End-of-Year Test in Reading

Read the article. Choose the correct words. 

Help save our environment

Waste and recycling facts

• Nearly 25% of waste electrical equipment could be reused.

• We produce and use twenty times more plastic today than we did fifty years ago.

Making some lifestyle changes

You may already recycle your rubbish, and that’s a fantastic start, but there is always more you could do. Follow this action plan for some more ideas:

1 Make sure you know what can be recycled where you live by checking your local recycling website.

2 Think about walking or cycling for short journeys – it’s great exercise. Amazingly, over half of journeys between one and two miles are made by car.

3 Before buying something new, think if you really need it. Could you borrow or hire it instead? Buy products made from recycled materials where possible.

4 Shopping at your nearest market can help reduce the need for cars, reduce packaging and will support local farmers.

5 Eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables means you’ll be healthier.

1. Choose the correct words. 

We could ...around 25% of our electrical waste products.

Help save our environment

Waste and recycling facts

• Nearly 25% of waste electrical equipment could be reused.

• We produce and use twenty times more plastic today than we did fifty years ago.

Making some lifestyle changes

You may already recycle your rubbish, and that’s a fantastic start, but there is always more you could do. Follow this action plan for some more ideas:

1 Make sure you know what can be recycled where you live by checking your local recycling website.

2 Think about walking or cycling for short journeys – it’s great exercise. Amazingly, over half of journeys between one and two miles are made by car.

3 Before buying something new, think if you really need it. Could you borrow or hire it instead? Buy products made from recycled materials where possible.

4 Shopping at your nearest market can help reduce the need for cars, reduce packaging and will support local farmers.

5 Eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables means you’ll be healthier.

2. Choose the correct words. 

In our modern lives, we use...plastic than we did fifty years ago.

Read the article. Choose the correct words. 

Help save our environment

Waste and recycling facts

• Nearly 25% of waste electrical equipment could be reused.

• We produce and use twenty times more plastic today than we did fifty years ago.

Making some lifestyle changes

You may already recycle your rubbish, and that’s a fantastic start, but there is always more you could do. Follow this action plan for some more ideas:

1 Make sure you know what can be recycled where you live by checking your local recycling website.

2 Think about walking or cycling for short journeys – it’s great exercise. Amazingly, over half of journeys between one and two miles are made by car.

3 Before buying something new, think if you really need it. Could you borrow or hire it instead? Buy products made from recycled materials where possible.

4 Shopping at your nearest market can help reduce the need for cars, reduce packaging and will support local farmers.

5 Eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables means you’ll be healthier.

3. Choose the correct words. 

You can check online to see where you can...things

Read the article. Choose the correct words. 

Help save our environment

Waste and recycling facts

• Nearly 25% of waste electrical equipment could be reused.

• We produce and use twenty times more plastic today than we did fifty years ago.

Making some lifestyle changes

You may already recycle your rubbish, and that’s a fantastic start, but there is always more you could do. Follow this action plan for some more ideas:

1 Make sure you know what can be recycled where you live by checking your local recycling website.

2 Think about walking or cycling for short journeys – it’s great exercise. Amazingly, over half of journeys between one and two miles are made by car.

3 Before buying something new, think if you really need it. Could you borrow or hire it instead? Buy products made from recycled materials where possible.

4 Shopping at your nearest market can help reduce the need for cars, reduce packaging and will support local farmers.

5 Eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables means you’ll be healthier.

4. Choose the correct words. 

Over half of... trips are made by car.

Read the article. Choose the correct words. 

Help save our environment

Waste and recycling facts

• Nearly 25% of waste electrical equipment could be reused.

• We produce and use twenty times more plastic today than we did fifty years ago.

Making some lifestyle changes

You may already recycle your rubbish, and that’s a fantastic start, but there is always more you could do. Follow this action plan for some more ideas:

1 Make sure you know what can be recycled where you live by checking your local recycling website.

2 Think about walking or cycling for short journeys – it’s great exercise. Amazingly, over half of journeys between one and two miles are made by car.

3 Before buying something new, think if you really need it. Could you borrow or hire it instead? Buy products made from recycled materials where possible.

4 Shopping at your nearest market can help reduce the need for cars, reduce packaging and will support local farmers.

5 Eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables means you’ll be healthier.

5. Choose the correct words. 

You can choose to...to the local shops to make you fitter.

