B1 – Intermediate
According to a report from the recycling advocacy group Metal Focus, we are producing more and more electronic waste.
Electronic waste means devices or gadgets that are thrown away, broken, or obsolete. Examples of e-waste are batteries, plugs, computers, phones, appliances, and many more.
Listen to the audio and read the transcript about problem with the increasing amount of electronic waste.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/too-much-electronic-waste-level-3
Vocabulary Questions:
- What is “spring cleaning”? “Spring cleaning offers a chance to responsibly declutter; however, electronic waste is increasing much faster than recycling efforts.” Use the term in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
- What does “to declutter” mean? “Spring cleaning offers a chance to responsibly declutter; however, electronic waste is increasing much faster than recycling efforts.” Use the verb in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
- What does “to outpace” mean? “The UN warns that global electronic waste is outpacing recycling, and emphasizes the need to save valuable resources.” Use the verb in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- What comes to your mind when you hear “electronic waste”?
- Share your opinion about this news that people accumulate more unused electronics and broken devices.
- Do you think the same problem exist in your country? Why or why not?
- What is your opinion about this, “Global electronic waste is outpacing recycling.”?
- How can we reduce electronic waste?
- How do you dispose of your own e-waste?