INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Student:
Mr. Javier, you know that everyone is greatly concerned about pollution. I lived in Mindanao last year. But I think the pollution is worse in the cities. To what extent is air polluted in Metro Manila, sir?

Mr. Javier:
Indeed, the quality of air in Metro Manila is very poor. Our studies here in DENR show that the air around Metro Manila contains up to three times the volumes of pollutants in what should be normal or “healthy” air for us to breathe.

Student:
May I know what these pollutants are?

Mr. Javier:
There are six major ones: carbon monoxide, nitrogen, dioxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, particulates, and total oxidants.

Student:
Oh, I must take down all of them. How do these pollutants get into the air, sir?

Mr. Javier:
Here in Metro Manila, motor vehicles are the dominant sources of pollution. Our study shows that diesel-fueled vehicles are the primary sources of particulate matter. Gasoline powered vehicles, on the other hand, are the main sources of land pollutants.

Student:
It’s my first time to hear about particulate matter. What is it, sir?

Mr. Javier:
Particulate matter is made up of all sorts of tiny particles in the air, like dust and the ashfall from Mt. Pinatubo. What we see coming out of “smoke-belching” jeepneys and buses are, in fact, millions of tiny pieces of burnt oil and fuel.

Student:
Why should we be concerned about air pollutants?

Mr. Javier:
You see particulate matter has been found to be the most damaging to our health. It can cause cancer and pulmonary diseases. Lead, too, poses a health hazard, especially to children. Studies have shown that the children with high levels of lead experience more behavioral problems and decrease ability to concentrate. So, don’t be out in the streets so often.

Student:
I learned so much from you sir. Thank you for sharing your expertise with me.

Mr. Javier:
You’re welcome. See you again.


1. what is the interview all about?
2. according to mr. Javier what is a particulate matter?
3. what could be the effect of particulate matter to our health?
4. based on how the world is used in the interview transcript, what does "pullutants" means?
5. do you think the interview gets all the information she wants? why did you say?

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