B1 level English exercise worksheet with the topic Sustainability (ESG):

🔹 Exercise A – Present Perfect & Present Perfect Continuous
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

1. They __________ (implement) sustainable practices in their company for five years.
2. She __________ (read) about ESG strategies all morning.
3. We __________ (not/see) any significant changes in the local environment yet.
4. He __________ (work) on reducing plastic waste recently.
5. __________ you ever __________ (visit) an eco-friendly building?

🔹 Exercise B – Future Forms (will, going to, present continuous)
Complete the sentences with the correct future form.

1. The company __________ (release) its ESG report next month. (going to)
2. Tomorrow, I __________ (attend) a webinar on sustainability. (present continuous)
3. I think recycling __________ (be) mandatory in the future. (will)
4. They __________ (plant) trees this weekend. (going to)
5. __________ you __________ (join) the sustainability workshop later? (present continuous)

🔹 Exercise C – Past Simple vs. Past Continuous
Fill in the blanks using past simple or past continuous.

1. She __________ (present) ESG ideas when the power suddenly __________ (go) out.
2. We __________ (talk) about renewable energy when you __________ (arrive).
3. While the employees __________ (clean) the park, it __________ (start) raining.
4. They __________ (not/use) reusable bags in the past.
5. __________ you __________ (attend) the ESG meeting yesterday?

🔹 Exercise D – Comparatives & Superlatives
Complete using comparative or superlative forms.

1. Solar energy is __________ (clean) than fossil fuels.
2. This is the __________ (important) ESG initiative we have started.
3. Recycling plastic is __________ (easy) than recycling glass.
4. This company has the __________ (good) sustainability rating in our industry.
5. Reducing waste is __________ (effective) than recycling alone.

🔹 Exercise E – Modals (must, should, could)
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate modal verb.

1. Companies __________ reduce their carbon footprint.
2. You __________ use a reusable bottle instead of plastic ones.
3. We __________ invest more in renewable energy if we want a sustainable future.
4. Employees __________ turn off their computers at night.
5. They __________ consider sustainable alternatives to traditional materials.

🗣️ Conversation Practice – B1 Topics (ESG & Sustainability)

🔸 1. Personal Actions

• What actions do you take to be more sustainable?
• Have you ever participated in a clean-up event?
• Do you recycle regularly?

🔸 2. Sustainable Companies

• What companies do you know that have good ESG practices?
• Why is it important for companies to be sustainable?
• Would you pay more for products from sustainable brands?

🔸 3. Future of Sustainability

• Do you think sustainability will become mandatory for all companies?
• How will technology help sustainability efforts in the future?
• What changes do you predict in sustainability practices in the next 10 years?

🔸 4. Challenges in Sustainability

• What are some challenges of living sustainably?
• Why do some people find it difficult to adopt sustainable habits?
• How can governments help people become more sustainable?

🔸 5. Sustainability at School or Work

• What sustainability practices exist at your school or workplace?
• Do you think your school or workplace could do more to support ESG goals?
• How can you encourage colleagues or classmates to become more sustainable?