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2. Water Conservation (Saves water for the planet)
- Hotels use low-flow faucets and showers to reduce water use.
- Guests can reuse towels and sheets to avoid unnecessary washing.
- Rainwater harvesting collects rain for gardens, cleaning, or flushing toilets.
Examples:
- A hotel in Bali asks guests to leave towels on racks if they want to use them again.
- Some hotels in Europe have rainwater tanks to water gardens instead of using fresh water.
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Vocabulary:
- a bright future – a good life in the future
- water conservation – saving water and using less water
- to save water – to use less water1 see one c answer, remember, 6-5-
- a low-flow faucet – a tap that uses little water
- to reduce water use – to use less water
- to reuse towels – to use towels again
- sheets (bed) – cloth on a bed
- to avoid – not do something
- unnecessary washing – washing when it is not needed
- to harvest rainwater – to collect rainwater for use
- to collect rain – to take rain and keep it
- to flush toilets – to clean a toilet with water
- towels on a rack – towels on a bar to dry or use again
- a rainwater tank – a container to keep rainwater
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Water Conservation in Hotels
Water conservation helps save water for the planet. Hotels can use many ways to save water. One way is to have low-flow faucets and showers. These faucets and showers use less water than normal ones.
Guests can also help save water. They can reuse towels and sheets. If a guest wants to use a towel again, they can leave it on the rack. This way, the hotel does not wash it every day. Washing towels and sheets many times uses a lot of water.
Hotels can also collect rainwater. This is called rainwater harvesting. Rainwater can be used for gardens, cleaning, or flushing toilets. It is better than using fresh water for these purposes.
There are examples from different countries. A hotel in Bali asks guests to leave towels on the rack if they want to use them again. Some hotels in Europe have rainwater tanks. They use this water to water their gardens.
By using these methods, hotels save water and help the environment. Guests can also take part by reusing towels and sheets. Together, hotels and guests can reduce water use and protect the planet for the future.
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Vocabulary:
- to collect rainwater – to get rain and keep it for use
- a purpose – a reason for doing something
- the environment – the world around us, like nature, air, water, and land
- to take part – to join in or do an activity
- to protect the planet – to keep the Earth safe and clean
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Multiple choice, one answer correct:
- What does water conservation mean?
a) Using less water to save it
b) Cleaning water carefully
c) Throwing away water - What is a low-flow faucet?
a) A tap that uses little water
b) A tap that uses more water
c) A very large water tank - What does to save water mean?
a) Washing everything often
b) Throwing water outside
c) Using water carefully - What does to reuse towels mean?
a) Using towels again
b) Washing towels many times
c) Leaving towels for others - What are sheets (bed)?
a) Cloth that covers a bed
b) A thin blanket
c) Large towels for drying - What does unnecessary washing mean?
a) Washing only when needed
b) Washing clothes daily
c) Cleaning things not needed - What does to harvest rainwater mean?
a) Collecting rain for use
b) Using rain for cooking
c) Letting rain go to drains - What does to flush toilets mean?
a) Using water to clean toilet
b) Cleaning toilets with water
c) Watering plants with flush - What are towels on a rack?
a) Placing towels to reuse
b) Towels in the washing machine
c) Hanging towels to dry - What is a rainwater tank?
a) A container for rain
b) A tank to store water
c) A small faucet for garden - What is a bright future?
a) A good life later
b) Many sunny days ahead
c) A happy life ahead - What is the environment?
a) Plants, air, and water
b) Nature and surrounding world
c) Buildings and roads - What is a purpose?
a) A reason to do something
b) Something to build with
c) A goal for an action - What does to take part mean?
a) Leaving an event
b) Observing quietly only
c) Joining an activity - What does to protect the planet mean?
a) Keeping Earth safe and clean
b) Cleaning your own room
c) Reducing waste and pollution - What does to collect rain mean?
a) Saving rain for later
b) Drinking rain directly
c) Gathering rainwater - What does to reduce water use mean?
a) Controlling water usage
b) Using less water
c) Flushing less often
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Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-c, 4-a, 5-b, 6-c,
7-a, 8-b, 9-c, 10-a, 11-c, 12-b,
13-a, 14-c, 15-a, 16-c, 17-b
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Full version:
- What does water conservation mean? – Using less water to save it
- What is a low-flow faucet? – A tap that uses little water
- What does to save water mean? – Using water carefully
- What does to reuse towels mean? – Using towels again
- What are sheets (bed)? – Cloth that covers a bed
- What does unnecessary washing mean? – Washing only when needed
- What does to harvest rainwater mean? – Collecting rain for use
- What does to flush toilets mean? – Using water to clean toilet
- What are towels on a rack? – Placing towels to reuse
- What is a rainwater tank? – A container for rain
- What is a bright future? – A good life later
- What is the environment? – Plants, air, and water
- What is a purpose? – A reason to do something
- What does to take part mean? – Joining an activity
- What does to protect the planet mean? – Keeping Earth safe and clean
- What does to collect rain mean? – Gathering rainwater
- What does to reduce water use mean? – Controlling water usage
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Gap-fill exercise:
- Hotels can save water by using a _______ in the bathroom.
a) low-flow faucet
b) towel rack
c) rainwater tank - We should always try _______ to protect nature.
a) to take part
b) to reuse towels
c) to protect the planet - Guests can help the hotel by _______ their towels.
a) reusing
b) washing
c) collecting - Farmers often _______ to water their fields.
a) flush toilets
b) collect rainwater
c) harvest rainwater - Using fewer resources is part of _______.
