Electricity is a form of energy that we use every day.
电是一种我们每天都在使用的能量。
When we turn on a light, electricity flows into the bulb.
当我们打开灯时，电流就会流入灯泡。
The bulb changes electrical energy into light energy.
灯泡会把电能转化成光能。
That’s why we can see things clearly in the dark.
这就是为什么我们能在黑暗中看清东西。
Different types of lights use electricity in different ways.
不同类型的灯泡使用电能的方式不同。
Old light bulbs produce both light and heat.
旧式灯泡会产生光和热。
New LED bulbs use less electricity and save energy.
新的 LED 灯泡耗电更少，可以节约能源。
Many other things also change electrical energy into light.
许多其他设备也能把电能转化为光能。
For example, televisions, streetlights, and traffic lights all use electricity to produce light.
比如，电视、路灯和交通信号灯都是利用电能发光的。
Electricity is made in power stations using natural resources.
电是在发电站利用自然资源生产的。
Some power stations burn coal or gas to make electricity.
一些发电站燃烧煤炭或天然气来发电。
Others use water, wind, or sunlight to generate electricity.
还有一些利用水力、风能或太阳能发电。
Wasting electricity means wasting natural resources.
浪费电能就等于浪费自然资源。
Turning off lights when not needed helps save energy.
不用的时候关灯可以节约能源。
Using energy-efficient bulbs also reduces electricity waste.
使用节能灯泡也能减少电能浪费。
Saving electricity is good for the environment.
节约用电有助于保护环境。
Now you know that electrical energy turns into light energy, and we should use it wisely!
现在你知道电能可以转化为光能，并且我们应该合理用电了！
