2. Read the text and choose the best answers.
The most obvious advantage of living green is that it helps reduce environmental pollution. This is done by practising the 3Rs. The first R means choosing products very carefully to reduce waste as much as possible. Reusing involves the repeated use of items. The third R is about separating materials that can be recycled and later used for a new purpose.
There are also economic benefits to living green. Reducing the use of energy and water can help save money on household bills. Furthermore, reusing products and materials is another way to make saving. It helps save on production costs since creating new products wastes materials and is expensive. Recycled products also last longer than new ones, making them a better and more eco-friendly option.
Lastly, going green offers health benefits. It reduces air pollutants by making the air we breathe cleaner and healthier. This means fewer diseases and doctor's appointments. Another way to improve your health is to purchase organic foods and green products for your household. They don't use harmful chemicals that can lead to health issues. In turn, you are also supporting responsible farming methods that protect the environment.
1. What is the main idea of the text?
A. The pros of a green lifestyle.
B. Difficulties in adopting a green lifestyle.
C. Trends in green living.
2. According to the text, how can we practise the 3Rs?
A. By reducing waste as much as possible
B. By reusing and recycling items
C. By doing both A and B above
3. Which of the following is NOT given in the text as a benefit of living green?
A. health benefit
B. economic benefit
C. community benefit
4. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _________.
A. creating new products
B. reusing products
C. making savings
5. The word 'purchase' in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to_________.
A. exchange
B. sell
C. buy
