WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE BEST TITLE FOR THE PASSAGE

22. Why is computer a miraculous device?

A. ordinary

B. improper

C. false

D. ugly

VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or

phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Every day, in homes all over the world, people waste huge (23) __________ of energy and water.

Hong Kong is estimated to waste about $ 5 billion worth of energy a year. This is due to their bad habits. (24)

__________ caving lights, air-conditioners and television on when no one is in the room wastes a lot of

energy. Using too (25) __________ water or not fixing dripping taps also contributes to the problem. Most

people do not realize that saving energy in the home will actually save them money. If people _______(26)

less energy, gas and electricity bills will become lower. Most of the ways we can use to decrease energy

consumption in the home are very use, or simple. The most obvious one is turning off household appliances

when they are not (27) __________ equipping our homes with energy-saving bulbs.