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environment – довкілля,
to be aware – усвідомлювати,
waste – відходи,
surroundings – середовище,
to reduce – зменшувати,
a substance – речовина,
recyclable [’ri : ′ saikebl] – що може бути перероблений,
rubbish dump – звалище мотлоху,
wrapper – обгортка,
mercury –ртуть,
brass [bra : s] – латунь,
to expire – закінчуватись (про термін),
a can – бляшана банка,
preserving – збереження,
pollution – забруднення.

Task 1
Test your awareness about ecology.
l To reduce waste it is better to buy:
a) A product that costs little.
b) A product that lasts long.
c) A product that is very attractive.
2 Are there only natural substances in waste products?
a) Yes.
b) No, there are also synthetic substances.
c) No, there are only synthetic substances.
3 At the supermarket it is better to ask for:
a) A plastic bag.
b) A recyclable plastic bag.
c) A paper bag.
4 While you are brushing your teeth it is better to:
a) Turn off the tap.
b) Let the water flow.
c) Use cold water.