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Ways To Reduce Food Waste At Home

The Environmental Protection Agency's goal is to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030. It's an extreme goal. However, the change starts at home and luckily there are countless easy ways to help.

1.How many times do you do a shopping before checking your fridge first? Over time I've learned that nothing feels as good as using up every single thing in my fridge. So, always do a quick check before shopping. Even better, make a list of what food needs to buy.

2.We love a good deal, but when it comes to food shopping, don't overload your cart with what you don't need. Remember that five dollar bag of apples is only a steal if you use them all up before they go bad.

Store your food properly. Rotten or spoiled food is very unpleasant. The easiest way to avoid food waste is storing your produce in ways that preserve freshness. If you have extra fruits and vegetables, freeze or preserve them so you can keep their deliciousness for weeks. 3.

Cook smarter. Does your recipe only call for half an onion? 4. Secondly, save the other half for other dishes. That many carrots from the farmers' market? Save the tops and make a salad.

Compost. Compost refers to organic material that can be added to soil to help grow plants. What do we mean by organic material? Fruit and vegetable peels, eggshells, tea bags, fruit pits, and the like. 5. Just freeze them and find a local compost drop, like a community garden or farmers market.

A.Check your fridge.

B.Quit buying a lot.

C.Look in your trashcan(垃圾桶).

D.Foods that rot easily should be eaten first.

E.You can take note of all the food you waste.

F.First of all, that recipe needs to get its act together.

G.In another word, everything you're used to throwing in the trash.

高三英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析

Only when people have enough to eat and plenty to wear _______ to talk about environmental protection.

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食物浪费是全世界一个严肃的问题。为此，开始于去年1月的光盘行动在网络上呼吁人们减少食物浪费。下面请根据所提供的材料，以 “How to reduce food waste”为题，写一篇80词的短文，并提出你的看法或者建议。

1．在餐馆不要点太多的食物；

2．如果你不能吃完所点的食物，那就把剩余的带回家；

3．对食物不要太挑剔，一些食物也许尝起来不怎么，但你的身体需要；

4．留意家里的食物，不要买的太多，特别是蔬菜和水果；

注意：1．文章开头已经给出，不计入总词数；

2．可适当增加细节，保持连贯；

3．文中不得出现真实的姓名和学校。

参考词汇：reduce减少； rest 剩余的； picky 挑剔的; keep an eye on 注意、留意。

How to reduce food waste

Wasting food is a serious problem around the world. The Clean Your Plate Campaign began on the Internet in January last year. It calls on people to reduce food waste. So we must do the following.

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高三英语书面表达中等难度题查看答案及解析

In the United States alone,over 100 million cell-phones are thrown away each year.Cell-phones are part of a growing mountain of electronic waste like computers and personal digital assistants.The electronic waste stream is increasing three times taster than traditional garbage as a whole.

Electronic devices contain valuable metals such as gold and silver.A Swiss study reported that while the weight of electronic goods represented by precious metals was relatively small in comparison to total waste,the concentration（含量）of gold and other precious metals was higher in So-called e-waste than in naturally occurring minerals.

Electronic wastes also contain many poisonous metals.Even when the machines are recycled and the harmful metals removed,the recycling process often is carried out in poor countries,in practically uncontrolled ways which allow many poisonous substances to escape into the environment.

Creating products out of raw materials creates much more waste material,up to 100 times more,than the material contained in the finished products.Consider again the cell-phone,and imagine the mines that produced those metals,the factories needed to make the box and packaging（包装）it came in.Many wastes produced in the producing process are harmful as well.

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency notes that most waste is dangerous in that"the production, distribution,and use of products-as well as management of the resulting waste-all result in greenhouse gas release." Individuals can reduce their contribution by creating less waste at the start-for instance,buying reusable products and recycling.

In many countries the concept of extended producer responsibility is being considered or has been put in place as an incentive（动机）for reducing waste.If producers are required to take back packaging they use to sell their products,would they reduce the packaging in the first place?

Governments' incentive to require producers to take responsibility for the packaging they produce is usually based on money.Why,they ask,should cities or towns be responsible for paying to deal with the bubble wrap（气泡垫）that encased your television?

