Unit 7 : Saving energy
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XI. Read the passage carefuliy, then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up Actually, the worlds energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However. we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil a...
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XI. Read the passage carefuliy, then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up Actually, the world's energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However. we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative
However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it's very dangerous. What would happen if there was a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cuncer and may badly affect the future gencrations. The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economical as possible
1. Natural resources will never run out
2. We don't know exactly how much fuel is left
3. We shouldn't waste fuel
4. According to Mr. Burnham, there is no substitute for coal, gas and
5. All people agree to use nuclear power as an alternative energy
6. Radioactive waste is harmful for health
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V. Combine two sentences into one, using the connectives from the list: and but, because, so, therefore, or, moreover, however, if, when, unless.
1. You can go home. Youve finished this exercise.
2. I dont get many opportunities to practise my English. I find it difficult to remember everything I study
3. Im practising speaking English a lot. I dont want to fail in the oral test.
4. The worlds energy resources are limited. We should use them economically
5. The country could face an energy...
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V. Combine two sentences into one, using the connectives from the list: and but, because, so, therefore, or, moreover, however, if, when, unless.
1. You can go home. You've finished this exercise.
2. I don't get many opportunities to practise my English. I find it difficult to remember everything I study
3. I'm practising speaking English a lot. I don't want to fail in the oral test.
4. The world's energy resources are limited. We should use them economically
5. The country could face an energy crisis. Demand continues to rise.
6. You can't borrow my dictionary. You bring it back on Monday.
7. The cost of installation is very high. Solar dosmestic heating systems are economical to use.
8. Solar panels are placed on the roof of a house. The Sun's energy is used to heat water.
9. I don't agree with a lot of his teaching methods. He is a good teacher
10. We'd beter not waste water. We won't have enough to drink sooner or later.
11. The house is quite beautiful. The cost is not too high.
12. Do you want to study more? Do you want to look for a job?
1. She made some very helpful .........but her boss rejected them all ( suggest)
2. We find advertising on the radio very ............( efficiency)
3. If you take me my ................, youll see a doctor ( advise)
6. He needs to call in an ............to sort out the wiring ( electric)
7. She is not only a ...............housekeeper but also a clever cook (save)
8. The sellers need a lot of new............to supply buyers ( produce)
10. You should have a mechanic check your motorcycle............
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1. She made some very helpful .........but her boss rejected them all ( suggest)
2. We find advertising on the radio very ............( efficiency)
3. If you take me my ................, you'll see a doctor ( advise)
6. He needs to call in an ............to sort out the wiring ( electric)
7. She is not only a ...............housekeeper but also a clever cook (save)
8. The sellers need a lot of new............to supply buyers ( produce)
10. You should have a mechanic check your motorcycle...........(regular)
11. People's encouragement ...............to them who are fighting the enemy ( energy)
12. If we go on wasting water, we will be a fresh water..............in a few decades ( short)
14. She expressed pride in her child's...................(achieve)
15. To save energy the students shouldn't use paper ...................(waste)
16. Nowadays ......................want more information about the food they buy ( consume)
17. All building in Sweden will be heated by......................energy in 2015 ( sun)
18. ..................of water pipes requires several days ( install)
19. I spent money ..................................on traveling summer vacation ( enormous)
20. The full ............................of the new method have not yet been felt ( effect)
21. What can we do to reduce wasteful energy ...................? ( consume)
22. Most children enjoy ........................powered toys ( electric)
23. The outdoor center organizes lots of ................activities for the kids like cycling ( energy)
24. Ler us know what your favorite ...............products ( innovate)
25. You can be .......................with your money , spending too much of it on unimportant things ( waste)
choose the right words to fill in the blanks: ( help, do, use, take, write, save, ruduce, fix, spend, conserve)
1. i need someone......me with this problem
2. i suggest.....a shortcut through the park. itll take much less time
3. were very worried about.......lots of money on enrgy in our home
4. did you remember.....off the lights when you left?
5. i suggest..........energy-saving bulbs........our electricity bill
6. john enjoys.........everything in his home by himself
7. i remember.......
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choose the right words to fill in the blanks: ( help, do, use, take, write, save, ruduce, fix, spend, conserve)
1. i need someone......me with this problem
2. i suggest.....a shortcut through the park. it'll take much less time
3. we're very worried about.......lots of money on enrgy in our home
4. did you remember.....off the lights when you left?
5. i suggest..........energy-saving bulbs........our electricity bill
6. john enjoys.........everything in his home by himself
7. i remember........down her phone number already, but i can't find it anywhere
8. what should i do....energy?
9. the villagers are interested in......natural resources but they do not know how to do so
Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C or D in the following sentences:
1) Oh dear! How ... our household bills are! We can’t pay them.
A. heavy
B. enormous
C. small
D. low
2) In winter, heating ... for 50 percent of our electricity bill.
A. takes
B. occupies
C. accounts
D. costs
3) Energy can be collected by solar ... on cloudy days.
A. boards
B. panels
C. bars
D. sheets
4) If we don’t find ... sources of power, we will use up all the fossil fuels in the near future.
A....
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Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C or D in the following sentences:
1) Oh dear! How ... our household bills are! We can’t pay them.
A. heavy
B. enormous
C. small
D. low
2) In winter, heating ... for 50 percent of our electricity bill.
A. takes
B. occupies
C. accounts
D. costs
3) Energy can be collected by solar ... on cloudy days.
A. boards
B. panels
C. bars
D. sheets
4) If we don’t find ... sources of power, we will use up all the fossil fuels in the near future.
A. effective
B. efficient
C. natural
D. alternative
5) We want to use solar energy, ... it can’t be used on cloudy days.
A. but
B. so
C. because
D. however
6) Are wind power ... solar power new kinds of energy for future use?
