PASSAGE READING
Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.
READ
Water and Sanitation
Humans cannot live without water. It is said that every child needs a minimum of 2 liters of water a day in order to live. In developing countries, people have to draw water from a river, lake or well. It is sometimes polluted which causes people to get sick. According to a study, almost 4000 children die due to water contamination every day. Clean water supply is a basic need, but it is a luxury in some places around the world. Access to clean water is essential to healthy living so conserving it is important.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
ANSWER
| 1. | How do people get water in developing countries? |
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| 2. | How many liters of water does a child need in order to live? |
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| 3. | Why is conserving water important? |
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CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES
Please construct sentences using each word below.
PRACTICE
| Words and Expressions | Sample Sentences |
| minimum | |
| developing | |
| polluted | |
| contamination | |
| luxury |
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.
ANSWER
| 1. | Do you think that people can stay healthy by drinking eight glasses of water a day? |
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| 2. | In your opinion, how can people help those who are deprived of clean water supply? |
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| 3. | How do you think the government can help in providing clean water for everyone? |
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| 4. | How long do you think people can live without water? |
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| 5. | What do you think is the safest way to get clean water? |
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| 6. | Do you think clean water will still be available after twenty years? |
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| 7. | What do you think are the best ways to conserve water? |
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