Work in pairs. Complete the notes using the words in the box.

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!
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Many single-use plastic products are thrown in rubbish bins. They take many years to decompose in landfills.
Use them in arts and crafts projects (e.g. making plant pots) or them.
People leave the lights on and the water running in restrooms. This is a waste of electricity and water.
Install lights and sensor taps that turn off when no one is around.
Many parents drive their children to school and pick them up from school every day. This causes traffic jams, noise, and air pollution at the school gate.
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Encourage more students to cycle or walk to school, or use to go to school (e.g. free bus tickets, cycle-to-school programme).