Polluted World | B2 First Reading Part 6 Set 2

B2 First Reading Part 6 (Our Polluted World)

For B2 First Reading Part 6, you are going to read an article about our polluted world. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences which one fits each gap.

Our Polluted World

Pollution is one of the major problems in all countries in the world today. (1) There is a view by scientists that the situation is getting even worse and there is a necessity for it to be reduced. (2)

Firstly, one of the major causes is that of air pollution from petrol and diesel vehicles. (3) In recent times, there have been steps to change to electric vehicles, but this switch has been very slow-moving.

(4) The reason for this is in order to provide space for building major infrastructures such as roads and motorways. However, it would be better if people were encouraged to start using more public transportation or bicycles rather than cars. In that way, there will be a reduction in traffic jams and a decrease in air pollution in our cities.

Finally, there are concerns that the majority of our water sources, such as rivers and seas, are being polluted with industrial waste and sewage from populated areas. (5) Therefore, there is a need to stop this practice of using seas and rivers as a dumping ground for our waste.

In conclusion, Earth is the only home that we have and it is our responsibility to keep it clean. (6) This should start by using it in an environmentally friendly way for our future generations to live healthier lives.

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Extra Free Exercises for B2 First Reading Part 6.

Benefits of Getting Fit

Our Polluted World

B2 First Use of English and Reading Section

You need to be able to understand a range of texts, including how they are organised and the opinions and attitudes expressed in them. The texts will be from sources familiar to you such as magazines, articles, fiction and advertisements, but targeted at the interests of students. Students’ use of English will be tested by tasks which show how well they can control their grammar and vocabulary.

For this part, you practice vocabulary by using words with similar meanings, collocations, linking phrases, phrasal verbs, etc.

For this part, you practice grammar and vocabulary.

For this part, you practice vocabulary word-building by changing different words using a base word.

For this part, you have to express a message in different ways showing flexibility and resource in the use of language.

For this part, you practice how to understand the details of a text, including opinions and attitudes.

For this part, you practice how to understand the structure and follow the development of a text.

For this part, you practice how to find specific information in a text or texts.

B2 First Writing Section

You are required to produce two pieces of writing. The first piece is compulsory and will be an essay of 140-190 words. For the second, you can choose from an article, email/letter, essay, review or report (B2 First for schools the report is replaced with a story) of 140-190 words.

B2 First Listening and Speaking Section

Requires being able to follow and understand a range of familiar spoken materials, such as news programmes, public announcements and other sources, but targeted at the interests of the learners.

In this part you talk to the examiner about yourself and your life, e.g. your name, school, interests and future plans.

B2 Speaking Part 1 Exercise 1

B2 Speaking Part 1 Exercise 2

B2 Speaking Part 1 Exercise 3

In this part, you talk about two photos on your own which you have to compare for about 1 minute. After you have finished, your partner will be asked a short question about your photo. When your partner has spoken about their photos for about 1 minute, you will be asked a question about their photos.

B2 Speaking Part 2 Exercise 1

In this part you express ideas with your partner by looking at a discussion point that the examiner gives you.

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In this part, you focus on general aspects of a topic with the examiner or you may involve your partner.

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In this part, you will hear people talking in eight different situations.

Entertainment

Short Conversations

Talking about Sports

In this part, you will hear someone being interviewed.

Extreme Snowboarding

Future Options

Newly Published Book

Sailing around the World

The Talent Show

In this part, you will hear five people talking about different things.

A Good Teacher

Demonstration

In this part, you will hear an interview.

Mountain Climbing Weekend

Especially helpful are exercises that are focussed on a theme or topic as these provide word retention practise so you can be confident to read, write, speak and listen successfully. We have many activities to get your English up to speed in no time.

Customs and Traditions explores how we celebrate our cultural identity across the globe.

Entertainment and Leisure explores how we spent our free time.

Going Shopping

Environment and Nature explores the way humans and animals live, adapt and change on our planet.

Global Changes

Exploring how different societies create roles for people to develop their skills and knowledge.

Exploring how we learn and adjust to the world around us. .

Exploring how we experience the world through our life journeys

Travelling around the World

The more words you encounter and understand, the broader your day-to-day vocabulary will become. Our word games and puzzles such as our films word search are an excellent way to help to reinforce spellings in your mind.

Level Links:

This free material is for students at an Upper Intermediate Level of English. This will probably be suitable for students in their third or fourth year of English studies. We add exercises on grammar and vocabulary as well as whole text activities on a regular basis. In addition, we provide test practice activity for students who are preparing for the C1 Advanced which is part of the Cambridge Assessment English Main Suite as well as the English Language B for the IB Diploma. The material will also support students studying for the Cambridge Advanced courses and IELTS examinations.

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