When your pen is broken, the battery in your toy runs out, or you have some leftover food, what do you do with these things? You will probably throw them all into one bin(垃圾箱). But actually, all kinds of rubbish need to be sorted(分类)separately.

Garbage sorting is a big issue worldwide. In recent years, some Chinese cities have been working. hand on it Shanghai has worked with Alipay to create a “green account(账户)” service for its residents(居民). Account holders get points by sorting their rubbish correctly. Through the Alipay app, they ran exchange the points for milk, phone cards and other products. The city is asking all of its residents to sort their rubbish into four groups: wet, recyclable(可回收的), harmful and dry.

Wet waste is also known as household waste. "They are things you don't want but that pigs can eat," Guangzhou Daily explained.

Paper, metal(金属)glass and other things that can be reused are recyclable waste.

Harmful waste includes things like medicine, batteries and fluorescent bulbs(荧光灯灯泡)

Finally, any waste that's not wet, recyclable or harmful will go in the "dry waste" bin.

Many other Chinese cities are also using this method to sort their garbage. For example, Shenzhen has been sorting its garbage into the same four groups since 2012. Students there also receive waste-sorting guidebooks that they must study.

China is improving its waste sorting efforts. There is still a long way to go. But it's never too late to learn how to sort your trash properly and protect the environment.

If you don't sort your garbage, it will go to a landfill(垃圾填埋场)and be buried together. These landfills can take up large areas of ground that could have been used for planting trees or crops. The electronic waste you throw away, such as batteries, can pollute the soil and groundwater(地下水). Other pieces of garbage, like the metal part of a pen, can be used to make other things if they are properly recycled.

1.How should we deal with all kinds of garbage?

A.We can throw them all into one bin. B.We can sort them separately.

C.We can throw them away freely. D.We can reuse them all. .

2.How is Shanghai encouraging people to sort their garbage?

A.Creating a "green account" service with the help of Alipay.

B.Paying people to sort their rubbish correctly.

C.Allowing people to exchange rubbish with each other.

D.Providing its residents with guidebooks to help them.

3.Which of the following would be classified as wet waste?

A.Batteries. B.Glasses C.Leftover food. D.Medicine.

4.What do we know about garbage sorting in China?

A.It started its garbage sorting system in 2012.

B.Students have to take waste sorting classes at school.

C.There is still a lot of work to be done in this area.

D.Burying garbage is common method of getting rid of garbage.

If you're planning on doing some sightseeing in China, you wouldn't want to miss these three

must-see locations.

Guilin

Guilin is surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape made up of mountains in strange and wonderful shapes. You can explore caves, rivers and lakes there. Visitors often pay a visit to Elephant Trunk Hill, a rock formation that looks just like an elephant drinking from the water. Guilin's natural beauty changes with the season, so every time you visit, you'll see something new.

Xi'an

Xi'an was the capital of 13 of China's dynasties, and is home to many things of historical interest. A trip to see the famous terracotta warriors and horses of Qin Shihuang, buried over 2,200 years ago, is at the top of most visitors' wish lists. You can also visit the Wild Goose Pagoda(塔), the impressive city wall, dating from the Ming Dynasty, and-at the heart of the city-the 14th-century Bell Tower.

Harbin

If you're looking for a special winter holiday, pay a visit to Harbin. From the end of December to mid-February each year, the city hosts the world-famous Snow Festival. Visitors can marvel at the beautiful sculptures made of snow and ice, and some have lights inside so that they glow. Temperatures can get as low as -25℃, so remember to pack your warm clothing, hat and gloves!

1.If you go to Guilin, which of the following can you see?

A.Caves, lakes and oceans. B.Changeless natural beauty.

C.Elephants drinking water. D.Beautiful mountains and rivers.

2.What can we learn about Xi'an according to the passage?

A.There are many historical places of interest in Xi'an.

B.The Wild Goose Pagoda was built 2,200 years ago.

C.Xi'an was the capital of China's dynasties for 14 times.

D.The famous terracotta warriors are at the top of the city.

3.What can you expect to see if you pay a visit to Harbin?

A.The Bell Tower. B.Sculptures of snow and ice.

C.World-famous visitors. D.Photos of Snow Festival.

4.In which section of the newspaper can we probably see the reading?

A.PEOPLE. B.SPORTS. C.TRAVEL. D.EDUCATION.

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