Read the title of the text. What do you think it is about? Listen, read and check. CHOICES. You make them. People shop a lot. We buy clothes, food, music, mobile phones, and millions of other things – for what seems like a million different reasons. Obviously, we buy things because we need them. But sometimes it's just to fit in. Sometimes we buy stuff and we just don't know why. Everything we buy affects the environment, but some choices are better than others. We have the power to make those choices. We can: Buy smart. Take some time to think before you buy something – maybe you don't really need it. Send a virtual e-card instead of a paper birthday card. Buy things that will last a long time, such as rechargeable batteries. Share with friends. Maybe you and your friends like the same video games. Why don't you share or swap your games instead of buying one each? Buy recycled. Fewer natural resources are used to produce recycled items, which helps the environment. Read the labels and choose recycled! Lots of teenagers today choose and use online retailing (shopping online). The reasons are: time-saving, more choices and cheaper prices. Buying online or offline be sure you do it for a good cause.
Заголовок Choices: You make them означает «Выбор делаешь ты». Можно предположить, что текст объясняет, как наши покупки влияют на окружающую среду. Во вступлении сказано: Everything we buy affects the environment — «Всё, что мы покупаем, влияет на окружающую среду». Далее предложены три способа: обдумывать покупку, делиться вещами с друзьями и покупать переработанные товары. Значит, предположение подтверждается самим текстом.
The text is about making responsible shopping choices. It explains how we can buy smart, share with friends and choose recycled products to help the environment.
