2. That talk about recycling was a real  __________ of time. They didn't tell me anything I didn't already know!

loss       drain       waste       lack

3. Today's solar energy industry has its __________ in the 1970s during the oil embargos. 

vary       roots       stems        branches

4. The reason many recyclable items are rejected is because they are _________ with food.

contained       contaminated       composted       consumed

5. Global warming is possibly the biggest problem future generations will have to __________ with.

confront       face       deal       meet

答案 1. 阅读课文并回答问题。

1. True or false? Recycling in the UK is a relatively recent phenomenon.

False. In the UK recycling is well established.

2. What happens to items that have been rejected for recycling?

They end up in landfill or being incinerated.

3. Why does the author of the article think people are confused by recycling? Give one reason.

(Any one from) There are different kinds of containers for different items. The recycling system can differ from one local authority to another. Collection times vary. People have to remember which bin to put out each week.

4. How often are rubbish and recycling bins collected in the UK?

Every week or every two weeks

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