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Now, answer the followingquestions.

As to packaging, what other tips does the writer mention in these two paragraphs?

He pointed out three tips.(1)Another thing we can do is

not to buy more packaged goods than we need. 

(2)Don’t pay extra for a box or a can if you don’t need the stronger package. 

(3)Think of solid wastes before you buy a product.

 

Another thing we can do is not to buy goods with more packaging. They cost more and produce moresolid wastes. Potato chips are cheaper in a bag.

one...another... 一個…而另一個…some...others... 一些…而另一些…It is one thing to own a library, but another thing to use it wisely.in 表「以…形式」His works are published in two volumes.

Don’t pay extra for a box or a can if you don’t need the stronger package. Cheese spreads come in many forms.

pay extra for=pay more (money) for

cheese spread 「乳酪抹醬」 come in many forms=are sold/found/available in many formsThese shirts come in three colors.Candies come in different sizes and

shapes.

If you buy your cheese spreads in a can, you’re paying mostly for thecan. You’re buying mostly convenience. Be sure it’s worth the price to you. And if yourchoice means more solid wastes, you should be willing to pay the price of proper disposal. Think of solid wastes before you buy.  

More than two-thirds of litter consists of old packaging. If you dispose of your wastes in the right places, you are helping to solve thelitter problem.

分數的形成方法：分子用基數 ，分母用序數。 當分子大於一時，分母要作複數形。1/2: a half; 1/4: a quarter 3/4: three-fourths; 4/5: four-fifths

consist of=be made up of=be composed of　 由…組成Our chorus consists of/is made up of/is composed of 10 boys and 10 girls.

Did you know that it costs about NT$10 dollars to pick up and dispose of each item of roadside litter? That’s a lot of money and that money is coming out of your tax dollars.  

It costs+ 錢 +to V.It cost a lot of money to build a highway.

come out of=come from Back

Check the main idea of the reading.  ____ 1. The waste problem is very

difficult to solve.  ____ 2. We are using fewer packaging

materials than ever before.  ____ 3. Today we serve ourselves from

racks of packaged goods. ____ 4. There are ways to solve the

waste problem.  ____ 5. It is cheaper to use new

products.  

Topics for Discussion

Discussion 1:When you think of packaging garbage, what comes to your mind?

Reference answer:1. plastic bags used for all kinds of

stuff. 2. cardboard boxes such as those

used for cereal, crackers or shoes.

3. plastic or glass bottles widely used for household cleaners, shampoos, and juice or jam.

4. tin cans such as those for tuna fish and aluminum cans for beverages.

Discussion 2:What do you think we can do to reduce packaging wastes?  

Reference answer:There are some things we can do to reduce packaging wastes.First, when we go shopping, we’dbetter bring our own reusable shopping bags. Second, before buying, we shouldmake good selections. Take thetoilet tissues for example. It’sbetter to get a larger package oftoilet tissues than buy small singlepackages to avoid extra

packaging.

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Third, we should choose goodswith less packaging or in recycledmaterials to save naturalresources.Lastly, we should put as little as possible into the garbage can.Packaging wastes can be thussaved and reused.

Discussion 3:Should goods be packaged in order to look nice? Why, or why not?

Reference answer :I don’t think goods should be packaged to look nice. The nicely-packaged goods consume natural resources, but the packaging materials will sooner or later go into the garbage canand become packaging wastes finally. It is a waste. Back