Characters:
- LENA: Enthusiastic and passionate about the environment.
- BEN: A bit skeptical at first, but open to learning.
- SARAH: Knowledgeable and practical.
(Setting: A community park entrance on a sunny Saturday morning.)
LENA:
(Sighs) So much litter...
BEN:
(Notices Lena) Hey, Lena! What's up? Enjoying the beautiful day?
LENA:
It would be beautiful if there wasn't so much trash everywhere. Look at all this plastic! It’s really sad for our local wildlife.
BEN:
Yeah, it's a shame. People should just use the bins. But what can you do? I couldn't imagine trying to clean all this up by myself.
LENA:
We could do something! I was thinking of organizing a community cleanup. Get people to volunteer an hour or two.
BEN:
A cleanup? Hmm. I'm not sure if people would show up. Everyone's so busy. And it feels like such a big challenge.
SARAH:
(Walks over, holding a reusable bottle) What's this about a cleanup? I overheard you, Lena. I think it’s a great idea! Our park is suffering from a lot of pollution. It's harmful to the environment and our health.
LENA:
Exactly, Sarah! We have a responsibility to keep our shared spaces clean. We might not clean everything today, but every bit helps.
BEN:
But is it really that important? I mean, it's just a park.
SARAH:
It is important, Ben. All this waste, especially the plastic, takes hundreds of years to break down. It affects the soil, the water, and the animals. We need to think about conservation and more sustainable ways to live. My nephew loves playing here, and I wouldn't want him playing among trash.
BEN:
Hmm. You know, you're right. It could be a good thing. What would we actually do? Just pick up trash?
LENA:
Yes! We'd get bags, gloves. We could separate recyclables too, like glass and plastic bottles. We might even inspire others to join later.
SARAH:
And it also raises awareness. When people see us cleaning, they might think twice before littering next time. Even a small contribution helps. The current trash disposal methods aren't enough if people don't use them.
BEN:
It feels overwhelming alone, but if we all work together, it could make a real difference. I'll help, Lena. What time do we start? This precious green space needs our effort.
LENA:
(Smiling) Fantastic! Let's aim for next Saturday morning, 9 AM. I'll put up some signs and get supplies. Thank you both so much. This is our chance to make our park truly green again!
SARAH:
Count me in!
BEN:
Me too. For the park!
Vocabulary List (Hard to Pronounce)
- Plastic /ˈplæs.tɪk/
- Wildlife /ˈwaɪld.laɪf/
- Volunteer /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪr/
- Challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/
- Pollution /pəˈluː.ʃən/
- Environment /ɪnˈvaɪər.ən.mənt/
- Responsibility /rɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
- Conservation /ˌkɒn.sərˈveɪ.ʃən/
- Sustainable /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/
- Disposal /dɪˈspoʊ.zəl/
- Effort /ˈef.ərt/
- Contribution /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
- Precious /ˈpreʃ.əs/
- Community /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.ti/
- Overwhelming /ˌoʊ.vərˈwel.mɪŋ/