减少浪费，爱护公共空间
Waste Less, Care for Shared Spaces
StartPacking Only What We Need
Su Le helps Chen An prepare for a short work trip with less waste and a lighter bag.
7 new words
出差chū chāito go on a business trip
我明天出差两天，行李已经很重了。
I am going on a two-day business trip tomorrow, and my luggage is already very heavy.
毛巾máojīntowel
带一条毛巾和一小盒牙膏就够用了，不用买太多东西。
A towel and a small box of toothpaste will be enough. You do not need to buy too many things.
牙膏yágāotoothpaste
带一条毛巾和一小盒牙膏就够用了，不用买太多东西。
A towel and a small box of toothpaste will be enough. You do not need to buy too many things.
重zhòngheavy, weighty
我明天出差两天，行李已经很重了。
I am going on a two-day business trip tomorrow, and my luggage is already very heavy.
行xíngto be OK, to be all right
我明天出差两天，行李已经很重了。
I am going on a two-day business trip tomorrow, and my luggage is already very heavy.
省shěngto save, to economize
少带一点，既省地方，也能减少一次性用品。
Bringing a little less saves space and also reduces disposable products.
污染wūrǎnto pollute
原来行李轻一点，也是在减少污染。
So making my luggage lighter also reduces pollution.
Listen to the conversation
陈安
我明天出差两天，行李已经很重了。
Wǒ míngtiān chū chāi liǎng tiān, xíngli yǐjīng hěn zhòng le.
I am going on a two-day business trip tomorrow, and my luggage is already very heavy.
苏乐
带一条毛巾和一小盒牙膏就够用了，不用买太多东西。
Dài yì tiáo máojīn hé yì xiǎo hé yágāo jiù gòu yòng le, búyòng mǎi tài duō dōngxi.
A towel and a small box of toothpaste will be enough. You do not need to buy too many things.
陈安
可是酒店会提供这些吗？
Kěshì jiǔdiàn huì tígōng zhèxiē ma?
But will the hotel provide these?
苏乐
大多数会。少带一点，既省地方，也能减少一次性用品。
Dà duōshù huì. Shǎo dài yìdiǎn, jì shěng dìfang, yě néng jiǎnshǎo yí cìxìng yòngpǐn.
Most will. Bringing a little less saves space and also reduces disposable products.
陈安
原来行李轻一点，也是在减少污染。
Yuánlái xíngli qīng yìdiǎn, yě shì zài jiǎnshǎo wūrǎn.
So making my luggage lighter also reduces pollution.
苏乐
对，选择真正需要的东西就行，出门也能照顾地球。
Duì, xuǎnzé zhēnzhèng xūyào de dōngxi jiù xíng, chūmén yě néng zhàogù dìqiú.
Right. Just choose what you really need, and you can care for the Earth even when you travel.
Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.
Grammar
带一条毛巾和一小盒牙膏就够用了，不用买太多东西。A towel and a small box of toothpaste will be enough. You do not need to buy too many things.
够+ Adj +的了
够 · “gòu”. Adverb/Complement 'enough'. Indicates reaching a certain degree.
箱子已经够重的了！
Xiāngzi yǐjīng gòu zhòng de le!
The suitcase is already heavy enough!
Which word means “to go on a business trip”?
The Right Bin
Manager Jiang helps He Tian sort a discarded package in the office.
8 new words
卫生间wèishēngjiānrestroom, bathroom
卫生间门口怎么有一个空盒子？
Why is there an empty box outside the restroom?
脏zāngdirty
地上也有点脏。
The floor is a little dirty too.
抱歉bàoqiànto be sorry
抱歉，我刚才把用完的盒子放错了，差点儿扔进普通垃圾桶。
Sorry. I put the used box in the wrong place just now and almost threw it into the ordinary rubbish bin.
空kōngempty
卫生间门口怎么有一个空盒子？
Why is there an empty box outside the restroom?
盒子hézibox, case
卫生间门口怎么有一个空盒子？
Why is there an empty box outside the restroom?
扔rēngto throw away
抱歉，我刚才把用完的盒子放错了，差点儿扔进普通垃圾桶。
Sorry. I put the used box in the wrong place just now and almost threw it into the ordinary rubbish bin.
