四、还原信息
When things around the house stop working, what do you do with them? (1)
B
A lot of times, it's difficult to find people who can repair things, and it can be quite expensive. Also, some small items are so inexpensive that it's often easier to just buy new ones.
In 2009, Martine Postma from the Netherlands decided there must be a better way, which was Repair Cafés: places where people can take broken items. (2)
F
Postma's first Repair Café opened on Oct. 18, 2009, in Amsterdam, and was a huge success. People heard of the news of the Café, and began asking how they could start their own. In 2011, Postma set up the Repair Café Foundation (基金会). (3)
E
Today, there are about 2,000 Repair Cafés around the world with meetings usually taking place once a month. Around 25 things are repaired during each meeting. Everything is free, but donations (捐款) are greatly welcome.
The Cafés not only offer help with repairs but also bring community together. (4)
D
Moreover, skills are passed on. Items are kept rather than thrown away, meaning less waste.

A. Most people don't have time for the monthly meeting.
B. If you're like a lot of people, you may just throw them away.
C. It is easier and faster to repair things than to buy new things.
D. Neighbours get to know one another as they work together on the repairs.
E. It offers help to those hoping to begin their own neighbourhood repair group.
F. There they will find tools and volunteers who are ready to help with repairs.