Writing
Eco-friendly products
A Simon is writing an article about an eco-friendly product. Read his article and learn how to write about a green product.
The power of footsteps
Rhetorical questions can catch readers' attention and make them reflect on the writer's point.
Our bodies are a great source of energy. Every time we move, we create energy.
Why
not develop more p
roductsUse clear and direct language to explain what the product can do.
Use the simple present tense to talk about how the product works.
to make use of this energy? I have an idea for an eco-friendly
product
called the Footstep Power Mat. I
t uses
the e
nergy
of our foo
tst
eps to create electricity.
The Footstep Power Mat
looks jus
t lik
e a simple mat. H
owever, every time someone walks on it, the mat
collects the energy from their footsteps. When a person steps onto the mat, it g
ets pushed down slightly and
collects that movement. Then, it
turns the movement
into electricity. This electricity can be used in the building.
This product works best in very busy areas, such as schools, train stations, stadiums and shopping malls. So many people walk through these places every day, so there is lots of energy to collect. The Footstep Power Mat can turn all this energy into electricity for these buildings.
Use the simple future tense to talk about the benefits of the product.
Our footsteps are a great and green source of energy. Using this energy
will reduce our need for traditional energy sources and help the environment. The Footstep Power Mat
will help us keep our planet healthy.
Structure of the article
Beginning: Introduce the eco-friendly product.
Main body: Explain how the product works. Describe where the product can be used.
Ending: Conclude by summarizing the environmental benefit(s) of the product.
B Think of an eco-friendly product. Write an article explaining how it works, where it can be used and what environmental benefit(s) it will bring.
The Power of Solar Water
We all need to drink water every day, but what if our water bottles could do more than just hold water? I have an idea for an eco-friendly product called the Solar-Powered Water Bottle.
The Solar-Powered Water Bottle looks like a normal water bottle, but it has a small solar panel on the outside. When the bottle is in the sun, the solar panel collects sunlight and turns it into electricity. This electricity is stored in a small battery inside the bottle. The bottle also has a USB port, so you can use the stored electricity to charge your phone or other small devices.
This product works best in places with lots of sunlight, such as parks, beaches, and school playgrounds. People can take it when they go hiking, have a picnic, or play sports outside. It is also useful for students who spend a lot of time outdoors during breaks.
Using the Solar-Powered Water Bottle will reduce our need for electricity from power plants, which often burn coal and produce pollution. It will help save energy and keep our air clean. This small bottle will make a big difference to our planet.