Unit-7 (Pollution: A Hazard to our Environment)

Question No. I (10 marks) – Initial Word

Complete the sentences with the appropriate words. The initial letters are given.
1. One of the s------------- problems of the company is that staffs do not accomplish their tasks.
2. C------------- change is the effect of carbon dioxide emissions in industrializing countries.
3. E------------- are communities of organisms and their physical environments interacting together.
4. It is a place to relax and recharge your batteries in peaceful s-------------.
5. Both the water and the air in their neighbourhood were c------------- for them to live.
6. There are h------------- chemicals that can cause death if we are careless.
7. A h------------- is anything which can harm or damage someone or something.
8. Household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities and forest fires are causes of air
p-------------.
9. The destruction of forests is contributing to the g------------- effect.
10. According to scientists, the a------------- is getting warmer year after year.
11. Global warming and its adverse effects are the major e------------- problems facing us.
12. The introduction of harmful s------------- into the air is called air pollution.
13. In every summer, hot season, we hear the news of w-------------in some part of the world.
14. V------------- eruptions can result in additional threats such as floods, mudslides, power outages, etc.
15. We are now finding out the effects of ozone d------------- in the northern hemisphere.
16. One of the c-------------of global warming in mountain regions is increasing risk of infectious diseases.
17. The ozone layer protects the harmful u------------- rays of the sun.
18. Economics of Myanmar mainly depends on a------------- sector.
19. Polluted water includes toxic c-------------, bacteria and parasites.
20. Polluted water or i------------- water can cause many diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and polio.
21. The process of making the earth’s t------------- contaminated with hazardous substances is called soil
pollution.
22. We should educate the farmers to use fertilizers and p------------- effectively and safely.
23. Water pollution, air pollution and soil d------------- pose enormous threat to human health.
24. The problem of that industry is how to get rid of d------------- wastes without harm.
25. The disposals of wastes in the ground are referred to as l-------------.
26. D------------- occurs when a forested area is transformed into a non-forested area.
27. Their efforts i------------- more and more as the competition is approaching.
28. Future food and n------------- security is more critical in a world of uncontrollable population growth.
29. U------------- of the town can only occur if large employers move into the area.
30. The process of developing industries in a country is called i-------------.
31. The machines that use powerful motors are one of the p-------------sources of noise pollution.
32. After he was sick, he felt p-------------weakness.
33. P------------- harm can include name calling, bully and harassment.
34. If we do exercise, our heartbeat and respiration will a-------------and we can sweat.
35. These shoes are too small and they c------------- my feet and it makes my toes pain.
36. Light pollution is the overuse or under-use of a-------------outdoor light.
37. Depression, aggression, i-------------, frustration and anxiety are some of emotional problems.
38. He always feels sleepy during the day becomes active at night. He is n-------------.
39. Tiger is d------------- because they are more active during the day than at night.
40. To avoid d-------------in her classroom, she sets strict rules on cleaning up after free time.
41. If you have sleep d-------------, you cannot concentrate on your lessons well.

