Unit 7 - Read

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- category (n)
- labeling scheme (n)
- Innovation (n)
- consumer (n)
- conserve (v)
- effectively (adv)
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- consumer (n)
- category (n)
- innovation (n)
- conserve (v)
- effectively (adv)
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- labeling scheme (n)
- consumer (n)
- category (n)
- innovation (n)
- conserve (v)
- effectively (adv)
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Prediction:
Read the sentences and predict if they are True or False.
1. Consumers in Western countries want products that
will work effectively only.
2. An energy-saving bulb uses a quarter of the electricity
of a standard one.
3. There is a labeling scheme for household appliances in
Europe.
4. The innovations will conserve the Earth’s resources
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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 .

answer key:
1. Consumers in Western countries want products that
will work effectively only.
2. An energy-saving bulb uses a quarter of the electricity
of standard one.
3. There is a labeling scheme for household appliances in
Europe.
4. The innovations will conserve the Earth’s resources
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