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新疆2024 年初中英语中考最后一次考试试题
What does it mean to be green? Green is more than just a color. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment. Buying a green product is a small step everyone can take. Deciding whether a product is green, however, isn't always easy. We need to consider the whole life cycle of the product even after it's of no use. Here is what we may keep in mind.
The materials of a product are usually our first focus (关注). What is it made of? Are there any harmful chemicals in it? Green products are made of more natural materials which are free from harmful chemicals, so they can be good for our physical health.
Packaging is important. How is a product packaged? Is it over packaged? We'd better choose glass, metal and paper packaging, as these can be reused or more easily recycled. We can also look for less packaging or even choose unbagged products whenever possible.
Location (地点) matters. Where was a product produced? Where are we buying it? Think about how much energy was used to get it to us. Try to choose local products. When it comes to food, it is a good idea to order directly from local farmer, shop at markets and buy fruits in season. Buying from stores near our houses is also a good choice, because we can go there without driving a car.
Look into what the company tells us about their products. It's easy to say that a product is "green" or "all natural" but the words may be too good to be true. So much of the information about a product should be taken with a grain of salt. After all, companies try to make us believe that their products are environmentally responsible.
The greenest thing is certainly the one we don't buy. Things like food and clothing are necessary for life. But many others are not. Better than buying is choosing to leave an unnecessary product in the store and doing without. It sends a message to the producer, keeps money in our pockets, reduces (减 少) waste and keeps the planet healthy.
I am Dave. My house is not far from my school. I walk there every day. It takes me only ten minutes. My friend Jack lives far from the school. His mother usually drives him and his sister Linda to school. When the weather is fine, they sometimes go to school on their bikes. My classmate Tom lives very far from the school. He takes the bus on school days. He leaves home at about 6:40 a. m. and gets to school at about 7:30 a. m. |
I am Sue. I live on a small island, with only 20 houses. My school is on a big island. My brother Peter and I go there on a small boat. There are usually 10 people on the boat. The boat trip takes about 30 minutes when the weather is fine. The boat doesn't work when the weather is bad. On those days, I do my schoolwork at home. |
Activities | How often |
do homework | two hours a day |
watch TV | hardly ever |
use the Internet | twice a day |
read English books | every day |
exercise | three or four times a week |
go to the movies | once a month |
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