{"id":28331,"date":"2024-04-28T07:50:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-28T05:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=28331"},"modified":"2024-04-28T07:50:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T05:50:47","slug":"environmental-e-waste-catastrophe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2024\/04\/environmental-e-waste-catastrophe\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental E-waste Catastrophe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B1 –  Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The technological revolution also means people need more devices that are needed in using technology. More and more gadgets like computers, laptops, mobile phones, and tablets are manufactured and then, thrown away. Therefore, producing tons of electronic wastes or e-wastes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of e-waste we produce has become bigger and bigger. The United Nations (UN) warns about its impact on the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about electronic wastes and the catastrophe we might face if we don\u2019t try to reduce them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2403\/240325-electronic-waste-catastrophe-4.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “e-waste<\/strong>” mean? “The UN reported that in 2022, we created 62 million tons of e-waste<\/strong>.<\/em>” Use this word in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does the phrase \u201cat a record level<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThe UN issued a warning about the amount of electronics we are throwing away. It is at record levels<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use \u2018at a record level\u2019 in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Define \u201cfood chain<\/strong>\u201d. \u201cWorryingly, 58 tons of mercury entered the environment and food chain<\/strong> last year.<\/em>\u201d Use this phrase in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What effects does e-waste have on the environment?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What is your reaction to this news about our huge amount of e-waste?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Should electronic devices manufacturers be responsible for the disposal of their products? Explain your opinion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How can we reduce our e-waste? How do you reduce your e-waste?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Share your opinion on this, \u201cA lot of e-waste is sent to poor countries for recycling.<\/em>\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B1 –  Intermediate  The technological revolution also means people need more devices that are needed in using technology. More and more gadgets like computers, laptops, mobile phones, and tablets are manufactured and then, thrown away. Therefore, producing tons of electronic wastes or e-wastes. The amount of e-waste we produce has become bigger and bigger. 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