How recycling can benefit the environment

admin 2023年4月14日

Beginner

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Have you ever recycled anything before?
Is recycling an effective way to reduce the impact of climate change?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/

[adjective] – valuable information, advice, etc. is very helpful or important
My grandmother gave me a valuable necklace that has been in our family for generations.

recycling /ruh-SAI-kuh-luhng/

[noun] – the process of collecting and changing old paper, glass, plastic, etc. so that it can be used again
Recycling is an important way to help protect the environment by reducing waste and conserving resources.

produce /pruh-DOOS/

[verb] – to make something or bring something into existence
Farmers work hard to produce fresh fruits and vegetables that we can buy at the grocery store.

effort /EF-ert/

[noun] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
If you want to get better at playing soccer, you need to practice every day and put in a lot of effort.

count /kount/

[verb] – to have value or importance
Every vote in an election counts because it can make a difference in the outcome.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

Climate change is one of the most significant challenges of our time, and it’s critical that we take action to mitigate its effects. One of the easiest and most effective ways to do this is through recycling. Recycling not only saves valuable resources but also helps reduce the waste sent to landfills.

Recycling plays a vital role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. By reducing the amount of energy required to manufacture new products from raw materials, we can significantly decrease our carbon footprint. It’s fascinating to note that recycling aluminum saves up to 95% of the energy required to produce new aluminum from bauxite ore. Additionally, recycling paper saves trees and reduces the amount of carbon dioxide released during the production process.

Furthermore, recycling has significant economic benefits, such as creating jobs and saving money that would otherwise be spent on waste disposal. Adopting a recycling culture is essential for preserving the planet for future generations. Every small effort counts, and recycling is one of the easiest and most effective efforts that we can make to create a better future for ourselves and future generations.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

Recycling can help reduce waste sent to landfills.
Recycling paper has no environmental benefits.
Adopting a recycling culture is not essential for preserving the planet for future generations.
Every small effort counts when it comes to recycling.
Recycling is one of the easiest and most effective efforts we can make to combat climate change.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

valuable

recycling

produce

effort

count

Don’t underestimate the importance of studying; every moment you spend learning will ______ towards your success.
It is important to study hard and do well in school, as education is a ______ tool for a successful future.
The teacher was impressed with Tom’s ______ on his science project and gave him a good grade.
We can all make a difference by ______ paper, plastic, and glass instead of throwing them away in the trash.
The factory in our town ______ cars that are sold all over the world.