BAHASA INGGRIS 8 S2 HAL 006

Tips for Saving Water while Cleaning

1. Don’t leave the tap running

Leaving the water running while you wash dishes is (1) .... Instead use two basins or bowls. Include just a very little warm, soapy water in one, and fill the other with water for rinsing. You can also use sinks in this way, but basins or bowls are better. Then you can easily use (2) .... that’s left afterwards to water your plants or an area outside.

The statement is the first tips for saving water while cleaning. fill in the blanks with the correct words in order!

• (1) a massive waste of water

  (2) the rinsing water

• (1) the rinsing water

  (2) a massive waste of water

• (1) huge water savings
  (2) waste residual water

• (1) waste residual water

  (2) huge water savings

2. Several Tips for Saving Water while Cleaning

3. 2. Soak your dirty dishes

Don’t use .... from the tap to blast food residue from pots, pans and crockery. Rather, place caked cookware and dishes in a basin of warm water and leave them to soak until the food residue lifts.

The statement is the second tip to save water when cleaning the house. fill in the blanks with the correct words!

• bathroom water

• the rinsing water

• the stream

• drinking water

Several Tips for Saving Water while Cleaning

3. 3. Use buckets

Keep ... in your bathroom and use it to save water. For example, catch the water you run when you’re waiting for the bath or shower water to warm up. Then use this water – which is perfectly clean – for cleaning purposes.

The statement is the third tip to save water when cleaning the house. fill in the blanks with the correct words!

• a dipper

• a bucket

• a water

• a soap

Several Tips for Saving Water while Cleaning

4. 4. Pack your dishwasher properly

Packing your dishwasher incorrectly can leave you with crusty dishes that need to be rinsed and rewashed. Always place bowls, cups and Tupperware ... to prevent pooling of dirty water, and don’t overcrowd your cutlery holder.

The statement is the fourth tip to save water when cleaning the house. fill in the blanks with the correct words!

• the market

• in the dish cabinet

• face up

• upside-down

Several Tips for Saving Water while Cleaning

5. 5. Only use your washing machine for full loads

Running your (1) ... or dishwasher for just a few items wastes a lot of water. Rather plan so that you only run a machine when you have a decent-sized load. If you absolutely have to do (2) ... of laundry, adjust the washing machine water level accordingly.

The statement is the fifth tip to save water when cleaning the house. fill in the blanks with the correct words!

• (1) a massive waste of water

  (2) a partial load

• (1) washing machine

  (2) a partial load

• (1) a partial load

  (2) washing machine

• (1) being wasted

  (2) the stream