HOW CAN PEOPLE USE FEWER PLASTIC BOTTLES?

 Plastic bottles are everywhere. People use them to drink water, soda, and juice. But plastic bottles make a lot of trash. Many people throw them away after one use. This hurts the environment. In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about ways to use fewer plastic bottles using the modal verb "can" to suggest ideas or possibilities.

Examples:

• We can carry a reusable bottle.

• People can drink tap water instead.

• You can recycle plastic bottles.

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GRAMMAR

We use "can" to talk about ability, possibility, or suggestions.

Structure:

• Subject + can + base verb

Examples:

• You can use a glass bottle.

• They can recycle their plastic.

• We can help the environment.

Negative:

• People cannot (can’t) always recycle.

• You can’t throw bottles on the ground.

Questions:

• Can we stop using plastic bottles? – Yes, we can.

• Can she use a reusable bottle? – Yes, she can.

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VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Reusable – something you can use many times

2. Bottle – a container for drinks

3. Plastic – a light, strong material used for many things

4. Recycle – to use something again after processing

5. Trash – things we throw away

6. Reduce – to make something smaller or less

7. Environment – the world of land, water, air, and animals

8. Habit – something you do often

9. Choice – a decision or option

10. Help – to make something better for someone or something

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• We can use less plastic.

• Let’s change our habits.

• Carry a reusable bottle.

• Help protect the Earth.

• It’s easy to recycle.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• We can carry reusable bottles.

• People can drink tap water.

• You can reduce plastic waste.

Negative:

• We can’t continue using so much plastic.

• They can’t ignore the plastic problem.

Questions and Answers:

• Can we stop using plastic bottles? – Yes, we can.

• Can I help the environment? – Yes, you can.

• Can people recycle all plastic? – No, they can’t.

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CONVERSATION

Sara: What can we do to use fewer plastic bottles?

Leo: We can carry our own water bottles.

Sara: That’s a good idea. Can I refill it anywhere?

Leo: Yes, in many places there are water stations.

Sara: What about recycling?

Leo: We can recycle bottles, but not all are recycled.

Sara: So, using less is better.

Leo: Yes! Let’s tell our friends too.

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READING

Using Fewer Plastic Bottles

Plastic bottles are used everywhere. Many people use them once and throw them away. This creates a lot of trash and harms the environment. But we can make better choices. We can use reusable bottles, drink from a cup at home, and recycle more. These small actions can help the planet. Schools and cities can also make changes to reduce plastic.

Questions:

1. What do many people do with plastic bottles?

2. What can we use instead?

3. How can we help the planet?

4. Who else can make changes?

5. Are small actions important?

Answers:

1. They throw them away.

2. Reusable bottles.

3. By using fewer plastic bottles and recycling.

4. Schools and cities.

5. Yes, they are.