以yǐvia, by means of
明白了，以后我会先看看标志再行动。
I understand. From now on, I will look for the sign before I act.
速度sùdùspeed
大家愿意多走几步，工作人员处理垃圾时速度就会更快。
If everyone is willing to walk a few extra steps, staff can sort rubbish faster.
Listen to the conversation
江经理
卫生间门口怎么有一个空盒子？地上也有点脏。
Wèishēngjiān ménkǒu zěnme yǒu yí ge kōng hézi? Dìshàng yě yǒudiǎn zāng.
Why is there an empty box outside the restroom? The floor is a little dirty too.
何天
抱歉，我刚才把用完的盒子放错了，差点儿扔进普通垃圾桶。
Bàoqiàn, wǒ gāngcái bǎ yòng wán de hézi fàng cuò le, chàdiǎnr rēng jìn pǔtōng lājītǒng.
Sorry. I put the used box in the wrong place just now and almost threw it into the ordinary rubbish bin.
江经理
先别急着扔。盒子上有回收标志，应该放到外面的分类桶里。
Xiān bié jí zhe rēng. Hézi shàng yǒu huíshōu biāozhì, yīnggāi fàng dào wàimiàn de fēnlèi tǒng lǐ.
Do not throw it away yet. There is a recycling sign on the box, so it should go in the sorting bin outside.
何天
好，我马上去。这样是不是比随便丢掉更好？
Hǎo, wǒ mǎshàng qù. Zhèyàng shì bú shì bǐ suíbiàn diūdiào gèng hǎo?
Okay, I will go right away. Is that better than casually throwing it away?
江经理
当然。大家愿意多走几步，工作人员处理垃圾时速度就会更快。
Dāngrán. Dàjiā yuànyì duō zǒu jǐ bù, gōngzuò rényuán chǔlǐ lājī shí sùdù jiù huì gèng kuài.
Of course. If everyone is willing to walk a few extra steps, staff can sort rubbish faster.
何天
明白了，以后我会先看看标志再行动。
Míngbai le, yǐhòu wǒ huì xiān kànkan biāozhì zài xíngdòng.
I understand. From now on, I will look for the sign before I act.
Fill the gap卫生间门口怎么有一个空____？Why is there an empty box outside the restroom?
One Cooler Choice
Ms. Mei and Chen An talk about a small classroom habit that saves energy.
6 new words
地球dìqiúearth, globe
地球越来越热，节约电也有意义。
The Earth is getting hotter, and saving electricity matters too.
既然jìránsince, as, now that
既然大家都觉得合适，就先停用一会儿空调，打开窗户吧。
Since everyone thinks it is suitable, let us stop using the air conditioner for a while and open the window.
停tíngto stop, to cease
既然大家都觉得合适，就先停用一会儿空调，打开窗户吧。
Since everyone thinks it is suitable, let us stop using the air conditioner for a while and open the window.
得意déyìcomplacent, gloating
我以前总觉得这只是小事，现在有点为自己愿意改变得意。
I used to think this was only a small matter, but now I am a little proud that I am willing to change.
目的mùdìaim, purpose
可以为行动得意，但别忘了目的不是表扬自己，而是让大家养成习惯。
You can be proud of taking action, but do not forget that the purpose is not to praise yourself. It is to help everyone form a habit.
暖nuǎnwarm
今天教室有点暖，可空调还开着。
The classroom is a little warm today, but the air conditioner is still running.
Listen to the conversation
梅老师
今天教室有点暖，可空调还开着。要不要把温度调高一点，省点儿电？
Jīntiān jiàoshì yǒudiǎn nuǎn, kě kōngtiáo hái kāi zhe. Yào bú yào bǎ wēndù tiáo gāo yìdiǎn, shěng diǎnr diàn?
The classroom is a little warm today, but the air conditioner is still running. Shall we raise the temperature setting and save some electricity?
陈安
我觉得不如干脆关一会儿。地球越来越热，节约电也有意义。
Wǒ juéde búrú gāncuì guān yíhuìr. Dìqiú yuèláiyuè rè, jiéyuē diàn yě yǒu yìyì.
