1. Writes simple Compositions.
Unit four – Compositions Grade 11- English
Grade 11 English
Unit Four
Competency : 7.5
Writes simple Compositions.
Activity 04

2. Extract necessary information. Write answers appropriately.
Unit four – Compositions Grade 11- English
Objectives
Extract necessary information.
Write answers appropriately.
Use the language in day today conversation.
Value the ability to write compositions properly.

3. Stress is a twenty first century illness. The pressures on all of
Unit four – Compositions Grade 11- English
The rat – race
Stress is a twenty first century
illness. The pressures on all of
us are very great because speed
and competition have become
part of everyday life. Social
Isolation overcrowding, the
competitiveness of our society
and several other factors are
responsible for stress.

4. easily, others get depressed,
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In English we refer to competition in society as ‘rat – race’. All of us are partners of this rat- race directly or in directly.
Some of us get tired
easily, others get depressed,
others often get irritable or worried, and so on.

5. The rat-race affects everyone in our society,
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The rat-race affects everyone in our society,
from teenager to elderly persons. There is
always something that worries us.
Some times the stresses on us are too great
that we fall out of the race and have a nervous breakdown. Extreme cases of illness can lead to suicide. There is hope because only some people crack while most others do not.

6. Underline the most appropriate answer to complete the given sentences.
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Underline the most appropriate answer
to complete the given sentences.
1.1 The passage is about …………………
a) an illness b) blood pressure c) stress
1.2 The rat-race means ………………………
a) competitiveness of society
b) social isolation
c) stress

7. 1.3 The least affected category by this rat – race,
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1.3 The least affected category by this rat – race,
a) the teenagers b) the teenagers and elders
c) the infants and the very young
2) Name two main causes responsible
for stress.
a) ………………………………………..
b) ………………………………………..
3) What is the most dangerous outcome of stress?
………………………………………………..

8. 4) Give a single word from the text that give a similar
meaning to the following phrases.
Separated from the rest –
b) Something that annoys and makes you
uncomfortable. –

9. Underline the most appropriate answer
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Underline the most appropriate answer
to complete the given sentences. (Ques.1)
1.1 The passage is about …………………
a) an illness b) blood pressure c) stress
1.2 The rat-race means ………………………
a) competitiveness of society
b) social isolation
c) stress

10. 1.3 The least affected category by this rat – race,
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1.3 The least affected category by this rat – race,
a) the teenagers b) the teenagers and elders
c) the infants and the very young
2) Name two main causes responsible
for stress.
a) …speed…………………..
b) …competition…………..
3) What is the most dangerous outcome of stress?
………get depressed………………..

11. Vegetables grown in ‘Martian’ soil found to be safe to eat
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Read the following text and do the activities that follow.
Vegetables grown in ‘Martian’ soil found to be safe to eat
For any astronauts hoping to survive on the surface of Mars, growing crops in the soil of red planet will be an essential.

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Now researchers have shown that it is not only possible to grow vegetables in soil similar to that found on Mars, but they are also safe to eat.

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Although the researchers did not use actual Martian soil, they used dirt from earth to create a mix that was as close to that found on the surface of Mars as possible.

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Growing crops in the Martian soil is seen as an important step. Some hope that by taking small samples of soil from earth it may be possible to enhance this process.

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However, the soils of Mars are known to contain toxic heavy metals like lead, arsenic and mercury.

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While they struggled to grow crops in soil simulating that on the Moon, those grown in soil simulating that on Mars flourished and performed almost as well as they do on earth.

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However, there was great uncertainty about whether the plants would absorb the high levels of heavy metals.

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Now testing has shown that they do not seem to have taken up the toxic elements while growing.

19. Answer the following questions.
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Answer the following questions.
Why do the researchers experiment on martial soil?
What is the sample soil they used in the experiment?
What does the soil on mars contain?

