A. Guess the words by the definitions. 1. A place where waste is buried in the ground. 2. A chemical used to make things whiter or to remove color. 3. To break down into smaller parts naturally, usually when something is dead. 4. To hurt someone or something. 5. Something that makes things bright, like the sun or a lamp. 6. To think that one thing is another thing by accident. 7. Something that can be used again instead of being thrown away. 8. Small pieces of wood that are often used for gardening or as fuel. 9. A mixture of wood fibers used to make paper. B. Fill in the blanks with the words below. mistake, throw away, cause pollution, fabric bag, waste, minimal, reusable, manufacturing, break down, end up 1. When my car started to make strange noises, I was worried it would **break down** (1) on the highway. 2. Factories that produce cheap goods often **cause pollution** (2) in our environment. 3. If I keep studying hard, I believe I will **end up** (3) with good grades this semester. 4. Instead of using plastic, I always bring a **fabric bag** (4) when I go shopping. 5. **Manufacturing** (5) products takes a lot of resources, which can be harmful if not managed properly. 6. The store had a **minimal** (6) selection of items for sale during the big holiday sale. 7. Sometimes, people **mistake** (7) a cat for a small dog because of its size and color. 8. I always carry a **reusable** (8) water bottle to help reduce plastic waste. 9. We should try to reduce **waste** (9) by recycling as much as possible instead of throwing things away. 10. Many people tend to **throw away** (10) perfectly good food instead of finding ways to use it. C. Read the text on p. 38-39 SB and answer the questions 1. What is the main environmental concern with paper production? A. The use of chemicals B. The amount of wood needed C. The energy used in manufacturing D. The disposal of paper products 2. Which material is made from oil? A. Paper B. Plastic Fabric