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Green shoppers around the world
If you want to be a responsible consumer, think about not just how much you buy, but also about what’s good for the planet. Green Shoppers United is an international non-profit organization for the promotion of responsible consumerism.
Labels
Read the labels. Some...................the ingredients that manufacturers use in products, such as cosmetics or toiletries, can damage the environment. Some ingredients are only used...................make things prettier, or more colorful, but they might also be harmful. Don’t buy things that contain substances that harm you or the world you live................... For example, research shows a potential link...................the preservatives called parabens, often found in beauty products, and some types of cancer.
Transport
In today’s global economy, it is easier for companies to buy products and materials where they’re cheap, and transport them over enormous distances to get them to customers. If you can, buy things locally. The local food movement has grown steadily in recent years, and it’s often possible to track down locally grown, or produced, products, rather than those that have been transported long distances. If we stop buying goods that have had to fly over continents to get to us, companies may stop transporting them around unnecessarily. A bargain may cost you less personally, but the real price we pay for it in the long run may turn out to be too high, as jet fuel continues to pollute our environment.
Environment
Responsible consumers recycle to reduce waste, and its negative impact on our environment. A lot of the plastic packaging we use for food and drink is recyclable, but not all of it. The most common packaging materials are still non-recyclable polyethylene and PVC. Seventy million tons are used every year. Look at the recycling labels carefully. Manufacturers should use recyclable plastics, like PET, wherever possible. Some have also begun using lighter materials, for example, 30% lighter PET plastic for drinks bottles, to reduce the amount of plastic waste. Transporting lighter materials is cheaper, and uses less fuel, too – so the solution may actually benefit everyone.
Packaging
We’ve all purchased products wrapped in foil, then sealed in a bag, and then put in a box. Why? Write to companies that you think produce wasteful packaging. Ask them to think about what’s really necessary. Make them realize they can save money by using less packaging and, at the same time, help save our planet.
Consumers
A lot of us expect products these days to be more environmentally friendly. However, research has shown that we don’t want to pay more, and we don’t want to compromise on the quality of products, either. For example, one manufacturer recently had to switch back to less environmental packaging of potato chips, just because customers didn’t like the noise their “green” bags made when they were opened! Think about the effects of your shopping choices. Buy less to save the world, and join our effort to make shopping greener!
Complete the sentence below with the most appropriate prepositions:
"The professor insisted___the importance of clarity___academic writing and advised students to reflect___their feedback before submitting the final version."
Choose the alternative that correctly and respectively completes the sentence above.
In our modern world, there are many factors that place the wellbeing of the planet in jeopardy. While some people have the opinion that environmental problems are just a natural occurrence, others believe that human beings have a huge impaction the environment. Regardless of your viewpoint, take into consideration the following factors that place our environment as well as the planet Earth in danger.
Global warming or climate change is a major contributing factor to environmental damage. Because of
global warming, we have seen an increase in melting
ice caps, a rise in sea levels, and the formation of new
weather patterns. These weather patterns have caused
stronger storms, droughts, and flooding in places that
they formerly did not occur.
Air pollution is primarily caused as a result of excessive
and unregulated emissions of carbon dioxide into the
air. Pollutants mostly emerge ____________the burning_________fossil fuels______ addition __________ chemicals, toxic substances, and improper waste disposal.
Air pollutants are absorbed into the atmosphere, and
they can cause smog, a combination of smoke and
fog, in valleys as well as produce acidic precipitation in
areas far away from the pollution source.
In many areas, people and local governments do not
sustainably use their natural resources. Mining for
natural gases, deforestation, and even improper use of
water resources can have tremendous effects on the
environment. While these strategies often attempt
to boost local economies, their effects can lead to oil
spills, interrupted animal habitats, and droughts.
Ultimately, the effects of the modern world on the
environment can lead to many problems. Human
beings need to consider the repercussions of their
actions, trying to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials
while establishing environmentally sustainable habits.
If measures are not taken to protect the environment,
we can potentially witness the extinction of more
endangered species, worldwide pollution, and a completely uninhabitable planet.
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( ) The words sustainably, Ultimately, and potentially (last two paragraphs in the text) are adverbs.
( ) The word Regardless of in Regardless of your viewpoint… (first paragraph in the text), is being used as a preposition.
( ) In the following sentence These weather patterns have caused stronger storms, droughts, and flooding in places that they formerly did not occur., the tense of the words in bold is the past perfect.
