Summary
Summary:
Shihab and Kaniz are walking to school by the riverside when they notice various activities, such as people bathing and washing clothes. They see a man polluting the river by throwing kitchen rubbish, which upsets them. They express concern that the polluted water is unsafe for bathing and harmful to fish, which can get caught in plastic waste. They decide to share their observations with friends at school and discuss ways to keep the water clean.
Activity Suggestions:
- Circle True or False for given statements.
- Correct any false statements from Activity E in an exercise book.
- Pair up to ask and answer questions related to the text in C.
Questions for Discussion:
- What do Shihab and Kaniz see in the river?
- Why do they feel upset?
- What things do they see floating on the river?
- Why are the lives of fishes in danger?
- How is the water polluted?
- How can you keep the water clean?
C. Read the lexl.
Shihab and Kaniz are walking to school along the riverside. At one place, they stop to see some things. Some people are bathing in the river. Some are washing their clothes. A man throws some kitchen rubbish into the river. Shihab and Kaniz become upset. They request the man, "Please, don't throw the rubbish into the river. It pollutes the water."
Shihab and Kaniz also see some polythene bags, plastics bottles and some other things floating on the river. They start talking about it.
Kaniz: Look, Shihab, the water is so dirty!
Shihab: Yes, Kaniz. We can't bathe in this polluted water.
Kaniz: Fishes also can't swim easily.
Shihab: Yes. Sometimes, the fishes get caught into polythene bags. It puts their lives in danger.
Kaniz: You are right. We should save them.
Shihab: Sure. We must keep the water clean.
Kaniz and Shihab reach school and share this story with their friends. They discuss how to keep the water clean and safe.
D. Circle True or False for these sentences.
E. Correct the false sentences from Activity E. Write them in your exercise book.
F. Read the text in C again. Ask and answer in pairs.
a) What do Shihab and Kaniz see in the river?
b) Why do they feel upset?
c) What things do they see floating on the river?
d) Why are the lives of fishes in danger?
e) How is the water polluted?
f) How can you keep the water clean?
G. Write the answers to the questions in Activity F in your exercise book.
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