a. Designed for a few minutes of use, they often end up in landfills or pollute our oceans.

b. Single-use plastics, like shopping bags, straws, and disposable cutlery, are a growing environmental concern.

c. To tackle this issue, many places are banning single-use plastics or encouraging reusable alternatives.

d. By carrying reusable bags, using paper straws, and choosing durable cutlery, we can all play a part in reducing plastic pollution and protecting our planet.

e. These plastics break down into microplastics, harming wildlife and entering the food chain.

Living a green lifestyle is all about making choices that are good for the environment.

a. Finally, try to reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible. This will help cut down on waste and keep our planet clean.

b. Turn off lights and unplug electronics when they're not in use.

c. You can start by reducing your carbon footprint, or the amount of carbon dioxide you produce.

d. Another way to go green is by conserving energy in your home.

e. This can be done by walking, riding a bike, or taking public transportation instead of driving.

a. By making these small changes in our daily lives, we can all play a part in protecting the environment and ensuring a better future for everyone.

b. Besides clean air, it's also essential to keep our water clean by avoiding littering and properly disposing of waste.

c. One simple way to contribute is reducing waste and recycling items like paper, plastic, and glass.

d. Planting trees is another helpful step because they absorb harmful carbon dioxide and provide us with clean air.

e. Taking care of the environment is crucial for the health of our planet.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.

a. Finally, sharing housework can also help families work better and reduce family stress.

b. Firstly, doing chores helps children learn about what they need to do to care for themselves, a home and a family.

c. When children help out, chores get done sooner, and parents have less to do and this frees up time for the family to do fun things together.

d. Secondly, being involved in chores also gives children experience of relationship skills like communicating clearly, negotiating, cooperating and working as a team.

e. Children can learn a lot from doing household chores.

a. For example, Al can understand what you say, learn to recognise your voice and help you find information on the internet.

b. It saves time and helps them do things better.

c. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that allows computers to do things that would normally need human intelligence.

d. Al is also used in many different applications, from self-driving cars and robots to online shopping and banking.

e. Many people use Al every day.

Dear Ana,

a. It's a religious holiday and we value it very much. Do you have a similar festival in your country?

b. In India, we have a tradition called Diwali. It's in October or November. We celebrate the value of good over evil and light over darkness.

c. Then, we give presents and eat special food. We also light candles and fireworks.

d. To prepare for this, first, we clean our houses and wear new clothes.

e. Thanks for your email. I'd love to tell you about a festival in my country.

Best,

Rahul

Dear Principal,

a. I hope that we can work together to make positive changes for the benefit of all the students at our school.

b. I would like to suggest a few changes that I believe would improve the quality of the school lunches.

c. I also have some concerns about the nutritional value of the meals. It seems that many of the dishes are high in fat and sugar, and there are not enough fruits and vegetables available.

d. I am writing to express my concern about the quality of the food in the school cafeteria.

Sincerely,

Claudia Wilson