| 任务型阅读。 请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。 注意：每个空格只填1个单词。 Christmas is a season to spread joy and laughter. But will it not be wonderful to spread this joy by caring a little more about nature and going green? It's not a bad idea to do your bit and contribute in your own small ways to saving nature and all the natural resources. Here are some tips which will help you sort out a few ideas for a green Christmas. Reduce the use of the lights which are used to decorate your homes. Make use of the eco-friendly lights available on the market that use less energy. These lights use minimum energy and you end up having less wastage of electricity. Reuse the wrapping paper from previous years to wrap the gifts. You don't need to buy new wrapping paper every year. Also try using the same baubles (小玩意) and trinkets (小装饰品) for decorating your Christmas tree. Handmade or homemade baubles are the best way and these also add a personal touch to your Christmas tree. Recycle all those trinkets that you cannot use anymore. Sending out Christmas cards made from recycled paper is a thoughtful way of going green for Christmas. There are many charities which sell these cards made from recycled paper. Make use of these green Christmas ideas, and spread the message of going green to your near and dear ones. These are the 3 R's for green Christmas ideas. In addition, green Christmas gifts are a way of spreading the message of what you believe in. A gift is indeed an ideal way. Make your own gifts. If you think you have a skill, use it. Instead of going to shops and buying presents for your family and friends, you can make your own Christmas gifts at home and give them away. For example, you can make gifts for Christmas at home such as homemade Christmas cookies and chocolates, handmade soaps, soft toys, homemade candles, different types of cakes baked at home, etc. If you have no time to make these gifts, think of other thoughtful ways of going green for Christmas. You can invite your family and friends over for a home cooked meal and prepare the dishes they enjoy best. Your family and friends can even assist you in planning the menu and cooking the meal together. This can help make your relationship stronger. Use these green Christmas ideas and celebrate an eco-friendly Christmas. Whoever knows your friends and relatives may follow in your footsteps and contribute their share towards protecting the environment.
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