Unit4. Lesson 2-Environment and Recycling
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joseguerreroEnvironment and Recycling: Building a Greener Future
Key Recycling Vocabulary
1. Recycle - Change waste into new materials that can be used again.
2. Waste - Materials that are no longer needed or useful.
3. Landfill - A place where trash is buried.
4. Pollution - Harmful substances that make the air, water, or land dirty.
5. Sustainable - Something that can be done without causing harm to the environment.
6. Reduce - To use less of something to help save resources.
7. Reuse - To use something again instead of throwing it away.
8. Greenhouse gases - Gases in the air that trap heat and contribute to global warming.
9. Climate change - Long-term changes in weather patterns, often caused by human activities.
10. Environment - The world around us, including land, water, air, and living things.
11. Landfill - A place where waste is buried.
12. Energy - Power used to do things, like electricity or fuel.
13. Compost - Natural waste that breaks down to help plants grow.
14. Eco-friendly - Products or actions that are good for the environment.
15. Bin - A container used for storing or collecting waste, such as trash or recyclables.
16. Rubbish/trash - Waste or garbage, usually discarded in bins or landfills
What type of materials can we recycle?
Materials We Can Recycle
Paper and cardboard Benefits:
It saves natural resources
Glass bottles and jars
It reduces pollution
Plastic containers It saves energy
Aluminum cans It protects wildlife
Metal items It creates jobs
Reading Activity: Recycling for a Greener World
Recycling has become an important part of efforts to protect our planet and create a greener world. As the world continues to face
environmental challenges like pollution, waste, and climate change, recycling is a simple but powerful solution. It helps reduce the
amount of waste that ends up in landfills and cuts down on the need for new materials, which can be harmful to the environment.
When we recycle, we give materials like paper, glass, plastic, and metal a second life. This means we don’t have to use as many natural
resources, such as trees or oil, to make new products. For example, recycling paper saves trees and reduces the energy needed to
make new paper from raw materials. Recycling glass and plastic helps reduce the amount of waste that pollutes our oceans, rivers, and
streets.
In addition to saving resources, recycling also helps reduce pollution. Manufacturing products from raw materials usually requires a lot
of energy, which often comes from burning fossil fuels. This process releases harmful gases into the atmosphere, contributing to
climate change. Recycling uses less energy, so it produces fewer harmful emissions.
However, many people still don’t recycle enough. One of the main reasons for this is that recycling can be confusing. Different materials
have to be sorted in different ways, and not all areas have good recycling systems in place. But the more we learn about the
importance of recycling, the more we can do to improve the situation. Schools, governments, and businesses all play important roles in
promoting recycling and making it easier for people to take part.
If we all make an effort to recycle more, we can create a cleaner, greener world for ourselves and future generations. It’s not a difficult
task, and even small changes in our daily habits can make a big difference. For example, remember to separate your trash at home,
recycle paper and plastic when you can, and choose products made from recycled materials. By working together, we can protect the
environment and ensure a sustainable future.
Reading: Recycling for a Greener World
Read the text about recycling and answer the following questions:
1. What is the main purpose of recycling?
a) To save time
b) To reduce waste and save natural resources
c) To increase energy consumption
d) To make products more expensive
2. How does recycling help reduce pollution?
a) It uses more energy to produce products
b) It decreases the number of products made from raw materials
c) It uses fewer natural resources and energy
d) It increases waste in landfills
3.Which material, when recycled, helps save trees?
a) Glass
b) Metal
c) Plastic
d) Paper
4. What is one reason people don’t recycle enough?
a) It is easy and simple to recycle
b) Recycling systems are not available everywhere
c) Recycling is always free
d) People don’t know about recycling
5.What can we do to create a greener world?
a) Stop using any products
b) Ignore recycling and waste management
c) Make small efforts to recycle in daily life
d) Avoid buying recycled products
Answers:
1. b) To reduce waste and save natural resources
2. c) It uses fewer natural resources and energy
3. d) Paper
4. b) Recycling systems are not available everywhere
5. c) Make small efforts to recycle in daily life
Listen and choose the right answer
1.Who is temporarily working as the chef in the cafe?
a) Tony
b) Harry
c) Carlos
d) Olivia
2.Why is Tony not working at the cafe?
a) He's on vacation.
b) He's sick.
c) He opened his own restaurant.
d) He got a new job.
3.What does Harry usually use to get around, but didn't on this day?
a) Bus
b) Car
c) Bike
d) Train
4.What does Olivia mention she always uses?
a) Car
b) Bike
c) Public Transport
d) Taxi
5.What is the main concern being discussed in the cafe?
a) The food quality
b) Environmental Issues
c) Carlos's cooking skills
d) The weather
6.One of the speakers says that cyclists are in danger because...?
a) The weather's unpredictable
b) There are too many hills
c) There's no space on the roads
d) Cars are too big
7.What do the friends suggest to help reduce pollution?
a) Use public transport
b) Buy electric cars
c) Cycle more
d) All of the above
Listen and choose the right answer
LISTENING ANSWERS:
1.Answer: c) Carlos
2.Answer: b) He's sick.
3.Answer: c) Bike
4.Answer: c) Public Transport
5.Answer: b) Environmental Issues
6.Answer: a) The weather's unpredictable
7.Answer: d) All of the above
Pair Work: Environmental Discussion
Work with your partner and discuss:
What do you recycle at home?
How do you travel to work/school?
What could you do to be more
environmentally friendly?
What environmental problems are there in
your city?
REMEMBER
75%
of waste can be recycled or composted, but many people still don't separate their
trash properly.
Small changes in our daily habits can make a big difference!