From the governments' point of view,a primary goal of laws requiring extended producer responsibility is to transfer both the costs and the physical responsibility of waste management from the government and tax-payers back to the producers.

1.By mentioning the Swiss study,the author intends to tell us that　　　　　　 .

A.the weight of e-goods is rather small

B.natural minerals contain more precious metals

C.E-waste deserves to be made good use of

D.the percentage of precious metals is heavy in e-waste

2.The responsibility of e-waste treatment should be extended　　　　　　 .

A.from producers to governments

B.from governments to producers

C.from individuals to distributors

D.from distributors to governments

3.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A.The increase in e-waste. B.The creation of e-waste.

C.The seriousness of e-waste. D.The management of e-waste.

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There is a small but growing movement in America of households that want to reduce waste to zero. Zero Wasters, as they are called, help each other by sharing advice on blogs and social media. A number of people also have written recent books on the subject.

Bea Johnson is author of Zero Waste Home: The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life. She said, “It may be too extreme for some people, but even if you can cut your trash down by even 20 percent, you’ll gain 80 percent of the benefits, like saving time and money for experiences instead of shopping for unnecessary stuff. It’s about a simpler life based on being, not having.”

Johnson said that reducing shopping means her family has more money for fun vacations. She said her family buys recycled things also. All their clothing, for example, comes from used clothing stores. She says that has reduced her household spending by 40 percent.

“We can get most brands on eBay and request that they be sent to us without any non-recyclable packaging,” she said.

Zero Wasters like to talk about five “R’s”: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot. The first “R” stands for refuse. They refuse containers and plastic straws at restaurants. To this end, they either ask to use their own containers or request that things like food be wrapped in paper. Zero Wasters also seek to reduce the number of things they buy. They reuse household goods and recycle materials. They also try to compost, or rot, food material that can be used to enrich soil.

Amy Korst is another most popular writer in the zero waste movement. She wrote the book Zero Waste Lifestyle: Live Well by Throwing Away Less. She noted that once food is buried under plastics and other things in, for example, a landfill, it no longer composts as it normally would. She said that is why it is so important to cut down on using things made out of plastic and separate things that can be broken down from other trash. She recommended residents to contact the local sanitation department in understanding how to recycle. Officials there will be able to advise about what can be recycled and how to do it.

1.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 most probably implies that ____________.

A. Zero Wasters’ goal of producing no trash is hard to reach

B. it’s a primitive life depending on nature rather than people

C. Zero Wasters emphasize a rich spiritual life based on basic needs

D. the new lifestyle sought by Zero Wasters will make people richer

2.What does Paragraph 5 talk about?

A. Reasons why Zero Wasters try to reduce trash.

B. Contributions Zero Wasters have already made.

C. Problems that Zero Wasters face in their daily life.

D. Actions that Zero Wasters take to achieve their goal.

3.What does Amy Korst think of the zero waste movement?

A. She opposes spending more money for fun experiences.

B. She believes a landfill is an ideal place for food wastes.

C. She advocates using less plastics and garbage classification.

D. She holds that many people are ignorant about recycling.

高三英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析

Scientists studying the impact of climate change on the Arctic need to consider ways to reduce their own carbon footprints(碳排放量), says Ryan Brook, a researcher who regularly flies north to study the health of caribous(驯鹿).He calls on scientists to show leadership by examining and sharing ways to reduce the impact of working in polar regions.

“The importance of the research is not at question here. It is important to our understanding of and adapting to climate change. But we need to think about better approaches,” says Brook.

“This is an issue for all scientists, though polar researchers often travel particularly long distances using commercial air travel. We also rely extensively on small aircraft, icebreakers, and snowmobiles, all of which produce large amounts of carbon.”

Brook studies the health of caribou herds in Nunavut and Northwest Territories. He works with northern wildlife managers. This work typically takes him north five or six times per year and when he calculated his own carbon footprint, he was not happy with the result.

“My research footprints are about the same as the annual footprints of an average Toronto resident. Basically, I have two footprints — my own personal life, which is moderate, and my research footprint.”

