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Unit 3 Lesson 2
War on
Plastic Packets
Group Work the advantages and disadvantages
People can have different opinions on the same topics. It’s important to study these opinions, so that you can identify and understand the arguments for and against these important issues.
As you listen, identify the “topic” words or expressions of opinions and write down any opinion words you hear.
Pay attention to the intonation used when agreeing and disagreeing.
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Skill Builder
Listen for understanding
K
1) It is stupid to wrap coconuts in plastic.
A
2) Plastic packaging keeps the product fresh.
K
3) Plastic packaging is bad for the environment.
A
4) The packaging should be recyclable.
K
5) We should do away with packaging completely.
A
6) Refillable containers are not convenient.
Listen again and fill the blanks
Listen again and fill the blanks
Plastic packaging
Kevin: For Against
Each coconut was wrapped in clear, thin plastic. Isn’t this __________________________ of packaging ever
But it’s completely __________________________. It already has its own natural packaging. It’s got a _____________ that’s almost impossible to break!
A lot of the plastic used in packaging ______________. It’s terrible _____________________: Our oceans are ____________________, and animals and birds end up ______________________and _____ as a result.
wasteful and unnecessary
the most stupid example
tough shell
never recycles
full of plastic waste
swallowing the plastic
dying
for the environment
Listen again and fill the blanks
Plastic packaging
Alicia: For Against
But there is _________for this. Supermarkets want to make sure that coconuts reach the consumer ______________________. The packaging helps to _______________________, the product _______________.
But the plastic wrapping also _______________. It stops coconut hairs from _______________________ during transport. And it keeps the coconut ______.
But let’s be realistic: We still need packaging. We just need to use the ____________ packaging.
a reason
in the best condition
keep the product fresh
will last longer
has other uses
getting into other food
clean
right kind of
Listen and answer the questions.
1. What did Kevin see in the supermarket
2. What does Kevin think about this
3. What solution does Alicia suggest
4. What does Kevin suggest
He saw each coconut was wrapped in clear, thin plastic.
It’s stupid and wasteful.
Using recycled packaging.
He suggests we should do away with packaging completely and take our own refillable containers.
Making and Accepting suggestions
1. What are Lisa and Amy talking about in their talk
2. What kind of wastes did they simply throw away
that can be reused or recycled
3. Are they alone in action to protect the environment
They are talking about how to become more ___________________________.
They easily throw away ___________________________________
No, there are ___________________________________ who share ideas on how to reduce and recycle and who are committed to contributing to a better future for our planet.
environmentally aware
newspapers and glass bottles.
lots of groups of people online
Making and Accepting suggestions
Wastes that can be reduced or reused What Amy and Lisa decide to do in the future
Plastic bags
Takeaway food packaging
Cartons and plastic cutlery
Newspapers and glass bottles
Buy reusable shopping bags
Cook at home
Tell restaurants not to give any plastic cutlery, chopsticks or paper plates
Sort rubbish and take them to a recycling center
1. Revise the vocabulary of Lesson 1-2
Homework
2. Preview Lesson 3
3. Workbook