Reading

1 Read the text. Then underline all the cognates.

2 Read the text again. Then circle T (true) or F (false).a. The 3Rs is a complex concept that helps minimize trash at different places. T Fb. According to the 3Rs hierarchy, people first reduce, then recycle and finally reuse things. T Fc. In order to reduce trash, we need to be more conscious as consumers. T Fd. When we reuse items, we often buy new things. T Fe. Reusing is good for the environment, but it doesn’t save energy. T Ff. When we recycle, we throw things away and don’t use their raw material again. T Fg. In order to be recycled, trash should be separated into categories. T Fh. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to recycle used oil and batteries. T F

Vocabulary3 Look at the pictures to complete the puzzle. What is the mystery

word?

The mystery word is ______________________.

4 Complete the sentences with the names of the materials.

Items you can recycle:

a. _______________ and b. _______________ bagsc. _______________ cansd. _______________ boxese. _______________ bottles and jars

aluminum • cardboard • glass • paper • plastic

Grammar5 Match the strong suggestions to the signs.a. Don’t throw trash on the streets.b. Recycle this cardboard box.c. Save energy.d. Don’t waste water.e. Don’t use the toilet as a bin.

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6 Write the affirmative () or negative () forms of the sentences.

a. Talk to your classmates.() __________________________________________________________

b. Don’t turn on the TV.() __________________________________________________________

c. Take long showers. () __________________________________________________________

d. Don’t fill a bowl with water to wash fruit.() __________________________________________________________

e. Don’t use a broom to clean the garage.() __________________________________________________________

f. Throw trash in the toilet. () __________________________________________________________

7 Organize the adjectives from Act. 5 in the chart.

What can you do to save the environment?

a. _____________ your trash as much as possible.b. _____________ on both sides of paper – and then recycle it when you don’t need the paper anymore.c. _____________ second-hand items on garage sales or online. Also, d. _____________ items you don’t want or need anymore.e. _____________ reusable bags to the supermarket. Also, f. _____________ products with little packaging.g. _____________ (neg.) drinks in cans – prefer bottles and larger containers in general.h. _____________ a reusable mug or bottle to school and use it to drink water.i. _____________ (neg.) plastic plates, forks, knives, and spoons.j. _____________ books, video games and magazines from friends and family instead of buying them.

borrow • bring • buy (2x) • choose • recycle • sell • take (2x) • use • write