Listen and read Unit 7: Saving Energy

Dialog between Mrs. Mi and Mrs. Ha

Mrs. Mi notices that Mrs. Ha is worried about her recent water bill, which is quite large. She advises Mrs. Ha to reduce the amount of water her family uses. Mrs. Mi suggests getting a plumber to check for cracks in the pipes, as leaks can lead to water wastage. She also recommends taking showers instead of baths, as baths use a lot more water. Mrs. Ha agrees to follow these tips and thanks Mrs. Mi for her advice.

Practicing the Dialogue

You can practice the dialogue with a partner to improve your speaking skills. This will help you remember the key phrases and pronunciation of new words.

True or False Questions

1. Mrs. Ha is worried about her water bill. (True)

2. Mrs. Mi gives Mrs. Ha advice on how to save water. (True)

3. Mrs. Ha has checked the pipes in her house and found no cracks. (False)

4. Mrs. Ha will have a plumber check the pipes. (True)

5. Mrs. Mi suggests taking showers to save water. (True)

Corrected False Statements:

3. Mrs. Ha has checked the pipes in her house and found no cracks. (False) => She will have a plumber check the pipes.

4. Mrs. Ha suggests getting some tool to check cracks in the pipes. (False) => A plumber is a person who repairs leaking water pipes.