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Part A Self-Introduction

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My name is ________. What is your name?

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My name is ________. Nice to meet you.

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Nice to meet you too, ________. How are you today?

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Answer:

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I see. Let’s start our lesson.

Part B Warm-up

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Let’s have a brief talk about today’s topic.

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1.	What did the young student from India do to reduce plastic use at cafes and restaurants?
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2.	How did the student from India encourage businesses to recycle plastic?
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3.	What did the young soccer player from Kenya do for each goal he scored?
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4.	How does the Kenyan player check whether the trees he planted are growing well?
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Great! Let’s move on to the next activity.

Part C Vocabulary Preview

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Let’s read the words and sample sentences aloud.
Please repeat after me.

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1. sustainable　持続可能な、環境に優しい

We need to find sustainable ways to use natural resources.

2. responsibility　責任

Every person has a responsibility to protect the environment.

3. empower　力を与える、能力を高める

Education can empower young people to make positive changes.

4. make a difference　社会に良い変化をもたらす、影響を与える

Even small actions can make a difference in the world.

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Let’s do some vocabulary quizzes. Read each sentence and guess the missing word(s) from the context.

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sustainable / responsibility / empower / make a difference

1. Our teacher wants to __________ us to try new things and be confident.

2. We need to find __________ ways to use energy so we don’t harm the planet.

3. Even small actions, like planting a tree, can __________ in the world.

4. It’s your __________ to help clean the classroom after the lesson.

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That’s wonderful! Let’s move on to the next activity.

Part D Reading & Your Opinion

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Next, let’s see how young people are taking action to help save the Earth.

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Youth for a Sustainable Future

Young people around the world are taking action to protect the planet. At an international climate summit, hundreds of students shared their ideas for sustainable living and clean energy. They believe that each person has a responsibility to fight climate change. The event empowered many youths to take real action in their own communities. Some began planting trees, while others promoted eco-friendly products or reduced waste. Their goal is to show that small actions can make a difference. They also reminded world leaders that urgent steps are needed to stop global warming. The movement continues to grow, inspiring more people to take care of the Earth and create a better future for all.

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Now, please answer the questions based on the passage.

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1. What did young people do to help the earth?

Answer: ________________________________________.

2. What was the goal of their actions?

Answer: ________________________________________.

3. What did they want world leaders to do?

Answer: ________________________________________.

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Let’s share your opinions on today’s topic. Give at least one reason or example to support your opinion. You have one minute to prepare.

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Topic 1: What are some environmental problems?

There are many environmental problems in the world today.
Some of them are caused by things we do in our daily lives.

👉 Question:

Do you see any environmental problems around you? For example, too much trash, food waste, or not separating garbage.

Answer:

Yes, I do. I see (environmental problem)____________________.
It’s a problem because (reason)_______________________.

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That’s a valuable point. Wonderful job!

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Topic 2: What can we do to help the environment?

Many people are trying to protect the Earth in different ways.
Even small actions can help make our world better.

👉 Question:

What can you do to help the environment at school or in your community?

Answer: I can _______________________________.

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That’s a very thoughtful answer. Thank you for sharing.

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Topic 3: What makes you want to help the Earth?

Many people have different reasons to protect the environment.
Some want to save animals, some care about nature, and others think about their future.

👉 Question:

What makes you want to help the Earth?
For example, animals, nature, or your future life.

Answer: I want to help the Earth because ___________________.

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Great! Thank you for sharing your idea.

Part E What Can We Do for Our Environment?

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Now, let’s think together about environmental problems and what we can do in our school or community to protect the planet and build a better future.

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Step 1: Think About Environmental Actions
First, let’s look at the actions young people take in the textbook.

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🌿 To reduce plastic waste:

He helps an NGO so that businesses can sort their waste and recycle plastic.
He also promotes the use of more eco-friendly products instead of plastic.

🌳 To reduce the impact of deforestation:

Every time he scores a goal for his soccer team, he plants a tree.

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👉 Question 1: Which of the actions in the textbook are you most interested in or most impressed by?

Answer: I was most interested in / most impressed by the student who ________________.

👉 Question 2: Why did you choose that one?

Answer: Because ______________________.

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Good job! Let’s see the next questions.

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Step 2: Connect It to Your Own Life
Now, let’s think of one environmental problem at your school or in your town that you want to solve or improve.

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👉 Question 1: What environmental problem around you do you care about?

Answer: I care about _______________________________.
Because _______________________________.

🔍 Hint:

💭 Think about what you see every day.

例：
💡 Students leaving lights or air conditioners on
🧻 People wasting paper or tissues
🏪 Too many vending machines with lights on all night
🌳 Trees or plants being cut down for new buildings
🍱 Leftover food in the cafeteria or in lunch boxes
🥤 Many plastic bottles and cups in the trash

• Explain why it is a problem.

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Great! Then, let’s think of ideas that can make the situation better.

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👉 Question 2: What can you personally do to help solve that problem?

Answer: I think I could ______________________________.
It would help ______________________________.

🔍 Hint:

💭 Think about small, creative actions people can actually do at school or in your town.

例：
🧃 Organize a “No Plastic Day” or “Eco-Lunch Day” once a week
🌿 Take care of plants at home or at school
🧃 Politely say “No, thank you” to plastic straws or bags
🚌 Walk or ride a bike for short trips instead of taking a car
💬 Talk to a friend about one simple eco-action you started

🌍 Then explain why it helps.

例：
to save electricity
to reduce waste
to make the town cleaner
to protect nature
to make people more interested in the environment

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Good! Now, let’s think about how you can encourage others and what might happen if many people do it too.

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Step 3: Share Ideas
You explained your idea well. Now, let’s think about how to make a bigger change.

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👉 Question 1: How could you encourage others to do the same?

Answer:
I could _____________________________________.
It would help others ___________________________________.

💡 Hint

💭 Think about how to share your idea with classmates, friends, or people around you.

talk about your idea in class or in a school event
show your action so others can see and join
praise or thank someone who does it
make a poster about your action and put it in the classroom

👉 Question 2: If many people followed your action, what change do you think would happen?

Answer:
If many people did it, __________________________________.
It would make __________________________________ better.

💡 Hint

💭 Think about positive changes that would happen—in your school, community, or the world.

💡 Examples of Possible Changes

• there would be less trash in our school

• the classrooms would become brighter and cleaner

• our town would look greener and more beautiful

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Wonderful! Thank you for your meaningful answers.

Part F Free Talk

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Let’s have a free talk.

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1.	The young people in the story are trying to change the world. When you were a child, what was your dream for the future?
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2.	At school, we learn about the environment. What is the most interesting thing you have learned about nature or our planet?
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3.	What is one small eco-friendly thing you do in your daily life? For example, using your own bottle or turning off lights.
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4.	When you imagine the world in 2050, what is one good change you hope to see?
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