In this topic, we will learn how to talk about past actions using the past simple tense. The action here is drinking water from a plastic bottle. Plastic bottles are used every day. They are light and easy to carry. Many people drink water from plastic bottles when they are at school, work, or traveling. You will learn how to describe this past action in English.
Examples:
I drank water from a plastic bottle yesterday.
She drank cold water from a plastic bottle after her run.
They drank water from plastic bottles during the trip.
GRAMMAR
We use the past simple tense to describe actions that happened in the past.
Structure:
Subject + past form of the verb
Examples:
I drank water from a plastic bottle.
He drank water after lunch.
We drank water during the meeting.
Negative Form:
I didn’t drink water from a plastic bottle.
She didn’t drink water at work.
Questions:
Did you drink water from a plastic bottle?
Did he drink cold water?
Short Answers:
Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.
Yes, he did. / No, he didn’t.
VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
Bottle – a container for liquids
Plastic – a light material often used for bottles
Drink – to take a liquid into your mouth
Thirsty – feeling the need to drink something
Carry – to hold and move something
Reusable – something you can use again
Cold – having a low temperature
Water – a clear liquid that people drink
After – following an event in time
Trip – a short journey
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I drank a lot of water today.
Do you have a plastic bottle?
This water is cold and fresh.
I was very thirsty.
I need to carry a bottle with me.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I drank water from a plastic bottle this morning.
She drank cold water after the game.
They drank water from bottles on the bus.
Negative:
I didn’t drink water from a plastic bottle.
He didn’t drink water all day.
We didn’t have bottles with us.
Questions and Answers:
Did you drink water from a plastic bottle? – Yes, I did.
Did she drink water? – No, she didn’t.
Did they take bottles with them? – Yes, they did.
CONVERSATION
Emma: What did you drink after the gym?
Liam: I drank water from a plastic bottle. I was really thirsty.
Emma: Do you always drink from plastic bottles?
Liam: Not always. I try to use a reusable bottle, but today I forgot it.
Emma: That happens! I carry one in my bag every day.
Liam: That’s smart. I’ll try to remember mine next time.
READING
Plastic Bottles and Drinking Water
Many people drink water from plastic bottles. These bottles are light and easy to use. You can carry them to school, work, or the park. Some people drink water from plastic bottles every day. But plastic bottles are not always good for the environment. Try to use reusable bottles when you can. Still, plastic bottles are helpful when you forget your own.
Questions:
Why do people use plastic bottles?
Are plastic bottles easy to carry?
Are plastic bottles good for the environment?
What should people use instead?
When are plastic bottles helpful?
Answers:
Because they are light and easy to use.
Yes, they are.
No, they are not.
Reusable bottles.
When people forget their own bottle.
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