Read the passage below and fill in the gap with a suitable word. For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the ................................... (26) bill. However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 110-watt light bulb with a low ................................... (27) light bulb. These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer. Therefore, consumers can ................................... (28) about US$ 7 to $21 per bulb. In Europe, there is a labeling plan for refrigerators, freezers, washing ................................... (29) and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how much energy efficiency each model has, compared with other appliances in the same category. Fortunately, these innovations will save ................................... (30) as well as conserve the Earth’s resources. (to conserve: giữ gìn, bảo tồn) Read the passage and then answer the questions below it. Christmas is almost here. Holiday music fills the air. Colourful lights shine brightly in windows. The stores are crowded with people buying last-minute gifts. All these are Christmas traditions. Another tradition is snow. Christmas in the northern part of the world comes a few days after the start of winter. So, in many places, a blanket of clean white snow covers the ground on Christmas Day. This is what is meant by a ”White Christmas”. Of course, many places do not get snow in December. In fact, they may be very warm at that time of year. People who like snow- but live where it is warm – dream of having a white Chrismas. American songwriter Irving Berlin captured these feelings in his song “White Christmas”. “White Christmas” is one of the most popular songs of all times. Hundreds of singers and musicians have recorded it. Perhaps the most famous version was sung by Bing Crosby. Songwriter Irving Berlin was Jewish. He did not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday. But in his Christmas song, he shares a message of peace and happiness which all people can joy. So from all of us – to all of you – we wish the happiest and most joyful holiday. 31. What are the stores crowded with? ...................................................................................................................................... 32. Which part of the world does Christmas come a few days after the start of winter? ...................................................................................................................................... 33. What do people in warm places dream of at Christmas? ...................................................................................................................................... 34. By whom was the famous song “White Chrismas” written? ...................................................................................................................................... 35. What does he share with us in his famous song? ......................................................................................................................................