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Unit 3 CONSERVATION
LESSON 2
WAR ON PLASTIC PACKETS
1 Group Work Do you often use plastic packets and boxes What are the advantages and disadvantages of using them Use the words and expressions to help you.
ACTIVATE AND SHARE
LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING
2 You are going to listen to two people, Kevin and Alicia. talking about plastic packets. Use the Skill Builder to decide whose opinion each statement is from. Write K (Kevin) or A (Alicia).
1 It is stupid to wrap coconuts in plastic.( )
2 Plastic packaging keeps the product fresh.( )
3 Plastic packaging is bad for the environment.( )
4 The packaging should be recyclable. ( )
5 We should do away with packaging completely. ( )
6 Refillable containers are not convenient. ( )
K
A
K
K
A
A
3 Listen again and decide if they are for or against plastic packaging
and find out their reasons. Then role-play Kevin and Alicia.
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 _______________________________ as a result.
the most stupid example
wasteful and unnecessary
tough shell
never recycles
for the environment
full of plastic waste
swallowing the plastic and dying
Plastic packaging
Alicia: □For □Against
But there is _____________. 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 for this
in the best condition
keep the product fresh
will last longer
has other uses
getting into other food
clean
right kind of
4 Listen again. 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 recyclable packaging.
He suggests we should do away with packaging completely and take our own refillable containers.
FOCUS ON FUNCTION: MAKING AND ACCEPTING SUGGESTIONS
5 Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions
What are Lisa and Amy talking about in their conversation
2 What kind of wastes did they simply throw away that can be reused or recycled
They are talking about how to become more environmentally aware.
They threw away newspapers and glass bottles.
3 Are they alone in action to protect the environment
No, there are lots of groups online which share ideas on how to reduce and recycle and people who are committed to contributing to a better future for our planet.
6 Listen again and complete the table.
Buy reusable shopping bags.
Cook at home.
Tell restaurants not to give any plastic cutlery, chopsticks or paper plates.
Sort rubbish and take it to a recycling centre.
7 Listen and plete the Talk Builder.
We should
That sounds
Let’s
I think
SPEAK
8 Group Work Online shopping is becoming more and more popular. However, it produces lots of unrecyclable packaging. What solution do you have to this problem
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