TALK ABOUT FUTURE PLANS AND GOALS

Many people have ideas and hopes for the future. Some people want to travel, study, work, or help the environment. In this lesson, we learn how to talk about future plans using “going to”. This is useful when we talk about stopping plastic use and helping the planet.

Examples:

• I am going to use a reusable bag.

• She is going to stop buying plastic bottles.

• We are going to recycle more.

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GRAMMAR

We use “going to” to talk about future plans.

Affirmative:

• I am going to carry my own bottle.

• They are going to clean the beach.

Negative:

• He is not going to use plastic bags anymore.

• We are not going to throw trash on the ground.

Questions:

• Are you going to recycle this weekend? – Yes, I am.

• Is she going to bring her own bag? – No, she isn’t.

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VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Plan – an idea for what to do in the future

2. Future – the time after today

3. Recycle – to use again after processing

4. Reusable – can be used many times

5. Bottle – a container for water or juice

6. Bag – something to carry things in

7. Help – to do something good for someone or something

8. Clean – to make a place not dirty

9. Stop – to not do something anymore

10. Protect – to keep safe

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I’m going to bring my own bag.

• We are going to help the planet.

• They are going to recycle every day.

• Are you going to stop using plastic?

• He is going to clean the park.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I am going to use a metal bottle.

• We are going to join a recycling group.

Negative:

• She is not going to buy plastic cups.

• They are not going to forget the cloth bags.

Questions and Answers:

• Are you going to visit the recycling center? – Yes, I am.

• Is he going to clean the beach? – No, he isn’t.

• What are you going to do next weekend? – I’m going to help with a cleanup.

• When are they going to start the no-plastic plan? – Tomorrow.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: What are you going to do this weekend?

Lucas: I’m going to join a beach cleanup with my friends.

Anna: That’s great! I’m going to make signs about using less plastic.

Lucas: Good idea. Are you going to give out reusable bags too?

Anna: Yes, we are going to hand out ten bags.

Lucas: Cool. I hope many people join!

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READING

Green Plans for the Future

Many students in a small town made future goals to help the planet. They said, “We are going to stop using plastic bottles.” Some students are going to teach others about recycling. Others are going to clean parks and streets. The local store is going to give discounts to people who bring reusable bags. These small plans help make a big difference. Everyone can do something to protect the Earth.

Questions:

1. What are the students going to stop using?

2. Who are they going to teach?

3. Where are they going to clean?

4. What is the local store going to do?

5. Why are these plans important?

Answers:

1. Plastic bottles.

2. Other people.

3. Parks and streets.

4. Give discounts to people with reusable bags.

5. To protect the Earth.