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Chapter : 1 Trees for life

A- Before you read answer the following questions. Chapter : 1 Trees for life. 1-what areas of Sudan have forests?. Mostly all over Sudan. 1-Section : 1 Reading. 2-What do we use trees for?. Trees are used for building houses , firewood, furniture, …….. Etc.

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Chapter : 1 Trees for life

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  1. A- Before you read answer the following questions. Chapter : 1Trees for life 1-what areas of Sudan have forests? Mostly all over Sudan. 1-Section : 1 Reading 2-What do we use trees for? Trees are used for building houses , firewood, furniture, …….. Etc.

  2. Now read quickly and answer the questions. 1- Why do we need to take care of trees? Because trees can help us meet the needs of an increasing population and improve the environment.

  3. 2- What do these figures tell us? It tells us that we need to make sure that there is enough food for every one. 3- What causes the lost of forests? Using Them improperly.

  4. c) Read the text again carefully and answer the questions. 1- What is the expected rise of the world population? It is expected to rise to 8,500 million by the year 2025. 2- Why is such a big population a problem? Because most of it takes place in developing countries.

  5. 3-Agricultural production should be increased by 500 million tones. Is this true or false? True 4- make a list of all the good things mentioned in this passage which we get from trees. a - Forests supply us with timber for building, firewood, fruit, nuts and gum Arabic.

  6. b - Trees are a source of fodder for cattle and a source of certain substances foe medicine. c - The harvesting and processing of forests products creates employment, brings income and hard currency. d - Trees can protect the environment by reducing the erosion and making the soil rich.

  7. e - The strong roots of the trees and shelter of the leaves stop the soil from being blown away by the wind. 5- Try to find words in the passage which are similar in meaning to the following: A ) very important = major b) Lack of food = malnutrition c) The gathering of crops= harvesting

  8. d) Food for animals = fodder e) Dollars, sterling ..etc. = currency D) Discuss these questions 1- Do you think the area where you live has a healthy or poor environment? Why? Why not? I think it has a healthy environment because I live in Sennar State and there are many forests there.

  9. 2- Do you have a forest near your town or village? If so what is it used for? Yes, we have a forest. We use it for fire wood, shelter and fodder. 3- How could you improve your local environment? We can improve our local environment by growing more trees and protect them from over cutting.

  10. 4- Where in your area do you think trees should be planted? Why? Trees in Sennar should be planted in open areas to stop desertification. Designed and prepared by Mr. Salah Adam Abdullah Khalifa Secondary school: Sennar

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