Reading Comprehension 1

In paragraph 1, what is the main message of the author?

• The waste does not disappear immediately when thrown

• Malaysians are throwing 17,000 tonnes of food daily

• During festive season, more rubbish is expected

• Malaysians should manage waste properly

Which best defines the meaning 'recycling' in the context of the text?

• To bury waste materials in a large hole

• To bury waste materials and generate energy

• To allow waste products to decompose and become fertiliser

• To turn waste materials into products like book covers

Below are issues related to landfilling except

• landfills smell bad

• usable materials are wssted in landfills

• landfills may contaminated water resources

• finding locations for dumps is challenging

Why does the use of large liners ineffective?

• Because the liners are difficult to get and expensive

• Because the liners need enpugh space for dumping

• Because it may pollute the nearby water supply

• Because it may attract rodents to the waste

"... the rubbish is compacted before it is thrown into the hole."

What does this suggest about waste management?

• Waste is burned before it is thrown in a hole.

• Waste is put in a can before it is thrown in a hole.

• Waste is put in trucks before it is thrown in a hole.

• Waste is crushed before it is thrown in a hole.

What is the main idea of Paragraph 4?

• Composting is good for the soil, but it can be difficult to do.

• The process of composting is very complicated and scientific.

• Landfill is simple but takes up a lot of space.

• There is a lot of plastic garbage in landfills.

Which statement explains why large-scale composting is not possible?

• Nobody wants to touch all the disgusting rotting food.

• It would draw rats, which could lead to diseases.

• It would smell badly if done in big cities.

• Waste contains a lot of plastic products.

What is the main purpose of the author in writing this article?

• To persuade readers that recycling is a waste of resources.

• To inform readers of methods of waste management.

• To compare between recycling and landfilling.

• To convince readers to recycle and compost.