Reading Task 2. Read the text below. Saving The Planet Some Easy Tips (1) _______________________________________ We all want to reduce our impact on the environment. What can we do to make a difference? Here are some ideas which everyone can try: (2) _______________________________________ ● We throw away a lot of items which we can use again. Did you know that recycling one tin can save enough energy to power a television for three hours? (3) _______________________________________ ● We throw away a third of everything we buy at the supermarket. But at least half of the items which we throw away are still fresh and tasty! (4) _______________________________________ ● Buy things which don’t have much packaging. Governments are trying to make supermarkets reduce their use of packaging, but progress is slow. (5) _______________________________________ ● Rubbish in the streets looks horrible, but it is also an environmental problem. Rubbish can pollute the water we drink and the ground we grow plants in. (6) _______________________________________ ● Cars, motorcycles and planes all cause a lot of pollution. Try to walk or cycle. If your journey is longer, use public transport, such as buses or trains. If we all act now, we can make a difference! Match paragraphs 1–6 with headings a–g. There is one heading you don’t need. Reducing food waste ___ Introduction ___ Reusing rubbish ___ Fewer plastic bags and containers ___ Cleaning up your area ___ Using less electricity at home ___ Environmentally-friendly travel ___ [6 points] Writing