Lesson 4

Vocabulary

1. Complete the text with these words.

There are a lot of (1) traditional arts in Egypt. I learned about the traditional art of (2) weaving at school today. A (3) weaver uses a machine called a (4) loom , This crosses (5) threads under and over each other to make (6) fabric, Weavers can make very beautiful things.

Reading

2. Read the text about recycling. Are these sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences.

1. You can’t make things from old leather from factories. F, You can make new handbags.

2. You can use old glass bottles to make new clothes. F, You can use old glass bottles to make jewellery.

3. A plastic football field was used in the 2018 World Cup. T

4. Jewellery made from old glass bottles is not expensive. T

5. You can make sunglasses from old fishing nets. T

6. You can build houses from plastic cups. F, You can build houses from (old) plastic bottle tops.

3. Choose the correct answer.

The text tells us that:
a. Waste is a big problem and we need to stop it.
b. We should stop making waste.
c. Waste is a big problem, but we can recycle it.
d. We need to stop making things.