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WEATHER WARNING: Strong winds and heavy snow expected tonight. Avoid unnecessary travel and wrap up warm if you have to go out.

→ What are people advised to do?

After the flood, volunteers helped local people clear up their homes and gardens. Many families had lost everything.

→ What did the volunteers do?

In winter, we put seeds and nuts in a bird feeder. Every morning, we watch sparrows and blue tits eating in the garden.

→ What does the family do in winter?

Planting trees in cities not only makes streets greener but also lowers temperatures in summer and reduces noise.

→ Which benefit is NOT mentioned?

The fashion industry produces huge amounts of waste. Many cheap clothes are worn only a few times before being thrown away.

→ What problem does the text describe?

Light pollution confuses birds that migrate at night, causing some of them to fly into buildings. Some cities now switch off office lights during migration seasons.

→ Why do cities switch off lights?

During a heatwave, drink plenty of water, avoid going out between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and check up on elderly neighbours.

→ Why should you check up on elderly neighbours?

Private companies are now planning trips to the Moon for tourists. Supporters say this will fund research, while critics argue the money should be spent on problems on Earth.

→ What do critics believe?

Thousands of students skipped school to protest against government inaction on climate change. They called for an end to coal mining by 2030.

→ What did the students demand?

After wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone, the number of deer fell, which allowed trees to grow back along rivers. This, in turn, brought back birds and beavers.

→ What does the text show?