Question : You are a member of the Environment Club in your school.

You are asked to give a talk about the polluted rivers in your neighbourhood. Use the words below and complete the talk
appreciate nature polluted rivers awareness campaigns toxic wastes rubbish bins irresponsible fish clear and clean thank you beautiful to prevent environment opportunity a foul smell a breeding place

Introduction

Good morning Mr. Liew, our principal, Miss Leela, our advisor and all the members and friends. Thank you for giving me this (1) __________________ to speak to you about the (2) ______________________ in our neighbourhood.

Point 1 Description of the When I first moved here five years ago, the water in the river was problem (3)_____________________ . There were fish in the river and plants growing by the river banks. Now, all that is gone. The factories built here recently have been polluting the rivers. These (4)___________________ people have been pouring chemical and (5) ____________________ into the rivers. Apart from that irresponsible people also have been throwing household rubbish into the rivers. This further clogs the river and even emits (6)_____________________that causes discomfort among the residents. Point 2 Now, most of the (7) _________ have died because of the chemicals. The effect of the Birds no longer come to the river because there are no more fish. The plants problem along the river bank have also died. The whole area is no longer (8) polluted river ______________________ and full of life as it once used to be. In fact, the river is now (9) ______________________ for insects, especially mosquitoes. Point 3 What can be done to overcome this problem Enforcement We must do something to stop this act before it is too late. The authorities should enforce stricter laws (10) ________________ dumping of wastes into the rivers. They should also give out heavy fines to those who disobey the laws. They should also revoke the license of those who disobey.

Point 4 Apart from that, (11) _________________________ must be carried out Awareness to educate the public about the proper ways of rubbish disposal. Also, Campaign to (12) ______________ must be placed at most places so that people can throw educate the public rubbish appropriately. Conclusion Lastly, I would like to appeal everyone to (13) ____________________ and take care of the (14) ________________ because remember this is the only earth we have. If we destroy it, we will not have a place to live in anymore. With that, I (15)_________________.