Question

2. Read the Passage and decide which statements are True (T) or False (F).

In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries but

necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want products that

will not only work effectively, but also save money.

For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 Percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer. Therefore, consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulb. In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing

machines and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how much energy efficiency each model has, compared with other appliances in the same category. Ultimately, these innovations will save money as well as conserve the Earth’s resources.

	T	F
1. In Western countries, energy is cheap. 2. Consumers can save money by using energy-saving bulbs. 3. Labeling scheme is a good innovation which helps the European to save money and natural resources. 4. Ordinary loo-watt light bulbs use a quarter of the i electricity of standard bulbs. 5. North American and European countries are interested in saving money and natural resources.