General English(Intermediate)_Sustainable Production and Consumption

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

produce	生産する
amount	量
limited	限られた
run out	使い尽くす、底を突く
waste	無駄にする、浪費する

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from Part A_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from Part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.

(If your student is having a hard time answering, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

We use the earth’s resources to produce many things. For example, large amounts of water and resources are required for the production of goods such as food, clothing, and commodities. We benefit from Mother Earth’s resources at every turn. However, if we buy things we don’t need and consume more and more, the earth’s limited resources will eventually run out.

To change this situation, we must change our consumption and production patterns. As we, as consumers, use environmentally friendly products, producers will also produce environmentally friendly products. Let us be aware on a daily basis not to waste or buy too much.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from Part B_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from Part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1.	What is required for the production of goods such as food, clothing, and commodities?
Answer:
2.	Why must we change our consumption and production patterns?
Answer:
3.	If we use environmentally friendly products, what will the producers do?
Answer:

PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_8

PART C_1

Please choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

produce

amount

run out

waste

1.	We need to hurry—we’re about to _________ of time!
2.	The factory ______ steel.
3.	Turn off the lights so we don’t ______ electricity.
4.	Make sure to use the appropriate ______ of salt.

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your sentences.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Please answer the following question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

Question:	What can you do to avoid buying things you don’t need?
Answer:

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Your answer should start with “Yes/No.”
Give at least one reason to support your opinion. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1.	Have you ever used environmentally friendly products? If so, what was it? If not, what challenges do you think people face when trying it?
Answer:
2.	If environmentally friendly products, such as recycled items, are more expensive than regular products, which one would you choose and why?
Answer:

PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Let’s have a free talk about the following topic.

(Please have a free talk if there is time left.)

PART F_2

What do you think companies should do to reduce waste?

PART F_3