Comprehension quiz

Saving Energy at Home

Listen to the lesson carefully, then answer 10 comprehension questions. Pick one option per question.

Question 1What is the main purpose of this talk?

To give practical advice on saving energy at home To sell solar panels to residents To explain the council's new energy tax To recruit members for the residents association

Question 2What room temperature does the speaker say is perfectly comfortable?

Twenty two degrees Twenty degrees Eighteen degrees Sixteen degrees

Question 3Who can now book a free home energy check?

Pensioners only Everyone Council workers only Homeowners only

Question 4What is Doctor Alan Reeves' role, according to his introduction?

He manages the residents association He sells energy saving products He inspects local homes for free He advises the council on energy policy

Question 5What accounts for around half of the energy used in a typical British home?

Heating Lighting Cooking Hot water

Question 6By how much can lowering the thermostat by one degree cut a heating bill?

By about five percent By about twenty percent By about ten percent By about fifteen percent

Question 7What does the speaker say about modern light bulbs?

They are too expensive for most homes They use a fraction of the electricity of older ones They last for only a single year They give off too much heat

Question 8How much does leaving appliances on standby cost an average household each year?

About eight pounds About eighteen pounds About eight hundred pounds About eighty pounds

Question 9How should people book a free home energy check, according to the speaker?

Ring the number in their pack Ring the number on the website Visit the council offices Send an email to Doctor Reeves

Question 10What topic will the next workshop cover, according to the speaker?

Double glazing Home insulation Solar panels Smart thermostats