Unit 10: Energy Sources

Part 6: Listening

Audio skills about energy

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Listening: A Talk on Energy Saving

11. Pre-listening Vocabulary

WordPronunciationVietnamese
energy saving/ˈenədʒi ˈseɪvɪŋ/tiết kiệm năng lượng
appliance/əˈplaɪəns/thiết bị
reduce/rɪˈdjuːs/giảm
bill/bɪl/hóa đơn
switch off/swɪtʃ ɒf/tắt
environment/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/môi trường

22. Listening Transcript

Transcript: How to Save Energy at Home

Good morning, everyone. Today I'm going to talk about how to save energy at home. Saving energy is very important because it helps reduce pollution and lowers our electricity bills.

First, you should turn off lights when you leave a room. Many people leave lights on even when nobody is in the room. This wastes a lot of electricity.

Second, unplug electronic devices when they are not in use. Even when devices are turned off, they still use some power if they are plugged in. This is called 'standby power'.

Third, use LED light bulbs instead of traditional ones. LED bulbs use much less electricity and last much longer. They can save you up to 80% on lighting costs.

Fourth, when you buy new appliances, choose energy-efficient ones. Look for the energy star label. These appliances use less electricity and are better for the environment.

Finally, use natural light during the day. Open your curtains and let the sunlight in instead of turning on lights.

In conclusion, small changes in our daily habits can make a big difference. If everyone saves a little energy, together we can protect our environment and save money. Thank you for listening.

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