UNIT 8: ENVIRONMENT IN OUR CITY

In recent years, the problem of environmental pollution has become a serious problem in
big cities in our country. So, what are reasons and possible measures for this problem?
Nowadays, we are living in a city with high population density, so domestic waste is the
first reason. Then many peoples social consciousness is not high. In several areas, they
throw rubbish on the street or cannels and rivers. It is easy for us to see rubbish of all
kinds floating on the water. Moreover, very uncultured people even make water in the
public place.
Now, lets come to other reason. Our city is overloaded with vehicles that expel a lot of
smoke and dust. This contributes to the heat of the air, and causes pollution.
Besides that, in several places, trees have been cut down to have room for buildings,
hotels, or supermarkets. This makes the atmosphere in our city muggy and stuffy.
In addition, many plants and factories send out waste into the canals or poisonous gas
into the air.
Last but not least, the drainage system in our city is very old and downgrade so its
always flooded whenever it rains.
Thus, how can we solve this problem? Lets talk about it.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. Do you agree that air pollution is really alarming problem now? What are in your
opinion, the causes leading to air pollution?
2. What do you think about the smoke from industrial factories, from motorcycles
and automobiles in our city? What measures do you recommend to limit such
smoke?
3. Can you give the harmful effect that air pollution exerts on peoples health? Do
you wear mask when going out? Why?
4. What do you think about the fact that many city dwellers litter anywhere they
like? Could you suggest some measures to help stop this situation?
5. Could you find some bad actions of the people who make our city dirtier? What
are some difficulties for us in keeping the city clean and green?
6. Are you disturbed by the noise around you when working or studying? What kind
of noise is it? What are the original causes of that noise?
7. How do you feel when passing a bridge in our city? In your opinion, who has to
suffer most from those black rivers and canals?
8. Have you ever heard of The Week of Keeping the City Clean and Green? Can
you forecast the future situation of our city in the next few years, clearer of
dirtier?

9. Why are we concerned about the environment not only in our country but also all
over the world? Can you name some environmental dangers that happened
recently in our country and in the world?
10. What should people do to prevent environmental pollution? Do you think that a
dirty city will make bad impression on foreign tourists?