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    Plastic pollution is a major problem affecting all of Earth's oceans. [1] About 80% of ocean plastic comes from land-based sources like littering, and winds and rivers carry plastic trash from coasts into the sea. [2] Plastic does not biodegrade and persists in the ocean for a very long time, harming wildlife and introducing toxic chemicals. [3] Scientists are working to prevent plastic from entering oceans and develop new materials that break down more easily.

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    Plastic pollution is a major problem affecting all of Earth's oceans. [1] About 80% of ocean plastic comes from land-based sources like littering, and winds and rivers carry plastic trash from coasts into the sea. [2] Plastic does not biodegrade and persists in the ocean for a very long time, harming wildlife and introducing toxic chemicals. [3] Scientists are working to prevent plastic from entering oceans and develop new materials that break down more easily.

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    SHRI RAM GLOBAL SCHOOL GREATER NOIDA WEST

    HOLIDAY HOMEWORK WORKSHEET (2023-2024)


    SUBJECT: ENGLISH
    CLASS: XI

    PASSAGE -I
    Read the given passage and answer the questions based on it:

    1. All of Earth’s oceans share one thing in common: plastic pollution. Discarded plastic bags, cups,
    and bottles make their way into the sea. Today, it seems that no part of the ocean is safe from plastic
    trash. In recent years, oceanographers have searched in vain for a pristine marine environment.
    They have found plastic everywhere they have looked. “It is a common global problem, we can’t
    point to a single habitat or location with no plastic.”
    2. Plastic harms wildlife and introduces dangerous chemicals into marine ecosystems — communities
    of organisms interacting with their surroundings. Once plastic enters the environment, it lasts a
    long time. Scientists are working to prevent plastic pollution from entering the sea.
    3. When people litter, or when trash is not properly disposed of, things like plastic bags, bottles,
    straws, foam beverage cups get carried to the sea by winds and waterways. About 80 per cent
    of ocean plastic originates on land. The rest comes from marine industries such as shipping and
    fishing.
    4. In 2015, engineer Jenna Jambeck at the University of Georgia and other researchers calculated
    that at least 8 million tons of plastic trash is swept into the ocean from coasts every year. That’s
    the equivalent of a full garbage truck of plastic being dumped into the sea every minute. If
    current trends in plastic production and disposal continue, that figure will double by 2025. A
    report published by the World Economic Forum last year predicts that by 2050, ocean plastic will
    outweigh all the fish in the sea.
    5. In today’s world, plastic is everywhere. It’s found in shoes, clothing, household items, electronics,
    and more. There are different types of plastics, but one thing they all have in common is that
    they’re made of polymers — large molecules made up of repeating units. Their chemical structure
    gives them a lot of advantages: they’re cheap and easy to manufacture, lightweight, water-resistant,
    durable, and can be moulded into nearly any shape.
    6. Unfortunately, some of the properties that make plastics great for consumer goods also make thema
    problem pollutant. Plastic’s durability comes in part from the fact that unlike paper or wood, it
    doesn’t biodegrade, or break down naturally. Instead it just fragments, or breaks into tiny pieces
    over time. These tiny pieces, known as microplastic, can potentially stick around for hundreds or
    perhaps even thousands of years.
    7. Another problem with plastics is the other chemicals they contain, like dyes and flame retardants.
    When plastic isn’t disposed of properly, these additives end up in the environment. Plastic also
    tends to absorb harmful chemicals from its surroundings. “It’s like a sponge for persistent organic
    pollutants.” These long-lasting, toxic substances include pesticides and industrial chemicals. If
    plastic absorbs the chemicals, and marine organisms eat the plastic, they may be exposed to higher
    concentrations of these contaminants.
    8. One of the biggest impacts of plastic pollution is its effect on sea life. Seals, sea turtles, and even
    whales can become entangled in plastic netting. They can starve to death if the plastic restricts
    their ability to move or eat. Or the plastic can cut into the animals’ skin, causing wounds that
    develop severe infections.
    9. Sea turtles eat plastic bags and soda-can rings, which resemble jellyfish, their favourite food.
    Seabirds eat bottle caps or chunks of foam cups. Plastic pieces may make an animal feel
    full, so it doesn’t eat enough real food to get the nutrients it needs. Plastic can also block an
    animal’s digestive system, making it unable to eat.
    10. Plastic and its associated pollutants can even make it into our own food supply. Scientists
    recently examined fish and shell-fish bought at markets in California and Indonesia. They found
    plastic in the guts of more than a quarter of samples purchased at both locations. In organisms
    that people eat whole, such as sardines and oysters, that means we’re eating plastic too. In larger
    fish, chemicals from plastic may seep into their muscles and other tissues that people
    consume.
    11. One way to keep the ocean cleaner and healthier is through cleanup efforts. A lot of plastic waste
    caught in ocean currents eventually washes up on beaches. Removing it can prevent it from
    blowing out to sea again. Beach clean-up is ocean clean-up.
    12. Cleanup efforts can’t reach every corner of the ocean or track down every bit of microplastic.
    That means it’s critical to cut down on the amount of plastic that reaches the sea in the first place.
    Scientists are working toward new materials that are safer for the environment. For example,
    Jambeck and her colleagues are currently testing a new polymer that breaks down more easily in
    seawater.
    13. “Individual actions make a big difference,” says Jambeck. Disposing of plastic properly for
    recycling or trash collection is a key step. “And simple things like reusable water bottles, mugs,
    and bags really cut down on waste,” she says. Skipping straws or using paper ones helps too.
    Ocean pollution can seem overwhelming, but it’s something everyone can help address. This is a
    problem we can really do something about.
    (A)
    On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer each of the questions given below
    by choosing the most appropriate option
    i) Percentage of ocean plastic that originates
    from land is:
    (a) 20% (b) 50%

    (c) 80% (d) 25%

    ii) In which year did Jenna Jambeck and other researchers calculate that at least 8
    million tons ofplastic trash is swept into ocean every year?
    (a) 2018 (b) 2015

    (c) 2005 (d) 2010

    iii) Plastic is not biodegradable because it is made up of:


    (a)low atomic particles (b) tiny particles
    (c) strong big particles (d) large molecule polymers
    iv) Sea turtles eat:
    a) plastic bottles (b) plastic bags and soda-can rings
    (c) bottle caps (d) chunks of foam cups
    v) Scientists bought fish and shell-fish for examination at markets in :
    a)China and Russia
    b) Pakistan and Afghanistan
    c)California and Indonesia
    d) Australia and Brazil
    (B) Answer the following questions briefly :
    (i) Which articles made of plastic generally cause pollution in the sea?
    (ii) How does plastic in oceans harm marine ecosystems?
    (iii) How is microplastic formed?
    (iv) Why is plastic compared to a sponge?
    (v) What is the biggest impact of plastic pollution on sea life?
    (vi) How are scientists trying to reduce the plastic pollutants?
    (C) Answer any three of the following questions in 25-30 words each:
    (i) How does plastic waste enter the oceans?
    (ii) How is it true to say that plastic is everywhere in today’s world?
    (iii) Which property of plastic makes it a problem pollutant?
    (iv) What has scientist Jambeck suggested for having cleaner and healthier oceans?
    (D) Pick out the words/phrases from the passage which are similar in meaning to the following:
    (v) unspoiled (para 1)
    (vi) long lasting (para 5)
    (vii) people working together (para 12)

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