CARRY A REUSABLE BOTTLE

 Carrying a reusable bottle is a great way to reduce plastic waste. Every day, many people buy drinks in plastic bottles and throw them away after one use. This creates a lot of trash and hurts the environment. A reusable bottle is better because you can use it many times. In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about habits, give advice, and explain why using a reusable bottle is important.

Examples:

• I carry a reusable bottle to school.

• Don’t throw away your bottle. Use it again!

• Help the Earth. Use less plastic.

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GRAMMAR

We use the present simple to talk about regular habits. We also use the imperative form to give advice or suggestions.

Present Simple Structure:

• Subject + verb (base form)

• Subject + don’t/doesn’t + verb (base form)

Imperative Structure:

• Verb (base form)

• Don’t + verb (base form)

Examples:

• I carry my bottle every day.

• She doesn’t use plastic bottles.

• Carry a reusable bottle.

• Don’t forget your bottle!

Questions:

• Do you use a reusable bottle?

• Why do you carry it?

Short Answers:

• Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

• Because I care about the planet.

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VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Reusable – can be used many times

2. Bottle – a container for drinks

3. Plastic – a material used in many bottles

4. Carry – to hold and take with you

5. Trash – things we throw away

6. Habit – something you do regularly

7. Save – to keep from using too much

8. Protect – to keep safe from harm

9. Environment – the natural world around us

10. Reduce – to make less of something

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Carry a reusable bottle.

• Don’t use plastic every day.

• Help protect the Earth.

• It’s a good habit.

• Small actions make a big change.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I carry a reusable bottle to work.

• She always takes her bottle to school.

• We use less plastic every day.

Negative:

• I don’t use plastic bottles.

• He doesn’t carry his bottle.

• Don’t buy single-use bottles.

Questions and Answers:

• Do you carry a reusable bottle? – Yes, I do.

• Does she use plastic bottles? – No, she doesn’t.

• Why do you use a reusable bottle? – To protect the environment.

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CONVERSATION

Ella: Hey, I like your bottle! Is it reusable?

Carlos: Yes, I take it everywhere. It helps me avoid plastic.

Ella: That’s smart. I want to start using one too.

Carlos: You should! It’s easy and good for the planet.

Ella: Where did you get it?

Carlos: At the store downtown. They have many colors.

Ella: Thanks! I’ll get one tomorrow.

Carlos: Great! Let’s help reduce plastic together.

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READING

Why Carry a Reusable Bottle?

Plastic bottles are everywhere. People throw them away after one use. This makes a lot of trash and pollutes the planet. A reusable bottle is a good solution. You can use it every day. It is better for your health and the environment. You can save money too. One bottle can last for years. Carrying a reusable bottle is a small step, but it makes a big difference.

Questions:

1. What do people do with plastic bottles?

2. What is a good solution?

3. Why is a reusable bottle good?

4. How can it help the environment?

5. Is it a small or big action?

Answers:

1. They throw them away.

2. A reusable bottle.

3. It’s good for health and the planet.

4. It reduces trash and pollution.

5. It’s a small action with big results.