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With moderate greenhouse gases, such as methane and carbon dioxide     1    into the atmosphere, Earth can sustain life. But comprehensive evidence shows that more heat energy than necessary exists because of burning an increasing volume of fossil fuels. Hence, the warming trend has affected Earth’s ecology and harmonious development. News reports are frequently     2    about polar bears, seals and penguins that are     3    to death because of the melting ice. Tropical jungles are destroyed, making them less habitable for animals. What human beings can’t     4    is that garbage is thrown everywhere, such as waterways and basins. Faced with the severe situations, worldwide governments have reformed policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and restore the sensitive ecology. Dozens of enterprises have     5    and implemented their conservation regulations, saying, “We will immediately carry out the disposal of the waste we produce.” Individuals can also seize every chance to reduce the carbon footprint by the amount of CO₂ in the daily life. Although Earth has     6    some ecological chaos, people from all over the world confidently say that those measures can create a sustainable world.

4 . Complete the paragraph with the expressions below.

an expert	every individual	in addition to this
totally committed	establish her own organization

Liu Mei has almost completed her degree in Environmental Science. When she graduates she is hoping to     1     called Young People for the Planet.     2    , she aims to become     3     on environmental care. She also plans to educate     4    who comes to her organisation on how to take better care of the environment. She is     5     to making the world a better place for everyone.

5 . Complete part of her presentation with the words below.

complain

cancer

jams

cycle

annoyed

damage

A lot of people feel that driving their own cars allows them to have more freedom and they often     1     about the inconvenience of public transport. Well, waiting time, crowds and sweating on public transport do leave people feeling     2    . However, in order to protect the environment, I think using public transport is worth the effort.

First of all, research shows that around 90% of total pollutants in some big cities come from cars. These pollutants are harmful to the environment and extremely dangerous to our health. They can     3     our lungs and cause illnesses such as     4    . Relying too much on cars also creates problems such as traffic     5    , road accidents and noise pollution. Of course, cars are convenient and necessary when travelling long distances, for short journeys within the city it is often faster to     6    . So let us take action now.

6 . Choose the correct options to complete her presentation.

I recently came back from a trip to the beach and was very upset to see the amount of     1     scene/plastic on the beach and in the water. It’s disappointing to see the     2     ingredient/environment destroyed like this. Even though many people are trying to     3     reorganise/recycle, there is     4     hopefully/unfortunately still so much plastic waste that ends up being thrown away. Then I thought about doing something. As a result, I invented a new type of packaging. It is made from plant leaves and it is as light as plastic. It can be made into either bags or other types of     5     packet/shape. It is very convenient for     6     scientists/consumers to use. I am so happy that I have won an award for this     7     integrating/innovation for the environment. I hope that everyone can do something for the environment.

7 . Complete the text using the words and phrased below.

reducing                  pollution             living things               noise          drought floods                 explore                      behavior            climate change            natural disasters

The natural world is beautiful and is shared by all     1     , humans, animals and plants. We can     2     nature but we must not harm it. Human     3     causes environmental problems such as water     4     , air pollution,     5     pollution and     6    . Some     7     are due to human activities such as     8    ,     9     and landslide. We must do our best to protect nature including     10     , reusing and recycling waste. If we work together, we can protect nature for future generations.

8 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A.   banned F.   regularly

B. imperfect G. reusing

C. delivered H. throw

D. growing I. victim

E. embrace J. relatively

K. keep

Tips for More Sustainable Living

Making some small changes to your routine can pay off big in various ways:helping the planet while saving your time, money, or both. You will be surprised by how big a difference you can make with     1     little effort. Here’s some suggestions:

Give up throwing certain items. Your coffee grounds, and used tea leaves can be fertilizer (肥料) instead of being thrown in the trash. If you don’t have access to a fertilizer factory, you can hire a company to    2    pick up your leftover food for a fee.

Try to     3     the ugly. The fruit and vegetables that are odd-looking or    4     are actually good to use. It is easy to hide them in soups and yogurt. Don’t     5    away from these foods at the store and do sign up to have them    6     straight to your door through service such as Misfit Market, which offers ugly produce at discounted prices.

