B1 – Intermediate
In the industrial city of Zhangjiagang in China, they do not use landfills anymore. Instead, they have an automated process of burning wastes in a fully enclosed facility.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the advanced technology used in China to treat household waste. Be ready to answer the questions that follow.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- Define “landfill”. “Instead of putting waste in landfills, the city uses incineration, a process where waste is burned in a smart and fully enclosed facility.“ Use this word in a sentence.” Use this word in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
- What does “household waste” mean? “Thanks to this method, the city has entered a zero landfill era, where no household waste is buried in the ground.” Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
- What does “residue” mean? “After incineration, the remaining residue is not thrown away.” Use this word in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- What comes to your mind when you hear “landfill”?
- Share your reaction to and opinion about this method of treating wastes?
- Talk about the waste treatment system in your country.
- What are the good and bad things about this system?