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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
76 words
- People in some poor city neighborhoods burn plastic.
- They burn plastic bottles and plastic bags.
- Burning often happens inside people’s small homes.
- Waste collection is not regular in many areas.
- Gas and electricity are often too expensive.
- Firewood and charcoal can be hard to get.
- Burning plastic makes smoke and toxic ash.
- Children and families breathe the smoke every day.
- People want better trash service and clean fuel.
- Experts say better waste systems and energy help.
Difficult words
- burn — to use fire and make something hotBurning
- plastic — a light material made from chemicals
- waste — everyday things people throw away
- toxic — harmful for people and animals
- ash — the grey powder left after a fire
- fuel — a material used to make heat or energy
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Discussion questions
- Do you have regular trash collection where you live?
- Is gas or electricity expensive where you live?
- Do you worry about smoke at home?
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