Sustainability - Global English 12

Many companies today are implementing sustainability initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. This includes reducing waste, using renewable energy, and promoting eco-friendly commuting options for employees. A study found that businesses with strong sustainability policies tend to attract more employees who value environmental responsibility.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

• a) Companies are hiring more employees.

• 1. b) Businesses with sustainability policies are more attractive to employees.

• 1. c) Employees prefer to work remotely.

• 1. d) Renewable energy is expensive.

Many companies today are implementing sustainability initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. This includes reducing waste, using renewable energy, and promoting eco-friendly commuting options for employees. A study found that businesses with strong sustainability policies tend to attract more employees who value environmental responsibility.

1. According to the passage, how do companies promote sustainability in the workplace?

• 1. a) By increasing salaries

• 1. b) By using more single-use plastics

• 1. c) By implementing eco-friendly initiatives

• 1. d) By making employees work longer hours

Some organizations have started offering incentives for employees who adopt sustainable habits. These incentives include discounts for using public transportation, subsidies for electric vehicles, and bonuses for reducing energy consumption in office spaces.

4. What is one way companies encourage sustainability?

• 3. a) Offering incentives for eco-friendly habits

• 3. b) Increasing production waste

• 3. c) Replacing employees with robots

• 3. d) Discouraging remote work

Some organizations have started offering incentives for employees who adopt sustainable habits. These incentives include discounts for using public transportation, subsidies for electric vehicles, and bonuses for reducing energy consumption in office spaces.

4. The word "subsidies" in the passage most likely means:

• 3. a) Taxes

• 3. b) Financial support

• 3. c) Penalties

• 3. d) Loans

Many businesses are shifting to a circular economy, where products are designed to be reused or recycled instead of being discarded. This helps reduce waste and minimize environmental damage. Companies that prioritize sustainability often see long-term financial benefits, as consumers increasingly prefer eco-friendly brands.

5. What does a circular economy promote?

• 5. a) More waste production

• b) Higher consumption of fossil fuels

• 5. c) Reusing and recycling products

• d) Lower wages for workers

Many businesses are shifting to a circular economy, where products are designed to be reused or recycled instead of being discarded. This helps reduce waste and minimize environmental damage. Companies that prioritize sustainability often see long-term financial benefits, as consumers increasingly prefer eco-friendly brands.

5. Why do companies adopt sustainable business practices?

• 5. a) To increase environmental damage

• 5. b) To discourage customer loyalty

• 5. c) To achieve long-term financial benefits

• 5. d) To avoid paying employee wages

A growing number of businesses are investing in sustainable supply chains. This means sourcing raw materials responsibly, reducing emissions from transportation, and ensuring fair wages for workers. Studies show that ethical business practices not only protect the planet but also improve a company’s reputation.

7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of a sustainable supply chain?

• 7. a) Sourcing materials responsibly

• 7. b) Using more fossil fuels

• 7. c) Ensuring fair wages for workers

• 7. d) Reducing emissions from transportation

A growing number of businesses are investing in sustainable supply chains. This means sourcing raw materials responsibly, reducing emissions from transportation, and ensuring fair wages for workers. Studies show that ethical business practices not only protect the planet but also improve a company’s reputation.

7. What is one benefit of ethical business practices?

• 7. a) Increased pollution

• 7. b) Higher environmental costs

• 7. c) Improved company reputation

• d) Lower quality products

Deforestation is a major environmental issue caused by unsustainable logging, agriculture, and urban expansion. Many organizations advocate for reforestation, which involves planting trees to restore lost forests. These efforts help absorb carbon dioxide, prevent soil erosion, and protect biodiversity.

10. What is the passage mainly about?

• 9. a) The importance of reforestation

• 9. b) The benefits of urban expansion

• 9. c) How to stop agriculture

• 9. d) The dangers of renewable energy

Deforestation is a major environmental issue caused by unsustainable logging, agriculture, and urban expansion. Many organizations advocate for reforestation, which involves planting trees to restore lost forests. These efforts help absorb carbon dioxide, prevent soil erosion, and protect biodiversity.

10. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of reforestation?

• 9. a) Absorbing carbon dioxide

• 9. b) Preventing soil erosion

• 9. c) Destroying biodiversity

• 9. d) Restoring lost forests