Have you ever heard of e-waste ( electronic waste, 电子垃圾) ,which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they’re broken or you want a new one?

Most people just throw them away. With the development of electronic industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, in 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons of e-waste and only recycled 6.5 million tons. The US was the biggest waster, producing 7.1 million tons. China came second , with 6 million tons.

It’s important to pay attention to e-waste. It can either be valuable or harmful(有害的) ,depending on how we deal with it. E-waste is a valuable urban mine(城市矿藏) . The value of the metals, like gold and silver in the waste around the world, is amazing. And the metals can be refused. But if people throw them away, the toxic chemicals(有毒化学物质) can get into the earth or air, affecting the environment and people’s health.

Apple, for example, now recycles people’s used products in China when they are buying new ones. The company will test and repair the used ones and sell them at lower price. To help reduce(减少) e-waste , we can buy longer lasting electronic products. If you have unwanted electronics find a new home for them. You can also take computers and phones to see if companies offer reveling programs.

1.The following can become e-waste EXPECT ________.

A. computers B. mobile phones

C. plastic bags D. TV

2.Which country produced most e-waste last year according to the United Nations?

A. America. B. China. C. Japan. D. England

3.What does the underlined word “affecting” mean in this passage?

A. 保护 B .影响 C. 改善 D. 导致

4.From paragraph 4, we can learn that ___________.

A. the recycled Apple products will be sold at a higher price.

B. buying longer lasting electronic products is a good way to reduce e-waste.

C. it’s better to keep the unwanted electronics in your bedroom.

D. Apple only recycles people’s used products in China.

5.The main purpose of this passage is to _______________.

A. prove that e-waste is useless

B. encourage people to buy more electronic products

C. advise people to deal with e-waste probably to reduce pollution

D. encourage people to buy Apple products.

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