I think it would be better to just turn it off for a while. The Earth is getting hotter, and saving electricity matters too.
梅老师
既然大家都觉得合适，就先停用一会儿空调，打开窗户吧。
Jìrán dàjiā dōu juéde héshì, jiù xiān tíng yòng yíhuìr kōngtiáo, dǎkāi chuānghu ba.
Since everyone thinks it is suitable, let us stop using the air conditioner for a while and open the window.
陈安
好。我以前总觉得这只是小事，现在有点为自己愿意改变得意。
Hǎo. Wǒ yǐqián zǒng juéde zhè zhǐshì xiǎoshì, xiànzài yǒudiǎn wèi zìjǐ yuànyì gǎibiàn déyì.
Okay. I used to think this was only a small matter, but now I am a little proud that I am willing to change.
梅老师
可以为行动得意，但别忘了目的不是表扬自己，而是让大家养成习惯。
Kěyǐ wèi xíngdòng déyì, dàn bié wàng le mùdì bú shì biǎoyáng zìjǐ, ér shì ràng dàjiā yǎngchéng xíguàn.
You can be proud of taking action, but do not forget that the purpose is not to praise yourself. It is to help everyone form a habit.
陈安
我会向同学说明，也请他们一起试试。
Wǒ huì xiàng tóngxué shuōmíng, yě qǐng tāmen yìqǐ shìshi.
I will explain it to my classmates and ask them to try it too.
Grammar
我会向同学说明，也请他们一起试试。I will explain it to my classmates and ask them to try it too.
向+ Direction + Verb
向 · “xiàng”. Preposition 'towards/to'. Indicates direction.
这辆车是向右开的。
Zhè liàng chē shì xiàng yòu kāi de.
This car is driving to the right.
既然大家都觉得合适，就先停用一会儿空调，打开窗户吧。Since everyone thinks it is suitable, let us stop using the air conditioner for a while and open the window.
既然+ Fact +就+ Result
既然 (jìrán) ... 就 (jiù) .... 'Since... then...'. Used to infer a result from a fact.
既然你不想扔，那就先放在这儿吧。
Jìrán nǐ bù xiǎng rēng, nà jiù xiān fàng zài zhèr ba.
Since you don't want to throw it, put it here.
Which word means “aim, purpose”?
A Bag That Comes Back
A short article about a neighborhood's practical way to use fewer plastic bags.
6 new words
塑料袋sùliàodàiplastic bag
社区决定从下周开始减少发放的塑料袋数量。
于是yúshìhence, therefore
有人担心这样会给顾客带来麻烦，于是工作人员准备了布袋，顾客可以重复使用，同时鼓励居民自带袋子。
鼓励gǔlìto encourage
有人担心这样会给顾客带来麻烦，于是工作人员准备了布袋，顾客可以重复使用，同时鼓励居民自带袋子。
拒绝jùjuéto refuse, to reject
开始时，也有少数人拒绝改变习惯；不过，当他们发现新袋子更结实、更方便后，态度慢慢变了。
减少jiǎnshǎoto reduce, to decrease
社区决定从下周开始减少发放的塑料袋数量。
数量shùliàngquantity, amount
社区决定从下周开始减少发放的塑料袋数量。
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社区决定从下周开始减少发放的塑料袋数量。有人担心这样会给顾客带来麻烦，于是工作人员准备了布袋，顾客可以重复使用，同时鼓励居民自带袋子。开始时，也有少数人拒绝改变习惯；不过，当他们发现新袋子更结实、更方便后，态度慢慢变了。小小的选择不能马上解决所有问题，却能让环保成为每天都做得到的事。
Shèqū juédìng cóng xià zhōu kāishǐ jiǎnshǎo fāfàng de sùliàodài shùliàng. Yǒurén dānxīn zhèyàng huì gěi gùkè dàilái máfan, yúshì gōngzuò rényuán zhǔnbèi le bùdài, gùkè kěyǐ chóngfù shǐyòng, tóngshí gǔlì jūmín zì dài dàizi. Kāishǐ shí, yě yǒu shǎoshù rén jùjué gǎibiàn xíguàn; búguò, dāng tāmen fāxiàn xīn dàizi gèng jiēshi, gèng fāngbiàn hòu, tàidu mànmàn biàn le. Xiǎoxiǎo de xuǎnzé bù néng mǎshàng jiějué suǒyǒu wèntí, què néng ràng huánbǎo chéngwéi měitiān dōu zuò de dào de shì.
