EXPLAIN A PROBLEM AND HOW TO FIX IT

 Many places in the world have a problem with plastic. People throw plastic bags and bottles on the ground or into rivers. This makes cities dirty and oceans full of plastic. Animals can eat the plastic and get sick. We can talk about the problem and explain how to fix it. We use "there is a problem with…" and "we can…" to share ideas.

Examples:

• There is a problem with plastic bottles in the streets.

• We can carry a reusable bottle.

• There are too many plastic bags in the park.

• We can use cloth bags.

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GRAMMAR

We use "There is/There are" to explain the problem. We use "can" to show ideas for solutions.

Affirmative:

• There is a lot of plastic in the ocean.

• We can recycle more.

Negative:

• There isn’t a recycling bin here.

• We can’t keep using plastic bags.

Questions:

• Is there a problem with plastic waste? – Yes, there is.

• Can we use less plastic? – Yes, we can.

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VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Problem – something that is wrong or bad

2. Plastic – a material used in bags and bottles

3. Waste – things we throw away

4. Ocean – a large body of salt water

5. Recycle – to use again after processing

6. Reusable – can be used many times

7. Fix – to make something better

8. Clean – not dirty

9. Bag – something to carry things

10. Bottle – a container for drinks

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• There is a big problem with plastic.

• We can fix this problem.

• Let’s recycle together.

• Use a reusable bottle.

• Don’t throw plastic on the ground.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• We can stop using plastic bags.

• There is a solution to this problem.

Negative:

• There isn’t a clean beach near my town.

• People don’t recycle enough.

Questions and Answers:

• Is there too much plastic in the park? – Yes, there is.

• Can we clean the river? – Yes, we can.

• What can we do? – We can use cloth bags.

• Where is the recycling bin? – It’s near the school.

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CONVERSATION

Mia: Look at the beach. There is plastic everywhere!

Leo: Yes, it’s a big problem. People leave bottles and bags here.

Mia: We can bring trash bags and clean up.

Leo: Good idea! We can also talk to the school about recycling.

Mia: Yes! And I will stop using plastic bottles.

Leo: Me too. I’m going to buy a reusable bottle.

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READING

Cleaning the City

In a small city, many people threw plastic bags and bottles on the streets. The parks were dirty, and animals were in danger. A group of students saw the problem. They talked to the mayor and started a plan. They made posters, cleaned the parks, and gave reusable bags to families. Now, the city is cleaner, and people recycle more.

Questions:

1. What was the problem in the city?

2. Who saw the problem?

3. What did the students do?

4. What did they give to families?

5. What is the city like now?

Answers:

1. People threw plastic on the streets.

2. A group of students.

3. They made posters and cleaned the parks.

4. Reusable bags.

5. It is cleaner, and people recycle more.