Lighting account for 10 - 15% of the electricity bill
Lighting account for 10 - 15% of the electricity bill
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For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the (54)_______ bill. However, this amount can be reduced (55)_______ replacing an ordinary 110-watt light bulb with an (56)_______ saving bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer. Therefore, consumers can (57)_______ about US$ 7 to $21 per bulb.
In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing (58)_______ and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers (59)_______ energy efficient each model is, compared with other appliances (60)_______the same category.
Ultimately, these innovations will save (61)_______ as well as conserving the Earth’s resources.
For most households, lighting accounts ... 10 percent - 15 percent of the electricity bill.
A. of B. to C. in D. for
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SAVING ENERGY
For most North American households, lighting accounts(1)................. 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light buld(2)........... an energy-saving buld. These bulds use a quartar of the electricity of standard bulds and(3).............. eight times longer. Therefore consumers can(4)............... about U$$7 toU$$21 per buld
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 eieht 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.
Answer the questions: Mrs. Jones uses only two ordinary bulbs and she pays US$8 for lighting. How much will she pay if she uses two energy-saving bulbs instead? (Giải thích rõ lí do nhá mn)
8. The law is no longer__________. ( effect)
The film had quite an _______on her.
This means that ______we have no chance of fishing on time.
It's a crop failure because they use ________methods.
9. Call in the ______, please. ( receive)
On _______of the news, he left.
10. He's a good _____( account )
Who are you ____to in the organization?
The _________show a profit of $2
Lightings for _________for 10% to 15% of the electricity bill
10. Get industry running more_____(efficient)
He's _______at his job.
How mcuh energy ______does each model have?
Remember to use energy more _______
The worker was dismissed for being_________
III.Fill in each blank of the following sentences with a suitable preposition or connective
1. Can you turn ........... the volume of the radio?I want hear the news
2.In my family,lighting accounts ........... 10 percent of the electricity bill
3.We are looking ........... a better way to conserve the natural resources
4.Who are worried ........... the water bill
5.Who lookked ........... Lan when she was ill?
6.Trang was very tired,........... , she had to finish her homework before going to bed
We suggested _________ on holiday to the mountain, but he didn’t agree.
A. he will go B. him going C. he should go D. he went
9. People nowadays are interested saving money and natural resources.
A. in B. on C. with D. to
10. Finally, my friend, Lan suggested _______ to the beach instead of going camping.
A. go B. to go C. going D. having gone
11. Home lighting can for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill.
A. account B. replace C. reduce D. produce
12. If you try your best to do this test, you good marks.
A. get B. got C. will get D. have got
13. It’s a nice day. How about a bicycle trip to the countryside.
A. take B. to take C.takes D. taking
14. Ann felt bad; _______, she went to work and tried to concentrate.
A. and B. however C. therefore D. but
15. My mother has a meeting in the evening, so I have to my baby sister.
A. look for B. look after C. look at D. look up
16. I had check all the water pipes in my house 3 days ago.
A. a mechanic B. a worker C.an electrician D. a plumber
IV. Read the text then answer the questions: (2pts)
Electricity is the most common form of energy today. In the modern world, electricity is very available at the touch of a switch. Electricity has many uses. The most common use of electricity is providing artificial lighting. In factories, electricity is used to light up the work place. It is also used to operate air conditioners, computers and many other machines. Electricity is also used to power the many appliances that we have in our homes such as appliances include television sets, computers, electric fans, irons and many others. The list is simply endless. Modern man will most probably be lost without electricity.
1. Is electricity the most common form of energy today?
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2. What is the most common use of electricity?
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3. What do people use electricity for at home?
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4. How would our life be if there were no electricity?
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1.I am not certain whether his version of accident can be beliveved. (DOUBTS)
¦ I …………………………………………………………………………………………
2. You must remember to pay the phone bill today whatever you do. (ACCOUNT)
¦ On………………………………………………………………………………………
3.The owner’s mismanagement was directly responsible for the company failing to succeed. (CONSEQUENCE)
¦ The company’s failure………………………………………………………………..
4.He said he had nothing to do with the causing the accident.(BLAME)
¦ He refused……………………………………………………………………………….
5.She ‘s not very good at arranging flowers.(FLAIR)
¦ She doesn't………………………………………………………………………………..