The tragedy of air pollution

How many times a day do we breathe unconsciously?

• About 5,000 times

• About 10,000 times

• About 20,000 times

• About 30,000 times

What was the age of the speaker's daughter, Ella, when she passed away?

• Six years old

• Seven years old

• Nine years old

• Fifteen years old

Ella was known for being good at all of the following EXCEPT:

• Playing musical instruments

• Football

• Art

• Cooking

Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of premature deaths linked to air pollution?

• Heart attacks

• Dementia

• Diabetes

• Strokes

What does the speaker want every government to guarantee?

• Economic growth

• Clean water

• The right to live full and healthy lives

• Free public transportation

Ella Roberta had one of the worst cases of asthma ever recorded in the UK.​ (a)  

• True
• False

The coroner concluded that air pollution induced Ella's asthma and was particularly high on the night she died.​ (a)  

• True
• False

The speaker's family lives 100 meters from the South Circular in southeast London.

• True

• False

According to the speaker, fossil fuels are not contributing significantly to air pollution.

• True

• False

The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that there are safe levels of air pollution.

• True

• False