PERU BANNED PLASTIC BOTTLES, AND ALL OTHER SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ITEMS, FROM ITS BEACHES AND NATIONAL PARKS

 Peru made an important decision to protect its environment. The country banned plastic bottles and all other single-use plastic items from its beaches and national parks. This means visitors cannot bring or use plastic bags, bottles, or straws in these places. The goal is to keep nature clean and protect animals. In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about environmental rules, actions in the past, and use the past simple tense correctly.

Examples:

• Peru banned plastic bottles in natural areas.

• They used paper bags and reusable bottles instead.

• Visitors followed the new rules.

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GRAMMAR

We use the past simple to talk about actions in the past.

Past Simple Structure:

• Subject + verb (past form)

• Subject + did not (didn’t) + verb (base form)

Examples:

• Peru banned single-use plastics.

• Visitors didn’t bring plastic bags.

• They followed the new law.

Questions:

• Did Peru ban plastic bottles?

• Where did the ban take place?

Short Answers:

• Yes, it did. / No, it didn’t.

• On beaches and in parks.

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VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Ban – to stop something by law or rule

2. Single-use – used one time and then thrown away

3. Bottle – a container for liquids

4. Park – a natural area for people to visit

5. Beach – a sandy place near the ocean

6. Law – a rule made by the government

7. Protect – to keep safe from harm

8. Visitor – a person who goes to a place for fun or travel

9. Straw – a thin tube for drinking

10. Clean – free from dirt or trash

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Peru banned single-use plastics.

• Keep the beaches clean.

• Protect the parks and nature.

• Do not use plastic bags.

• Bring your own bottle.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• Peru banned plastic items in 2018.

• People used paper and reusable items.

• Visitors helped keep the beaches clean.

Negative:

• They didn’t allow plastic bottles.

• People didn’t use plastic straws.

• The parks didn’t have trash problems.

Questions and Answers:

• Did Peru ban plastic on beaches? – Yes, it did.

• Did visitors follow the rules? – Yes, they did.

• What did people use instead? – They used reusable items.

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CONVERSATION

Luz: Did you hear about the new rule in Peru?

Carlos: No, what is it?

Luz: They banned plastic bottles and other single-use plastics in national parks and on beaches.

Carlos: That’s great! What can people use instead?

Luz: Reusable bottles and paper bags.

Carlos: I think it’s a smart idea.

Luz: Yes, it helps protect the animals and the environment.

Carlos: I hope other countries do the same.

Luz: Me too!

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READING

Peru Takes Action Against Plastic

In 2018, Peru took a big step to protect nature. The government banned plastic bottles and other single-use plastics from beaches and national parks. This ban helps keep these places clean and safe for animals and people. Visitors are asked to bring reusable bottles and bags. Many people supported this change and started new habits. Because of this action, Peru’s parks and beaches are now cleaner and more beautiful. Other countries look at Peru as a good example.

Questions:

1. What did Peru ban?

2. When did the ban start?

3. Where are plastic items not allowed?

4. What do people use now?

5. Did people support the change?

Answers:

1. Plastic bottles and single-use plastic items.

2. In 2018.

3. On beaches and in national parks.

4. Reusable bottles and paper bags.

5. Yes, many people did.