Question No. II (10 marks) – Multiple Choice

Choose the appropriate words or phrases to complete the sentences.
1. A reckless driver’s actions may ------------- a serious accident.
A. cause B. do C. damage
2. When you -------------, you take air into your lungs.
A. exhale B. inhale C. sneeze
3. It is said that starting a new business involves taking on many -------------.
A. risks B. dangers C. hazards
4. The team captain is ------------- for the success of the team.
A. responsible B. irresponsible C. acceptable
5. It was so cold outside that she pulled the ------------- over her shoulders.
A. pillow B. blanket C. dress
6. Regular exercise can ------------- your stamina and endurance over time.
A. decrease B. maintain C. increase
7. It is said that the lunar eclipse will ------------- tonight.
A. occur B. happen C. appear
8. The toy company uses sustainable materials to ------------- their eco-friendly toys.
A. manufacture B. distribute C. operate
9. It is important to handle chemicals with care to avoid causing -------------.
A. harm B. problem C. difficulty
10. She experienced a great ------------- after her favourite team was defeated in the championship.
A. lose B. loss C. victory
11. The ozone layer ------------- the earth from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun.
A. protects B. has protected C. is being protected
12. Water pollutants can cause some harmful diseases such as -------------.
A. lung cancer B. hypertension C. cholera
13. ------------- is another significant factor that causes soil erosion.
A. Deforestation B. Urbanization C. Ozone depletion
14. The ingredients for the recipe ------------- flour, sugar, eggs and milk.
A. involve B. include C. compose of
15. Farmers use ------------- to enhance crop growth and productivity.
A. wastes B. chemicals C. fertilizers
16. We did not go to school ------------- the heavy rain.
A. because B. because of C. since
17. People who work better at night than during the day are called -------------.
A. nocturnal B. diurnal C. crepuscular
18. People who work better during the day than during the night are called -------------.
A. nocturnal B. diurnal C. crepuscular
19. When the throat muscles ------------- wind pipe, we have trouble breathing.
 A. constrict B. beat C. pressure
20. The water in this lake is ------------- with chemicals discarded by factories.
A. purified B. exposed C. contaminated
21. Fortunately, she could manage to ------------- from the burning car.
A. prevent B. escape C. protect
22. Burning fossil fuels can produce ------------- gases into the atmosphere.
A. greenhouse B. greenhorn C. greengrocer
23. The introduction of harmful substances into the air causes -------------.
A. water pollution B. air pollution C. noise pollution
24. Digital wastes and deforestation are significant factors that cause -------------.
A. soil erosion B. sleep deprivation C. ozone depletion
25. Noise pollution is born of urbanization, ------------- and technological advances
A. revolution B. industrialization C. deforestation
Question No. III (10 marks) - Grammar Grade-12
Using Linking Words to Show Cause and Effect
Rewrite the following sentences using the linking words given in brackets.
1. A tornado blew the roof off the house. The family had to find another place to live. (as a result)
2. There has been an increase in greenhouse gases. The earth is getting warmer and warmer. (due to)
3. The crude oil spill polluted the ocean near the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Coral reefs and aquatic
4. animals died out. (because)
5. The meal we ordered was cheaper than expected. We had extra money for dessert. (as a result)
6. Thuzar completed the project successfully. She was promoted to manager. (as a consequence)
7. The weather forecast called for rain. He took his raincoat. (Consequently)
8. Nilar can play the drums well. She was trained by a professional drummer. (because)
9. There was a heavy rain. The roads were flooded. (as a result of)
10. Thuta worked hard. He passed the exam with flying colours. (because of)
11. The weather was extremely bad. The football match was cancelled. (owing to)

Rewrite the following sentences using the linking words given in brackets.
1. Mg Mg worked so hard that he received a promotion at the company. (because of)
2. The flight was cancelled. The weather conditions were bed. (due to)
3. It had been raining heavily. The picnic was cancelled. (as a result of)
4. The alarm didn’t go off. They missed their morning flight. (as a consequence)
5. She didn’t study for the test. She received a low grade. (because)
6. He lost his job. He couldn’t pay his bills. (consequently)
7. They invented in the stocked market. They earned a substantial profit. (as a result)
8. Due to a poor outage, the computer shut down unexpectedly. (because of)
9. The team worked hard. They won the championship. (as a consequence)
10. He missed the bus. There was heavy traffic. (owing to)
11. She couldn’t attend the party. She had a family emergency. (because)
12. The price of oil increased. There was global demand. (as a result of)
13. She forgot her anniversary. Her husband was disappointed. (consequently)
14. She studied hard for the final exam. She got an A+. (as a result)
15. We decided to take a shortcut. We were running late. (because)
16. Tickets for the concert were sold out. We decided to watch a movie instead. (consequently)
17. The game was postponed. There was heavy rain. (owing to)
18. He felt ill. They had to cancel the trip. (as a consequence)
19. The plane was delayed. There was a mechanical issue. (due to)
20. I have been studying all year. I want to do well on the exam. (since)