20. Answer the following questions.
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Answer the following questions.
Why do the researchers experiment on martial soil? Because to make sure to survive on Mars.
What is the sample soil they used in the experiment? They used dirt from earth to create a mix that was as close to that found on the surface of Mars as possible.
What does the soil on mars contain? soils of Mars are known to contain toxic heavy metals like lead, arsenic and mercury.

21. 2. What do the bold print words refer to? they in paragraph 2 -
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(Ques.2)
2. What do the bold print words refer to?
they in paragraph 2 -
martial soil in paragraph 3 -
this process in paragraph 4-

22. 2. What do the bold print words refer to?
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2. What do the bold print words refer to?
they in paragraph 2 – vegetables on Mars
martial soil in paragraph 3 – soil on Mars
this process in paragraph 4- growing vegetables

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The 3R's are at the heart of the ‘Go Green’ global movement. All of us, whether a public organization, private enterprise or individuals in our own homes need to manage resources more sustainably.

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The world’s resources are not infinite and it is widely recognized that all of our activities today are contributing to climate change.

26. It is scary to note that people in 2050 will only have 25% of
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It is scary to note that people in 2050 will only have 25% of
the resources per capita that people in 1950 had.
Therefore, the only way we can
support future populations is
by using our resources more efficiently.

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The first step to reducing your impact on the environment, is reducing the amounts of resources you consume and use. Think twice before you buy or use anything.

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Do you really need it? By reducing your consumption you will also decrease the amount of waste you produce.
There are also many other ways to reduce your waste. The opportunities are nearly endless.

29. Here are just a few ideas:
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Here are just a few ideas: 
• Think before you print or photocopy! Print and copy as little as possible.  • Edit on screen, not on paper.  • Use to minimize paper use.  • Send and store documents electronically instead of on paper. 

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When you must print or copy, do it double-sided.  • Circulate documents instead of making an individual copy for everyone.  • Change the margins on your documents.

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There are so many ways of optimizing your energy consumption  • Turn off unused or unneeded lights.  • Use natural lighting instead of electric lighting, whenever possible. 

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If you have a desk lamp, make sure it uses fluorescent bulbs • Dress appropriate to the season.  • Select cold water for washing clothes.  • Keep windows and doors closed in heated and air-conditioned areas.  • Turn off computers when they are not in use.  • Purchase only energy-efficient products.

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Plastic containers can become food storage, paper can become wrapping paper. The ways in which to reuse things are unlimited. All you need is to be creative. If being creative is not your thing, here are some other ideas: 

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Reuse envelopes by placing a new label over the old address.  • Designate a box for scrap paper and use it for printing all drafts or unofficial documents.  • Reuse plastic bags or better get reusable canvas bags.

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Recycling is always a great idea.  • When buying any type of product, see if it is available with post consumer recycled content. 

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If you recycle soda cans, the energy used and air pollution created, is 95 percent less than if the cans were produced from raw material. You could operate a TV set for an estimated three hours with the energy saved by recycling just one aluminum can!

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Thinking green means being aware of our interconnectedness with the world and reflecting on the unintended damage we cause nature in the daily course of our lives. Thinking green leads to acting green - taking corrective action to make environmental responsibility a reality. 

39. Find whether the sentences are True or False (Ques.3)
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Find whether the sentences are True or False
(Ques.3)
The world’s resources are not infinite . - …….
Use our resources more efficiently. – ………..
3. Do not use natural lighting instead of electric lighting. - …….

40. Find whether the sentences are True or False
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Find whether the sentences are True or False
The world’s resources are not infinite . - …T….
Use our resources more efficiently. – …T……..
3. Do not use natural lighting instead of electric lighting. - …F….

41. Extract necessary information. Write answers appropriately.
Unit four – Compositions Grade 11- English
Objectives
Extract necessary information.
Write answers appropriately.
Use the language in day today conversation.
Value the ability to write compositions properly.

42. Unit four – Compositions Grade 11- English