Water Conservation | Elementary ESL Reading Worksheet PDF

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Water is one of the most important things on Earth. People, animals, and plants all need water to live. Without clean water, we cannot drink, cook, or wash our clothes. We must take care of this special resource every day.

Many people think water is everywhere, but clean water is not easy to find. Some countries do not have enough water. When it does not rain for a long time, the land becomes very dry. This is called a drought, and it can hurt farms and animals.

There are easy ways to sauvegarder water at home. You can turn off the tap when you brush your teeth. You can take a short shower instead of a long bath. You can also fix any leak in your sink or toilet quickly. Small actions help a lot.

Farmers and factories use a lot of water too. Some farmers now use special pipes to water their plants. These pipes only give water to the roots, so they do not waste water. This smart idea helps food grow with less water.

We all share the same water on our planet. If we are careful today, there will be enough water for children in the future. Try to use less water every day. Tell your family and friends about good water habits. Together, we can protect this gift for everyone.

1. resource ____
2. drought ____
3. save ____
4. leak ____
5. waste ____
6. tap ____
7. protect ____
8. planet ____
9. habit ____
10. clean ____

• a. large round object in space, like Earth
• b. thing you do often, almost every day
• c. keep something safe from harm
• d. small hole where water comes out by mistake
• e. use less of something so it is not gone
• f. use something in a bad way or use too much
• g. long time with very little or no rain
• h. not dirty, safe to use or drink
• i. thing on a sink that you turn to get water
• j. something useful that people can use, like water or wood