A Zero-Waste Lifestyle - Unit 11
B2 First · Open Cloze · Ready for B2 First 4th Edition, Macmillan Education Limited
For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning.
I am extremely concerned (0) ___ the amount of waste we produce. There is much (1) ___ much of it. It uses up natural resources, takes up landfill space and, in the case of plastic, makes (2) ___ way into our oceans. So, I follow the three Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle. I’m trying initially to generate as little rubbish (3) ___ possible, but my ultimate aim is to lead a zero-waste lifestyle. Recycling is important, but I do (4) ___ best to avoid disposable items in favour of reusable ones. So, for example, (5) ___ of paper towels, serviettes and tissues, I only ever use cloth ones. I always take several bags with me when I go shopping, and won’t buy anything that’s wrapped or comes in a container (6) ___ the wrapping or container can be reused. (7) ___ what I do won’t make a huge difference on its own, it might at least help to influence others. And if we all (8) ___ our part, it would undoubtedly have a positive effect on the environment.
A Zero-Waste Lifestyle
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