Plastic straws (吸管) cause danger to the environment. They’re so small and they easily find their way into the ocean, where they can harm animals because they may eat them. Then, what can you use instead of plastic straws to protect the environment? Here are some choices.
Bamboo strawsFast-growing bamboo is ideal for making drinking straws. Many companies now produce bamboo straws, often without the use of chemicals (化学物质). Bamboo straws can be washed by hand and used again and again. When they do wear out, they break down easily.
Glass strawsGlass straws can also be reused, and if they’re clear, it’s easy to see whether they’re clean or not. Some companies make bent glass straws, which means you don’t have to tip (倾斜) your glass to drink with them. They are available in different colors and widths, so customers have many choices to choose from.
Bottles that come with strawsMany water bottles come with built-in straws. Although that straw may be made of plastic, you keep it and use it repeatedly. That means it probably won’t end up in the ocean any time soon. Water bottles can also replace (替代) paper cups, which cuts down on waste even more.
No strawFor many drinks, straws aren’t required; people can drink straight out of a cup. Businesses can cut down on the number of straws they use by just asking people if they want one. Many people hardly notice whether they have a straw or not.
Plastic straws are far from the only way to enjoy your favorite drink. Giving them up is an easy way to help take care of our planet.
【小题1】Why do plastic straws do harm to animals in the ocean?【小题2】How many choices are mentioned to replace plastic straws in the passage?
【小题3】How can businesses cut down the numbers of straws they use?
【小题4】What is the passage mainly about?
【小题5】What do you think of giving up plastic straws?
