Class 3/4 English- Jan 23. 2021

Activity 1:

https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=6798#a

Activity 2:

Many months of little or no rainfall often result in the water levels in reservoirs dropping to worrying low levels. As a result, the relevant authorities are forced to set guidelines and place restrictions regarding the use of piped water.

Once considered an unlimited resource free for the taking, clean water is becoming a scarce and valuable commodity. Though most countries still have adequate supplies, continued depletion of wells and springs, wasteful use as well as pollution will reduce what is available in the future.

As countries develop, competition for water among industry, agriculture and domestic use will likely intensify, thus inflating the cost of water.

To have enough water in the long run, we now must pay more attention to using it efficiently and keeping it cleaner as we do so.

62. According to the passage, what is becoming scarce?

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63. Name two means, according to the passage, that could help to reduce the water supply.

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64. What must we do to ensure that there is enough water for use?

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65. What is the “unlimited resource” mentioned in the third line of the passage?

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66. Which word in the passage suggests a hike in the price of water?

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67. What do you think would happen if there is a long drought?

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