Text Two:        Everything we use costs more these days. That’s because energy prices keep going up. One reason for rising prices is rising demand. Saving energy decreases demand as well as prices, and using less energy helps the environment. Whether we are cooking, driving a car, or listening to music, almost everything we do uses energy. But there are things we can do so that these activities use less energy.        Of course, we should not leave lights on if we’re not using them. But did you know that some things, like computers and TVs, still use energy when they are turned off? It’s a good idea to plug these things into a power bar. You can turn off the whole bar with one button. That way, when you are at work or school during the day, these things won’t use energy.       Saving water is important because it takes a lot of energy to clean something. Take shorter showers and don’t let the water run while you brush your teeth or wash dishes.      One place many people want to save money is at the store. Bringing your own bags helps keep prices down because stores won’t need to spend money making bags. Plus, using fewer paper and plastic bags helps the environment.Small changes like these can make a big difference!
【題組】114.Why are energy prices rising?
(A) Because there is not enough energy.
(B) Because people are using more energy.
(C) Because people are trying to save energy.
(D) Because using energy harms the environment.