( ) The underlined words as well as (first and third paragraphs of the text), are multi-words prepositions which means in addition to.
Choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.
In our modern world, there are many factors that place the wellbeing of the planet in jeopardy. While some people have the opinion that environmental problems are just a natural occurrence, others believe that human beings have a huge impaction the environment. Regardless of your viewpoint, take into consideration the following factors that place our environment as well as the planet Earth in danger.
Global warming or climate change is a major contributing factor to environmental damage. Because of
global warming, we have seen an increase in melting
ice caps, a rise in sea levels, and the formation of new
weather patterns. These weather patterns have caused
stronger storms, droughts, and flooding in places that
they formerly did not occur.
Air pollution is primarily caused as a result of excessive
and unregulated emissions of carbon dioxide into the
air. Pollutants mostly emerge ____________the burning_________fossil fuels______ addition __________ chemicals, toxic substances, and improper waste disposal.
Air pollutants are absorbed into the atmosphere, and
they can cause smog, a combination of smoke and
fog, in valleys as well as produce acidic precipitation in
areas far away from the pollution source.
In many areas, people and local governments do not
sustainably use their natural resources. Mining for
natural gases, deforestation, and even improper use of
water resources can have tremendous effects on the
environment. While these strategies often attempt
to boost local economies, their effects can lead to oil
spills, interrupted animal habitats, and droughts.
Ultimately, the effects of the modern world on the
environment can lead to many problems. Human
beings need to consider the repercussions of their
actions, trying to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials
while establishing environmentally sustainable habits.
If measures are not taken to protect the environment,
we can potentially witness the extinction of more
endangered species, worldwide pollution, and a completely uninhabitable planet.
source: lingua.com
Choose the alternative that presents the correct prepositions that are missing.
"Samuel is arriving ____ September 10 ____ 6 o'clock ____ the morning. I went to his country ____ last week."
Where is Susan? She is _____ holiday.
I arrived ____ the Hotel after midnight.
Complete the following sentence:
We have been married _______ 2012. We are going to celebrate our anniversary _____Miami, ____ the Magic Hotel.
Complete the following sentence:
My father was born ___ 1948, _____ a Saturday.
a) We congratulated Ann on her newborn babygirl.
b) Because Joe had lied over and over, mom was mad at him.
c) Alice decided to wait until sunrise to go home.
d) Since the beginning, their relationship was doomed.
e) Mark remained in the office until he finished talking about Ted’s behavior.
f) Greens are low in fat, one can’t blame them for weight gain.
g) Global warming is leading us not to rely on fossil fuels.
h) Patricia is planning to resign from the 9-5 work soon.
i) We’ve been going to school together since we were little kids.
j) Even though they have limited funds, they hold fun events for the community.
k) Stop being so inquisitive and peering at this stuff, it’s supposed to be a surprise!
I - I'll see you ___ the afternoon.
II - We're traveling ___ Paris next month.
III - The stars look beautiful ___ night.
IV - My appointment is ___ Wednesday.
Mark the alternative that fills out, correctly and respectively, the gaps.
I - The cat is _______ the table.
II - We will meet you _______ 3 PM.
III - He walked _______ the room to greet his friend.
I. Patrick has to dress in a black suit for work.
II. Listen to me! Too much sugar isn’t good at your health.
III. I can’t believe you’re responsible for all this mess.
IV. I go for a walk on Mondays and Thursdays.
The sentences in which the prepositions in italics are grammatically correct are:
Before the plane takes ........, the flight attendant tells you to buckle ..........
Don’t go to your room yet, young lady! You’ve got to put ........... these groceries first!
During my last vacation I could finally caught up ........ my reading!
Fortunately, we could put ........ the fire quickly! The damage was little.
I.____the horizon, the sun dipped below the ocean, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink.
II.Without a doubt, his dedication to his work earned him great respect____his peers.
III.Beneath the surface____his calm demeanor, a storm of emotions brewed.
Complete the sentences above and select the CORRECT alternative.
I. Anna bought fifteen books __ August.
II. They usually watch __ stars together.
III. Can I return your call __ six o’clock?
IV. Everyone says we’re __ united group.
In the order presented, the words that fill in the gaps in the sentences are correctly and respectively:
I. Where do you go __ Saturdays?
II. Lucy’s laptop is barely working.
III. They live in the countryside, don’t they?
IV. Nobody is paying attention to me.
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