In this topic, we will learn how to talk about environmental problems using the present simple tense. Plastic is everywhere. People use plastic bags, bottles, cups, and straws every day. Many times, people do not recycle plastic. Instead, they throw it in the trash. This plastic goes to landfills and oceans. It hurts animals and nature.
Examples:
People put plastic in the trash every day.
Many people don’t recycle plastic items.
Plastic in the ocean is dangerous for fish.
GRAMMAR
We use the present simple tense to talk about facts and regular actions.
Structure:
Subject + base verb (add -s for he, she, it)
Examples:
People throw plastic in the trash.
She uses a plastic cup every day.
They don’t recycle plastic.
Negative Form:
I don’t put plastic in the trash.
He doesn’t recycle plastic bags.
Questions:
Do people throw away a lot of plastic?
Does she recycle her bottles?
Short Answers:
Yes, they do. / No, they don’t.
Yes, she does. / No, she doesn’t.
VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
Plastic – a material used to make bags, bottles, and more
Trash – things people throw away
Recycle – to use something again to make new things
Tons – a very large amount of weight
Landfill – a place where trash is put into the ground
Pollution – dirty or harmful things in the environment
Ocean – a large body of salt water
Environment – the world around us: land, water, air, animals, and plants
Problem – something bad or difficult to fix
Habit – something a person does often
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
People throw away too much plastic.
Plastic hurts animals and nature.
Let’s recycle more and waste less.
We need to protect the Earth.
It’s a big problem around the world.
SENTENCES
Positive:
People throw millions of tons of plastic in the trash.
Many people use plastic bags at the store.
We recycle plastic at home.
Negative:
They don’t recycle their bottles.
She doesn’t use a reusable bag.
I don’t throw plastic in the street.
Questions and Answers:
Do people throw away a lot of plastic? – Yes, they do.
Does he recycle at school? – No, he doesn’t.
Do you use plastic every day? – Yes, I do.
CONVERSATION
Ava: Did you know that people throw away millions of tons of plastic?
Ben: Really? That’s a lot! Do they recycle any of it?
Ava: Some people do, but many don’t. The plastic goes into the ocean.
Ben: That’s terrible for animals.
Ava: Yes, fish and birds can eat the plastic and get sick.
Ben: I will use less plastic now.
Ava: Me too! I will use a reusable bottle and bag.
READING
Plastic Waste Around the World
People around the world use plastic every day. They use plastic bags, cups, and bottles. But they don’t always recycle them. Millions of tons of plastic go into the trash every year. This plastic goes to landfills or the ocean. It can hurt animals and pollute nature. We can help by using less plastic and recycling more.
Questions:
What do people use every day?
Do people always recycle plastic?
Where does plastic go?
Why is plastic bad for animals?
What can people do to help?
Answers:
Plastic bags, cups, and bottles.
No, they don’t.
It goes to landfills and oceans.
Animals can eat plastic and get sick.
Use less plastic and recycle more.
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