GLOBAL GOALS: BAN ALL PLASTIC BAGS AND RECYCLE MORE PLASTIC

 Many countries want to stop plastic pollution. One global goal is to ban all plastic bags and recycle more plastic. This means we don’t use plastic bags and we put plastic in recycling bins. Plastic pollution hurts animals, people, and the environment. If we work together, we can protect the Earth. In this lesson, we use the present simple, imperatives, and can/can’t to talk about actions and rules.

Examples:

• We can recycle plastic.

• Ban plastic bags now!

• People throw plastic on the ground.

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GRAMMAR

We use present simple to talk about habits or facts. We use imperatives to give advice or orders. We use can/can’t to show ability or permission.

Present Simple:

• People recycle plastic in some countries.

• The ocean is full of plastic.

Imperatives:

• Ban plastic bags!

• Recycle more plastic!

Can/Can’t:

• We can help the planet.

• We can’t use plastic bags anymore.

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VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Global – related to the whole world

2. Goal – something you want to do or achieve

3. Ban – a rule that says something is not allowed

4. Recycle – to use something again after processing

5. Pollution – dirty things in the environment

6. Plastic – a material made by people, often used in bags and bottles

7. Protect – to keep safe

8. Ocean – a large body of salt water

9. Environment – the world around us: land, water, air, animals, and plants

10. Planet – the Earth, where we live

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• We must stop plastic pollution.

• Recycling helps the planet.

• Ban plastic bags today!

• Everyone can help.

• The Earth needs our help.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• We recycle plastic every day.

• Many countries ban plastic bags.

Negative:

• Some people don’t recycle.

• We can’t use plastic forever.

Questions and Answers:

• Can we recycle all plastic? – No, not all plastic.

• Do countries ban plastic bags? – Yes, some do.

• Is plastic bad for the environment? – Yes, it is.

• Can we help? – Yes, we can!

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CONVERSATION

Ava: Do you think we should ban all plastic bags?

Leo: Yes, I do. Plastic bags are bad for the environment.

Ava: What can we do?

Leo: We can recycle more and use reusable bags.

Ava: That’s a good idea. Can people around the world help?

Leo: Yes! It’s a global problem, so we all must help.

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READING

Global Goals to Help the Planet

Many countries want to protect the planet. One goal is to ban all plastic bags. These bags make pollution worse. They are in the ocean, on the streets, and in parks. Animals eat them and get sick. Another goal is to recycle more plastic. When we recycle, we use plastic again. This helps stop pollution. These global goals can help the Earth. Everyone can help by using less plastic and recycling more.

Questions:

1. What do countries want to ban?

2. Where can you see plastic bags?

3. Why are plastic bags bad?

4. What helps stop pollution?

5. Who can help the Earth?

Answers:

1. Plastic bags.

2. In the ocean, streets, and parks.

3. They hurt animals and pollute nature.

4. Recycling helps stop pollution.

5. Everyone.