The community decided to reduce the number of plastic bags handed out from next week. Some people worried that this would inconvenience customers, so staff prepared cloth bags that customers could use repeatedly and encouraged residents to bring their own. At first, a few people refused to change their habits. However, when they found that the new bags were stronger and more convenient, their attitudes slowly changed. Small choices cannot solve every problem immediately, but they can make environmental protection something we can do every day.
Grammar
有人担心这样会给顾客带来麻烦，于是工作人员准备了布袋，顾客可以重复使用，同时鼓励居民自带袋子。
Cause +于是+ Effect
于是 · “yúshì”. Conjunction 'so/therefore'. Indicates a sequential relationship.
因为各种污染，于是环境变得越来越差。
Yīnwèi gè zhǒng wūrǎn, yúshì huánjìng biàn de yuè lái yuè chà.
Because of various pollution, the environment has become worse and worse.
Fill the gap有人担心这样会给顾客带来麻烦，____工作人员准备了布袋，顾客可以重复使用，同时鼓励居民自带袋子。
Culture
The Unity of Heaven and Man
'The Unity of Heaven and Man' (tiān rén hé yī) is a theory in Chinese philosophy about the relationship between humans and nature, meaning that humankind should unite with nature and coexist in harmony. This idea was first put forward by Zhuangzi (369 B.C.-286 B.C.). It teaches us that humans are part of the universe's many creatures and should live in unity with the natural world.
A Park for Everyone
A reflection on daily choices that keep a public park welcoming and healthy.
5 new words
温度wēndùtemperature
天气暖起来后，公园里的温度常常比以前高。
乘坐chéngzuòto take (a vehicle), to ride (in a vehicle)
为了少开车，许多家庭选择乘坐公共交通去散步；离开前，他们会把自己带来的东西全部带走，不把瓶子、纸巾丢在草地上。
丢diūto throw, to cast
为了少开车，许多家庭选择乘坐公共交通去散步；离开前，他们会把自己带来的东西全部带走，不把瓶子、纸巾丢在草地上。
垃圾桶lājītǒngdustbin, trash can
公园设置了更多垃圾桶，也提醒人们分类投放。
美丽měilìbeautiful
保持环境美丽不靠一次特别的活动，而靠每天的一点自觉。
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天气暖起来后，公园里的温度常常比以前高。为了少开车，许多家庭选择乘坐公共交通去散步；离开前，他们会把自己带来的东西全部带走，不把瓶子、纸巾丢在草地上。公园设置了更多垃圾桶，也提醒人们分类投放。保持环境美丽不靠一次特别的活动，而靠每天的一点自觉。人和自然相处得好，城市才会更舒服。
Tiānqì nuǎn qǐlai hòu, gōngyuán lǐ de wēndù chángcháng bǐ yǐqián gāo. Wèile shǎo kāichē, xǔduō jiātíng xuǎnzé chéngzuò gōnggòng jiāotōng qù sànbù; líkāi qián, tāmen huì bǎ zìjǐ dài lái de dōngxi quánbù dài zǒu, bù bǎ píngzi, zhǐjīn diū zài cǎodì shàng. Gōngyuán shèzhì le gèng duō lājītǒng, yě tíxǐng rénmen fēnlèi tóufàng. Bǎochí huánjìng měilì bù kào yí cì tèbié de huódòng, ér kào měitiān de yìdiǎn zìjué. Rén hé zìrán xiāngchǔ de hǎo, chéngshì cái huì gèng shūfu.
After the weather becomes warmer, the temperature in the park is often higher than before. To drive less, many families choose public transport for a walk. Before leaving, they take away everything they brought and do not drop bottles or tissues on the grass. The park has added more rubbish bins and reminds people to sort their waste. Keeping the environment beautiful does not depend on one special activity, but on a little awareness every day. When people live well with nature, the city becomes more comfortable.
Which word means “to throw, to cast”?
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毛 from 毛巾 · towel
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