Question

Have you ever heard of e-waste, which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they’re broken or you want a new one?

Most people just throw them away. With the development of electric industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, in 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste and only recycled 6.5 million tons. The US was the biggest waster, producing 7.1 million tons. China came second, with 6 million tons.

It’s important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable or harmful, depending on how we deal with it. E-waste is a valuable urban mine. The value of the metals, like gold and silver in the waste around the world, is amazing. And the metals can be reused. But if people throw them away, the toxic chemicals can get into the earth or air, effecting the environment and people’s health.

Apple, for example, now recycle people’s used products in China when they are buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower prices. To help reduce e-waste, we can also take computers and phones to see if companies offer recycling programs.

1.How many tons did the people around the world produce e-waste in 2014?

A. 6.15 million tons B. 7.1 million tons

C. 41.8 million tons D. 6 million tons

2.The following can become e-waste EXCEPT ______.

A. textbooks B. mobile phones

C. MP4 players D. computers

3.If people throw the metals away, the toxic chemicals can get into the earth or air, it will be ______ to people’s heath.

A. good B. helpful

C. valuable D. harmful

4.Which statement is TRUE according to Paragraph 4?

A. the recycle Apple products will be sold at higher prices.

B. Some companies offer to recycle the used electronic products.

C. it’s better to keep the unwanted electronics in your bedroom.

D. buying longer lasting electronic products is a good way to reduce e-waste

5.The main purpose of this passage is to ______.

A. advise people to deal with e-waste properly to reduce pollution.

B. encourage people to buy more electronic products.

C We should throw away the broken electronic products.

D. prove that e-waste is useless.

Answer 1