Complete the sentences with the or Ø (no article).
1 Where are goods you ordered online?
2 Over two thirds of the people in Germany recycle their water bottles.
3 Switching off computers and TVs at night is one of best ways to save energy.
4 Nowadays, consumers all over the world are buying more green products.
5 We’re trying to save more energy at work.
6 There is a huge demand for electronic household appliances in United States.
5 Look at the underlined parts of the sentences and add the where necessary. Tick if the underlined part is correct.
1 Oil spills in the sea are killing animals.
2 Don’t drink water here. It’s polluted!
3 I’ll be at home all evening.
4 One day I hope to sail across Pacific Ocean.
5 Have you finished writing e-mail you started?
6 Europeans are becoming more environmentally-friendly.
6 Choose the correct option (a or b) to complete the sentences.
1 Does your country export e-rubbish?
a a few. b any
2 Recycling some metals can produce toxic chemicals.
a any b a lot of
3 There isn’t information stored on your hard disk.
a much. b some
4 We have plenty of eco-friendly shopping bags. I’ll give you .
a some. b a little
5 I’m afraid you can’t speak to Jill right now. She’s away on .
a the business. b business
6 She is enthusiastic volunteer I have ever met.
a most. b the most
Complete the conversation with these words and phrases.
a lot of. Many. A little. Some lots. Any.
Julie: Tell me about this new recycling project in your area. Did 1
residents come to the meeting?
Elisa: Oh yes, there were 2 of people. Most seemed really excited too.
The idea is to recycle rubbish we now throw away, mainly because we think it isn’t
recyclable.
Julie: Stuff that’s not plastic, glass and paper? What, then? Give me 3
examples.
Elisa: Well, 4. food leftovers like vegetable peel, coffee, eggshells and
so on can easily be recycled. Even used tea bags are good for making compost!
Julie: Mm – I don’t drink 5. coffee or tea at all, but I see your point.
Isn’t it difficult to do this every day, though?
Elisa: Not at all! All it takes is 6 time and effort. Have a look at this
leaflet – it’s all in there!
a lot of many a little some lots any
many
