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TOVÁBB Középszintű angol érettségi 2012. október - 3. olvasott szöveg értése feladat.
PLASTIC BOTTLES OUT!
The Australian town of Bundanoon, locally called Bundy, has banned the sale of bottled water, attracting attention from around the world. A community meeting last night took the unusual step, making it the first town in Australia, possibly the world, to ban bottled water.
The Bundy on Tap campaign will see still bottled water replaced by reusable plastic bottles that can be bought, and then filled up for free at water stations throughout the town. The campaign was the idea of Huw Kingston, who owns the local bike shop. Mr Kingston says he is happy with the decision but surprised by the great interest in his idea.
After doing more than 70 media interviews yesterday, Mr Kingston was still receiving calls from the BBC, as well as New Zealand and Japanese media, last night.
The locals are also stunned by their new-found fame. "I've been following it on the internet and this is truly amazing," one resident said.
The idea has caught on as New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees ordered all State Government departments and agencies to stop buying bottled water. "We want to move away from bottled water because of the pollution," he said.
Last night, more than 350 people voted on Bundanoon's proposal to ban the sale of bottled water by the end of the year.
A representative of the bottled water lobby stood in front of the gathering to defend the industry, but only one local resident agreed with him. "There's a far bigger health issue, which is the diabetes issue. If we're taking away water from the shops, they will then sell only sugar drinks. I think we're on the wrong track," he said.
But a show of hands made it clear that Bundy locals were ready to ban the bottle.
(www.abc.net.au)
A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = if there isn’t enough information in the text to say if it is true or not.
PLASTIC BOTTLES OUT!
The Australian town of Bundanoon, locally called Bundy, has banned the sale of bottled water, attracting attention from around the world. A community meeting last night took the unusual step, making it the first town in Australia, possibly the world, to ban bottled water.
The Bundy on Tap campaign will see still bottled water replaced by reusable plastic bottles that can be bought, and then filled up for free at water stations throughout the town. The campaign was the idea of Huw Kingston, who owns the local bike shop. Mr Kingston says he is happy with the decision but surprised by the great interest in his idea.
After doing more than 70 media interviews yesterday, Mr Kingston was still receiving calls from the BBC, as well as New Zealand and Japanese media, last night.
The locals are also stunned by their new-found fame. "I've been following it on the internet and this is truly amazing," one resident said.
The idea has caught on as New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees ordered all State Government departments and agencies to stop buying bottled water. "We want to move away from bottled water because of the pollution," he said.
Last night, more than 350 people voted on Bundanoon's proposal to ban the sale of bottled water by the end of the year.
A representative of the bottled water lobby stood in front of the gathering to defend the industry, but only one local resident agreed with him. "There's a far bigger health issue, which is the diabetes issue. If we're taking away water from the shops, they will then sell only sugar drinks. I think we're on the wrong track," he said.
But a show of hands made it clear that Bundy locals were ready to ban the bottle.
(www.abc.net.au)
Írd a mondatok elé a megfelelő betűt!
A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = if there isn’t enough information in the text to say if it is true or not.
| A | The people of Bundanoon call their town Bundy for short. |
|---|---|
| Last night Bundanoon decided to join other towns on the continent in banning bottled water. | |
| You will be able to buy reusable bottles filled up with still water. | |
| Huw Kingston had never been on television before. | |
| Mr. Kingston and other local residents share the same feeling about the media attention. | |
| Nathan Rees believes that bottled water has a negative effect on the environment. | |
| Last night’s vote took place in the City Hall. | |
| All the citizens of Bundanoon say that the ban is a good idea. |