Grade-11
The Passive Voice
Change the following active sentences into the passive sentences. Leave out the agent if it is implied,
unknown or unimportant.
1. You should replace the roof the warehouse before the beginning of the rainy season.
2. They asked him to explain his reasons for making the changes.
3. My colleague has not introduced me to the manager yet.
4. The school will not announce the examination results until next week.
5. We analysed the collected data carefully.
6. They are repairing the bridge at the moment, so we cannot use it.
7. Sally is going to make a special dinner tonight.
8. The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology always issues early warmings of floods for the
lowland areas.
9. In this age of technology, people use computers for various purposes.
10. Teachers in our school are attending a meeting on new textbooks.
11. The headmaster will discuss the changes made for the safety of students next Monday.
12. You can find the contents on the third page of the book.

The Impersonal Passive

Rewrite the following sentences in the impersonal passive, beginning with ‘It’ as in the example.
e.g. People once believed that the sun revolved around the earth. It was once believed that the sun
revolved around the earth.
1. They reported that the damage by the cyclone was severe.
2. They say that learning Chinese is difficult.
3. We expect that schools will be reopened next month.
4. We learnt that plant growth slows down beyond a certain age.
5. Some people thought that Tiger Wood is the best golf player ever.
6. People say that the president will give a speech at 10 a.m.
7. We hope that our reforestation efforts will help protect forests.
8. Everyone believes that parents have the responsibility of teaching their children to be good citizens.
9. They expected that about 1,000 people would attend the conference.
10. We already know that starting a new business is challenging and risky.
 Grade-10
The Active Voice and The Passive Voice
Rewrite the following in the passive.
1. Zaw Zaw is fixing the car at the moment.
2. The police arrested the man for shoplifting.
3. The waiters had laid the tables before the customers arrived.
4. Scientists always gather information on natural disasters.
5. A wildfire can destroy large areas of land in just a few minutes.
6. Egyptians built pyramids to keep the names and stories of their kings alive.
7. The Internet empowers people by enabling the exchange of information.
8. Entrepreneurs should design products based on what customers say they want.
9. Virologists study viruses to discover how to stop people from getting infested.
10. Scientists have used chimps to study infectious diseases.

The Passive Voice without Agents

Change each sentence below in the passive voice.
1. You must keep the fire exit free all the time.
2. People built the pyramids nearly 5,000 years ago.
3. They painted the entire house blue.
4. They required the staff to follow safety rules.
5. Theu vacuum and dust the office every night.
6. People speak English all over the world.
7. They usually lock this gate at 10 p.m.
8. Someone used my computer in my absence.
9. He warned us against the pickpockets in this area.
10. They will fine you if you dump rubbish illegally.
11. Where did they find the book?
12. They will refurbish this hotel in the following year.
13. They are building a new stadium near the station.
14. Someone has sent Nandar a mysterious letter. 15. People have seen UFOs in this area.

