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Changing to a Green Lifestyle

李明

最近我想改变我的生活方式,过得更环保。 王芳:很好!环保生活很重要,你打算怎么做?

Li Ming: Recently I want to change my lifestyle to be more environmentally friendly. Wang Fang: Great! Living green is important. How do you plan to do it?

李明

我打算减少使用塑料袋,多带环保袋去买东西。 王芳:我家一直都分类回收垃圾,这样可以帮助减少污染。

Li Ming: I plan to reduce using plastic bags and bring reusable bags when shopping. Wang Fang: My family always sorts and recycles trash to help reduce pollution.

李明

但是习惯用塑料袋真的很难改。 王芳:是的,改变习惯需要时间和坚持。我平时也尽量节约用水,比如洗菜的时候用盆接水。

Li Ming: But it’s really hard to change the habit of using plastic bags. Wang Fang: Yes, changing habits takes time and persistence. I also try to save water, like using a basin when washing vegetables.

李明

我觉得节约用电也很重要,我家换了节能灯,省电又耐用。 王芳:对,我家也这样。出门我喜欢骑自行车,既环保又锻炼身体。

Li Ming: I think saving electricity is important too. We changed to energy-saving bulbs at home, which save power and last longer. Wang Fang: Same here. I like to ride a bike when going out, which is eco-friendly and good exercise.

李明

我有时候开车,但是我想多坐公共交通,减少汽车尾气污染。 王芳:对,这样对空气质量有好处。我们家还注意关灯和不用的电器,节约能源。

Li Ming: Sometimes I drive, but I want to take public transport more to reduce car exhaust pollution. Wang Fang: Right, that helps air quality. At home we also remember to turn off lights and appliances to save energy.

李明

塑料污染真的很严重,对环境和动物都不好。 王芳:没错,减少塑料袋的使用是关键。你平时购物都会带环保袋吗?

Li Ming: Plastic pollution is really serious and harms the environment and animals. Wang Fang: Exactly, reducing plastic bag use is key. Do you always bring reusable bags when shopping?

李明

是的,我已经养成习惯了。 王芳:那太好了。你觉得改变生活方式最难的是什么?

Li Ming: Yes, I have developed the habit. Wang Fang: That’s great. What do you think is the hardest part about changing your lifestyle?

李明

我觉得是改变以前的习惯。 王芳:我也是,但只要坚持,一定会越来越好。

Li Ming: I think it’s changing old habits. Wang Fang: Me too, but with persistence it will get better.

李明

我希望未来越来越多的人能参与环保,大家一起努力保护环境。 王芳:没错,环保是我们每个人的责任。

Li Ming: I hope more and more people join in protecting the environment in the future. Wang Fang: Definitely, protecting the environment is everyone’s responsibility.

李明

我会从小事做起,比如节约用水、用电,少用塑料。 王芳:我也会继续保持这些习惯。

Li Ming: I will start with small things like saving water, electricity, and using less plastic. Wang Fang: I will keep up these habits as well.

李明

谢谢你的建议,我会坚持下去。 王芳:加油,我们一起为绿色生活努力!

Li Ming: Thanks for your advice, I will keep at it. Wang Fang: Keep going! Let’s work together for a green lifestyle!

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Changing to a Green Lifestyle by Matthew Kao, BloomChinese. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Traditional characters were generated by Laowai.

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