Selection Quick Checks (English)



1.	According to the passage, petroleum is used
	A.	to produce plastics and fuel.
	B.	to reduce damage to the environment.
	C.	to produce metals and fuel.
	D.	to reduce shortages of materials.

2.	All of the following are ways the passage suggests reducing consumption of materials EXCEPT
	A.	reusing old clothes.
	B.	using both sides of notebook paper.
	C.	not subscribing to newspapers.
	D.	carrying lunch in a nondisposable container.

3.	What is one of the advantages of composting?
	A.	It reduces the need to cut the grass frequently.
	B.	It reduces the amount of trash put into landfills.
	C.	It reduces the amount of trash in your garden.
	D.	The trash in landfills will decompose more quickly.

4.	What makes up about 40 percent of the mass of trash?
	A.	plastic
	B.	metals
	C.	yard waste
	D.	paper

5.	What is one benefit of recycling paper?
	A.	It would reduce air pollution.
	B.	It would reduce water pollution.
	C.	It would reduce the cost of printers.
	D.	It would reduce the need for so many newspapers.

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