower levels than previously assumed, which is not news to people with heart and lung problems. As a result of the adjustments, the UK’s regulatory limits for the most dangerous pollutants are now four times higher than the WHO’s maximum levels. The problem is that the worst pollution – microscopic particles that can enter the lungs – is extremely difficult to eradicate. Vehicle emissions and gas central heating contributes to pollution. However, dangerous particles are released into the air in other ways – or are created in the air as a result of chemical reactions.
If you live in a city, you will find it difficult to avoid pollution no matter how hard you try. Heart disease and stroke have been related to pollution in the air. It can stunt a child’s lung growth and exacerbate asthma. “Improving air quality can help with climate change mitigation efforts while cutting emissions will help with air quality,” according to the WHO.
Toxic particles and gases can injure humans at considerably lower levels than previously assumed, which is not news to people with heart and lung problems. As a result of the adjustments, the UK’s regulatory limits for the most dangerous pollutants are now four times higher than the WHO’s maximum levels. The problem is that the worst pollution – microscopic particles that can enter the lungs – is extremely difficult to eradicate. Vehicle emissions and gas central heating contributes to pollution. However, dangerous particles are released into the air in other ways – or are created in the air as a result of chemical reactions.
If you live in a city, you will find it difficult to avoid pollution no matter how hard you try. Heart disease and stroke have been related to pollution in the air. It can stunt a child’s lung growth and exacerbate asthma. “Improving air quality can help with climate change mitigation efforts while cutting emissions will help with air quality,” according to the WHO.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What programs does your government have to eradicate air pollution?
- What kinds of sicknesses are said to be related to air pollution?
- What are the things that you would do to help minimize this problem?
- Do you agree that improving air quality can help with climate change mitigation efforts while cutting emissions?
- In your opinion, why does air pollution worsen asthma?
Summarization
Please summarize the whole article using your own words and expressions. You will have one minute to prepare before you answer.
Describe:
Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.
- reduce
- decade
- toxic
- injure
- chemical reaction