A. Change the following active sentences into the passive sentences. Leave out the agent if it is
implied, unknown or unimportant.
1. He was driving the car recklessly when the accident happened.
2. The students arranged the chairs systematically.
3. You should wash the bathroom every day.
4. The head office sent me an e-mail.
5. Vehicles and factories cause air pollution.
6. We must show courtesy to our elders.
7. The bees stung the workman to death.
8. We can only see mosquito larvae through a microscope.
9. Parents should teach children table manners and etiquette.
10. Daw Lay looks after us when our parents are away.
11. The town elders donated books and clothes to the flood victims.
12. When people invented glass, the hour glass came into use.
13. Annie Sullivan gave Helen the key to language.
14. All the schools in Myanmar hold the School Family Day in December every year.
15. They finished the project well ahead of time.
16. The Tun Foundation presented our school with a generous donation.
17. The Thuka Pyae Sone Company built those blocks of flats.
18. Aunty Chaw gives us lots of presents every new year.
19. Daw Paw May donated two computers to our school.
20. Khin Hnin Yu wrote many well-known novels.
21. The teacher punished Hla Hla for talking in the class.
22. Nandar was preparing the food when the visitors arrived.
23. Mother bought some mangoes yesterday.
24. Win Win will have washed the clothes in the bathroom.
25. The brave boy had seen the faint glow of the cabin light on the ship,
26. The three friends were looking for the astrologer in the forest.
27. Kate Keller bore Helen Keller in Tuscumbia.
28. Myo Myo has cooked the coconut rice in the kitchen.
29. Nyo Nyo is studying the lessons in the library.
30. She is going to win the match undeniably.

Rewrite the following sentences in the impersonal passive, beginning with ‘It’ as in the example.
31. They reported that the damage by the cyclone was severe.
32. They say that learning Chinese is difficult.
33. We expect that schools will be reopened next month.
34. We learnt that plant growth slows down beyond a certain age.
35. Some people thought that Tiger Wood is the best golf player ever.
36. People say that the president will give a speech at 10 a.m.
37. We hope that our reforestation efforts will help protect forests.
38. Everyone believes that parents have the responsibilities of teaching their children to be good citizens.
39. They expected that about 1,000 people would attend the conference.
40. We know that starting a new business is challenging and risky.
41. They say that this orchestra is the best in the world.
42. We believe that the thieves have left the country.
43. People reported that the fire started by accident.
44. We know that he makes a lot of money.
45. Everybody expected that they will arrive in time for dinner.
46. One says that she knows a lot about gardening.
47. Everyone believes that we are able to win the competition.
48. They think that he will be attending the meeting.
49. They think that the company is making a big profit.
50. We reported that the government had reached a decision.
 Question No. IV (5 marks) – Short question
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. Why are people experiencing hazardous environmental conditions?
2. What is the result of the rise in the amount of greenhouse gases?
3. What are some sources of air pollution?
4. What is the function of the ozone layer?
5. How does water pollution occur?
6. Why is the fertility of the earth’s soil being degraded?
7. How does our body respond to loud noise?
8. Which animals are active during night time? What are they called?
9. Mention two possible solutions to reduce the effects of environmental pollution.
10. What can happen if we do not do something to combat pollution?
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. What are some minor gases that contain in the earth’s atmosphere?
2. How many kinds of environmental pollution are in the passage? What are they?
3. What can air pollution be defined?
4. What is water pollution?
5. What does “soil pollution” mean?
6. What causes noise pollution?
7. What is light pollution?
8. What can sleep deprivation cause?

Question No. V (10 marks) - Read the passage (Text)

I. Read the passage.
Our way of life has caused many serious environmental problems such as global warming and climate
change. As a result, the world’s ecosystems are changing faster than ever before. Take a moment and look at
our surroundings — the air we breathe, the water we drink and the land we live on. Millions of people are
now inhaling polluted air, drinking impure water, and consuming contaminated foods. This means that we are
experiencing many environmentally hazardous conditions. These issues are a result of pollution, which is now
seen as a major hazard to our environment,
Pollution is directly linked to the greenhouse effect, which is actually responsible for life on Earth.
The earth’s atmosphere contains some minor gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone,
fluorinated compounds, and water vapour. These gases are called ‘greenhouse gases’ because they operate like
the glass of a greenhouse. In other words, these gases act as a blanket in trapping some of the sun’s heat and
preventing it from escaping back into space. In this way, the planet’s temperature is kept at a safe level (around
15.50C). The problem is that the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is increasing because of human
activities. As a result, the greenhouse effect is becoming stronger, and this in turn is making our planet warmer
than usual. Thus, pollution is mainly responsible for many environmental problems, such as global warming
and climate change. Environmental pollution can be classified into five major types: air, water, soil, noise and
light pollution.
A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)
1. Global warming and climate change are ------------- that our living styles cause.
2. As a result of -------------, the world’s ecosystems are changing faster than ever before.
3. Many environmentally hazardous conditions are ------------- by all people in the whole world.
4. There is a ------------- between pollution and greenhouse effect.
5. Trapping some of the sun’s heat and preventing it from escaping back into space are the ------------- of
greenhouse gases.
B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)
6. What are so many people in the world doing at present?
7. Mention some of the minor gases that contain in the earth’s atmosphere?
8. Why are carbon dioxide, methane and other minor gases called greenhouse gases?
9. How do greenhouse gases perform their function?
10. What environmental problems can be caused due to pollution?

