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er recycled or used things that can be recycled? How? Complete the conversation with the correct form of the expressions in the box. be good for throw away turn off worry about Mike: I hear you are off to the Caribbean for a holiday! Lucky you! But aren’t you _______________ the pollution that such long plane journey may cause for the environment? Ken: I know, but what can I do about it? I’ve already tried my best to protect the environment. worried about I recycle. I don’t ____________ things if I don’t want them any more. I ____________ the lights when I leave a room. Don’t tell me I shouldn’t travel by plane any more! throw away turn off Mike: No, of course not. But we can do more to protect the environment. For example, we can help keep the air clean by planting trees. Trees ______________ the environment. In this way, we can reduce the harm of pollution. are good for Ken: Good! So I can enjoy my holiday, and when I e back, I’ll plant some trees! Mike: That’s the idea! Maybe we can all join in and start a small forest! Listen and check (√) the true sentences. 1. It is OK to throw used things away. Looking after them takes a lot of time. 2. Do not throw away things made of glass, plastic and paper, but recycle them when possible. 3. Take a bag when you go shopping. √ √ 4. Producing electricity and using oil will not cause pollution. 5. Turn off lights when you do not need them. 6. Ride a bike or walk, and do not often drive your car. √ √ Listen again and plete the table. Advice Reasons 1. Don’t throw away things made of _________________ ______, but _______ them. Throwing things away is wasteful. 2. __________ your plastic bags when you can and __________ with you when you go shopping. Plastic bags __________ recycle.