Ⅱ. 七选五
As we all know, the world has a plastic problem—and it is increasing. Scientists are working to find a long-term solution by making plastic more biodegradable (可生物降解的). 9 ____
G
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Quit using plastic bags. 10 ____
C
____ People use a trillion plastic bags worldwide every year. About 10 percent are reused in the United States alone. That's almost one bag per American per day. In contrast, the average Danish use four single-use bags per year. Today, other countries (such as Germany and New Zealand) either make customers pay for plastic bags or have stopped using them completely.
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A
____ Today, around 8.3 billion plastic straws (吸管) pollute the world's beaches. So when you order a drink, say no to the straw, or bring your own reusable one. In 2018, Seattle became the first major U.S. city to ban plastic straws, and many other cities are set to follow its example.
Don't use plastic bottles. Buy a reusable bottle and fill it with any type of drink you like. Some cities, like Bundanoon in Australia and San Francisco in the U.S., have completely or partially (部分地) started quitting bottled water. 12 ____
F
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Avoid plastic packaging. Buy bar soap instead of liquid soap in plastic containers. Don't buy fruit or vegetables in plastic packaging. 13 ____
E
____ They also want to tax plastic takeout containers.