II. Read the passage.

Air pollution can be defined as ‘the introduction of harmful substances into the air’. It occurs due to
human activities such as fuel burning, logging, farming, mining, manufacturing, and construction of roads and
buildings. It can also be caused by natural events such as wildfires and volcanic eruptions. All these sources
of air pollution result in a rise in the amount of greenhouse gases. This leads to an increase in global
temperature, which brings about many environmental problems such as floods, acid rain and ozone depletion.
With the rise in global temperature, the ice at the poles melts and sea levels rise, flooding many coastal
regions and leading to loss of property and life. Acid rain is one of the consequences of air pollution. It occurs
when smoke and fumes from traffic and factories mix with the water in the atmosphere. When this mixture
falls back to the ground, it harms not only humans and wildlife but also buildings. The ozone layer is part of
the earth’s atmosphere that protects the earth from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Ozone depletion
occurs when some greenhouse gases like CFCs are released into the atmosphere. Moreover, air pollutants can
cause many severe health problems such as eye irritation, allergies, asthma and lung cancer.
A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)
1. The ------------- air pollution is ‘the introduction of harmful substances into the air’.
2. Some human activities and ------------- can cause air pollution.
3. Air pollution can occur when volcanoes -------------.
4. The earth ------------- from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun by the ozone layer.
5. Some greenhouse gases like CFCs that are released into the atmosphere can ------------- ozone layer.
B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)
6. What human activities can cause air pollution?
7. What can happen when the ice at the poles melts and sea levels rise?
8. When does acid rain occur?
9. What happen when acid rain falls to the ground?
10. What are the health problems caused by air pollutants?

III. Read the passage.

Light pollution is the overuse or under-use of artificial outdoor light, and it causes problems to all
living things. To understand this better, we need to be familiar with three terms: diurnal, nocturnal, and
crepuscular. Diurnal means active during daytime; nocturnal means active during nighttime; and crepuscular
means active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk. For example, some people find that they can work
better during the day than during the night. Such people are diurnal. Animals such as lions, tigers, cows, deer
and birds such as crows, sparrows, kites and eagles also are diurnal because they hunt for food during the day.
On the other hand, there are some people who find that they work better during the night than during the day.
Such people are nocturnal. So are leopards, cats, snakes, bats, and owls, because they are active during
nighttime. Moths, some species of honey bees, and a few species of bats and owls are active only during the
hours of dawn or dusk. They are crepuscular.
The ill effects of light pollution are many. For instance, light that is too bright can damage our vision;
so, does insufficient light. A bright light has been found to cause sleep disorders such as sleep deprivation,
which in turn causes stress, headaches and increasing anxiety. Bright artificial night light has been found to
upset the food-hunting pattern of many nocturnal and crepuscular creatures.
A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5
1. When artificial outdoor light is -------------, light pollution occurs. marks)
2. Nocturnal creatures are ------------- during nighttime. active
3. Leopards, cats, snakes, bats and owls cannot work very well during --------------.
4. Our vision can ------------- by too bright or insufficient light.
5. Sleep deprivation, a kind of sleep disorder, is caused by -------------.
B. Answer each question in one sentence.
6. What are the meanings of diurnal and nocturnal?
7. What is the characteristic of the diurnal people?
8. What can happen when the light is too bright or insufficient?
9. What can sleep deprivation cause?
10. What are the ill effects of light pollution?

