Question

PART A: Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?
A
Watching television wastes more energy than any other activity and is the biggest contributor to global warming.
B
Despite how much money it could save television-watchers, many companies don’t sell energy-efficient televisions.
C
People who watch more television and use the most electricity don’t care about the health of the environment.
D
The people who watch the most television, also have the greatest potential to save energy and help the environment.

Answer 1

Despite how much money it could save television-watchers, many companies don’t sell energy-efficient televisions.

Option (B) is correct.

Explanation:

• Despite how much money it could save television-watchers, many companies don’t sell energy-efficient televisions.
• The main idea of the text is on the rising global warming in the world.
• Although the climate is gradually getting warmer and the intensity of heatwaves is increasing that can kill a large number of people in the coming years.
• Therefore the electronic companies should cell energy-efficient devices to save the earth and climate pattern.