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5. What does the poet suggest people should do to address the environmental problems?

(a) Ignore the problems (b) Raise awareness among others

(c) Move to a different place
B. Complete the poem.

Poisons and insecticides sprayed
with thick oil crude

All sea life destined to a
These are the things we are to ?

C. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false statements.

1. The poem mentions that wadded newspapers are tossed on the grass.
2. The poet is optimistic about the state of the environment in the poem.

3. Thick oil crude is described as filling the oceans in the poem.
4. The poem suggests that weapons of destruction are tested at populated sites.
5. According to the poem, raising awareness about environmental issues is not

necessary.
D. Answer the following questions.

1. What images does the poet use to describe the environmental damage caused by
human activities?
2. How does the poet depict the impact of pollution on sea life and the oceans?

3. What emotions does the poem evoke regarding the state of the environment and the
future of humanity?
4. According to the poet, what are some of the main causes of environmental degradation

mentioned in the poem?
5. Why does the poet say "It's your life that's at stake"?
6. What solution does the poet suggest to prevent the destruction of both the environment
and humanity?

E. Answer these questions with reference to the context.

(1) ‘‘Poisons and insecticides sprayed on our food.’’

1. What specific substances are mentioned in the reference, and how do they impact
our food?
2. How does the poet use the reference to highlight concerns about food safety?

3. In the context of the poem, what is the broader environmental issue connected to
the spraying of poisons and insecticides?

4. What might be the long-term effects on human health if the problems described in
this reference are not addressed?

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