Question No. VI (10 marks) - Read the passage (Unseen)

I. Read the passage.
Air pollution is an issue which concerns us all alike. One can willingly choose or reject a food, a drink
or a life comfort, but unfortunately there is little choice for the air we breathe. All, what is there in the air is
inhaled by one and all living in those surroundings. Air pollutant is defined as a substance which is present
while normally it is not there or present in an amount exceeding the normal concentrations. It could either be
gaseous or a particulate matter. The important and harmful polluting gases are carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, ozone and oxides of Sulphur and nitrogen.
The common particulate pollutants are the dusts of various inorganic or organic origins. Although we
often talk of the outdoor air pollution caused by industrial and vehicular exhausts, the indoor pollution may
prove to be as or a more important cause of health problems. Recognition of air pollution is relatively recent.
It is not uncommon to experience a feeling of ‘suffocation’ in a closed environment. It is often ascribed to
the lack of oxygen. Fortunately, however, the composition of air is remarkably constant all over the world.

A. Find the bold-faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning to the following. (5 marks)

1. difficulty in breathing abcde

2. done, situated or used out of buildings
3. readily; of one’s own free will
4. regarded something as being due to
5. the things or conditions around a person or thing

B. Answer the following questions. Give complete answers. (10 marks)

1. What is air pollution?
2. In what forms are the air pollutants present?
3. What are the harmful polluting gases according the passage?
4. What can cause the outdoor air pollution?
5. Why do we feel suffocated in a closed environment?
II. Read the passage.
Global warming is the effect of increasing average temperature of the earth and oceans because of
the exacerbation of the greenhouse effect. Many people start to debate whether global warming is real
or not until finally, the data obtained by climate scientist proved that our earth is more warming. The
average temperature has increased between 0.4 °C-0.8 °C during the past of 100 years, the burning of
fossil fuels, land clearing, and agriculture lead to carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released.
The gases released by those activities claimed to be the main source of the global warming that has occurred
at this last 50 years. Scientists from International Panel on Climate showed that the global warming has
nowadays been expected to increase until 1.4°C to 5.8° C in year 2100. It would be followed by the
increasing sea levels that caused the melting of polar ice and increasing the incidence and severity of storm
and other severe weather. The progressive increase in carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere due
to anthropogenic emissions is estimated to lead to significant changes in the weather. A. Find the bold-
faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning to the following. (5 marks)

1. to give freedom or free movement to someone or something A

2. discuss and argue about a subject or topic bcde
3. the process of making a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse
4. happening or developing gradually or in stages
5. relating to the South or North pole

B. Answer the following questions. Give complete answers. (10 marks)

1. Why does the average temperature of the earth and ocean increase?
2. How much has the global temperature increased during the past of 100 years?
3. What activities are the main source of the global warming?
4. How has the rate of global warming been expected by the scientists?
5. What can lead to significant changes in the weather?

Question No. VII (10 marks) – Dialogue and Exchange

Grade-12 (Unit 7: Pollution: A Hazard to our Environment)
I. Complete the dialogue with the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
They are known that You look so tired
That's why I'll put them in the dumpster
They are my old UPS If they are brought

Khant Hpone: Hi, Kaung Htet. -------(1)-------. What have you got in that bag?
Kaung Htet: Hello, Khant Hpone. -------(2)------- and a broken printer. I'm not going to use them
anymore because I've got new ones.
Khant Hpone: You are going to throw them away, aren't you?
Kaung Htet: Right! -------(3)-------.
Khant Hpone: Oh, no. Electronic waste like this is non-biodegradable. -------(4)------- to a landfill
site, they won't break down and will remain on the land for at least 50 years. ------(5)-------, deadly chemicals
from e-waste will contaminate the soil and leak into water bodies.
II. Complete the dialogue with the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
that are happening all over the world a child's mental development
wastes all over the world land and water pollution
that we produce chemicals like mercury

Kaung Htet: Hmm. I might be responsible for -------(1)-------.

