We’re told to buy environmentally friendly cars and change the old electrical items in our home. But what if you’re a teenager and not in control of such things? Worse — your parents have more important things to worry about than global warming (全球变暖). 25 But you’re completely wrong; there are many things you can do.
Take a shower instead of a bath.When taking a shower, don’t use too much time. Try to keep it below 10 minutes. 26 Make it a kind of game, trying to beat your old “score” every time you take a shower.
27 For example, buy recyclable pens that could be filled with ink (油墨) rather than pens that get thrown away after being used. If you have papers, bottles or whatever, don’t throw them away. Instead, send them to the recycling company in your area.
Talk about pollution and global warming with your parents. 28 They wouldn’t mind a few suggestions every now and again. So be patient and influence them gradually. Then you might find they will be interested in living a green life.
Haven’t got any ideas for your birthday presents? 29 Recycled notebooks or solar-powered chargers...There are lots of useful and green things you can buy. And there will be an added warm feeling on your birthday.
A.Consider a green idea. |
B.You don’t use so much energy. |
C.Try buying things that could be recycled. |
D.Don’t turn the heat all the way up,either. |
E.You might think as a teen,you can’t do much to help. |
F.Many adults don’t care about environmental protection. |
G.Don’t push them to be greener because that may make them angry. |