内容包括；
1. 水的重要性；
2. 节约用水和保护水资源的倡议。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Water—the Source of Life
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2 . The great increase of waste that you find around the world is hard to ignore. Depending on where they live, people produce between 0.11 and 4.54 kilograms of waste every day. Even more alarming, that number is expected to increase by 70 percent by 2050.
Is there anything specific you can do to help the situation? One thing is to shop smart. Buy from companies that promote sustainable (可持续的) business practices and use recycled materials in their products.
Here are some products and companies that hit the mark for being environmentally-friendly.
Wool Runners by Allbirds
These light and comfortable tennis shoes are made from natural wool. The laces (鞋带) are made from recycled water bottles. Other shoe parts are made from bean oil, and the shoeboxes are made with recycled materials.
Women’s 711 Skinny Jeans by Levi’s
It usually takes hundreds of gallons of water to make one pair of blue jeans. However, Levis Water < Less collection
uses up to 96 percent less water.
Reactive Drawstring Family Tote by Vera Bradley
These pretty bags put recycled water bottles to good use, using 23 of them per bag.
The Sunrise RebornTM Pack by ASICS
ASICS’s new shoes were created with sustainability in mind. The material is dyed (染色), using a special method. The technique uses up to 80 percent less water than regular dyeing methods. The process also uses fewer chemicals and less energy.
Regarding their future footwear lines, ASICS has made a promise. Over 95 percent of their new running shoes will be made from recycled materials. The technology behind Sunrise Reborn puts ASICS one step closer to reaching their sustainability goals. The company has promised to leave a lighter environmental footprint for future generations.
1. What do the data in Paragraph 1 show?| A．The danger caused by waste materials. | B．The existing problem ignored by people. |
| C．The serious problem of increasing waste. | D．The growing amount of poisonous waste. |
| A．They only use recycled materials. | B．They’re made from natural materials. |
| C．The techniques behind them are very special. | D．Their companies share the sustainability goals. |
| A．In a life magazine. | B．In a fantasy book. |
| C．In a research paper. | D．In a business report. |
3 . Tips for Green Travel with Kids
Traveling doesn’t mean letting go of all the eco-friendly choices we work so hard to achieve in our daily life. Here are a few tips for green travel with kids:
Booking nonstop flights whenever possible will reduce carbon emissions (碳排放). If the closest local airport doesn’t have nonstop flights to a certain place, check in with other local airports to see if nonstop flights are available.
Whether you’re flying or driving, it’s easy when traveling to pull into fast food restaurants for snacks.
Reusable water bottles are easy to bring along whenever you travel. At the airport, keep your reusable bottles empty until you have passed through the security (安检).
| A．Too much carbon emissions seriously pollute the environment. |
| B．But you can pack healthy food before starting off. |
| C．In this way, you can save water and energy. |
| D．Fill them up on the other side of the security checkpoint. |
| E．Security check is a necessary part of each trip. |
| F．Save energy by turning off the hotel room lights when you head out for the day. |
| G．You might have to drive a bit further, but saving on carbon emissions makes it worthwhile. |
4 . Green travel is becoming more and more popular. Travelers are changing their usual holiday places through green travel. It is not only good for the earth，but also for the experience of the trip.
Choose a green place.
Travelers should know something about green hotels before they book. Some hotels host educational talks to help their guests make green choices，other hotels will use signs and brochures to educate the guests.
Use public transport，hire a bike or walk.
It may seem easy to drive a private car to see the sights，but it is not good for the environment. To reduce the carbon emissions（排放），why not use public transport？
Choose to eat local.
Many travelers want to visit local homes and taste home cooked meals. Eating locally made a good influence（影响）on a country.
Say no to plastic.
One of the biggest problems in the world is the use of plastic. Green travelers can reduce the use of plastic by taking part in clean-up activities.
| A．Choose a green hotel. |
| B．If the places are nearby |
| C．Since plastic is everywhere |
| D．Have you made the right decision? |
| E．Choose a friend to travel with you. |
| F．The following are the ways of green travel. |
| G．Do you want to make a difference in the world? |
5 . Five Ways to Go Green and Save Green
Climate change is in the news. It seems like everyone's “going green.” We're glad you want to take action too. Luckily many of the steps we can take to stop climate change can make our lives better. Let's start now.
Save energy to save money.Set your thermostat（恒温器）degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.
Unplug (拔掉……的电源插头) electrical equipment when you're not using it.
Save water to save money.Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too.
Plant drought-tolerant (耐旱的) native plants in your garden.
Fix a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your money.
Walk or bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your health and reducing your risk of being fat.
Eat smart.If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week. Meat costs a lot at the store and it's even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs.
Use a water filter (过滤器) to make drinking water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive but it causes large amounts of container waste.
| A．When speaking of something to eat, try local products whenever you can. |
| B．Our grandchildren and their children will thank us for living green. |
| C．Bring a reusable water bottle with you when traveling or at work. |
| D．Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. |
| E．Less gas = more money and better health! |
| F．Move a little nearer to your work. |
| G．Many plants need little watering. |
