Recycling
Why is recycling important for the environment according to the text?
A. It uses more energy than making new products.
B. It increases the amount of waste in landfills.
C. It encourages cutting down more trees.
D. It makes raw materials harder to find.
E. It helps reduce waste and save natural resources.
E. It helps reduce waste and save natural resources.
What does the text say about Stockholm’s transportation system?
A. It only has taxis and private cars.
B. There is no public transportation.
C. It relies mostly on bicycles and walking.
D. Transportation is mostly by boats and ferries only.
E. It has buses, trams, and a subway called the “Tunnelbana.”
E. It has buses, trams, and a subway called the “Tunnelbana.”
What was the writer's initial feeling upon arriving at the beach?
A. Excited to start the cleaning process immediately. B. Disappointed by the long and tiring journey.
C. Shocked and disheartened by the amount of plastic waste.
D. Overwhelmed by the heat and physical work ahead.
E. Inspired by the enthusiasm of the other volunteers.
C. Shocked and disheartened by the amount of plastic waste.
If more schools teach students about recycling, what could be a likely effect?
A. Recycling would become less important in the community.
B. Students might start recycling more at home.
C. People would recycle less in public places.
D. Students would ignore recycling at home.
E. Landfill sites would increase.
B. Students might start recycling more at home.
What museums are highlighted as popular in Stockholm?
A. The Guggenheim and the Hermitage.
B. The Louvre and the British Museum.
C. The Smithsonian and the Tate Modern.
D. The Vasa Museum and the ABBA Museum.
E. The Museum of Modern Art and the Natural History Museum.
D. The Vasa Museum and the ABBA Museum.
Which character traits best describe the writer during the volunteer program? Choose the correct answers! More than one answer is correct. (2 Answers)
[1] Easily discouraged
[2] Determined
[3] Reflective
[4] Lazy
2 and 3
What extra information would make the text more informative about recycling materials? (There is more than one correct answer)(Choose 3)
A. Electronics and batteries require different recycling processes.
B. Glass can be recycled endlessly without losing quality.
C. Some plastics cannot be recycled and need special treatment.
D. Food waste can be composted instead of recycled.
E. Metals like copper and steel are also recyclable.
A,B,C
Which quotes describe Stockholm’s food and dining?
(There is more than one correct answer)(Choose 2)
A. "You can also find food from other countries because Stockholm is very international."
B. "People enjoy Swedish food like meatballs, salmon, and cinnamon buns."
C. "Stockholm only offers traditional Swedish meals."
D. "Fast food is the most popular choice in Stockholm."
E. "Dining options are limited in the city."
A, B
The phrase "our efforts were just a drop in the ocean" in the second paragraph is used to express the writer's feeling of...
A. satisfaction that they had started the work.
B. certainty that they could clean the entire beach.
C. joy from working together with other volunteers. D. anger towards the people who polluted the beach. E. frustration that their hard work seemed insignificant compared to the scale of the problem.
E. frustration that their hard work seemed insignificant compared to the scale of the problem.
What can be inferred about the correlation between recycling aluminum and saving energy, based on the example of recycling aluminum cans?
A) Recycling aluminum cans saves more energy than recycling other types of aluminum products.
B) Recycling aluminum cans is less effective at saving energy compared to recycling other metals.
C) The energy saved from recycling aluminum cans is directly proportional to the weight of the cans.
D) The process of recycling aluminum cans is more energy-intensive than producing new aluminum products.
E) Recycling aluminum cans is a highly energy-efficient process, with significant energy savings compared to producing new aluminum from raw materials
E) Recycling aluminum cans is a highly energy-efficient process, with significant energy savings compared to producing new aluminum from raw materials
What can be inferred about the geography of Stockholm based on its description as an archipelago?
A) It is an isolated city
B) It is a city located in the mountains
C) It is a city with a diverse range of landscapes
D) It is a city composed of multiple islands
E) It is a city surrounded by desert
D. It is a city composed of multiple islands
What is a synonym for the word "scorching" in the sentence: "The sun was scorching, and the work was physically demanding."
A) Freezing
B) Mild
C) Sweltering
D) Cloudy
E) Windy
C) Sweltering
Landfills are not an effective solution to the waste management problem because they can safely contain large amounts of trash by harming the environment.
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
What is the main purpose of this text about Stockholm?
A) To persuade readers to visit Stockholm
B) To provide historical information about Stockholm's founding
C) To compare Stockholm to other European cities
D) To describe the city's features and attractions
E) To discuss Stockholm's environmental policies
D) To describe the city's features and attractions
What can be inferred about the impact of the beach cleaning experience on the author?
A) It made them less concerned about environmental issues.
B) It had no effect on their behavior or perspective.
C) It inspired them to take more personal responsibility for reducing plastic use.
D) It made them focus solely on individual actions rather than collective efforts.
E) It left them feeling indifferent about the issue.
C) It inspired them to take more personal responsibility for reducing plastic use.