Khant Hpone: Sure! Do you notice -------(2)------- about 40 million tons of electronic waste every year
worldwide but only 12.5 of them are recycled? So, it means among the whole toxic
-------(3)-------, e-waste comprises 70% of toxic waste.
Kaung Htet: Toxic waste! How can e-waste be harmful to our life?
Khant Hpone: These electronic things contain deadly -------(4)-------, lead and arsenic. As you've
learnt in science lessons, combustion of e-waste emits gases which can damage
our central nervous system and kidneys. What a surprise! Even lower levels of
lead can damage -------(5)-------.

III. Complete the dialogue with the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
to keep these old gadgets There is also an alternative who were in need That's
a good way in a safe and responsible way But, they are useful

Kaung Htet: Oh, if see. They're really harmful to us. But our apartment is quite small and I
have no space -------(1)-------. What should I do?
Khant Hpone: If I were you, I would give them to other people -------(2)-------. I usually post my e-
waste on the website like 'Freecycle'. In this way, I can give my old one to a person in
need. -------(3)-------.
Kaung Htet: Interesting. What's that?
Khant Hpone: You can send it to a certified e-waste recycler. Then it will be recycled -------(4)------.
Kaung Htet: Wow! Great idea. -------(5)------- to prevent environmental pollution. I'll use
these ways instead of throwing my old things away. Thanks a lot. Bye! Khant Hpone:
Don't mention it. I'll contact you if I find those who are in need. Bye!
Unseen Exchange
I. Complete the exchanges using the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
Yes, it's challenging but rewarding. Her passion for the subject is truly inspiring.
How much did it cost? Seriously?
Can you tell me about this book? May I ask what your annual income is?

A: Our teacher, Daw win Yu, is incredibly knowledgeable and makes learning fun.
B: I agree. -------(6)-------
A: Excuse me. ------- (7) -------
B: I'm sorry, but that's a personal question I'd rather not answer.
A: Wow, your car looks expensive. ------- (8) -------
B: It was quite a splurge, but I'm really happy with it.
A: Are you taking Chinese lessons? How's it going?
B: ------- (9) ------- I'm enjoying the journey.
A: You won't believe what I saw yesterday— a talking squirrel!
B: ------- (10)------- That's definitely something out of the ordinary!
II. Complete the exchanges using the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
I'm so sorry to hear that. Have you spoken to them?
They're breathtaking. That sounds like an amazing opportunity.
Let's celebrate with a special meal tonight. This country is very hot.
A: Hi, I'm excited to meet our new classmates. -------(6)-------
B: Not yet, but I've heard they are friendly and talented.
A: Have you visited the beautiful beaches in Myanmar? -------(7)-------
B: Yes, I have! The crystal-clear waters and golden sands are incredible.
A: I'm considering moving to Japan for work. What do you think?
B: -------(8)------- Japan has a rich culture.
A: -------(9)------- Any cuisine preferences?
B: How about trying a new restaurant that serves authentic Italian cuisine?
A: I just found out about Tun Myint’s father’s passing. I'm devastated.
B: -------(10)------- Let's offer our support during this difficult time.

Question No. VIII (10 marks) – Letter Writing

(6) Encouraging
You are Theingi. You live at No.37, Min Road, Yangon. Write a letter to your friend, Thi Thi, encouraging her
not to worry about the examination and give her some advice on how to study.

Question No. IX (15 marks) – Essay Writing

Writing an expository essay
• Public transportation is better than private transportation for the environment.
Writing cause and effect essay
• Causes and effects of climate change
• Causes and effects of global warming
• The effects of sleep deprivation
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ENGLISH WITH SUU