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Topic: Can We Get Rid of Plastic?
Part1: Reading
Vocabulary:
coffee grounds: (n.) the coffee beans left after brewing coffee that are often discarded or used for gardening
sleeve: (n.) protective cover or packaging that holds items
whopping (number): (adj) very large
irresistible: (adj.) very attractive or appealing; difficult to resist or say no to
landfill: (n.) a designated area where waste materials and trash are disposed of and buried in the ground.
Part2:Video
Vocabulary:
kick a habit: (v.) stop a bad behavior
polluted: (adj.) contaminated with harmful substances or waste
shake up (something): (v) make significant changes
brilliant: (adj.) (British slang) amazing
work out (a value or cost): (v.) calculate or figure out through analysis
at a (bare) minimum: (adv.) the lowest level or amount
boundaries: (n.) limitations and restrictions when it comes to someone’s behavior or relationship
Grinch: (fictional character) a character from Dr. Seuss’s books known for being a bitter and selfish person
well-adjusted: (adj.) emotionally stable and adapted to society
doesn’t sit right (with someone): (phrase.) someone feels uncomfortable or not in agreement with a decision
onwards and upwards: (phrase) toward a better condition/situation or a higher level.
Discussion Questions
- Do you think every person from any walk of life could do with a plastic waste-free lifestyle?
- What policy would you suggest to world leaders to deal with the plastic waste crisis?
- If we used to be able to live without plastic at one point, we can go back. Discuss.
