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Why does the author describe garbage as 'gold' for the ragpickers?
Because they appreciate the value in discarded items that others do not see
How do ragpickers view the items they collect from the garbage?
As items with hidden potential to be resold or repurposed
What does the author imply by stating 'Garbage to them is gold'?
Ragpickers see garbage as a source of wealth
Match the following words with their synonyms:
Garbage = Waste Gold = Precious metal Author = Writer Ragpickers = Scavengers
Match the following phrases with their meanings:
Garbage to them is gold = Ragpickers value what others discard View the items they collect from the garbage = Inspect the things they gather from trash Describe garbage as 'gold' for the ragpickers = Explain why rubbish is valuable to scavengers Imply by stating 'Garbage to them is gold' = Suggest meaning behind valuing trash
Match the following terms with their related concepts:
Author = Person who writes a book or article Ragpickers = Individuals who collect and sell recyclable materials from waste Garbage = Waste material that is discarded Gold = Valuable metal often used in jewelry
Explore why the author refers to garbage as 'gold' for ragpickers and their perspective on the items they collect from the trash. Understand the implications behind the statement 'Garbage to them is gold'.
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