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EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST:
Choose the most natural-sounding answer to complete each sentence.
LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEWCOMERS: SETTING UP GAS/ELECTRICITY
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"
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:
Choose the most natural-sounding answer to complete each sentence.
1. When will our power be _________?
Correct answer: switched on
2. I paid the _________ last week.
Correct answer: bill
3. Do I have to get my _________ ( = the person who owns the apartment) to approve this?
Correct answer: landlord
4. Is there another _________ ( = company that provides electricity) in the area?
Correct answer: energy company
5. I smell gas in the apartment. Could you please check if there is a gas ________?
Correct answer: leak
6. Is there a number I can call ________ an emergency?
Correct answer: in case of
7. Another term for a company that provides electricity is "energy ________".
Correct answer: supplier
8. Setting up ________ = Setting up gas, electricty, water, etc.
Correct answer: utilities
9. Can you please explain these additional ________? = Can you please explain why I have to pay for these additional items?
Correct answer: charges
10. This isn't a gas heater; it's an ________ heater.
Correct answer: electrical
THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:
Your service was cut off. = We stopped providing you with gas, electricity, etc. (usually because of non-payment)
You're outside of our coverage area. = 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.
Your service was cut off. = We stopped providing you with gas, electricity, etc. (usually because of non-payment)
You're outside of our coverage area. = 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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At the pharmacy
Talking to the doctor
At the vet
Health care/health insurance
Talking to the landlord
At the post office
Talking to the plumber
Getting a mobile phone (cellphone)
At the library
At the airport
Talking to the dentist
Talking to the police
Renting an apartment
Public transportation
Arranging utilities (electricity, etc.)
Getting a driver's license
Daycare 1
Daycare 2
Child care emergency
Buying a car
Talking about mental health/emotional problems
At the bank
Talking to immigration officers 1
Talking to immigration officers 2
ABOUT THIS SECTION: We have created this "life-skills" section for newcomers to an English-speaking country to be able to practice English related to things you might have to do every day. The new vocabulary you learn will help you integrate into society and make life in your new country easier. Most of these questions use our patented approach, which combines both grammar and vocabulary training, and spans a range of levels from low-intermediate to low-advanced.
At the pharmacy
Talking to the doctor
At the vet
Health care/health insurance
Talking to the landlord
At the post office
Talking to the plumber
Getting a mobile phone (cellphone)
At the library
At the airport
Talking to the dentist
Talking to the police
Renting an apartment
Public transportation
Arranging utilities (electricity, etc.)
Getting a driver's license
Daycare 1
Daycare 2
Child care emergency
Buying a car
Talking about mental health/emotional problems
At the bank
Talking to immigration officers 1
Talking to immigration officers 2
ABOUT THIS SECTION: We have created this "life-skills" section for newcomers to an English-speaking country to be able to practice English related to things you might have to do every day. The new vocabulary you learn will help you integrate into society and make life in your new country easier. Most of these questions use our patented approach, which combines both grammar and vocabulary training, and spans a range of levels from low-intermediate to low-advanced.
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