Unit 2 Reading

Type quesLauren Singer has always been interested in the environment. After finishing her degree in environmental studies, she made up her mind to live a “zero-waste” lifestyle because she was shocked that people are so wasteful. Since then, she hasn’t used any ‘disposable’ products. She either reuses containers or buys products.​ ​​ (a)   She even makes her own toothpaste.

• She never uses plastic cups, bags or bottles,...
• They didn't spend much time online
• He hasn't bought food for a long time
• More and more people are training to become chefs

Mark Boyle is another moneyless man – he hasn’t used money since 2008. Mark lives in a caravan in a field and grows his own vegetables. ​ (a)  

He says that he’s never been happier or healthier.

• They didn't spend much time online
• He hasn't bought food for a long time
• More and more people are training to become chefs
• She never uses plastic cups, bags or bottles,...

Where did Lauren Singer live when she was a student?

What kind of lifestyle did Lauren decide to live?

What has Lauren not used since 2012?

Which tense is used in the sentence: “She has also been blogging about her lifestyle for the last few years”?

What did Mark Boyle study at university?

In which year did Mark give up his normal life?

Which statement is TRUE about Mark Boyle?

• He has grown his own food and written about his life

• He has been living in caves since 2000.

• He hasn’t given up his job.

• He has had a bank account since 2008.

Which sentence best describes Daniel’s lifestyle?

• He has been living without money since 2000.

• He has been teaching business at university.

• He has been writing books about money.

• He has been working in an office for 20 years.