Bài 20 :
Follow the Footprint
Organisations, worried 1) ______ the condition of our planet, came up with a way to measure how much damage we cause when we go about our daily activities. They call 2) ______ measurement a 'footprint' and depending 3) ______ our behaviour, our footprints can be all different sizes. So, let's see what you can do 4) ______ have the smallest carbon footprint possible.
AT SCHOOL
• Get a reusable lunchbox.
• Reuse paper for notes and drawings.
• Use school supplies from last year.
WASTE NOT, WANT NOT
• Recycle.
• Fix things instead of throwing them 5) ______
• Reuse paper bags, water bottles and aluminium foil.
GETTING AROUND
• Don't drive when you can walk.
• Ride your bike to school.
• Use public transportation.
ELECTRICITY
• Turn 6) _____ all the lights when you go out.
• Switch off air conditioners at night.
• Play outside, instead of surfing the Net indoors.
Your carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released in the air while you use electricity, use public transport, eat, buy clothes and other things. CO2 causes global warming.
measurement: phương pháp
behaviour: thái độ
reusable: có thể tái sử dụng
aluminium: nhôm
switch off: tắt
2. Read the text. Fill in each gap with ONE appropriate word. Compare with your partner.
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