A. and
B. or
C. with
D. but
7) He is always broke. He can’t afford neither luxuries ... basic necessities.
A. or
B. nor
C. and
D. but
8) Her husband bought not only 2 energy-saving light bulbs but ... one cheap washing machine last Sunday.
A. also
B. too
C. as well
D. some
9) You can’t have both of these products. Take one ... the other.
A. and
B. or
C. with
D. but
10) Ba really wants to buy new tables and chairs. ..., new furniture costs too much.
A. However
B. Therefore
C. But
D. So
11) If the TV always on in your house. You will not reduce the ... of electricity you use.
A. number
B. amount
C. much
D. plenty
12) “I suggest fixing the dripping faucet.” - “...”
A. We will.
B. Good idea.
C. Yes, please.
D. I’m afraid not.
13) Lan spoke English ... after she lived in England for several moths.
A. nature
B. natural
C. naturally
D. unnaturally
14) There’s nothing good on TV. Why don’t you turn it ...?
A. on
B. down
C. off
D. up
15) I’m trying to cut down ... the amount of driving I do to save energy.
A. off
B. to
C. out of
D. on
Complete each blank with a suitable Preposition:
1) He speaks English like a native. He can give us advice ... how to improve our pronunciation.
2) Hoa often helps Na ... her written assignments.
3) Why don’t you work harder ... the project? We have only two days left to complete it.
4) The TV repairman will be here ... five minutes.
5) People throughout the world must work together to look ... the environment.
6) If you go ... leaving the lights on all day, you will have an enormous...
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Complete each blank with a suitable Preposition:
1) He speaks English like a native. He can give us advice ... how to improve our pronunciation.
2) Hoa often helps Na ... her written assignments.
3) Why don’t you work harder ... the project? We have only two days left to complete it.
4) The TV repairman will be here ... five minutes.
5) People throughout the world must work together to look ... the environment.
6) If you go ... leaving the lights on all day, you will have an enormous electricity bill to pay ... the end of this month.
7) Have you seen my little sister? I’ve been looking ... her ... two hours.
8) Travelling ... public transport will reduce the amount of exhaust fume from cars and motorbikes.
9) I spend $16 a month ... fares and I have to pay $32 ... lighting.
10) What is the purpose ... visit ... our country?
11) We are interested ... the shortage of fresh water ... the world’s population.
12) The cost of living in Vietnam is low compared ... Singapore.
13) Did children account ... 45 percent of the total population affected by the tsunami?
14) This toilet roll is finished. It should be replaced ... a new one.
15) The head of the household should tell each family member to be aware ... saving energy.
16) Instead ... buying energy-saving lights, we should concentrate ... a more economical use of electricity.
17) He is good ... fixing wooden objects, but he is bad ... building with bricks.
18) This electrical appliance will not work ... electricity.
19) Look ... this enormous telephone bill before leaving ... work, darling. I can’t believe in my eyes.
20) If you’ve got a cough, you should try to cut ... the number of cigarettes you smoke.
Complete each blank with a suitable Preposition:
1) He speaks English like a native. He can give us advice ... how to improve our pronunciation.
2) Hoa often helps Na ... her written assignments.
3) Why dont you work harder ... the project? We have only two days left to complete it.
4) The TV repairman will be here ... five minutes.
5) People throughout the world must work together to look ... the environment.
6) If you go ... leaving the lights on all day, you will have an enormous el...
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Complete each blank with a suitable Preposition:
1) He speaks English like a native. He can give us advice ... how to improve our pronunciation.
2) Hoa often helps Na ... her written assignments.
3) Why don't you work harder ... the project? We have only two days left to complete it.
4) The TV repairman will be here ... five minutes.
5) People throughout the world must work together to look ... the environment.
6) If you go ... leaving the lights on all day, you will have an enormous electricity bill to pay ... the end of this month.
7) Have you seen my little sister? I've been looking ... her ... two hours.
8) Travelling ... public transport will reduce the amount of exhaust fume from cars and motorbikes.
9) I spend $16 a month ... fares and I have to pay $32 ... lighting.
10) What is the purpose ... visit ... our country?
11) We are interested ... the shortage of fresh water ... the world's population.
12) The cost of living in Vietnam is low compared ... Singapore.
13) Did children account ... 45 percent of the total population affected by the tsunami?
14) This toilet roll is finished. It should be replaced ... a new one.
15) The head of the household should tell each family member to be aware ... saving energy.
16) Instead ... buying energy-saving lights, we should concentrate ... a more economical use of electricity.
17) He is good ... fixing wooden objects, but he is bad ... building with bricks.
18) This electrical appliance will not work ... electricity.
19) Look ... this enormous telephone bill before leaving ... work, darling. I can't believe in my eyes.
20) If you've got a cough, you should try to cut ... the number of cigarettes you smoke.
III. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets. radio batteries and in are to produce
1. Food is a _________of life. (need)
2. I asked for a _________as the dress was damaged. (reduce)
3. There are a lot of technological ___________ designed to save energy. (innovate) .
4. We find advertising on television very__________ (effect)
5. I switched the light off to save __________(electric)
6. Energy__________includes searching for alternative fuels. (conserve)
7. En...
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III. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets. radio batteries and in are to produce
1. Food is a _________of life. (need)
2. I asked for a _________as the dress was damaged. (reduce)
3. There are a lot of technological ___________ designed to save energy. (innovate) .
4. We find advertising on television very__________ (effect)
5. I switched the light off to save __________(electric)
6. Energy__________includes searching for alternative fuels. (conserve)
7. Energy-saving bulbs help ____________save money. (consume)
8. She needed only one more stamp to complete her_________(collect)
9.___________ friendly energy sources include water and wind power. (environment)
10. People who exercise___________ are less likely to feel stress (regular)