Question

 

Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space. Write your answers in the space provided. 

          Saving energy doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. But what can you do to save energy? There is (1) ___________ that you can do to help the process of energy conservation. You can save energy by doing things by making sure that the kettle doesn’t (2) ___________ more water than it needed, always washing the full load in the washing machine rather than a half load or running down your central heating by 1oC – this could cut your (3) ___________ bill by 10%.

            Making sure that hot water taps are not left (4) ___________ and replace washers if your taps drip. (5) ___________ work you can turn off (6) ___________ lights and your computer if you are not using them. (7) ___________ to energy saving light bulbs – these use around a quarter of the electricity, and often last eight times (8) ___________ than an ordinary bulb. Close your curtain at (9) ___________ to keep the warm air from escaping through the windows. Switching off (10) ___________ appliances when they are not in use makes a big contribution to energy saving too.

1.  A. plenty                                        B. lot                           C. little             D. few

2.  A. consist                           B. contain                    C. compose                 D. include

3.  A. hot                                             B. heat             C. heating                    D. heated

4.  A. run                                             B. ran                          C. running                   D. flowing

5.  A. By                                             B. At                           C. In                            D. On

6.  A. any                                            B. all                            C. those                       D. no

7.  A. Change                          B. Consume                C. Buy             D. Sell

8.  A. higher                                        B. shorter                     C. less              D. more          

9.  A. morning                         B. evening                   C. dusk                        D. afternoon

10. A. electricity                                  B. electronic                C. electric                    D. electrical

 

Answer 1

1. A. plenty
2. B. contain
3. C. heating
4. C. running
5. B. At 
6. A. any
7. A. Change 
8. D. more
9. C. dusk 
10. D. electrical