Unit 11: Our Greener World
Part 1: Getting Started
Introduction to environmental protection
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Getting Started: Our Greener World
11. Warm-up Discussion
Think about these questions:
- What environmental problems do you know?
- How can we protect the environment?
- What does 'going green' mean?
Key vocabulary about environment:
- Pollution (ô nhiễm)
- Recycle (tái chế)
- Reuse (tái sử dụng)
- Reduce (giảm thiểu)
- Environment (môi trường)
22. Dialogue: Talking About the Environment
Conversation between Mai and Tom
Mai: Tom, what can we do for a greener world?
Tom: I think we should follow the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Mai: Good idea! If we reduce waste, we will help the environment.
Tom: Yes. We can reuse old bottles and bags instead of buying new ones.
Mai: And if we recycle paper and plastic, factories will make less pollution.
Tom: We should also plant more trees. If we plant more trees, the air will be cleaner.
Mai: Let's start today! Every small action helps our planet.
Tom: You're right. If everyone tries, we will have a greener world.
33. Key Vocabulary from the Dialogue
| Word | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| waste | /weɪst/ | rác thải | We should reduce waste. |
| reduce | /rɪˈdjuːs/ | giảm thiểu | Reduce is the first R. |
| reuse | /ˌriːˈjuːz/ | tái sử dụng | Reuse old bottles. |
| recycle | /ˌriːˈsaɪkl/ | tái chế | Recycle paper and plastic. |
| plant | /plɑːnt/ | trồng (cây) | Plant more trees. |
44. Comprehension Questions
Answer these questions about the dialogue:
- What are the 3Rs?
- What will happen if we reduce waste?
- What can we reuse according to Tom?
- What will happen if we plant more trees?
- What does Mai say at the end?
Answers:
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
- We will help the environment.
- Old bottles and bags.
- The air will be cleaner.
- Let's start today!