LETTER: Write a letter to an expert on batteries. Ask him/her three questions about them. Give him/her three of your ideas on disposing of batteries. Read your letter to your partner (s) in your next lesson. Your partner (s) will answer your questions. Ask your students what they have read, seen or heard about this news in their own language.
You think toys are the most important battery-operated things. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them what is wrong with their things. Also, tell the others which is the least important of these (and why): watches, remote controls or cordless tools. You think remote controls are the most important battery-operated things.
An ESA spokesperson told the BBC that, "more and more people are putting devices containing these batteries in with household waste". He said: "That causes a real problem because they have a tendency – when damaged – to explode or ignite.…They're likely to be crushed, compacted, smashed or they might get wet.".
You think cordless tools are the most important battery-operated things. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them what is wrong with their things. Also, tell the others which is the least important of these (and why): toys, remote controls or watches. 1.