On Screen B1, Module 5 (Grammar)

Read the text and complete the sentences. Use:

throw, recycle, use, let, plant, ride, do, join, waste, leave.

Earth right

You should know that everyone can do something to protect the planet. Here are a few ideas for what you and your family can do to help.

Water is one of our most precious resources and we waste huge amounts of it every day. Every time you brush your teeth, don’t 1) ………     …..…. the water run. Also, washing machines use less water if you 2) …………    …..…. full loads of laundry whenever possible. We all need the lights on in the evening, but you can only be in one room at a time. Make sure not to 3) ………       …..…. the lights on in an empty room and waste electricity unnecessarily. The more waste that we 4) ……         …..…..…., the slower landfill sites fill up. It’s amazing what you can do with simple things like tins and bottles. You should remember to never 5) ………       ……..…. rubbish where it's not supposed to go, either. Unfortunately, many people 6) ………       ……..…. food every day by buying or making more than they need. Only buy what you know you’ll eat and put your leftovers in the fridge. Also, remember to take your own shopping bags to the supermarket so you don’t have to 7) ………     ……..…. plastic bags. We can also help by doing things to reduce air pollution. You can 8) …………      …..…. your bike to school or work, for example, or 9) …………       …..…. some trees to improve air quality. If you really care about the planet, and want to do more you can even 10) ………      ……..…. a local environmental group.

Reflexive/Emphatic pronouns

1 She makes these paper lanterns …   .. .

A herself B itself C themselves

2 Do you walk to school by …   ..?

A your own B yourself C myself

3 The watering system has a timer and will turn …   .. off.

A herself B himself C itself

4 Samuel Beckett …   .. signed this copy of his book.

A herself B itself C himself

5 I planted these apple trees …   .. last year.

A myself B my own C ourselves

6 Should parents let their teenage children stay at home by …   ..?

A themselves B ourselves C yourselves

7 I started this environmental group …   .. .

A himself B myself C yourself

8 Marcus wanted to be by …   .. after he lost the tennis match.

A himself B itself C his own

9 Jason can’t concentrate …   .. when the radio is so loud.

A himself B itself C –

10 Did Roger enjoy …   .. at the Eco Festival yesterday?

A myself B each other C himself

Complete the sentences with the correct question tags.

1 We’re going to the wildlife centre today, ………           ……….?

2 This is your mobile phone, ………          ……….?

3 You will feed the fish when I’m away, ………           ……….?

4 Let’s go on an adventure holiday this year, ………          ……….?

5 You have plenty of time to help us, ………           ……….?

6 Don’t leave your wet clothes on the floor, ………          ……….?

7 Liam went on a wildlife tour in Africa, ………           ……….?

8 He makes artwork from plastic, ……            ………….?