B. Write a cause and effect conversation on forest fires in Sumatra.

A: Nita, how do you think about the current forrest fires? It is everywhere in the news.

B: Yes, Devi, it is a big fire there in Sumatra. It cause a lot of smokes, which is harmful to health. I think it si because of forest clearing by irresponsible people.

A: Forest clearing? How does that cuase forest fire?

B: Companies and farmers often cut their land before they plant new crops. The problem is that after that they burn the trees. The fire can then spread uncontrolably to the forest.

A: Surely the dry season helps the spreads too.

B: Yes it is. Fire can burn faster in dry air and with lack of rain.

A: Hopefully the fire can be put down fast before it spread more. The smoke can cause lungs and throats irritation. It is very dangerous for children and elderly to breathe in such dirty atmospheres.

B: Yes it is very dangerous. The smoke hamper and disrupt transportations too. Flight had to be cancelled and driving cars in smoke is very risky.

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