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An Ocean of Plastic

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    Reading comprehension for Teen 2 learners studying unit 5
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  • True or False: People are using fewer products made with plastic today.
    False
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  • True or False: We make 300 million tons of plastic each year.
    True
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  • True or False: People always recycle plastic when they finish using it.
    False
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  • True or False: Thirty million tons of plastic get into the ocean each year.
    False
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  • True or False: Plastic in the ocean breaks down into microplastics.
    True
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  • True or False: Microplastics have no effect on fish and other animals that eat them.
    False
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  • True or False: Microbeads are found in toothpaste and shampoo.
    True
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  • True or False: Sometimes microbeads get into humans’ bodies.
    True
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  • True or False: Some countries have banned the use of microbeads in products.
    True
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  • True or False: The only thing we can do to stop plastic from getting into the ocean is to carry reusable bags.
    False
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