Recently actor Adrien Grenier has launched(發(fā)動(dòng))a campaign to reduce the amount of single-use plastic usage in order to protect and save marine (海洋的)wildlife and the environment. Plastic drinking straws are among many single-use plastic products contributing to the great loss of marine life, but they’re a great place to start because they’re something that are used by millions of Americans who are unaware that they’re so damaging.

Americans use more than 500 million straws daily, which is enough to fill 127 school buses each day and they can’t be recycled. That means plastic straws might end up in oceans, where fish and other marine wildlife mistake the small bits for food and swallow them. After seeing a photo of a beached whale with a belly full of plastic, Grenier felt the inspiration to launch the Lonely Whale Foundation, hoping to inspire and educate others on the challenges faced by marine wildlife.

Along with stopping the use of straws, Grenier hopes to educate consumer on the dangers of other single-use plastic items such as grocery bags and water bottles. While many Americans use these plastic products in their daily life, there are many alternatives that can help protect the environment such as straws made from stainless steel, glass, and even bamboo instead of plastic.

In addition to quitting your straw habit, you can further help the environment by taking the I Choose to Reuse commitment, and stop your use of single-use coffee cups, checkout bags and bottled water. Instead, take advantage of any number of alternative reusable products.

Need another reason to stop drinking from straws? Grenier also says using straws can cause wrinkles!

1.Protecting marine wildlife can start with stopping using plastic drinking straws because

A. they are marine wildlife’s favorite food

B. they are the most harmful plastic products

C. they are the plastic products people use most

D. they are widely used but their harm isn’t fully realized

2.What made Grenier think of the idea to launch the Lonely Whale Foundation?

A. A photo of piles of plastic waste.

B. The sight of 127 school buses of straws.

C. The fuel that many whales beach on the shore.

3.What will Grenier encourage people to do in their daily life?

A. Avoid drinking from bottles. B. Use cloth bags when shopping.

C. Purchase single-use coffee cups. D. Use plastic straws to drink repeatedly.

4.Which word can best describe Adrien Grenier?

A. Adventurous. B. Humorous.

C. Responsible. D. Friendly.

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