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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #37357 Short Robert Boland
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Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

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Are you fed up with excessive electric bills? Well, look no further than solar-energy systems. Did you know that you could cut your electrical costs and show off your environmental savvy by installing solar panels? Last year, 792 megawatts of residential solar systems were installed in the US- enough to power the equivalent of more than 130,000 homes. A case study: Cheryl, and Robert Boland of Apple Valley, Calif, cut their monthly electrical bill from approximately $300 to about $1.75 by installing solar panels on the roof of their home.

What made people to cut off their electricity bills?

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Option 4: "Solar panels can be installed on the roof or even some nearby place where they get proper light to work efficiently."

Explanation: This option is correct as it aligns with the text's implication that solar panels can be installed in various locations to maximize efficiency. The mention of installation locations supports the overall theme of utilizing solar energy to reduce electricity bills.

Option 1: "The solar energy systems have been able to generate enough power for a number of houses."

Explanation: While the text mentions that solar systems can power many homes, it does not directly link this to the reason why people cut their electricity bills. The focus is on the cost savings rather than the capacity to power multiple houses.

Option 2: "Solar systems only help to show off the savvy environment by installing them."

Explanation: This option misrepresents the text. The text states that installing solar panels can demonstrate environmental savvy, but it emphasizes the financial benefits of reducing electricity bills, which this option overlooks.

Option 3: "There is a huge cost involved in establishing a proper solar power panel to operate effectively."

Explanation: This option contradicts the main idea of the text. The text highlights the cost savings from solar panels, not the costs of installation. It suggests that the benefits outweigh any initial investment, making this option incorrect.

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