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Environmental protection is closer to us than we think. Last month, our class joined a "Green Community" project, and it taught us that small daily actions can make a big (1)
ddifference
.
At first, many of us used to take new plastic bags every time we went s
hopping. Our teacher told us they are (2)
hharmful
to the soil and oceans, as they take years to break down. So, we decided not to use them any more. (3)I
Instead
, we started bringing reusable cloth bags from home. On weekends, we went to the community park to do volunteer work. Some students picked up litter that had been (4)l
left
by passers-by, while others made colourful posters showing ways to protect the environment.
We also tried to save energy in class. In the past, we often forgot to turn off the lights when leaving. Now, we always check the switches, which makes our (5)m
monthly
electricity cost drop more quickly than before. Our monitor came up with an idea to set up a "Green Corner". We brought many small (6)p
plants
like cacti(仙人掌) and green ivy(常春藤), and placed them by the window. The corner not only makes the classroom lively but also purifies(净化) the air.
(7)O
Once
we thought environmental protection was only for adults, but now we realize we can contribute too. (8)
NNothing
is too small to help. Even saving a drop of water or recycling a piece of paper counts. Our headmaster praised our class, saying we set a good example for others.
Protecting the environment isn't a task for a single person—it's for (9)e
everyone/everybody
. Let's keep going, and we'll create a (10)g
greener
world together.