Comprehension
(A) Fill in the blanks using correct words:
1. Paper is something that we see every day, everywhere.
2. Paper was first made in China by a man called Ts’ai Lun.
3. To make paper, trees are cut down.
4. Some chemicals are added to make the chips soft, sticky, and white.
5. If waste paper is not recycled, it is wasted.
(B) Tick the correct options:
1. We should use paper bags in lieu of polythene bags because paper can be easily destroyed. (correct)
2. When we do not want to use the paper anymore, it is usually recycled and used again. (correct)
(C) Answer the following questions:
1. What is papyrus?
Ans. Papyrus is a paper-like sheet got from a plant growing along the river Nile.
2. Who was the first man to make paper?
Ans. Paper was first made in China by a man called Ts’ai Lun.
3. where did paper making spread to from China?
Ans. From China, paper making spread to other parts of Asia like India and Iran.
4. What are the uses of paper?
Ans. Paper is used to make books, masks, newspapers, cinema tickets, envelopes, greeting cards, stamps, calendars, cardboards, etc.
5. What do you mean by recycling of paper?
Ans. By recycling of paper means, it is made into paper again and used.
(D) Think and answer:
1. Why shouldn’t we waste paper?
Ans. We shouldn’t waste paper because to make paper we have to cut down trees. If we cut down trees birds, animals, and insects lose their homes.
2. Can you imagine a world without paper? Why?
Ans. No, we can’t imagine a world without paper because paper is involved in our daily life. Whether it’s a newspaper, books, calendars or cinema tickets. We can’t live without using paper.
3. Why shouldn’t we use polythene bags?
Ans. We shouldn’t use polythene bags because they are harmful to the environment and animals. Plus they can’t be destroyed easily like paper bags.
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