C
The materials of a product are usually our first focus. 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 unpackaged products whenever possible.
The location(地点) matters. Where is a product made? Where do we buy it? Think about the energy used to transport it. So try to choose local products. When it comes to food, it is a good idea to order directly from local farmers, shop at markets and buy fruit 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 friendly.
▲ Things like food and clothing are necessary for life. But many others are not. It’s better to leave an unnecessary product on the shelf than to buy it. It sends a message to the producer, keeps money in our pockets, reduces waste and keeps the planet healthy.
()8. When we go shopping in the supermarket, we should buy products with green packaging, such as .
①a glass of honey
②a plastic bag of chips
③an over-packaged gift
④a box of chocolate with paper packaging
⑤fruit without packaging
A. ①②③
B. ①④⑤
C. ③④⑤
D. ①②⑤
()9. What can we learn from the passage?
A. We should only buy products near our houses.
B. We should know all the information about a product.
C. We should buy fewer unnecessary products in our life.
D. We should pay little attention to the materials of a product.
()10. 新考法 Which of the following is the best to fill in “▲”?
A. The greenest product is the one you never buy.
B. Try your best to live a green and healthy life.
C. Let the producer know you are a smart buyer.
D. Save money, reduce waste and keep green.
()11. Why does the author write the passage?
A. To teach us how to tell different materials.
B. To tell us how to save money for ourselves.
C. To tell us all the companies should be green.
D. To give advice on how to be a green customer.