🫵🏝️World Environment Day (June 5) – some thoughts (use World Environment Day in a real way, text, reading comprehension, sound files, B1, part 9/9)🏝️🫵

June 5 should not only be marketing. It should lead to real action.

Ideas:

• Start a recycling program on that day
• Plant trees with staff and guests
• Stop single-use plastics from that date
• Teach staff simple eco rules
• Launch a “green stay” option for guests

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June 5 Should Not Only Be Marketing.
It Should Lead to Real Action.

June 5 is World Environment Day. Many hotels and companies post pictures and messages on social media. This is good, but it is not enough. We need real action, not only words.

One good idea is to start a recycling program on that day. Staff can learn how to separate paper, plastic, glass, and food waste. This is easy and helps the environment every day.

Another idea is to plant trees with staff and guests. It is a fun activity, and people can work together. Trees make the air cleaner and give homes to animals.

Hotels can also stop using single-use plastics from June 5. They can use glass bottles, paper straws, and refillable soap bottles instead. This helps reduce waste.

It is also important to teach staff simple eco rules, such as saving water, turning off lights, and using less paper. Small actions can make a big difference.

Finally, hotels can offer a “green stay” option. Guests can choose not to change towels every day or use less energy. This helps the planet and shows that everyone can be part of the solution.

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True or false:

1. June 5 is World Environment Day.
2. Hotels only post ads on this day and do nothing else.
3. Recycling programs can start on June 5.
4. Staff can learn to separate waste like paper and plastic.
5. Tree planting is not connected to environmental action.
6. Staff and guests can plant trees together.
7. Hotels must always use single-use plastics.
8. Some hotels stop using plastic bottles from June 5.
9. Teaching eco rules to staff is not useful.
10. Saving water and electricity is part of eco rules.
11. Green stay options help guests use less energy.
12. Guests must change towels every day in all hotels.
13. Small actions can help the environment.
14. Recycling and tree planting are examples of real action.
15. June 5 should be marketing, not action.

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Answer:
1T 2F 3T 4T 5F 6T 7F 8T
9F 10T 11T 12F 13T 14T 15F

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Correct version:

1. June 5 is World Environment Day.
2. Hotels only post ads on this day and do nothing else.
   True is: Hotels do more than post ads on this day and take real environmental actions.
3. Recycling programs can start on June 5.
4. Staff can learn to separate waste like paper and plastic.
5. Tree planting is not connected to environmental action.
   True is: Tree planting is connected to environmental action.
6. Staff and guests can plant trees together.
7. Hotels must always use single-use plastics.
   True is: Hotels should reduce or eliminate single-use plastics, starting from June 5.
8. Some hotels stop using plastic bottles from June 5.
9. Teaching eco rules to staff is not useful.
   True is: Teaching eco rules to staff is useful.
10. Saving water and electricity is part of eco rules.
11. Green stay options help guests use less energy.
12. Guests must change towels every day in all hotels.
    True is: Guests do not have to change towels every day in green stay options.
13. Small actions can help the environment.
14. Recycling and tree planting are examples of real action.
15. June 5 should be marketing, not action.
    True is: June 5 should not only be marketing; it should lead to real action.

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Match the words with the correct definitions

Words

1. environment
2. recycling
3. waste
4. plastic
5. bottles
6. energy
7. water
8. trees
9. staff
10. guests
11. action
12. reduce
13. reuse
14. single-use
15. eco rules

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Definitions

A. People who work in a hotel or company
B. Things like paper, plastic, and food that are thrown away
C. The natural world around us
D. Things made from plastic material
E. Visitors staying in a hotel
F. To use something again or find new use
G. Something used one time only
H. Moving materials like paper and plastic into new products
I. Things that grow in nature and help the air
J. Electricity or power used for daily life
K. A set of environmental guidelines or instructions
L. To make something smaller or less
M. Liquid we drink and use for cleaning
N. A planned step or activity to achieve something
O. Glass or plastic containers for liquids

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Answers:

1-C, 2-H, 3-B, 4-D, 5-O, 6-J, 7-M, 8-I,
9-A, 10-E, 11-N, 12-L, 13-F, 14-G, 15-K

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Find evidence in the text :

