大学入試対策｜英語 会話文問題13 難易度：★☆☆☆☆

Lily: Have you noticed how many shops now sell reusable bags?
Mark: Yes, I bring my own bag every time I go shopping.
Lily: That’s great. （　①　）
Mark: Me too. It keeps my water cold longer and reduces waste.
Lily: Do you think small actions like these really help the planet?
Mark: I believe they do, especially if many people join in.
Lily: My family even began separating food waste for compost.
Mark: Wow, I haven’t tried that yet. （　②　）
Lily: Not at all. We keep a small bin in the kitchen and empty it once a week.
Mark: Maybe I’ll suggest that to my parents.
Lily: Another change I made is buying second‑hand clothes.
Mark: I like that idea. Vintage shops have unique styles and lower prices.
Lily: （　③　）
Mark: Speaking of fashion, did you hear about the brand that repairs old jeans for free?
Lily: Yes, that encourages customers to keep their clothes longer.
Mark: Companies are finally understanding that sustainability attracts buyers.
Lily: （　④　）
Mark: My neighbors installed them last month; their electricity bill dropped.
Lily: That shows green choices can save money as well.
Mark: Right. If we all make conscious decisions, we can protect the environment for future generations.

ア）Will the bin take up too much space?

イ）Governments are helping too by giving tax cuts for solar panels.

ウ）Some companies now use recycled cardboard for packaging.

エ）Is it difficult?

オ）I prefer to drive to the store even if it’s close.

カ）But second‑hand clothes are often out of fashion.

キ）Exactly, and it reduces the demand for fast fashion.

ク）I also started using a stainless‑steel bottle instead of plastic ones.