HE HAS A NEW SOLUTION __________ THE PROBLEMSECTION C

5. He has a new solution __________ the problem

SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION (30 points)

I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each

gap:(10 points)

Energy saving

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 like making sure that the kettle

doesn’t (2)______ more water than that you need, always washing a full load in the

washing machine rather than a half load or turning down your central heating by 1

C –

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)______ light and your computer if you are not using them. (7)______ to energy-saving

light bulbs – these use around a quarter of electricity, and often last eight times

(8)______ than an ordinary bulb. Close your curtains 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.