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👉A CLOSER LOOK 1
Vocabulary
1. The three Rs stand for Reduce - Reuse - Recycle. Draw a line from a symbol in column A to its matching word in column B and its meaning in column C.
A | B | C |
Reduce | use something again | |
Reuse | create new products from used materials | |
Recycle | use less of something |
2. Write a word / phrase in the box under each picture.
rubbish plastic bottle glass noise plastic bag paper water clothes |
1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________ 4. __________
5. ___________ 6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________
3. Work in pairs. Put the words from 2 into groups. Some words can belong to more than one group.
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle |
Can you add more words to each group?
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Pronunciation
Rhythm in sentences
In a sentence, the stressed and unstressed syllables combine to make rhythm.
4. Listen to these sentences, then repeat. Pay attention to the bold syllables. 🎧
1. If you cycle, it'll help the Earth.
2. Water is good for your body.
3. The students are planting trees in the garden.
4. Is it better to use paper bags?
5. We are happy to walk to school.
5. Listen to the conversation. Pay attention to the bold syllables. Then practise the conversation with a classmate. 🎧
Vy: What are you doing?
Mi: I'm writing an article about going green.
Vy: Great! I'm writing a poem about the 3Rs.
Mi: Let me read it.
Vy: I'm still writing. Wait for a minute.