The Green Guide for Kids: the 3 R's
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The last R, recycling, tends to get all the credit. Reducing and Reusing, however, are even more important. If you can reduce the materials you consume you will not only create less waste, you also won’t need to worry about what to do with all the things that you buy when you are done with them. Reuse is a great way to make the most of the things that you do buy. Once you no longer need or want something, pass it on! One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Buying or trading vintage, refurbished and used items is a fun way to get cool stuff while preventing pollution and saving the earth’s precious resources.
You can recycle up to 84% of your trash simply by taking it out of the rubbish bin and putting it in the recycling bin. Items made from recycled materials take far less energy and create only a fraction of the pollution to produce than items made from brand new materials. And of course, imagine the natural resources that are saved!
Here are some great ways to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle:
– Buy only what you need and use all of what you buy.
– Avoid buying things that use excessive packaging and buy in bulk.
– Buy durable things that will last a long time
– When things break, see if they can be fixed before throwing them away.
– Wash and reuse plastic cups, utensils and bags.
– Precycle by buying products whose packaging can be recycled
– And always bring your own bag! If you are just buying a few things just carry them in your hands.
– Complete the cycle and buy products made from recycled materials. When you buy products made from post-consumer recycled materials you are helping to reduce carbon emissions and saving resources.
WILL and WON'T
In English, there are many ways of expressing future time. One of the most common is using the modal auxiliary verb “will”. This page will explain the main meanings of “will” and show you how to form the future with “will”.
1. Using “will” with verbs
“Will”, like all modal verbs in English, does not change its form, and it is followed by the simple form of the main verb. “Will” is NOT usually used in first person questions. Note also that willis often shortened to ’ll. This diagram should make the situation clearer:
| Subject | Statement | Question |
|---|---|---|
| I | I will stop smoking. I’ll stop smoking. | [not usually used] |
| You | You will stop smoking. You’ll stop smoking. | Will you stop smoking? |
| He | He will stop smoking. He’ll stop smoking. | Will he stop smoking? |
| She | She will stop smoking. She’ll stop smoking. | Will she stop smoking? |
| It | It will be hard to stop. It’ll be hard to stop. | Will it be hard to stop? |
| We | We will stop smoking. We’ll stop smoking. | [not usually used] |
| They | They will stop smoking. They’ll stop smoking. | Will they stop smoking? |
Negatives are formed with “will not” or “won’t”:
He will not stop smoking.
He won’t stop smoking.
2. The meaning of “will” future forms
“Will” is usually used in three situations:
| Situation | Example |
|---|---|
| Volunteering to do something | “Will someone open the window for me?” “I’ll do it!” |
| Deciding to do something | “I’ve made up my mind. I’ll go to Whistler for my vacation.” |
| Forcing someone to do something. | “Dad, I don’t want to clean my room!” “You’ll do it, and you’ll do it NOW!” |
“Will” is NOT usually used for fixed plans or scheduled events.
When you are sure that you understand the lesson, you can continue with the exercises (click on the image).
ENGLISH FOR THE GAMES
Welcome to the free learner resources based around the London 2012 Games made by the British Council. You can practise your English as you learn about the London 2012 Games and the Olympic and Paralympic history, learn all about Olympic and Paralympic sports, and values. Play games, watch videos, read articles, and do interactive exercises. |
1 day till CHRISTMAS!!!
On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me... (click on the image)
2 days till CHRISTMAS!!!
On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
Learn about Christmas in England.
Facts about Father Christmas
Father Christmas has two addresses, Edinburgh and the North Pole. Letters addressed to ’TOYLAND’ or ’SNOWLAND’ go to Edinburgh, but letters addressed to ’THE NORTH POLE’ have to be sent there because there really is such a place!
What are the names of Santa’s reindeer?
Father Christmas’ reindeers are called Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner/Donder, Blitzen, and Rudolph. Eight of these names are taken from Clement C. Moore’s "A Visit From St. Nicholas," and the ninth from the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (NB. Donder is also known as Donner.)
Carry on reading here.
3 days till CHRISTMAS!!!
On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
The Christmas Story - as told by the children of St Paul’s Church, Auckland (New Zealand).
4 days till CHRISTMAS!!!!
On the 4th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
Christmas Songs, Christmas carols, and music for the Holiday Season with lyrics and music to listen to. About 140 Christmas songs listed alphabetically.
5 days till CHRISTMAS!!!
On the 5th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
WHAT IS CHRISTMAS ALL ABOUT?
Christmas is the date set aside for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christians celebrate it on December 25th all over the world. Jesus was not born on December 25th exactly but this date was chosen to coincide with the pagan Roman celebrations honoring Saturnus (Harvest God) and Mithras (Ancient God of Light). The day of this celebrations came just after the winter solstice, that is the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. The celebrations were to make known that winter is not forever. It was a form of worshiping the sun.
Jesus was born nearly 2000 years ago. To the Christians, Jesus is the Son of God and the Savior/Saviour of the world. The Christians believe that He came to die for our sins so that we may go to heaven.
WHAT DOES THE WORD "CHRISTMAS" MEAN?
Christmas actually comes from "Mass of Christ". It was however shortened to "Christ Mass". Sometimes the shorter version "Xmas" is also used.
WHAT IS BOXING DAY?
Boxing Day is the day right after Christmas. This December 26 holiday is observed in England, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. It is a day of giving to the less fortunate and charitable institutions in the form of money and gifts. Some will spend the day doing volunteer work. It is called Boxing Day because it was the custom during those days for tradesmen to collect their Christmas boxes (gifts) in return for their good and reliable service throughout the year.
Today, Boxing Day is celebrated with family and friends with lots of fun, food and friendship.
WHO IS SANTA CLAUS?
Who is St. Nicholas?
CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS
Christmas is also a time where homes and malls are decorated with all kinds of decorations. Most of the decorations are symbols of Christmas. Without them, it would seem something is missing. Find out more about these symbols here.
DO ALL COUNTRIES CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS ON THE SAME DAY?
Find out more here.
6 days till CHRISTMAS!!!!
On the 6th day of Christmas my true love game to me....
Play Santa’s On-Line Christmas Games, read Stories, Poems & Christmas Jokes, or send a letter to Santa. Santa’s Kids Zone
7 days till CHRISTMAS!!!
On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...
LOS RÍOS DE ESPAÑA
¿Quieres jugar a los ríos? Ahora puedes averiguar cuál es cada río; sólo tienes que elegir una respuesta de las tres opciones que te doy. Si aciertas, pasas a la siguiente pregunta; pero es caso contrario, repites el mismo mapa hasta que aciertes.
Es muy sencillo y divertido. te lo pasarás muy bien. Se tarda poco en hacer.
¡ Inténtalo !
Descárgate el archivo, así lo tendrás siempre en tu ordenador, y podrás practicarlo las veces que quieras.
