Studioclassroom_20090415

Tips for Saving Gas

You can drive and save money at the same time!

Spring weather makes you want to drive to the country for a barbecue. But if you're trying to save money on gasoline, you will probably think twice. Below are some simple changes you can make to get better gas mileage.

Slow down
Driving 90 kilometers per hour gives you around 21 percent better mileage than driving 110.

Drive smart
Don't stop and start your car too quickly. When you see a red light, slow down as you approach it. When the light turn gree, pull away slowly. The results: a 5 to 33 percent gas savings.

Keep it clean
Keep everything under the hood of your car clean and working well. Dirty parts can increase gasoline usage by as much as 40 percent.

Stay cool
In hot climates, choose light-colored cars, which throw back the heat. Parking in the shadow will also prevent gasoline evaporation caused by the heat.

Shut it off
Turn the engine off if you stop anywhere for more than a minute. Running it when you don't need to increase gas usage by up to 19 percent.

Walk or ride
For short trips, ride your bike or walk. Along with saving gas, it's a much a better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather!


gasoline (=gas) n. 汽油/天然氣
-> fuel
eg: I need to fill up the car with gasoline before I get to work.
eg: The price of gasoline has gone up 5% in the past few months.
eg: The gas station provides full service.
eg: We're running low on gas. Let's stop and get some.

kilometer
eg: Since she lives less than two kilometers away, Sarah walks to school every day.

usage n. 使用/用量
use v. 使用
eg: water usage 水量
eg: Cut back on your electricity usage and you'll save money each month.
eg: Daily water usage can be produced if we take showers instead of baths.

usage n. 使用的方法
eg: The book talks about the usage of English slang.

engine n.
eg: Tony left the car engine running too long and now we're out of gas.

mileage n. 里程數
-> the total miles or distance you can go on a galon
on mileage
eg:
A:What's the millage on your car?
B:Well, about 50,000 miles.
eg: Compact cars(小型車) are popular because they get better gas mileage(更高里程數).

hook n. 車蓋
evaporation n. 蒸發
-> evaporation happens when you turn a liquid into a gas

engine

//== Chat room ==//

up for something 想要做某件事
You want to do something or you're able to do something.
When someone ask if you're up for something, and that person simply asking if you to do that activity.

A: Are you up for a movie?
B: Yes, I'm up for it!


up to something 有能力去做某件事

A: Are you up for a movie?
B: No, I'm up to it!

//== Grammer on the go ==//

Along with saving gas, it's a much a better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather!
= in addition to saving gas, it's a much a better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather!

along with
= together with
= in addition to

The visitors will be shown a collection of photos and a short video.
= The visitors will be shown a collection of photos along with a short video.

Henry's mother sent him a check in addition to some new clothers for his birthday.
= Henry's mother sent him a check along with some new clothers for his birthday.