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In the past, most people would just throw away their wornout appliances (家用电器)，but due to the many environmental issues that this has caused over the years, it is highly suggested to consider recycling or other ways.
Donate Your Appliances to an Organization
The first thing that most people think about when they hear about donating is giving old things to a charity or an organization.However, you should ensure that your appliances still work.Not only do you put repair costs on the charity, but you are also using the organization as a way to get rid of your junk.
Find a New Owner
There are many people that could greatly benefit from your used appliances, including new couples, students, povertystricken families, and many others.Similar to donating to a charity, it is important to ensure that your appliances are in good working order, and if they are not, you can put up an ad definitely stating that you are giving away the broken appliances for free.
Contact a Recycling Company
Before you do recycle your old items, there are several things that you should be aware of.First of all, you need to know about how refrigerator freezers, and air conditioners are recycled, as often these must be covered.According to your city, you may be required to take off the doors of your appliances to protect children or animals from getting trapped inside and getting hurt.
Donate Your Appliances as Scrap (废品) Metal
If your old appliances are completely broken, it might be best to just give them away as scrap metal.Fortunately, there are many different organizations and companies that need as much metal as they can get.Additionally, you won't have to do any of the scrapping or tearing apart by yourselves, as professionals take care and effort in removing harmful elements.
文章大意：这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四种处理旧家电的方法，以及它们的注意事项。
21．What's the similarity between the first two ways？__B__
A．The appliances are given away for free.
B．The appliances should be better in good condition.
C．The appliances will be sent to organizations.
D．The harmful parts of appliances must be got rid of
解析：细节理解题。根据Donate Your Appliances to an Organization部分下的“However, you should ensure that your appliances still work.(但是，你应该确保你的设备还能工作。)”和Find a New Owner部分下的“Similar to donating to a charity, it is important to ensure that your appliances are in good working order(与捐赠给慈善组织相似，确保你的设备还能运转是非常重要的)”可知，这两种处理旧家电的要求都是设备还能正常运转。 B．The appliances should be better in good condition.(设备最好情况良好。)符合以上说法。故选B项。
22．If we want to recycle our old appliances, what should we consider？__C__
A．What kind of appliances can be recycled.
B．Who can really benefit much from them.
C．Whether they will cause some danger or harm.
D．Which is the most suitable recycling company.
解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二部分的“According to your city, you may be required to take off the doors of your appliances to protect children or animals from getting trapped inside and getting hurt.(根据你所在城市的要求，你可能被要求拆掉设备的门，目的是保护小孩或者动物不会被困在里面受到伤害。)”可知，在回收利用电器前，我们应该考虑它们是否会对小孩或动物带来危险或造成伤害。C．Whether they will cause some danger or harm.(它们是否会造成危险或伤害。)符合以上说法。故选C项。
23．What can you do if you want to donate your completely broken appliances？__B__
A．Tear them apart on your own.
B．Give them to companies that need metal.
C．Remove the harmful elements of them yourself.
D．Make sure companies that want the metal pay the delivery fee.
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一部分的“If your old appliances are completely broken, it might be best to just give them away as scrap metal.Fortunately, there are many different organizations and companies that need as much metal as they can get.(如果你的旧家电已经完全坏了，它最好作为废铁捐赠掉。幸运的是，有很多不同的需要大量的废铁组织和公司。)”可知，如果旧家电已经完全坏了，我们就把它捐赠给需要大量铁的公司或者组织。B．Give them to companies that need metal.(把他们送给需要铁的公司。)符合以上说法。故选B项。
