Unit

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1 FAMILY
Uni HUMANS LIFE
AND THE ENVIRONMENT

LESSON 3 READING
 WARM-UP
KEY WORD
1
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2 E C O F R I E N D L Y

3 C A R B O N F O O T P R I N T

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9 A W A R E N E S S
VOCABULARY

explosion (n)
/ɪkˈspləʊʒn/

A violent burst, often with a loud noise

Vụ nổ
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method (n)
/ˈmeθəd/

a way of doing st

phương pháp
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refillable (adj)
/ˌriːˈfɪləbl/

that can be filled again after being empty

có thể làm đầy lại

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raw material (n.phr.)

/ˌrɑː məˈtɪəriəl/

any material, such as oil, cotton, or

sugar in its natural condition, before it
has been processed for use

nguyên liệu thô

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sort (v)
/sɔːt/

put a number of things in an order

or to separate them into groups

phân loại
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New words Pronunciation Meaning

a violent burst, often with a loud noise

explosion (n) /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/
a bomb/nuclear/gas explosion

method (n) /ˈmeθəd/ a way of doing something

refillable (adj) /ˌriːˈfɪləbl/ that can be filled again after being empty

any material, such as oil, cotton or sugar in its

raw material /ˌrɔː mə
natural condition, before it has been processed
(n.phr.) ˈtɪəriəl/
for use
put a number of things in an order or to separate
sort (v) /sɔːt/
them into groups
 PRE-READING

1 Work in groups. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.

Which pictures show a green lifestyle? Why?

a b c d
 PRE-READING

1 Work in groups. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.

In this picture, a man goes shopping with lots of

plastic bags. It doesn’t show a green lifestyle.
Plastic bags pollute the environment since they
take time to decay.
 PRE-READING

1 Work in groups. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.

In this picture, we can see fresh food, which

looks organic and is better for our health.
It shows a green lifestyle.
 PRE-READING

1 Work in groups. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.

In this picture, we can see a lot of litter on

the ground. Dropping litter makes the
streets very dirty and pollutes the air and
water. It doesn’t show a green lifestyle.
PRE-READING

1 Work in groups. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.

In this picture, the sign advises people to turn

off lights when they are not in use. This can save
electricity and shows a green lifestyle.
 LESSON 3 READING
GETTING STARTED
Uni
t
WARM-UP Crossword

• Vocabulary
PRE-READING • Task 1: Look at the pictures and
answer the questions.

• Task 2: Choose the best title.

WHILE-READING • Task 3: Circle the correct meanings.
• Task 4: True (T) or false (F).
WHILE-READING

2 Read the following text and choose the best title for it.

A.Green living Tips

When you choose the best title, you should:
B. Green issues • Read through the whole text.
C. Green products • Pay attention to the opening paragraph
• Choose the title that best represents the
idea of the whole text, not just part of it.
WHILE-READING

3 Circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words and

phrases in the text.

1. sustainable 3. cutting down on

a. causing little or no damage to a. reducing
the environment b. reusing
b. bringing no benefits to the
environment
2. organic 4. natural resources
a. without the use of animal organs a. materials supporting life
b. without the use of chemicals b. materials harmful to life
 WHILE-READING

4 Read the text again and decide whether the following

statements are true (T) or false (F).

1. Green living is now compulsory for many people. F; compulsory -> a choice
More and more people adopt a green lifestyle. It is a choice we make ….
2. Turning off electrical appliances is an easy way to save energy. T
Turning off your appliances when they are not in use. This is one of the easiest way to save energy ….
3. It takes a long time for plastic waste to break down. T
Cutting down on plastic use. This really helps the environment because it takes
many years for plastic waste to break down into small pieces.
4. The use of refillable water bottle is not encouraged. F: not encouraged-> encouraged
Bring a reusable bad when you go shopping, and your own refillable bottle instead of buying bottled water.
 LESSON 3 READING
GETTING STARTED
Uni
t
WARM-UP Crossword

• Vocabulary
PRE-READING • Task 1: Look at the pictures and
answer the questions.

• Task 2: Choose the best title.

WHILE-READING • Task 3: Circle the correct meanings.
• Task 4: True (T) or false (F).

POST-READING Task 5: Discuss the following question.

POST-READING
PRACTICE

5 Work in pairs. Discuss the following question.

In your opinion, which of the suggestions in the text is

the easiest way to live green?

Suggested answer: In my/ our opinion, turning off household appliances when they
are not in use is the easiest way to live green because we can do this right at home.
We don’t need any equipment or training for this.
 LESSON 3 READING
GETTING STARTED
Uni
t
WARM-UP Crossword

• Vocabulary
PRE-READING • Task 1: Look at the pictures and
answer the questions.

• Task 2: Choose the best title.

WHILE-READING • Task 3: Circle the correct meanings.
• Task 4: True (T) or false (F).

POST-READING Task 5: Discuss the following question.

• Wrap-up
CONSOLIDATION • Home work
CONSOLIDATION

1 Wrap-up
WHAT HAVE WE LEARNT TODAY?
- The ways to live green.
2 Homework
- Search for more ways to live green on the Internet, take
note some and post them on the Facebook/Zalo of your
class.
- Prepare for Speaking lesson.
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