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Do you believe picking up rubbish has become a world competition?
In November of 2023, the first Rubbish Collection World Cup was (1) in Asia. Teams from 21 countries took part in it. According to the rules, each team will have 60 minutes to (2) rubbish as much as possible. Britain finally won the (3) prize. “We hope more people around the world will pay (4) to environmental problems,” said a British team member.
When Ken, the founder(创始人)of the competition, was interviewed, he talked about how he (5) up with the idea. Several years ago, he found many sea animals died (6) they ate the rubbish in the sea. So he started to pick up rubbish on (7) way to the beach every morning.
“Picking up a piece of rubbish may save a turtle’s(海龟的) (8) . It’s also a good way to keep the beach (9) .” In his eyes, changing people’s thoughts about rubbish was more important.
“Picking up rubbish is meaningful and (10) ” added Ken. “Now, I am glad to hear that lots of people take part in it to protect our environment.”