Today, people in Japan are using fewer plastic shopping bags. They also want to use fewer plastic bottles. Some people use a smartphone app called "mymizu" to find the location of water fountains. This way, they can refill a used bottle instead of buying a new one. By using less plastic, we can help protect the environment.
Questions:
According to the passage, how can people refill a used bottle instead of buying a new one?
Now, please look at the people in Picture A. They are doing different things. Tell me as much as you can about what they are doing.
Now, look at the girl in Picture B. Please describe the situation.
Do you think people throw out too much garbage? Yes → Why? No → Why not?
These days, many people cycle to school and work. Do you ride a bike? Yes → Please tell me more. No → Why not?
Nick's answers:
By using a smartphone app called "mymizu" to find the location of water fountains.
A girl is flying a kite. A woman is picking up some trash. Two boys are playing soccer. A man is fixing a fence. A man is walking a dog.
She wants to buy a drink, but she doesn't have any money.
Yes. Garbage is bad for the environment. People should try to recycle more.
No. I usually work from home so I don't need a bike. Also, there's a bus stop near my house which I can use.