Question

1. read the passage below and answer the question that follows. many products today are designed to break or become outdated quickly, forcing consumers to replace them often. this practice, called planned obsolescence, harms the environment and wastes money. if products were built to last longer, consumers could save money, reduce waste, and help the planet. for example, long - lasting appliances and electronics would lower the demand for raw materials and decrease pollution caused by manufacturing and disposal. what is the main idea of this passage? new products are better than older ones. consumers prefer replacing products often. products should be designed to last longer to help the environment and consumers. manufacturing is the main cause of pollution.

Explanation:

The passage discusses how products are designed to break or become outdated quickly (planned obsolescence), which causes environmental harm and waste. It suggests that if products were built to last longer, it could save money, reduce waste, and help the environment by lowering demand for raw - materials and decreasing pollution. The main idea is about the negative impacts of planned obsolescence and the benefits of longer - lasting products.

Answer:

Products should be designed to last longer to help the environment and consumers.