Course 181 · Advanced English

E2School Lesson 4: Collocations

Advanced media sources · 28 captured

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Highlight Word A Plastic was first developed in the 1860s in the USA to replace the use of ivory in the making of billiard balls. This new material quickly became popular and was used to make a range of products such as bottles, bags and packaging. Today, plastic is ubiquitous. B The great strength of plastic is its durability. However, this quality is also a drawback. Because plastic is not biodegradable, it has become a major environmental problem. Bottles and bags litter beaches all over the world. Landfill sites are full of plastic rubbish and more is added every year. C As plastic is so tough, it is extremely difficult to dispose of without causing pollution. It cannot be burnt because it emits toxic gases into the atmosphere. These harmful gases are known to cause diseases such as asthma and cancer. If plastic is dumped into the ocean, it is often eaten by fish and other marine life. These animals cannot digest the plastic and die. If humans eat this contaminated fish, they might get food poisoning. It is also very difficult to recycle plastic, as different types often need different treatments. D What is the solution? Many retailers are now banning single-use items like plas

Plastic

was

first

developed

the

1860s

USA

replace

use

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A Plastic was first developed in the 1860s in the USA to replace the use of ivory in the making of billiard balls. This new material quickly became popular and was used to make a range of products such as bottles, bags and packaging. Today, plastic is ubiquitous. B The great strength of plastic is its durability. However, this quality is also a drawback. Because plastic is not biodegradable, it has become a major environmental problem. Bottles and bags litter beaches all over the world. Landfill sites are full of plastic rubbish and more is added every year. C As plastic is so tough, it is extremely difficult to dispose of without causing pollution. It cannot be burnt because it emits toxic gases into the atmosphere. These harmful gases are known to cause diseases such as asthma and cancer. If plastic is dumped into the ocean, it is often eaten by fish and other marine life. These animals cannot digest the plastic and die. If humans eat this contaminated fish, they might get food poisoning. It is also very difficult to recycle plastic, as different types often need different treatments. D What is the solution? Many retailers are now banning single-use items like plastic bags and st

Plastic

was

first

developed

the

1860s

USA

replace

use

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Gap Fill (Text) 1. life 2. their habits 3. of 4. problem 5. toxic 6. environmentally

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Gap Fill (Text) 1. The new shopping bags are more . 2. Cars emit that pollute the air. 3. Plastic waste in the ocean is a danger to . 4. Plastic has created a serious . 5. People need to to reduce waste. 6. Many people don't their rubbish properly.

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1. The new shopping bags are more .

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2. Cars emit that pollute the air.

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3. Plastic waste in the ocean is a danger to .

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4. Plastic has created a serious .

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5. People need to to reduce waste.

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6. Many people don't their rubbish properly.

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