Ch 24 · Lesson 3Portuguese · Chapter 24 · Lesson 3 · Phrase session
Saving the planet
Recycle, switch off, and stop pretending the bins sort themselves.
Why these go together
The environment debate needs strong verbs and a call to action. É and do most of the work.
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Pollution is a serious problem.
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Global warming is a threat to the planet.
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We must recycle plastic and paper.
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We need to sort the rubbish at home.
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We have to protect the forest.
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I hope people do more for nature.
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Recycling is easy.
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Pesticides pollute the water.
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If everyone used less energy, there'd be less pollution.
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I switch off the light to save electricity.
Matching
0/10Match each phrase to what it means.
Fill in the blank
0/10Put the missing word back.
A é um problema sério. (Pollution is a serious problem.)
O global é uma ameaça para o planeta. (Global warming is a threat to the planet.)
Devemos reciclar o e o papel. (We must recycle plastic and paper.)
É preciso o lixo em casa. (We need to sort the rubbish at home.)
Temos de proteger a . (We have to protect the forest.)
Espero que as pessoas mais pela natureza. (I hope people do more for nature.)
A é fácil. (Recycling is easy.)
Os contaminam a água. (Pesticides pollute the water.)
Se todos menos energia, havia menos poluição. (If everyone used less energy, there'd be less pollution.)
Desligo a luz para gastar menos . (I switch off the light to save electricity.)
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