TAKE OUT THE GARBAGE

 This lesson focuses on everyday household responsibilities, specifically taking out the garbage. Students will learn vocabulary, expressions, and grammar structures to discuss household chores, make polite requests, and understand environmental considerations related to waste disposal.

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Grammar

• Imperative Sentences: Learn how to use commands (e.g., "Take out the garbage").
• Modals for Requests: Practice polite ways to ask someone to do something using “Could you…?” and “Would you mind…?”
• Present Simple for Routine Actions: Discuss actions related to chores that are done regularly, like taking out the garbage every day or once a week.

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Vocabulary

• Garbage: Waste, trash, rubbish
• Garbage can: Trash can, bin, dustbin (British English)
• Recycling bin: A container for items that can be recycled
• Compost: Organic material that can be used as fertilizer
• Landfill: A place where waste is buried
• Sort: To separate (often for recycling)
• Biodegradable: Able to break down naturally
• Non-biodegradable: Cannot be broken down easily by nature

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Useful Expressions

• "Can you take out the garbage, please?"
• "Would you mind taking out the trash?"
• "It’s your turn to take out the garbage today."
• "Don’t forget to separate the recyclables."
• "Make sure the garbage is sorted correctly."
• "Take the compost to the garden."
• "We should recycle plastic, paper, and glass."

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Sentences

1. "I take out the garbage every morning before going to work."
2. "We recycle our bottles and cans to reduce waste."
3. "Please put the trash in the bin; don’t leave it on the ground."
4. "Our garbage is collected every Monday and Thursday."
5. "I forgot to take out the garbage last night."

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: "When do you usually take out the garbage?"

   • A: "I usually take it out every evening after dinner."

2. Q: "Could you take out the garbage for me?"

   • A: "Sure, I’ll take it out right now."

3. Q: "Why is it important to recycle?"

   • A: "Recycling reduces waste and helps protect the environment."

4. Q: "Do you separate your garbage?"

   • A: "Yes, I separate recyclables from the rest of the trash."

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Conversation

Context: Two roommates, Alex and Jamie, discuss their chore schedule.

Alex: Hey Jamie, did you remember to take out the garbage?

Jamie: Oh no, I completely forgot! I’ll do it right now.

Alex: Thanks! And don’t forget to put the recycling in the blue bin.

Jamie: Got it. Do we need to take the compost out too?

Alex: Yes, it’s been piling up. It goes in the compost bin in the garden.

Jamie: Alright, I’ll take care of everything. Anything else?

Alex: No, that’s all for today. Thanks for helping out!

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Reading

Title: Why Taking Out the Garbage Matters

Text: Taking out the garbage is more than just a household chore. Proper waste disposal keeps our homes clean, reduces unpleasant odors, and prevents pests. When we separate our garbage, we also help protect the environment. Recycling plastic, glass, and paper means these materials can be reused, reducing the need to produce new items and saving resources. Composting food scraps provides rich soil for gardens, which in turn nourishes plants. Remember, every small effort counts! So next time you take out the garbage, think about the positive impact you’re making.