WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH PLASTIC TRASH?

 In this topic, we talk about the problems caused by plastic trash. Plastic trash includes bags, bottles, cups, and straws. People use these items once and throw them away. Plastic does not break down quickly. It stays in the environment for many years and can harm animals, water, and land. In this lesson, you will learn to talk about environmental problems using the present simple tense and passive voice for facts.

Examples:

• Plastic trash causes pollution.

• Animals are hurt by plastic.

• Many people throw plastic in the street.

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GRAMMAR

We use the present simple tense to describe facts and regular actions. We use the passive voice to focus on the action, not the person.

Structure (Passive):

• Subject + is/are + past participle

Examples:

• Plastic is found in the ocean.

• Animals are harmed by plastic.

• Trash is thrown on the beach.

Negative Form:

• Plastic is not recycled often.

• Bottles aren’t reused.

Questions:

• Is plastic used every day?

• Are bags thrown in the trash?

Short Answers:

• Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t.

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VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Trash – things people throw away

2. Pollution – harm to the environment

3. Plastic – a strong man-made material

4. Harm – to hurt or damage

5. Break down – to decompose or fall apart

6. Ocean – a large body of salt water

7. Animal – a living creature like a bird, fish, or dog

8. Land – the ground or earth

9. Recycle – to use something again in a new way

10. Throw away – to put in the trash and not use again

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Plastic trash is everywhere.

• We need to recycle more.

• Plastic hurts the Earth.

• Animals eat plastic and get sick.

• Let’s use less plastic!

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• Plastic is used in many things.

• Trash is picked up by volunteers.

• Bottles are made of plastic.

Negative:

• Plastic is not easy to recycle.

• Cups are not reused often.

• Trash is not always put in bins.

Questions and Answers:

• Is plastic bad for animals? – Yes, it is.

• Are bags thrown on the street? – Yes, they are.

• Do people recycle plastic? – Sometimes they do.

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CONVERSATION

Tom: Why is plastic trash a problem?

Maya: Because it pollutes the land and the sea.

Tom: Is it true that animals eat plastic?

Maya: Yes, many animals eat it and get sick.

Tom: What can we do to help?

Maya: We can recycle and use less plastic.

Tom: Good idea. I will use my own bottle from now on.

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READING

What is the Problem with Plastic Trash?

Plastic trash is a big problem. People use plastic bags, bottles, and straws every day. These items are used once and then thrown away. They do not break down quickly. Plastic can stay in the environment for hundreds of years. Many animals are hurt by plastic. Birds and fish eat it and get sick. Plastic also pollutes the ocean and the land. We must use less plastic and recycle more. Small actions help the Earth.

Questions:

1. What do people use every day?

2. What happens to plastic after use?

3. Does plastic break down fast?

4. How are animals affected by plastic?

5. What can people do to help?

Answers:

1. Bags, bottles, and straws.

2. It is thrown away.

3. No, it doesn’t.

4. Animals eat it and get sick.

5. Use less plastic and recycle more.