Text: How to Preserve Nature
Nature is one of our most valuable resources. It provides us with clean air, fresh water, food, and countless
materials that support our daily lives. However, human activities such as pollution, deforestation, and overuse of
natural resources have put the environment at great risk. To protect nature, everyone must take responsibility and
act wisely.
One important way to preserve nature is to reduce waste. Recycling paper, plastic, and glass helps save energy
and keeps harmful materials out of the environment. Another way is to use water and electricity responsibly.
Simple actions, such as turning off lights when not in use or fixing leaking taps, can make a big difference.
Protecting wildlife is also essential. Many animals lose their homes because of habitat destruction. Planting trees,
creating green spaces, and avoiding activities that harm animals can help maintain biodiversity. Finally, raising
awareness through education encourages people to respect and care for the planet. When communities work
together, the environment becomes healthier and safer for all living beings.
Comprehension Questions
A. Understanding the Text
1. Why is nature considered valuable?
2. What human activities are harming the environment?
3. How does recycling help nature?
4. Mention two actions that save electricity and water.
5. Why is protecting wildlife important?
6. What role does education play in preserving nature?
B. True or False
7. Recycling increases pollution.
8. Planting trees helps protect animals.
9. Only governments are responsible for protecting nature.
Vocabulary Activity
Match each word with its meaning:
1. Deforestation
2. Biodiversity
3. Habitat
4. Resources
5. Awareness
a. The natural home of an animal
b. Cutting down trees
c. Understanding or knowledge
d. Variety of living organisms
e. Useful materials found in nature
Grammar Activity (Simple Present)
Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets:
1. Recycling ___ (save) energy.
2. People ___ (need) to protect the environment.
3. A leaking tap ___ (waste) water.
4. Education ___ (help) people understand environmental problems.
Activity 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct word
(choose from: reduce – pollution – environment – recycle – protect)
1. We must work together to _______ the planet.
2. Factories cause a lot of _______.
3. Students should learn how to _______ plastic and paper.
4. Planting trees helps _______ waste.
5. Everyone has a duty to care for the _______.
Match each word with its synonym:
1. Preserve
2. Clean
3. Important
4. Destroy
5. Save
a. Essential
b. Protect
c. Ruin
d. Keep
e. Pure
Activity 3: Word Formation
Form nouns from the following verbs:
1. Protect → __________
2. Pollute → __________
3. Educate → __________
4. Conserve → __________
5. Recycle → __________
Writing Activities
Activity 1: Paragraph Writing
Write a 6–8 sentence paragraph about how young people can help protect the environment.
Use at least three of these words:
recycle – pollution – biodiversity – protect – reduce – nature – energy
