BAG, BOTTLE, CUP, AND STRAW: DO YOU EVER USE THESE PLASTIC THINGS?

 Many people use plastic items every day, such as bags, bottles, cups, and straws. These items are easy to use, light, and cheap. But they are also bad for the environment. Plastic does not disappear quickly. It can stay in nature for many years. Animals can eat plastic and get sick. In this topic, we will talk about how often people use plastic things, why they use them, and what they can use instead.

For example:

• I use a plastic bag when I go shopping.

• She drinks water from a plastic bottle.

• We use paper straws at home.

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GRAMMAR

In this topic, we use the present simple tense to talk about habits and daily activities.

Examples:

• I use a plastic cup every morning.

• He doesn’t use plastic straws.

• Do you use plastic bottles?

• They use plastic bags at the market.

Structure:

• Positive: Subject + base verb (+ s/es for he/she/it)

• Negative: Subject + don’t/doesn’t + base verb

• Question: Do/Does + subject + base verb?

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VOCABULARY

1. Plastic – a material made from oil, often used to make bags and bottles.

2. Bag – a container to carry things, often made of plastic or cloth.

3. Bottle – a container to hold liquids like water or juice.

4. Cup – a small container used to drink from.

5. Straw – a small tube used to drink liquid from a bottle or cup.

6. Recycle – to use something again in a different way.

7. Environment – the natural world around us.

8. Reusable – something you can use many times.

9. Waste – things that people throw away.

10. Eco-friendly – good for the environment.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I use a plastic ___ every day.

• I try not to use plastic.

• Plastic is bad for the planet.

• Do you recycle at home?

• Let’s use reusable bags.

• We can help the Earth.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I use a plastic bottle for water.

• She always uses plastic cups.

Negative:

• We don’t use plastic straws.

• He doesn’t use plastic bags anymore.

Questions:

• Do you use these plastic things?

• Does your family use plastic bags?

Answers:

• Yes, I use them sometimes.

• No, we use reusable items.

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CONVERSATION

Lisa: Do you use plastic bags when you go shopping?

Tom: Not anymore. I use cloth bags now. They are reusable.

Lisa: That’s great! I still use plastic bags sometimes. I forget to bring my cloth bag.

Tom: It’s okay. You can keep one in your car or bag. Then you won’t forget.

Lisa: Good idea! Do you use plastic bottles?

Tom: No, I have a metal bottle. I take it everywhere.

Lisa: I want to try that too. It’s better for the Earth.

Tom: Yes, small changes help a lot.

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READING

Many people use plastic every day. Plastic bags, bottles, cups, and straws are very common. But plastic is a big problem. It does not break down quickly. It stays in rivers, oceans, and parks for many years. Animals can eat plastic and die. That is very sad. People can help. They can use cloth bags, metal bottles, and paper straws. These things are better for the environment. Schools and cities teach people about plastic. They want everyone to help. If we all use less plastic, we can protect nature.

Questions and Answers:

1. What plastic things do people use every day?
   Answer: Bags, bottles, cups, and straws.

2. Why is plastic bad?
   Answer: Because it does not break down and hurts nature.

3. What can people use instead of plastic?
   Answer: Cloth bags, metal bottles, and paper straws.

4. Who teaches people about plastic?
   Answer: Schools and cities.

5. What can we do to protect nature?
   Answer: Use less plastic.