杭州兴起新垃圾分类系统方法

A new rubbish sorting system has been put into use inZixinhuating Community in Hangzhou. Local people not only sort their rubbish,but also put QR codes(二维码) on it.

In Hangzhou, every family is provided with three rubbishbins—the grey lid bin for “recycling” like steel and glass, and the green lidbin for “green waste” such as grass and leaves and the red lid bin for harmfulwaste, like batteries. On the streets, the bins are printed with pictures ofthe things that are allowed inside. It makes recycling quite easy.

“When the QR codes are seen, the bin will open by itselfand I just throw the rubbish in it. Then I will get reward points to exchangefor small gifts and even some money,” one of the local people told reporters.“It’s really creative and encouraging.”

This smart system has also been carried out in 350communities in Beijing. The capital of China has joined a list of cities in thecountry that take action to support rubbish sorting. For example, Shenzhen andShanghai have made laws to punish people and organizations for not sortingrubbish correctly.

China produces quite a lot of rubbish every year. Muchof the rubbish is buried in soil or burned without being sorted. Landfills takeup a lot of land and have a risk of polluting the soil and water nearby. Andburning rubbish can produce harmful gases. Through rubbish sorting, we canreduce the use of landfills and air pollution.

What’s more, rubbish sorting saves resources, whichcould bring economic benefits. For example, a ton of waste paper can be reusedto make about 850 kg of paper, saving 17 trees and 50 percent of water. Becauseof their benefits, some countries have developed successful sorting systems.

1. In Hangzhou, which bin should you put leftovers in?

A The grey lid bin.

B The red lid bin.

C The green lid bin.

D All of the above.

2. What will local people probably get if they put dailyrubbish into the new system in Zixinhuating Community?

A A computer.

B A car.

C A bin.

D Some small gifts.

3. Which of the following is NOT the consequence ofburying rubbish?

A Polluting soil.

B Polluting water.

C Taking up a lot of land.

D Saving resources.

4. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A The history of a new rubbish sorting system.

B An introduction of a new rubbish sorting system.

C Economic benefits of a new rubbish sorting system.

D Rubbish bins in China.

5. In which part of a newspaper can you probably readthe passage?

A Health.

B Culture.

C Education.

D Technology.