READING LESSON 12 - MTC

1. According to the blogger, who does the word "they" usually refer to?

• A. The media and influencers

• B. The government or the world in general

• C. Students and teachers

• D. Businesses and companies

2. What would happen if everyone did a few small things to save energy?

• A. Electricity bills would increase

• B. Factories would shut down

• C. The internet would become faster

• D. Less oil and gas would be used, and there would be less carbon

3. How can sharing rides and doing errands for other people help save energy?

• A. It gives people more time to talk

• B. It reduces the number of car trips, which saves fuel

• C. It helps drivers earn more money

• D. It increases traffic on the road

4. Why does buying local products help the environment?

• A. Local products are always cheaper

• B. They are more colorful and attractive

• C. They don’t need to be transported far, so it reduces pollution

• D. They require more packaging

5. How many reasons does the writer give for having community gardens?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

6. How can people use neighborhood websites?

• A. To buy houses online

• B. To share rides, recycle items, and organize volunteers

• C. To play video games with neighbors

• D. To find restaurant discounts

7. According to the passage, who is usually meant by “they” when people talk about environmental problems?

• A. Scientists

• B. The weather

• C. The government or the world

• D. Recycling companies

What is the blogger’s main point?

• a. Governments should do more to help the environment.

• b. Individual people and communities can only help the environment in very small ways

• c. Individual people and communities can help the environment a lot

8. 8. Why does the writer suggest buying locally produced food?

• 8. A. It tastes better.

• B. It reduces pollution from transportation.

• C. It is more expensive.

• D. It supports international farmers.

9. 9. What is one reason community gardens are helpful?

• A. They use plastic bags for food storage.

• B. They add oxygen to the air and reduce carbon dioxide.

• C. They attract insects that damage plants.

• D. They replace natural forests.