Waste and Water Problems in Bali and India

峇里島與印度的垃圾與水問題


Introduction

Some cities in Indonesia and India have big problems with trash and water. They are trying to find new ways to fix these problems.

印尼與印度的一些城市在垃圾與水方面有很大的問題。他們正嘗試尋找新方法來解決這些問題。

Main Body

Bali has a lot of trash. The government stopped some trash from going to the big landfill. Now, people throw trash in the streets or burn it. The government wants to build a factory to make energy from trash.

峇里島有很多垃圾。政府阻止了部分垃圾進入大型垃圾掩埋場。現在,人們將垃圾丟在街道上或將其焚燒。政府希望建造一座工廠,將垃圾轉化為能源。

In Delhi, India, the city tells big companies to fix their own trash. They do not want all the trash in one place. In Faridabad, the city stopped sending trash to the old landfill. They are building new places to process trash.

在印度的德里,市政府要求大公司處理自己的垃圾。他們不希望所有垃圾都集中在一個地方。在法里巴德,市政府停止將垃圾送往舊的掩埋場。他們正在建造新的垃圾處理設施。

In Gurugram, India, the city is cleaning water pipes. They want to stop floods during the rain. They are also saving rainwater in the ground.

在印度的古魯格蘭,市政府正在清理水管。他們希望在下雨期間防止淹水。他們也將雨水儲存在地下。

Conclusion

These places do not want to use big landfills. They want to use new technology and small centers to manage trash and water.

這些地方不希望再使用大型掩埋場。他們希望利用新技術與小型中心來管理垃圾與水。

Vocabulary Learning

🗑️ The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how the text describes things happening right now. To reach A2, you need to know how to say someone is doing something currently.

The Secret Formula: Person/City + is/are + Action-ing

Examples from the text:

  • The city is cleaning water pipes.
  • They are building new places.
  • They are trying to find new ways.

Why this helps you: Instead of just saying "I clean," you can say "I am cleaning." This makes your English sound more natural and active.


Quick Word Swap \rightarrow Simpler Meanings

  • Process \rightarrow Deal with / Fix
  • Manage \rightarrow Take care of
  • Landfill \rightarrow Big trash mountain

Vocabulary Learning

trash (n.)
Things that people throw away because they do not want them
Example:Please put your trash in the bin.
landfill (n.)
A large area of land where trash is buried
Example:The city is sending all the garbage to the landfill.
factory (n.)
A building where things are made using machines
Example:My uncle works in a shoe factory.
process (v.)
To treat or change something using a special method
Example:The plant can process a lot of plastic every day.
floods (n.)
A large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
Example:Heavy rain can cause floods in the city.
manage (v.)
To control or organize something
Example:The city needs to manage the water system better.
Practice A2 words in a crossword