Nome: __________________________________________________________Data: ________________

A. Read the following text carefully.

Save this Earth

Without the Earth we have nowhere to live, along with many other organisms. If we don't save the Earth now maybe our
children or grandchildren might suffer from all sorts of health problems. Our atmosphere is weakening and we have to do
something about it fast.
We could plant more trees to create more oxygen to keep the bad air away from the atmosphere, or we could just stop
cutting down the rainforest. The human race is increasing and we need more space but we aren't the only species on this
Earth. Saving the rainforest is not only good for us and the atmosphere but also good for the many different species that
live there.
We could try to get as many people as possible to switch to hybrids and other energy saving things. We could use less
fossil fuel for energy and rely more on solar and wind power. Fossil fuels are destroying our Earth and we need to limit
the use of them.
Recycling is a great and easy way to help our precious planet. Everyone can help, and all they have to do is follow three
simple rules; Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
The world is precious and we need to keep it that way.

www.planetearthisdying.com (abridged and adapted, accessed in January 2014)

B. Write in english.

1. Poderíamos plantar mais árvores.

2. Parar de cortar árvores.
3. Os combustíveis fósseis estão a
destruir a Terra.
4. Reduzir, Reutilizar, Reciclar!
5. Toda a gente pode ajudar.

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 C . Are the following statements TRUE, FALSE or NOT MENTIONED in the text?
1. Our children and grandchildren might not have a healthy planet to live on.
 a. True  b. Not mentioned c. False

2. There are three hundred different species living on our planet.

 a. True  b. Not mentioned  c. False
3. To switch to hybrids and other forms of energy is very expensive.
 a. True  b. Not mentioned  c. False

4. All of us can do something to help our planet.

 a. True  b. Not mentioned  c. False
D. Find synonyms or equivalents in the text for the following words/expressions.
1. no place __________________________________________________________________
2. kinds _____________________________________________________________________
3. becoming less strong _____________________________________________________
4. far from __________________________________________________________________
5. change ___________________________________________________________________

E. Answer the questions about the text.

1. What’s happening to our atmosphere?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What could we do in order to have better quality air?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Apart from the use of fossil fuels, which other sources of energy are mentioned in the text?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. How can everyone help?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

II

A. Complete each space in the text below with one word from the box. 4 words are not needed.

reduce threat save protect recycle

produce danger cut down increase
clean up weather environment climate species

Our planet is in 1._____________________ . Everyone should try to help 2._____________________ it and to protect
endangered
3._____________________ .
In fact, many people don’t care about the 4._____________________ around them, but there are simple things that
we can do in our everyday lives. For example, we can 5._____________________ the waste we
6._____________________ or 7._____________________ Some things like glass, paper, etc.
Everyone should help to 8. _____________________ beaches and stop trees from being 9. _____________________ .
It’s time to act! Otherwise, 10. _____________________ change could make our planet a much more hostile place to
live.

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