HD Beijing Summary Activity by Charles Ross

Sentence 1 (Summary of paragraph 1)

charlesross0328 — 2024-01-14 11:43:20 UTC

The text talks about problems with the 1) ____________ in Beijing, where fast growth and the activities of many people 2) ______________.

Summary 2 (Summary of paragraph 2)

charlesross0328 — 2024-01-14 11:43:50 UTC

It points out the big problem of dirty air in Beijing that is caused by 3) ________________, releasing 4) ______________ that hurt the overall environment.

Sentence 3 (Summary of paragraph 3)

charlesross0328 — 2024-01-14 11:44:21 UTC

Another important issue discussed is the 5) ______________ in Beijing due to careless water usage, and the need for people to be more thoughtful.

Sentence 4-5 (Summary of paragraph 4)

charlesross0328 — 2024-01-14 11:44:49 UTC

As the city grows, there are fewer green areas due to decisions about growth, affecting how the city looks and reducing the number of plants 6) ______________. Additionally, it’s important how people 7) ______________.

Sentence 6 (Summary of paragraph 5)

charlesross0328 — 2024-01-14 11:45:30 UTC

In conclusion, the text suggests ways to fix Beijing's environmental problems, saying that people need to 8) ______________ for a healthier environment in and beyond Beijing.

Complete the sentences to create a summary. You can use these phrases and words. Write your answers in the comments

charlesross0328 — 2024-01-14 11:47:03 UTC

pollutants

shortage of water

environment
deal with their trash

that clean the air
water usage, reduce waste, and support cleaner energy options
cause environmental problems
factories, cars, and burning coal

The text:

charlesross0328 — 2024-01-14 13:03:55 UTC

Beijing, China's busy capital, deals with problems caused by what people do. The city grows quickly, and the activities of many people cause issues for the environment. As more people live here and businesses work, the effects of everyone’s actions become clear.

Dirty air is a big worry in Beijing. The air often gets less clean because of factories, cars, and burning coal. These actions release things into the air called pollutants that make it not good to breathe. This isn't just a problem we can see; it also affects how healthy the environment is overall.

Not having enough water is a serious issue for Beijing, and people are part of the problem. When people use too much water or aren't careful with it, it makes the water shortage worse. There's a higher need for water, and not being careful makes the shortage worse, so people need to think about how they use water to make this problem less and be kinder to the environment.

As the city gets bigger, there are fewer green areas because trees and parks are taken away to make room for new buildings. Decisions made by people about how the city should grow affect not only how it looks but also mean there are fewer plants to clean the air. Also, as more people live here, there is more trash. How people handle their trash is important; throwing away too much and not recycling makes problems for the environment.

In conclusion, Beijing faces challenges because of human actions, but there are ways to help. Thinking about the water that we use, reducing waste, and supporting cleaner energy options are ways that people can improve these problems. Together, these efforts contribute to a healthier environment in Beijing and beyond.