a) taking part
b) water conservation
c) unnecessary washing - It is smart to _______ washing sheets too often.
a) avoid
b) reduce
c) collect - Every student should learn _______ in school projects.
a) to take part
b) to save water
c) a bright future - A hotel can store rain in a _______ to water the garden.
a) rainwater tank
b) low-flow faucet
c) towel rack - People should always try _______ to keep the planet safe.
a) to flush toilets
b) water conservation
c) to protect the planet - Guests are encouraged to hang their towels on a _______ if they want to reuse them.
a) towel rack
b) low-flow faucet
c) washing machine - The main _______ of this workshop is to teach children about nature.
a) purpose
b) rainwater tank
c) low-flow faucet - Turning off taps is an easy way _______ at home.
a) to take part
b) to reduce water use
c) a bright future - Collecting rain in tanks is called _______.
a) avoiding
b) washing
c) harvesting rainwater - We should always _______ wasting water during washing.
a) avoid
b) reduce
c) flush - After using sheets in a hotel, staff can carefully handle the _______.
a) low-flow faucet
b) towel rack
c) sheets - It is important to turn on the tap only when needed _______.
a) to save water
b) to take part
c) a bright future - Everyone should care about _______ for future generations.
a) to collect rain
b) water conservation
c) the environment
Answers:
1-a, 2-c, 3-a, 4-c, 5-b, 6-a,
7-a, 8-a, 9-c, 10-a, 11-a, 12-b,
13-c, 14-a, 15-c, 16-a, 17-c
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Full version:
- Hotels can save water by using a low-flow faucet in the bathroom.
- We should always try to protect the planet to protect nature.
- Guests can help the hotel by reusing their towels.
- Farmers often harvest rainwater to water their fields.
- Using fewer resources is part of water conservation.
- It is smart to avoid washing sheets too often.
- Every student should learn to take part in school projects.
- A hotel can store rain in a rainwater tank to water the garden.
- People should always try to protect the planet to keep the planet safe.
- Guests are encouraged to hang their towels on a towel rack if they want to reuse them.
- The main purpose of this workshop is to teach children about nature.
- Turning off taps is an easy way to reduce water use at home.
- Collecting rain in tanks is called harvesting rainwater.
- We should always avoid wasting water during washing.
- After using sheets in a hotel, staff can carefully handle the sheets.
- It is important to turn on the tap only when needed to save water.
- Everyone should care about the environment for future generations.
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Match the word to its correct definition:
Words:
- to collect rainwater
- a purpose
- the environment
- to take part
- to protect the planet
- a bright future
- water conservation
- to save water
- a low-flow faucet
- to reduce water use
- to reuse towels
- sheets (bed)
- to avoid
- unnecessary washing
- to harvest rainwater
- to collect rain
- to flush toilets
- towels on a rack
- a rainwater tank
Definitions:
A. A container for storing rain
B. Using less water to save it
C. A reason for doing something
D. Cloth that covers a bed
E. Using towels again
F. Collecting rain to use it later
G. Keeping the Earth safe and clean
H. Turning on the tap only when needed
I. Washing only when necessary
J. Joining an activity or event
K. A good life later
L. A tap that uses little water
M. Plants, air, and water around us
N. Collecting rain
O. Hanging towels to reuse
P. Using water carefully
Q. Avoiding unnecessary actions
R. Cleaning a toilet with water
S. Reducing water usage
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Answers:
1-F, 2-C, 3-M, 4-J, 5-G, 6-K,
7-B, 8-P, 9-L, 10-S, 11-E, 12-D,
13-Q, 14-I, 15-F, 16-N,
17-R, 18-O, 19-A
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Full answers:
- to collect rainwater – collecting rain to use it later
- a purpose – a reason for doing something
- the environment – plants, air, and water around us
- to take part – joining an activity or event
- to protect the planet – keeping the Earth safe and clean
- a bright future – a good life later
- water conservation – using less water to save it
- to save water – using water carefully
- a low-flow faucet – a tap that uses little water
- to reduce water use – reducing water usage
- to reuse towels – using towels again
- sheets (bed) – cloth that covers a bed
- to avoid – avoiding unnecessary actions
- unnecessary washing – washing only when necessary
- to harvest rainwater – collecting rain to use it later
- to collect rain – collecting rain
- to flush toilets – cleaning a toilet with water
- towels on a rack – hanging towels to reuse
- a rainwater tank – a container for storing rain
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Fill in, words below:
faucet – harvest – flush – protect –
rack – washed – conservation –
environment –
bright
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Ahou Daryaei wanted a __________ future.
She joined a project to __________ the planet.
Her purpose was to show people water -_________ and how to save water.
At the small hotel, she explained a low-flow __________ and taught guests to reuse towels.
They hung towels on a__________and learned that sheets (bed) should not be __________ unnecessarily.
Everyone learned to collect rain, to _________ rainwater, and to use a rainwater tank.
They also learned to __________ toilets carefully and to reduce water use.
This helped the __________.
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Correct version:
Ahou Daryaei wanted a bright future. She joined a project to protect the planet. Her purpose was to show people water conservation and how to save water. At the small hotel, she explained a low-flow faucet and taught guests to reuse towels. They hung towels on a rack and learned that sheets (bed) should not have unnecessary washing. Everyone learned to collect rain, to harvest rainwater, and use a rainwater tank. They also learned to flush toilets carefully and to reduce water use. This helped the environment.
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Which phrase are we looking for – unscramble the words?