Read the article. Choose the correct words. 

Help save our environment

Waste and recycling facts

• Nearly 25% of waste electrical equipment could be reused.

• We produce and use twenty times more plastic today than we did fifty years ago.

Making some lifestyle changes

You may already recycle your rubbish, and that’s a fantastic start, but there is always more you could do. Follow this action plan for some more ideas:

1 Make sure you know what can be recycled where you live by checking your local recycling website.

2 Think about walking or cycling for short journeys – it’s great exercise. Amazingly, over half of journeys between one and two miles are made by car.

3 Before buying something new, think if you really need it. Could you borrow or hire it instead? Buy products made from recycled materials where possible.

4 Shopping at your nearest market can help reduce the need for cars, reduce packaging and will support local farmers.

5 Eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables means you’ll be healthier.

6. Choose the correct words. 

We could...or hire items we need instead of spending money buying new ones.

Read the article. Choose the correct words. 

Help save our environment

Waste and recycling facts

• Nearly 25% of waste electrical equipment could be reused.

• We produce and use twenty times more plastic today than we did fifty years ago.

Making some lifestyle changes

You may already recycle your rubbish, and that’s a fantastic start, but there is always more you could do. Follow this action plan for some more ideas:

1 Make sure you know what can be recycled where you live by checking your local recycling website.

2 Think about walking or cycling for short journeys – it’s great exercise. Amazingly, over half of journeys between one and two miles are made by car.

3 Before buying something new, think if you really need it. Could you borrow or hire it instead? Buy products made from recycled materials where possible.

4 Shopping at your nearest market can help reduce the need for cars, reduce packaging and will support local farmers.

5 Eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables means you’ll be healthier.

7. Choose the correct words. 

We could try to buy more products made from...materials.

Read the article. Choose the correct words. 

Help save our environment

Waste and recycling facts

• Nearly 25% of waste electrical equipment could be reused.

• We produce and use twenty times more plastic today than we did fifty years ago.

Making some lifestyle changes

You may already recycle your rubbish, and that’s a fantastic start, but there is always more you could do. Follow this action plan for some more ideas:

1 Make sure you know what can be recycled where you live by checking your local recycling website.

2 Think about walking or cycling for short journeys – it’s great exercise. Amazingly, over half of journeys between one and two miles are made by car.

3 Before buying something new, think if you really need it. Could you borrow or hire it instead? Buy products made from recycled materials where possible.

4 Shopping at your nearest market can help reduce the need for cars, reduce packaging and will support local farmers.

5 Eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables means you’ll be healthier.

8. Choose the correct words. 

You ...need to drive if you shop locally.

Read the article. Choose the correct words. 

Help save our environment

Waste and recycling facts

• Nearly 25% of waste electrical equipment could be reused.

• We produce and use twenty times more plastic today than we did fifty years ago.

Making some lifestyle changes

You may already recycle your rubbish, and that’s a fantastic start, but there is always more you could do. Follow this action plan for some more ideas:

1 Make sure you know what can be recycled where you live by checking your local recycling website.

2 Think about walking or cycling for short journeys – it’s great exercise. Amazingly, over half of journeys between one and two miles are made by car.

3 Before buying something new, think if you really need it. Could you borrow or hire it instead? Buy products made from recycled materials where possible.

4 Shopping at your nearest market can help reduce the need for cars, reduce packaging and will support local farmers.

5 Eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables means you’ll be healthier.

9. Choose the correct words. 

Shopping locally will help ... .

Read the article. Choose the correct words. 

Help save our environment

Waste and recycling facts

• Nearly 25% of waste electrical equipment could be reused.

• We produce and use twenty times more plastic today than we did fifty years ago.

Making some lifestyle changes

You may already recycle your rubbish, and that’s a fantastic start, but there is always more you could do. Follow this action plan for some more ideas:

1 Make sure you know what can be recycled where you live by checking your local recycling website.

2 Think about walking or cycling for short journeys – it’s great exercise. Amazingly, over half of journeys between one and two miles are made by car.

3 Before buying something new, think if you really need it. Could you borrow or hire it instead? Buy products made from recycled materials where possible.

4 Shopping at your nearest market can help reduce the need for cars, reduce packaging and will support local farmers.

5 Eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables means you’ll be healthier.

10. Choose the correct words. 

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