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人們選擇修理舊物而不是扔掉它們的原因
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Why people are choosing to fix old items instead of tossing them out?
Life in 2022 is getting more expensive every day. Rising inflation is making it harder for regular people to buy new things. To save money, some people are choosing to repair their old stuff instead of replacing it. In addition to saving some cash, people can experience a satisfying feeling when fixing broken items on their own.
Financial benefits aren’t the only reason why people are handling repairs at home. Many people now realize that buying new things all the time is bad for the environment. Studies show that 50 million tons of electronic waste is created every year, and only 20% of that trash can be recycled. Thankfully, it is much easier to learn how to repair things than it was in the past. There are millions of videos on YouTube teaching people how to fix all sorts of things—from fans to broken chair legs.
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Still, it’s important to know your limitations when it comes to repairs. Some items, like TV remote controls, are very easy to repair. Other things like computers or microwaves are harder to fix because they require changing lots of small parts. Also, people can get hurt if they aren’t careful.
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Words in Use
●vt. 扔，擲，拋n. 扔，擲；擲幣賭勝負=throwAfter reading the letter, David crumpled it up and tossed it into the fire.
大衛看完信之後，就把信揉成一團丟到火裡去了。I tossed and turned in bed last night, wondering why my girlfriend would leave me.
我昨晚輾轉難眠，一直在想我女友為何要離我而去。Paul threw an empty bottle in the trash can with a quick toss.
保羅迅速地將一個空瓶子扔進垃圾桶裡。The venue of the contest was decided with a toss of a coin.
比賽的場地是以擲硬幣決定的。The teacher tossed a coin to decide which team would go first.
老師擲硬幣來決定哪一隊先開始。英檢中級高中 Level 3●●●n. 利益；益處vt. 有益於；使受益vi. 獲益（與介詞 from 並用）My trip to the US was a benefit of my job.
我的美國之旅是工作上的一項福利。The doctor said a long rest would benefit the patient.
醫生說長時間休息將會有益於該病患。Everyone will benefit from the new road.
那條新路會造福每個人。Reading every day brings great benefits to students.
每天閱讀會對學生帶來很大的益處。多益綠色英檢中級高中 Level 3●●●n. 限制；缺點（可數）=shortcomingThe school authorities used to impose a limitation on the length of students’ hair.
校方曾對學生頭髮的長度加以設限。Basically, this is a good car, but it has its limitations.
基本上這輛車不賴，不過仍有缺點。Basically, this is a good car, but it has its shortcomings.
基本上這輛車不賴，不過仍有缺點。高中 Level 4●a. 偏僻的；久遠的；遠端的=distantNo gas station can be found in such a remote town.
在如此偏遠的小鎮，一間加油站都找不到。Aunt Susan is a remote relative of mine.
蘇珊姑媽是我的遠親。There’s not even a remote chance that Porter will pass the driving test. He’s color-blind.
波特要考到駕照根本是機會渺茫。他是個色盲。The team used a remote system to control the machine.
團隊使用遠端系統來控制那臺機器。高中 Level 3●●Practical Phrases
●toss out... / toss... out丟棄／扔掉⋯⋯It's time to toss out those old newspapers.
是時候將那些舊報紙丟掉了。●a remote control遙控器♦ much + 比較級
much 可置於比較級形容詞或副詞之前，用以強調其 程度。此類副詞或副詞片語尚有:far、even、still、a lot、a great deal 等。
例:Those who smoke have a much higher risk of getting cancer.
抽菸者的罹癌率高很多。
例:Summer nights are getting a lot hotter due to global warming.
由於全球暖化，夏夜變得炎熱許多。
♦ when it comes to N/V-ing
when it comes to 表「說到，提到」，to 是介詞，所 以後面要接名詞或動名詞，可置於句首或句中。
例:Nobody beats Bonnie when it comes to cooking.
說到料理，沒有人能與邦妮匹敵。
例:When it comes to music, I enjoy listening to jazz.
說到音樂，我喜歡聽爵士樂。
請將下列字詞組合成一正確通順的句子
1. Waste paper _______________________ tissues.
can / into / be / recycled
2. Hiking in the mountains can _________________ ____________.
a / satisfying / be / experience
3. You’d better ______________________________ because they are all worn out.
on / your car / the tires / replace
答案：
1. Waste paper can be recycled into tissues.
2. Hiking in the mountains can be a satisfying experience.
3. You’d better replace the tires on your car because they are all worn out.
人們選擇修理舊物而不是扔掉它們的原因
2022 年的生活每天都變得越來越貴。不斷上升的通貨膨脹讓一 般人更難購買新東西。為了省錢，有些人選擇修理他們的舊物而不是 2月3日
更換它們。除了能省下一些現金外，當人們靠自己修理損壞的物品時 也會有一種滿足感。
經濟利益並不是人們在家進行維修的唯一原因。現在很多人都意 識到，一直買新東西對環境有害。研究顯示，每年約有五千萬噸的電 子垃圾，而其中只有 20% 的電子垃圾可以被回收再利用。值得慶幸 的是，現在學習如何修理東西遠比過去容易得多。YouTube 上有數以 百萬計的影片教人們如何修理各式各樣的東西 ── 從電扇到斷掉的椅 腳。
儘管如此，重要的還是要了解自己在維修方面的極限。有些物品 非常容易修理，例如電視遙控器。其他像是電腦或微波爐的東西較難 維修，因為它們需要更換很多小零件。另外，如果一個不小心，人們 可能會受傷。
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