Climate scientists can rightly argue that Arctic research is a specialized field and the community of scientists who travel north is relatively small. Even if all scientists working in the north reduced their carbon emissions, it would not make a big impact on the global scale. For Brook, it’s the option that matters.

There are ways researchers can reduce the amount of carbon they use. Some helicopters use less fuel than others. Solar and wind power are alternatives to gas-fired generators. And while carbon offsets(抵消) don’t reduce the amount of carbon emitted, they are an easy first step.

“There aren’t necessarily any easy answers, but we need to start talking about it,” says Brook. “This is particularly important for the next generation of scientists being trained and I hope to see them become leaders in this issue.”

1.What did Brook find when he calculated his own carbon footprints?

2. Brook’s opinion is challenged by the statement that ________.

3.We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.

4.What’s the main idea of the text?

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

One of the most effective ways to reduce 　　　　 is to talk about feeling with someone you trust.

A. production　　　　 B. stress

C. energy　　　　　　 D. passive

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

People are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Purchasing property that is environmentally responsible is a good investment for those who are concerned about their own health and the well-being of the earth. Based on this trend, entire districts, known as eco-communities, are being designed with a green focus in mind. Dockside Green in Victoria, British Columbia is one of them.

If everything goes according to plan, Dockside Green will be a self-sufficient community along the harbour front of British Columbia's capital city. The community will be home to 2500 people will consist of residential, office, and retail space. Builders of Dockside Green have the environment in mind with every choice they make. They ensure proper ventilation(通风), and guarantee residents 100% fresh indoor air. Building materials, such as paints and wood, are natural and non-poisonous. Eco-conscious builders use bamboo wherever possible because it grows fast and does not require pesticides(杀虫剂) to grow.

Energy efficiency is one of the top concerns in eco-communities, such as Dockside Green. Not only do energy efficient appliances and light fixtures(照明设备) reduce the environmental impact of heating and hot water, they also save residents and business owners money. Dockside Green claims that home owners will use 55% less energy than average residents in Canada. Residents will have individual water metres as studies show that people use around 20% less energy when they are billed for exactly what they use. In addition, water is treated at Dockside Green and reused on site for flushing(冲洗) toilets.

Planners of eco-communities such as Dockside Green must take the future into account. Dockside Green plans on reusing 90% of its construction waste. They also plan to continue using local suppliers for all of their transport and maintenance needs. This is a great way to reduce emissions(排放).

Dockside residents will be encouraged to make use of a mini transportation system and buy into the community's car share program. Finally, plans are in the works for a high-tech heating system that will use renewable energy instead of fossil fuels (化石燃料).

Dockside residents will benefit from excellent local services with high quality healthcare, shopping and education at the heart of the community, along with excellent recreation facilities and plentiful green open spaces. The Eco-Community will favour the use of locally-sourced goods and services; they will be desirable places to live, promoting a tangible(看得见的) sense of civic pride, responsibility and, as the name suggests, community.

1.Which of the following is TRUE about Dockside Green according to the passage?

A. It is an environmental charity aiming at reducing carbon footprint.

B. It is a self sufficient community with a population of 2500 people.

C. It is being built along the harbor front that is threatened by pollution.

D. It emphasizes the importance of green energy and energy efficiency.

2.Bamboo is a favorable choice for builders because it _________.

A. provides good air circulation　　 B. keeps pets outside the house

C. grows quickly and easily　　 D. does not produce any waste

3.Which is NOT one of the issues Dockside Green hope to address in the future?

A. Convincing local factories not to pollute the air.

B. Creating an alternative to fossil fuels heating.

C. Having people pay for individual household usage.

D. Promoting the car share program to the residents.

4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. Ways to Reduce Carbon Footprint　　 B. Green Energy: New Trends in Canada

C. Eco-Communities: Dockside Green　　 D. Wise Investment in Eco-Communities

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One of the most effective ways to reduce______ is to talk about feeling with someone you trust.

A. production　　　　　　　　 B. stress

C. energy　　　　 　　　　 　　 D. passive

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

One of the most effective ways to reduce ________ is to talk about feelings with someone you trust.

A. production　　 B. stress

C. energy　　 D. power

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