3. I’m sorry, but the return on the investment doesn’t cover the expenses, which means it’s not economically ______.

issue       proposed       pragmatic       viable

4. Using your belt to repair the broken handle on your bag was great __________.

offer a solution       pragmatic       lateral thinking       in theory

5. So by using the food supermarkets are throwing away to feed the homeless, we solve both problems. It’s a __________.

inspiration       feasible       perfect fit       issue

答案 1. 阅读课文并回答问题。

1. How many disposable coffee cups are thrown away in the UK each year?

In the UK, we throw away an estimated 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups every year.

2. Why are the disposable coffee cups not recycled?

What throws a spanner in the works is the layer of polyethylene that makes the cup waterproof, and the lid, which is most often made of polystyrene. As a result, most of the cups end up in landfill.

3. In what way are Biome Bioplastics’ cups different?

Biome Bioplastics has come up with a fully compostable, recyclable cup that uses natural materials, such as potato starch, as waterproofing.

4. Where did Safia Qureshi find inspiration for her Cup Club idea?

Safia Qureshi says India has provided the inspiration for her solution.

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