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OUR GOAL IS TO USE LESS PLASTIC

 In this topic, we talk about our goal to use less plastic. Many plastic items, like bags, bottles, straws, and cups, are used one time and then thrown away. This causes a lot of pollution. By using less plastic, we can help the environment. In this lesson, you will learn to speak about goals and actions using present simple and infinitive of purpose.

Examples:

  • Our goal is to use less plastic.

  • We want to protect nature.

  • People try to bring their own bags.


GRAMMAR

We use the present simple tense to talk about habits or facts. We also use infinitives (to + base verb) to talk about purpose.

Structure:

  • Subject + base verb (add -s for he, she, it)

  • Subject + verb + to + base verb (infinitive)

Examples:

  • We use less plastic at school.

  • She tries to recycle.

  • They want to help the planet.

Negative Form:

  • We don’t buy plastic bottles.

  • He doesn’t bring a reusable bag.

Questions:

  • Do you try to use less plastic?

  • What can we do to reduce plastic use?

Short Answers:

  • Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.


VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

  1. Goalsomething you want to do or achieve

  2. Reduceto make less

  3. Reuseto use again

  4. Plastica man-made material used in many products

  5. Environmentthe world around us: land, air, water

  6. Bottlea container for liquids

  7. Baga container for carrying items

  8. Strawa thin tube used for drinking

  9. Recycleto make new things from old materials

  10. Protectto keep something safe


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • Our goal is to reduce plastic waste.

  • We want to help the Earth.

  • Try to use a reusable bottle.

  • Let’s use less plastic!

  • Say no to plastic straws.


SENTENCES

Positive:

  • We use cloth bags for shopping.

  • He brings a metal water bottle.

  • They try to reduce plastic waste.

Negative:

  • We don’t buy plastic cups.

  • She doesn’t use plastic straws.

  • They don’t throw away bottles.

Questions and Answers:

  • Do you use less plastic at home?Yes, I do.

  • Does she bring her own bag?No, she doesn’t.

  • Why do we want to reduce plastic?To protect the Earth.


CONVERSATION

Leo: What’s your goal for the environment?

Anna: I want to use less plastic every day.

Leo: That’s great! How do you do that?

Anna: I bring my own bag and use a metal straw.

Leo: Do you also recycle?

Anna: Yes, I do. I try to recycle everything I can.

Leo: I should do that too. Let’s help the planet together!


READING

Our Goal is to Use Less Plastic

Plastic is in everything—bags, bottles, straws, and cups. These items are used for a short time, then thrown away. They pollute the land and the sea. Many people now have a goal: to use less plastic. They bring their own bags, bottles, and containers. They say no to plastic straws. Using less plastic is a good way to help the planet. Small actions can make a big difference.

Questions:

  1. What items are made of plastic?

  2. What happens after people use plastic things?

  3. What is the goal of many people?

  4. How can we use less plastic?

  5. Why is this important?

Answers:

  1. Bags, bottles, straws, and cups.

  2. They are thrown away.

  3. To use less plastic.

  4. By bringing our own bags and bottles.

  5. To protect the Earth.

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