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When it comes to protecting our environment, recycling is the least we all can do. Nine-year-old Ryan Hickman from California showed us an important lesson: it's 41 too early to start recycling.

The young boy became 42 in recycling after his dad took him to a local recycling center when he was three years old. That 43 made Ryan want to start his own recycling company(公司).
Ryan collects and 44 bottles and cans from everyone in his neighborhood. He and his parents give empty bags to all his neighbours, so they can 45 their recyclables for him. Little Ryan then takes these recyclables to the recycling center 46 the help of his parents.
Ryan's company was 47. He recycled over 20,000 bottles and cans last year. He also made more than 11,000 for his future education. In 2017, his story became popular on the internet and a host even 48 him to be a guest on a TV 49.
"Ryan loves recycling, and he also wants to make everyone love it," said Ryan's mother.
If Ryan Hickman's story inspired(启发) you, start recycling now. Next time you find a can on the ground, 50 instead of walking away.
( ) 41. A. often B. only C. still D. never
( ) 42. A. interested B. interesting C. interest D. interests
( ) 43. A. talent B. interest C. tradition D. experience
( ) 44. A. sorting B. sorted C. sorts D. will sort
( ) 45. A. save B. pass C. find D. buy
( ) 46. A. from B. with C. without D. to
( ) 47. A. low B. successful C. interesting D. poor
( ) 48. A. thought B. remembered C. told D. invited
( ) 49. A. show B. play C. match D. activity
( ) 50. A. leave it there B. throw it away C. pick it up D. mix it up