In today’s world, people often buy clothes, wear them once or twice, and then throw them away. This is a problem because it creates a lot of waste and damages the environment. But things might change. In the future, we may stop throwing away clothes so quickly. People might reuse, donate, or recycle more.
For example:
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I bought this shirt last month, but now I don’t wear it.
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My sister always donates her old clothes instead of throwing them away.
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In the future, we will reuse clothes more often.
This topic encourages learners to discuss habits, sustainability, and future actions using grammar such as future with “will”, modal verbs, and present simple/continuous.
📚 GRAMMAR
✅ Future with “Will”
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Will we stop throwing away clothes?
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Yes, we will. / No, we won’t.
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People will buy better quality clothes in the future.
✅ Present Simple and Present Continuous
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Many people throw away clothes quickly.
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We are learning about sustainability at school.
✅ Past Simple
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I threw away two T-shirts last week.
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They didn’t keep their old shoes.
✅ Modal Verbs
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We should recycle more clothes.
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You mustn’t throw away something in good condition.
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You can give clothes to someone who needs them.
✅ Comparatives and Superlatives
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Recycled clothes are cheaper than new ones.
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This is the most wasteful habit we have.
🧾 VOCABULARY (10 Words)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Throw away | To put something in the trash or discard it |
| Reuse | To use something again |
| Recycle | To process something so it can be used again |
| Donate | To give something to someone in need |
| Waste | Unused or thrown-away material |
| Sustainable | Good for the environment and long-lasting |
| Habit | Something you do often, usually without thinking |
| Quality | How good or strong something is |
| Second-hand | Already used by someone else |
| Responsibility | Being careful and thinking before acting |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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Will we stop wasting clothes?
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That’s bad for the environment.
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You should donate it.
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Don’t throw it away!
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Let’s recycle it instead.
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I always give my old clothes to charity.
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Second-hand doesn’t mean low quality.
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We can all change our habits.
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Fast fashion is a big problem.
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We must take care of our planet.
✏️ SENTENCES
✔️ Positive Sentences:
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In the future, people will reuse clothes more.
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We can donate clothes to help others.
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My family always recycles old jeans.
❌ Negative Sentences:
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I won’t throw away clothes that still look new.
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She didn’t recycle her clothes last year.
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You mustn’t waste good clothes.
❓ Questions:
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Will we stop throwing away clothes so quickly?
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Can we reuse more things?
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Do you donate your old clothes?
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Are you going to keep that shirt?
🗣️ Short Answers:
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Yes, we will. / No, we won’t.
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Yes, we can. / No, we can’t.
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Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
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Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
🗨️ CONVERSATION
At home on a Saturday
Julia: I don’t know what to do with these clothes. I don’t wear them anymore.
Mateo: Don’t throw them away! Let’s take them to the donation center.
Julia: Good idea. Will people really use them?
Mateo: Of course! Some people need clothes but can’t afford new ones.
Julia: True. I should be more responsible. Next time, I’ll think before I buy.
Mateo: Me too. Maybe in the future, we will all stop throwing away clothes so quickly.
Julia: I hope so! It’s better for the planet.
📖 READING
A New Habit for a Better Future
Every year, millions of people throw away clothes after wearing them only once or twice. This creates a big problem for the environment. Clothes take a long time to break down in the trash. They also require a lot of water and energy to produce.
But there is hope. Around the world, more people are changing their habits. They are choosing to buy better quality clothes, wear them longer, or give them to charity. Some people are also buying second-hand clothes or learning to repair old ones.
In the future, we will probably stop throwing away clothes so quickly. We can recycle, reuse, and reduce waste. It’s not difficult. It’s just about making better choices.
Comprehension Questions:
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Why is throwing away clothes a problem?
Because it creates waste and damages the environment. -
What are people doing instead?
They are donating, reusing, and buying second-hand clothes. -
What might happen in the future?
We might stop throwing away clothes so quickly. -
How can we help?
By changing our habits and being more responsible.
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