1. Hotels should take real steps for the environment instead of only talking about it.

2. Waste can be divided into different groups in hotels to help the environment.

3. Hotel workers can be trained to handle rubbish in the correct way.

4. Hotel staff need clear and simple instructions about environmental habits.

5. Hotel visitors can take part in environmental activities during their stay.

6. Even small actions done every day can support the environment.

7. Tree planting can be done as a group activity in hotels.

8. Hotels should try to use less plastic in their services.

9. Saving electricity and water is part of good hotel practice.

10. Environmental work in hotels should include both employees and visitors.

11. Special environmental programs can begin on June 5.

12. Hotels can offer guests a choice that supports the environment.

13. Writing online posts alone is not enough to protect nature.

14. Hotels can replace common items with safer or better options for nature.

15. Trees are useful because they improve air quality and support living things.

Evidence:

a. “Staff can learn how to separate paper, plastic, glass, and food waste.”
b. “It is not enough, but we need real action, not only words.”
c. “Guests can choose not to change towels every day or use less energy.”
d. “Planting trees with staff and guests.”
e. “Saving water, turning off lights, and using less paper.”
f. “Start a recycling program on that day.”
g. “Hotels can stop using single-use plastics from June 5.”
h. “Use glass bottles, paper straws, and refillable soap bottles instead.”
i. “Teach staff simple eco rules.”
j. “Staff and guests can plant trees together.”
k. “A ‘green stay’ option.”
l. “Small actions can make a big difference.”
m. “Many hotels post pictures and messages on social media.”
n. “Trees make the air cleaner and give homes to animals.”
o. “It is a fun activity, and people can work together.”
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Answers:
1-b, 2-a, 3-i, 4-i, 5-o, 6-l, 7-j, 8-g,
9-e, 10-d, 11-f, 12-k, 13-b, 14-h, 15-n
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Multiple choice – one answer correct only:

1. What is the main idea of the text?
   a. Marketing is more important than action
   b. Real actions are needed for the environment
   c. Hotels should stop using social media
2. What can hotels start on June 5?
   a. A recycling program
   b. A holiday event
   c. A new advertising campaign
3. What can staff learn to do?
   a. Design advertisements
   b. Sort waste correctly
   c. Sell hotel services
4. Why do hotels plant trees with guests?
   a. To increase profits
   b. To improve nature
   c. To attract tourists
5. What should hotels reduce?
   a. Staff training
   b. Plastic use
   c. Guest numbers
6. What can hotels use instead of plastic bottles?
   a. Glass bottles
   b. Paper bags
   c. Metal boxes
7. What is an eco rule for staff?
   a. Print more documents
   b. Save water and energy
   c. Use more plastic items
8. What can guests choose in a “green stay”?
   a. Stay longer for free
   b. Get free food
   c. Use fewer towels
9. What is said about social media posts?
   a. They replace real action
   b. They are not enough
   c. They are the best solution
10. What helps reduce energy use?
    a. Opening more rooms
    b. Turning off lights
    c. Using more machines
11. Who can join tree planting?
    a. Staff and guests
    b. Only managers
    c. Only visitors
12. What is recycling in hotels?
    a. Cleaning rooms faster
    b. Buying new furniture
    c. Sorting waste
13. What does the text say about small actions?
    a. They are not important
    b. They are too difficult
    c. They can help the environment
14. What is one example of better materials?
    a. Plastic cups
    b. Paper straws
    c. Styrofoam boxes
15. What is the goal of the text?
    a. Promote tourism ads
    b. Increase hotel prices
    c. Protect the environment

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Answers:
1-b, 2-a, 3-b, 4-b, 5-b, 6-a, 7-b, 8-c,
9-b, 10-b, 11-a, 12-c, 13-c, 14-b, 15-c

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Answer in complete sentences:

1. What is June 5?
2. Why is World Environment Day important?
3. Who can take part in environmental actions in hotels?
4. Where do hotels share messages about the environment?
5. How can recycling help the environment?
6. What program can hotels start on June 5?
7. How do staff learn about waste sorting?
8. Who can join tree planting activities?
9. How does tree planting help nature?
10. What can hotels use instead of plastic bottles?
11. How can staff save water and energy?
12. What is a “green stay” option?
13. How can guests help the environment during their stay?
14. Why are small actions useful for the environment?
15. What is the main idea of the text?

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Possible answers:

1. What is June 5?
   June 5 is World Environment Day.
2. Why is World Environment Day important?
   It is important because it encourages real environmental action, not only words.
3. Who can take part in environmental actions in hotels?
   Staff and guests can take part in environmental actions.
4. Where do hotels share messages about the environment?
   They share messages on social media.
5. How can recycling help the environment?
   Recycling helps by sorting and reusing waste materials.
6. What program can hotels start on June 5?
   Hotels can start a recycling program.
7. How do staff learn about waste sorting?
   Staff learn through training and instructions.
8. Who can join tree planting activities?
   Staff and guests can join tree planting activities.
9. How does tree planting help nature?
   It makes the air cleaner and supports animals.
10. What can hotels use instead of plastic bottles?
    They can use glass bottles and other reusable options.
11. How can staff save water and energy?
    They can turn off lights and use less water.
12. What is a “green stay” option?
    It is an option where guests use fewer towels and less energy.
13. How can guests help the environment during their stay?
    They can use fewer towels and save energy.
14. Why are small actions useful for the environment?
    They can make a big difference.
15. What is the main idea of the text?
    The main idea is that real actions are needed to protect the environment.