Learning activity 3

Evidence: The story of bottled water

Fuente: SENA

Bottled water is one of the most dramatic problems in our consumerist society.
Every day millions of people around the world drink bottled water and then
throw away the empty bottle to the garbage. Consequently, the world is
becoming full of empty plastic bottles.

Watch the following video http://storyofstuff.org/movies/story-of-bottled-water/

called “The story of bottled water”.

If necessary, click for subtitles.

 Fuente: The story of stuff project
(2010)

Activate subtitles here.

You can also download and read the transcription of the video in PDF format
from this link:

https://sena.territorio.la/content/index.php/institucion/Complementaria/institution
/SENA/Idiomas/51250028/Contenido/DocArtic/Script_The_Story_of_Bottled_W
ater.pdf

After you watch the video answer the following questions. Use any voice
recording software to record your answers. Use will and first and second
conditional in the answers.

 What are the problems derived from drinking bottled water? Mention two
problems at least.
One of the main problems is that when the oil is extracted and used for the
production of bottles, a lot of energy is lost in the preparation and distribution
of the bottles.
a lot of energy is wasted in the preparation and distribution of the bottles.
The planet accumulates a lot of plastic bottle waste without any control if
people drink a lot of bottled water.
When plastic bottle waste is burned, it releases toxins and pollutes the
environment.
 What is the difference between bottled water and drinking water?

When water is treated, processed and then sold by a company, the water is bottled water.

If the water can be drunk by people without any treatment or problem, this water is
potable.

 Describe the process involved in manufacturing a plastic bottle.

The companies obtain raw materials from nature for the manufacture of these, then the
companies use this raw material for manufacturing, when the companies have already
created the bottles, they fill them with processed water.
When the water has been bottled, the bottles are distributed to major brands and
distributors for sale to individuals.
Once the empty bottles are collected, if they are not thrown away or incinerated, the
bottles will be used to manufacture new, lower quality products.

 What happens with the plastic bottles after we throw them away?

If plastic bottles do not end up in landfills for final disposal over the years, they end up in
incinerators where the toxic pollutants are expelled into the environment.
incinerators where the toxic pollutants are expelled.

 What solutions can be implemented to solve this problem?

If we encourage the decrease in the purchase of bottled water throughout the city, people
will understand the importance of drinking water consumption.

 Is this problem common in your community? What does the community do to

deal with it?
but some people in my community have water filters in their homes and fill
up a water bottle every time they go out. a bottle of water every time they go
out. When people do this kind of process it creates a culture and awareness
for future generations to consume plastic bottles.

 Will you drink bottled water again? Why, why not?

The truth is that I have not been drinking bottled water for some time now.
Some of the reasons are because of its cost, since I think it is very expensive for a
product that is easy to get.
Another is that I think it is not worth spending money on it if I can drink tap water.
  What will you do in the future to reduce the number of plastic bottles used in
World.
I will encourage my family, friends and other people not to drink bottled water and the problems
associated with using bottled water.
in campaigns against the use of plastic bottles.
 the world?

When you finish your work, send the file to your instructor through the platform
as follows:

1. Clic en el botón "Ver Evidencia".

2. Adjuntar el archivo el cual debe estar previamente guardado en el equipo.
3. Dejar un comentario al instructor (opcional).

Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the learning

guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to
develop them and deliver them correctly.

Criterios de evaluación
 Utiliza will para hablar de futuro teniendo en cuenta el vocabulario y el
contexto requerido.

 Utiliza las cláusulas if y when teniendo en cuenta la estructura gramatical,

vocabulario y contexto requerido.

 Intercambia información relacionada con hechos de la naturaleza, teniendo

en cuenta la estructura gramatical, el vocabulario y el contexto requerido.

 Usa vocabulario relacionado con hechos de la naturaleza, teniendo en

cuenta el contexto requerido.

 Expresa el resultado de acciones en presente, utilizando oraciones

condicionales.

References

The story of stuff project. (2010). The story of bottled water. Consultado el 14
de noviembre de 2014, en http://storyofstuff.org/movies/story-of-bottled-water/