3.1: Listening and Speaking- Zero Waste "How To" Video
Before You Watch
Discuss
Discuss the pictures and answer the questions with a partner. Then share your ideas with the class.
- What do you see in these pictures?
- Why is there so much trash? Where does it come from?
- What do you think is the solution? How can you reduce the amount of trash you produce?
Note: Another word for "trash" is "waste."
Lauren Singer
This is Lauren Singer. She lives a Zero Waste lifestyle. That means she produces very little or no trash.
- All of her trash from the past 5 years can fit in one mason jar. How do you think she does this?
- Watch the first 27 seconds of the video above. What did you learn about Lauren Singer?
Zero Waste Tips
What can you do to reduce the amount of trash your produce? Below are some tips to give you ideas. Match the tips with the pictures.
Tips
- use a bamboo toothbrush (not plastic)
- take a reusable grocery bag when you go shopping
- bring your own containers when you go shopping
- use a reusable cutlery (not disposable)
Discuss
Look at the tips above and discuss the following questions with your partner.
- Do you already do some of these things?
- Which new tip would you like to try? Why?
Vocabulary
recycle toothpaste recipe alternative upcycle combine
coconut oil baking soda essential oils cinnamon peppermint
chopstick foam up liquid stir tablespoon
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Photo by Bernard Hermant on Unsplash |
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Image by imordaf from Pixabay |
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Photo by Tijana Drndarski on Unsplash |
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Image by Natalia Ovcharenko from Pixabay |
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Image by Evita Ochel from Pixabay |
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Image by Bruno /Germany from Pixabay |
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Image by Henrik Larsen from Pixabay |
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natural oils that have different flavors and smells Photo by Sarah Gualtieri on Unsplash |
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A list of instructions and ingredients for making food. |
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another option; for example, we can use wind energy instead of coal Photo by Jason Blackeye on Unsplash |
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add together Image by Moira Nazzari from Pixabay |
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mix Image by Kelsey Vere from Pixabay |
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Photo by Anna Hliamshyna on Unsplash |
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Image by rony michaud from Pixabay |
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Image by 이동원 lee from Pixabay |
While You Watch
Zero Waste Toothpaste
One of the ways Lauren reduces her waste is by making her own products. Watch the video to learn how she does this.
Listen for the Main Idea
Watch the video and discuss the questions with your partner.
- What do you see in the video? Make a note of everything you see and understand in the video.
- Then explain what you saw and heard to your partner.
- Share with the class.
Listen for Detail
Watch the video again. Choose the correct answer for each question.
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What does Lauren teach us to make in this video?
- lotion
- toothpaste
- trash
- cookies
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What are the benefits of learning to make this product?
- Toothpaste tubes are difficult to recycle.
- It works really well.
- It's easy and fast to make.
- All of the above.
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Is it difficult to make?
- yes
- no
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Does it take a long time to make?
- yes
- no
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What are the three ingredients included in the recipe? Choose all correct answers.
- coconut oil
- baking soda
- essential oils
- flour
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What does Lauren use to stir the toothpaste?
- a spoon
- a chopstick
- a fork
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How is this toothpaste different from toothpaste you buy in the store?
- it doesn't foam up
- it's not salty
- it always has a good consistency (it's not too hard or too soft)
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Lauren says the consistency of the toothpaste might change because of temperature. What do you do if the toothpaste is too hard?
- put it under some warm water
- put it in the freezer
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What do you do if the toothpaste is too liquid?
- put it under some warm water
- put it in the freezer
Interactive: Check your Answers
Select the correct answer, click "check" to see if your answer is correct, and then click the arrow to move to the next question. When you have answered all of the questions, click "Finished."
After You Watch
Post-Listening Discussion
Discuss and answer these questions with a partner. Be ready to explain why you chose each answer.
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What is the genre of this video?
- a children's movie
- a "how to" video on YouTube
- a presentation
- an interview
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Who is the most likely audience?
- young children in school
- young people who like to travel
- people who care about the environment
- ESL students
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What is the purpose of this video? Choose all the correct answers.
- to encourage people to reduce the amount of trash they make
- to teach people to make their own products
- to teach children about farming
- to persuade people to become vegans
- to model an interview
- Do you think it's a good idea to make your own toothpaste? Why or why not?
- Would you try making the recipe in the "How to" video?
- What other products would you like to learn to make? Why?