UNLIKE GLASS OR ALUMINUM, WE DON'T RECYCLE MOST PLASTIC BOTTLES

 Plastic bottles are commonly used for drinks, but unlike glass or aluminum bottles, many of them are not recycled. People often throw plastic bottles away, contributing to a lot of plastic waste. Glass and aluminum bottles, on the other hand, are recycled more frequently because they are easier to reuse and process. In this lesson, you will learn to talk about the differences between materials and why we don't recycle plastic bottles as much as we recycle glass and aluminum bottles.

Examples:

• Unlike glass bottles, plastic bottles are often thrown away.

• We don’t recycle most plastic bottles.

• People recycle more glass and aluminum bottles.

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GRAMMAR

We use the present simple tense to talk about habits and facts. We also use unlike to compare things that are different.

Structure:

• Subject + verb (for actions)

• Unlike + noun, we use a negative action for comparison

Examples:

• Glass and aluminum bottles are recycled.

• We don’t recycle plastic bottles.

• Unlike glass, plastic is harder to recycle.

Negative Form:

• Plastic bottles aren’t recycled as much.

• We don’t recycle most plastic bottles.

Questions:

• Do we recycle plastic bottles?

• Do people recycle glass bottles?

Short Answers:

• No, we don’t. / Yes, they do.

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VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Recycle – to process used materials to make new products

2. Plastic – a material made from chemicals, often used for containers

3. Bottle – a container for liquids

4. Glass – a clear, hard material used for containers

5. Aluminum – a light, metal material used for cans and bottles

6. Waste – things that are thrown away

7. Throw away – to dispose of something

8. Reusing – using something again instead of throwing it away

9. Environment – the natural world around us

10. Process – to treat or change something to make it useful again

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Unlike glass, plastic is hard to recycle.

• We don’t recycle most plastic bottles.

• Plastic waste is a big problem.

• People should recycle more plastic.

• Glass and aluminum are easier to recycle.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• We recycle glass and aluminum bottles.

• Plastic bottles are thrown away in trash bins.

• Recycling is good for the environment.

Negative:

• Plastic bottles aren’t recycled enough.

• We don’t throw glass bottles away.

• People don’t recycle most plastic bottles.

Questions and Answers:

• Do people recycle plastic bottles? – No, they don’t.

• Do people recycle glass bottles? – Yes, they do.

• Is plastic harder to recycle? – Yes, it is.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Do you recycle plastic bottles?

Carlos: No, I don’t. Most people throw them away.

Anna: That’s not good. Why don’t we recycle them?

Carlos: Plastic bottles are hard to recycle, and many don’t get reused.

Anna: We should recycle more plastic to help the environment.

Carlos: Yes, I agree. Glass and aluminum are easier to recycle.

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READING

Recycling Plastic Bottles

Unlike glass or aluminum, plastic bottles are not recycled as much. Many plastic bottles end up in the trash, creating a lot of waste. Glass and aluminum bottles, however, are easier to process and recycle, so people tend to recycle them more often. The problem with plastic is that it is not as easy to reuse, and many recycling programs don’t accept plastic bottles. To protect the environment, we need to recycle more plastic.

Questions:

1. What happens to most plastic bottles?

2. Why is plastic harder to recycle than glass or aluminum?

3. What do people recycle more often?

4. What can we do to help the environment?

5. How is recycling good for the environment?

Answers:

1. They are thrown away.

2. It’s not as easy to process.

3. Glass and aluminum bottles.

4. We can recycle more plastic.

5. Recycling helps reduce waste and protect nature.