공통영어1 미래엔 김성연 4과 변형문제

The famous German musician Johann Sebastian ____ once said,

____ my morning coffee, I’m just like a dried-up piece of goat.”

Today this sentiment is shared ____ many, with coffee shops springing up on almost every street corner,

and it is common to see city residents walking around with a cup of coffee in ____

According to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), approximately 10 billion tons of coffee was consumed worldwide ____ 2020 and 2021,

and Koreans ____ a signif icant contribution to this huge total, consuming 150,780 tons of coffee.

This means that every Korean adult drank an average of one cup of coffee every day ____ the year.

Clearly, for Koreans ____ other world citizens, coffee is not just a drink but a daily necessity.

The ____ widespread love of coffee comes at a substantial environmental cost, as the extraction process generates significant waste.

Only 0.2 percent of a coffee bean ____ used to make coffee, with the remaining 99.8 percent disposed of as waste.

As a result, the vast quantity ____ coffee consumed worldwide produces millions of tons of coffee waste each year.

So, what happens to all ____ waste from the coffee extraction process?

Spent ____ grounds (SCGs) are classified as general waste and sent to landfills.

There they break down, releasing methane, a greenhouse gas that is approximately 25 times ____ potent than CO2.

Some SCGs are incinerated ____ of being buried, but this releases a lot of CO2: 338 kg per ton.

____ neither of these waste management options takes into account the potential value of coffee grounds.

Although the grounds ____ valuable organic compounds and minerals, they are simply destroyed.

Fortunately, thanks to increased awareness of the coffee waste problem, ____ organizations, and governments around the world are working hard to improve the environmental impact of the coffee industry through circular economy measures.

A circular economy promotes the reuse of resources for as long ____ possible, reducing waste and environmental costs.

An example of a circular economy in action occurs when a chain of coffee shops collaborates with an organization to collect spent coffee grounds from its ____

These grounds are processed to remove impurities and dried ____

The resulting SCGs are sold to fertilizer companies, where they are transformed into ____ fertilizer.

This fertilizer is later sold ____ to the coffee shop chain.

The chain provides the fertilizer to local eco-friendly farmers, who then sell their produce back to ____ chain.

The farm produce can be used to create various food items, such as rice chips and dried sweet potatoes, which are sold in the ____ coffee shops.

By repurposing coffee grounds ____ this manner, related businesses and local farmers can benefit both economically and environmentally.

Recycled coffee grounds have a ____ range of uses, including coffee logs, fabrics for clothing and shoes, and reusable cups.

Coffee logs, for instance, generate more heat and burn for a longer ____ than wood.

Fabric made from coffee grounds absorbs sweat, dries quickly, and provides ____ protection.

Reusable cups from coffee ____ not only have a visually appealing appearance but also preserve the taste of the coffee.

Korea has shown a growing interest in recycling spent coffee grounds in recent ____

The government is taking steps toward the creation of a sustainable recycling system in the coffee ____

while companies are dedicating themselves to researching and developing new uses for ____ waste.

By recycling materials such as coffee waste, individuals can also ____ protect the environment.

With continued efforts, the recycling of used coffee grounds is expected to increase, encouraging more sustainable methods ____ enjoying coffee for years to come.