Unit 3 - Đọc hiểu & từ vựng: Green Living

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Did you know that a significant portion of what ends up in landfills isn't actually trash? We can definitely turn our everyday "trash" into something useful! Here are some creative ways to give new life to old items:

• Food Scraps to Fertilizer: In the United States alone, almost 30% of household waste is food scraps and yard trimmings! It piles up in landfills and creates harmful methane gas in the process. Now, instead of tossing fruit peels, vegetable scraps, and eggshells, consider composting them! This simple process uses a bin to create a layered pile of organic materials that decomposes over time. The resulting compost is a fantastic fertilizer for your plants.
• Repurpose Packaging: We're bombarded with packaging every day – cardboard boxes or plastic containers. But before you toss them, get creative! Cardboard boxes can be transformed into storage containers or even playhouses for your pets. Plastic containers can be used to organize tools, store leftovers, or even create seed planters for your windowsill.
• Give Old Clothes New Life: Don't throw away clothes that are slightly worn or no longer fit your style! Try having a clothing swap with friends or donate them to charity. You can also turn old shirts into cleaning cloths, pillowcases into tote bags, or even jeans into a stylish patchwork quilt.
• Embrace the Reusable: Single-use items like plastic bags, water bottles, and coffee cups contribute significantly to landfill waste. Switching to reusable options is a simple yet impactful change. You can use cloth bags for groceries, invest in a reusable water bottle, and bring a mug for your coffee on the go. These small swaps can make a big difference in the long run.

By giving our "trash" a second chance, we can not only save money and resources, but also create a better environment. So next time you reach for the trash can, think twice! There might be a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.

Complete the sentences. Choose only ONE OR TWO WORDS from the text to fill in each blank.

1. A remarkable amount of our everyday 1.1 isn't actually garbage and can be transformed into something helpful. 

2. Composting 1.2 like fruit peels and eggshells can create a natural fertilizer for your plants.

3. Instead of throwing away cardboard boxes, you can repurpose them into organizers or even pet 1.3. 

4. Old clothes can be upcycled into cleaning cloths or even a fashionable 1.4. 

5. Replacing 1.5 like plastic bags with reusable options like cloth bags is a simple way to reduce waste. 

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_____ take up a lot of space and can create unpleasant odors.

Dead trees in the forest _____ and provide nutrients for other living things.

Do you have a reusable water bottle? _____ plastic bottles are bad for the environment.

Many stores are now offering package-free options to help cut down on plastic _____.

My room is a mess! I need to clean up this _____ of clothes and toys.

Many cities have community _____ programs where you can drop off your food scraps.

Saving a little money every week might not seem like much now, but _____, it will help you reach your goals.

Banana _____ are surprisingly slippery, so be careful not to step on one!

I don't like wasting food, so I often try to get creative and use _____ in new dishes.

The furniture store wrapped the new table in thick _____ to protect it.

Separating your _____ waste into different bins can make recycling easier.

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

Schools are encouraging students to bring their own lunch boxes and water bottles to reduce waste. (REUSE)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

It's important to sort your trash into the correct for recycling. (CONTAIN)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

plays an important role in protecting products during transportation. (PACKAGE)