STEP1 Talk about the way you recycle at home.
I have two types of trash cans at home. One is for regular garbage, and the other is for recyclables. I gather plastics and cans in the recycling bin. I make sure to rinse off the recyclables with water before I throw them in the recycling bin I take them out separately once a week. I usually do that on my way out. There is a designated area for the recycling. It is next to the dumpster for regular garbage.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
- regular garbage 일반 쓰레기
- recyclables 재활용품
- gather 모으다
- make sure to 반드시 ~하다
- rinse off 헹구다, 세척하다
- recycling bin 재활용 쓰레기통
- take something out ～을 내다 버리다
- on one's way out 나가는 길에
- designated area 지정된 장소
- next to ~옆에
- dumpster 쓰레기 수거통
STEP2 Talk about the benefits of recycling.
Garbage is a big headache in every country. It causes environmental pollution and destroys nature. Plastic takes decades to decompose naturally. It hs a critical impact on the environment. Recycling is one of the best ways to deal with garbage problems. It is eco-friendly because we can cut down on garbage and reuse our resources. Korea is a model example when it comes to recycling has become a daily routine in people's lives.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
- big headache 큰 골칫거리
- environmental pollution 환경 오염
- take decades 수십 년이 걸러다
- decompose naturally 자연 분해되다
- have a critical impact on ~에 치명적인 영향을 끼치다
- deal with ~을 해결하다, 다루다
- eco-friendly 친환경적인
- cut down on ~을 줄이다
- reuse resources 자원을 재사용하다
- model example 모범 사례
- when it comes to ~에 있어
- daily routine 일상
[Expression of the Day]
It's a small price to pay.
아주 작은 대가야.
A: Hey, what are you doing? Don't throw away that can. You should recycle it.
B: I don't really recycle my trash. It's too inconvenient.
A: It's a small price to pay. It's one of the easiest ways to protect the environment.
B: I know, but I'm always too lazy. I promise I'll try from now on.
