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Exercise 7. According to paragraph 1, what happens to most packaging materials after a customer opens an online order?

• They are collected by brands through special take-back schemes.

• They are recycled within a very short period of time.

• They are discarded within a very short period of time.

• They are reused by delivery companies for future shipments.

Exercise 7. The word "process" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

• accumulate

• handle

• transport

• separate

Exercise 7. The word "practical" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

• unfeasible

• efficient

• useful

• reasonable

Exercise 7. The word "This" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

• The use of multi-layer bags in e-commerce.

• Using biodegradable materials in packaging.

• Shipping a small product in a large box.

• The pressure on landfills from packaging waste.

Exercise 7. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence: "Businesses can redesign their packaging by using right-sized boxes, less plastic, and recycled or biodegradable materials."?

• Companies should prioritize biodegradable materials over correct box sizes.

• Enterprises have the option to modify their packing methods by adopting appropriately scaled containers and sustainable substances.

• Using biodegradable materials is more important for businesses than ensuring that the boxes used are the correct size for the product.

• Firms must stop using plastic entirely and replace it with paper-based materials.

Exercise 7. Which of the following is TRUE about "oversized packaging" according to the passage?

• It is the primary reason why governments have issued new guidelines for online brands.

• It improves product safety during transportation by adding extra padding.

• It reduces the total number of deliveries by allowing more items to be shipped together.

• It results in a higher consumption of fuel due to the inefficient use of space in delivery vehicles.

Exercise 7. In which paragraph does the author discuss the specific types of materials that present difficulties for current recycling infrastructures?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

Exercise 7. In which paragraph does the author suggest specific actions that both corporations and individual consumers can take to mitigate the waste problem?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

Writing a letter about a river cleaning event

• C. d - b - a - c - e

• D. d - b - e - a - c

Exercise 8. Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit? "Rapid industrial development and population growth have accelerated the accumulation of greenhouse gases."

• [I]

• [II]

• [III]

• [IV]