RECYCLE PLASTIC DRINK BOTTLES

 Recycling plastic drink bottles is very important for the planet. Every day, people throw away millions of plastic bottles. These bottles stay in the environment for many years. If we recycle them, we can reduce waste and protect nature. Recycling means we use the plastic again to make new things. In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about recycling, give advice, and use the present simple tense.

Examples:

• I recycle my plastic bottles every week.

• Don’t throw bottles in the trash—recycle them!

• Recycling helps the Earth stay clean.

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GRAMMAR

We use the present simple to talk about habits and routines. We also use the imperative to give advice or instructions.

Present Simple Structure:

• Subject + verb (base form)

• Subject + don’t/doesn’t + verb (base form)

Imperative Structure:

• Verb (base form)

• Don’t + verb (base form)

Examples:

• People recycle bottles at home.

• He doesn’t recycle plastic.

• Recycle your bottles, please.

• Don’t throw bottles in the street!

Questions:

• Do you recycle plastic bottles?

• Where do you take your bottles?

Short Answers:

• Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.

• To the recycling center.

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VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Recycle – to use something again instead of throwing it away

2. Plastic – a light material used for bottles and containers

3. Bottle – a container used for drinks

4. Trash – waste or things we throw away

5. Environment – the natural world around us

6. Pollution – harmful things in nature caused by people

7. Reuse – to use something more than once

8. Waste – something not used or thrown away

9. Center – a place where things are collected

10. Container – something that holds liquids or objects

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Recycle your plastic bottles.

• Don’t put bottles in the trash.

• Keep the Earth clean.

• Help reduce pollution.

• Recycling is easy and helpful.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• We recycle plastic bottles at school.

• He always recycles his bottles.

• They take bottles to the center every week.

Negative:

• I don’t recycle plastic bottles.

• She doesn’t know where to recycle.

• Don’t forget to recycle after drinking!

Questions and Answers:

• Do you recycle bottles? – Yes, I do.

• Does he recycle at home? – No, he doesn’t.

• Why do you recycle? – To protect the environment.

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CONVERSATION

Liam: What are you doing with those bottles?

Sara: I’m taking them to the recycling center.

Liam: That’s great! I usually throw mine in the trash.

Sara: You shouldn’t do that. Recycling helps reduce waste.

Liam: Where is the center?

Sara: Near the supermarket. It’s easy to find.

Liam: Thanks! I will start recycling too.

Sara: Good idea. Every small action helps!

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READING

Why Recycle Plastic Bottles?

Many people use plastic bottles every day. Most of these bottles are used once and then thrown away. This causes a lot of trash and pollution. But we can recycle plastic bottles. Recycling means we use the plastic again to make new bottles or other items. It helps the environment and reduces waste. Recycling is easy and everyone can do it. Just collect your bottles and take them to a recycling center.

Questions:

1. What do people do with plastic bottles?

2. What is the problem with plastic bottles?

3. What does recycling mean?

4. How does recycling help the environment?

5. What can people do?

Answers:

1. They throw them away.

2. It causes trash and pollution.

3. It means using plastic again.

4. It reduces waste and pollution.

5. Take bottles to the recycling center.