Setting up gas/electricity - English for new immigrants

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SETTING UP GAS/ELECTRICITY 2

VOCABULARY BUILDER:

Meter = Device which shows how much gas, electricity, or water is being used

To read a meter = To check a meter in order to see how much gas, electricity, etc. is being used

Bill = A monthly statement which shows how much you have to pay for the gas or electricity you used

Power = A common way to say "electricity"

EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST:

1. When will our power be _________?
  switched on
  made
  activated

2. I paid the _________ last week.
  statement
  bill
  draft

3. Do I have to get my _________ ( = the person who owns the apartment) to approve this?
  landlord
  freeholder
  master

4. Is there another _________ ( = company that provides electricity) in the area?
  power station
  electricity generator
  energy company

5. I smell gas in the apartment. Could you please check if there is a gas ________?
  hole
  crack
  leak

6. Is there a number I can call ________ an emergency?
  in case of
  in spite of
  in lieu of

7. Another term for a company that provides electricity is "energy ________".
  giver
  supplier
  donator

8. Setting up ________ = Setting up gas, electricty, water, etc.
  tools
  utilities
  benefits

9. Can you please explain these additional ________? = Can you please explain why I have to pay for these additional items?
  tariffs
  fares
  charges

10. This isn't a gas heater; it's an ________ heater.
  electricity
  electrical
  energy

CHECK ANSWERS (Your answers will be displayed in a new window)

THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:

Your service was cut off. = We stopped providing you with gas, electricity, etc. (usually because of non-payment)

. = We don't provide service to that neighborhood.

The first bill will include the installation charge. = You will have to pay for installing the service on the first bill that you receive.

We also provide solar energy solutions. = We can set up a non-traditional solar energy system in your home.

We'll need two days notice to stop your service. = It will take two days to stop your service.

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