Forget fast fashion. The average American throws away 82 pounds of fast fashion clothing each year. Thankfully, there’s a(n)     7    number of companies that prioritize sustainability, producing fewer but longer-lasting articles, often made with organic fabrics and eco-friendly dyes. When clothing is truly at its end, consider     8     it as cleaning duster.

Don’t get cheated. Because of the consumer trend toward more eco-friendly products, many companies make exaggerated (夸张的) claims about their own efforts. For instance, a brand might boast that its products are free of a certain chemical, even though that chemical has been     9     for decades. This is called green-washing. Avoid falling    10    to it by looking for certifications such as “Fair Trade Certified” or “Rainforest Alliance Certified.”

9 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. abandoned B. challenge C. colored D. demonstrate E. ensures F. initiatives G. innovation H. pilot I. purchased J. recycled K. tailors

Lego: One Step Closer to Being Sustainable

The Lego Group is one step closer to reaching its goal of making all its products from sustainable materials by 2030.

The Danish toymaker revealed a prototype (雏形) brick made from     1     plastic. In a news release, Lego said the PET plastic from     2     bottles makes up the first brick to meet the company’s “strict quality and safety requirements.” One way the company     3     safety is by sourcing materials from suppliers that use processes approved by the US Food & Drug Administration and European Food Safety Authority.

“The biggest     4     on our sustainability journey is rethinking and innovating new materials that are as long-lasting, strong and high quality as our existing bricks—and fit with LEGO elements made over the past 60 years,” Lego Group Vice President of Environmental Responsibility Tim Brooks said. “With this prototype we’re able to    5     the progress we’re making to the public.”

It will be “some time” before bricks made from used materials can be     6    , Lego said. The company will continue to test and develop the PET formulation (配方) and decide whether to move to the     7     production phase, which is expected to take at least a year. One factor the company is testing is how the material can be     8    .

“Experimentation and failing is an important part of learning and     9    . Just as kids build, unbuild and rebuild with LEGO bricks at home, we’re doing the same in our lab,” Brooks said.

The move follows last year’s announcement that the company was making a $400 million investment over three years into sustainability     10    . It included phasing out the single-use plastic bags from its boxes and instead using recyclable paper for its packaging.

10 . Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. deliberately B. justifiable C. accumulating D. consume E. spills F. spent   G. potential H. charging I. boost J. subscription K. collected

Is rental fashion the future?

With a cost-of-living crisis and climate awareness sitting heavily at the forefront of our minds, many of us are having to make choices about what we    1    . Fashion is one of them. As of 2021, UK households    2    approximately 57.3 billion British pounds on clothing, significantly contributing to the very real effects of climate change that can be felt around the world.

Even the fastest of fashion retailers are taking note; this summer, BooHoo announced that they will be    3     a returns fee to try and help customers reflect on overshopping habits. Meanwhile, Love Island teamed up with eBay as their official partner for 2022’s series,     4     avoiding their usual tie-ins.

However, there will still be times where a new item feels like a    5    treat: to attend a wedding, to suit the requirements of a job interview, for that much-needed; confidence    6    on a date. For those who love to shop, getting oneself completely out of retail seems a little like a punishment, taking away yet another source of joy during already-undesirable times.

So here comes rental fashion. The set-up is simple. Rent three, five or ten items and swap (替换) every month, with prices starting from £39 a month for a three-item. In the case of any accidents, do not fear     7    and light damages (think broken zips and small stains) are accounted for in the pricing, as is laundry. If you fall in love, there are options to keep certain items longer, or if you’re not in the market for anything new, your     8    can be easily paused or cancelled.

At the end of each cycle, you’ll receive an email reminding you to choose your next box. With a three-item return, items can be returned at a local drop-off point, whilst bigger parcels will be     9    when the team make their next delivery. Think of it a kind of clothing library, where items are rotated in and out of your life instead of     10     dust.