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Ban Plastic Bags

Question: Would you be willing to change your daily habits to help the environment? Why or why not?

PIE Information:

PIE Section

  1. P (Pronunciation)

    • Vocabulary in the text:

      • Idiom: We borrow it from our children

      • Phrasal Verbs: Break down, Far outweigh

      • Homonyms: Bags (containers) / Bag (to capture or secure).

  2. I (Intonation)

    • Stress these words to highlight the argument and urgency:

      • plastic, impact, ecosystems, benefits, borrow

  3. E (Expression)

    • Yes, this reading should be expressive to convey concern and urgency about environmental issues.