Listening-Reading -Prism 3- UNIT 6-ENERGY

Categorize

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energy

fuel

pollution

problem

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Options (2)

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source

production

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1) Critics of _________ energy say that the risks to the environment outweigh the benefits of cheap electricity. ( N____)

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Asthma and diabetes are increasingly common _________ problems.

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For a renewable _______of electricity to be truly successful, governments have to invest more money in it.

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_____________________fuels, such as oil and gas, have a finite lifespan.

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· __________ energy, whichever source it comes from, tends to be slightly more expensive for the user.

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· Rivers and lakes are two major_________ sources that can be used for hydroelectric power.

Match

Match formal verbs with informal alternatives.

look at

disagree with

give

decrease

start

• look at

• disagree with

• give

• decrease

• start

Match

Match formal verbs with informal alternatives.

skip, leave out

get

use

• skip, leave out

• get

• use

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Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the formal verbs in Exercise 3.

1. Resources are beginning to ​ ​

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soon they will run out.

2. This company needs to ​

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its energy policy to the government by the end of the year.

3 . The application to construct a wind farm in this area has been​

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by local residents who dislike the idea.

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deliver

diminish

contested

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4. If people​
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the documents on our website, they can see how biofuel is made.

5 . The rise in fuel prices should​
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a debate on oil reserves.

6 . This car ​
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fuel more efficiently than previous models.


7. Advocates of biofuels sometimes​
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key details, such as how much land is needed to cultivate the crops. People who disagree with them would certainly use this information to argue against biofuel advocates

8. 8. This country must ​ ​
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new renewalble energy sources.

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consult

instigate

utilizes

omit

secure

Multiple Choice

1. Vocabulary: What does the word "inexhaustible" mean in the text?  

•    A) Limited  
     

• B) Unending  
     

• C) Bright  
  

•    D) Expensive

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of "greenhouse gases" based on the text?  
 

•  A) Gases that help plants grow  
   

•  B) Gases that warm the Earth's atmosphere  
     

• C) Gases found in greenhouses  
   

•  D) Gases produced by wind turbines

Multiple Choice

Where are wind turbines usually placed to generate energy?

   

• A) Under the sea  
  

• (B) In the desert  
     

• C) On top of hills or offshore  

Multiple Choice

What do you think would happen if there was no wind blowing near wind turbines?

 

•   A) More energy would be produced. 
   

•   B) No energy would be produced. 
     

• C) The turbines would stop spinning. 

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What is the average cost of setting up hydropower systems mentioned in the text?

• (A) Between £1 million and £4 million  
   

•   B) Between £5 million and £8 million  
   

•   C) Between £10 million and £15 million

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Why might wind turbines be a threat to wildlife like local birds?

• (A) They offer shelter. 
  

• (B) They produce heat. 
     

• C) They can be hazardous. 

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 What could be a possible consequence of the negative environmental impact of water-powered turbines?

   

• A) Cleaner water  
     

• B) Endangered species  
   

•   C) Faster boats  

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What does the word "aquatic" mean in the text?

• (A) Related to air  
  

• (B) Related to water  
     

• C) Related to land  

Multiple Choice

 How is biomass different from fossil fuels in terms of regrowth?

•    A. Biomass can regrow quickly, while fossil fuels take a long time.
   

•  B. Fossil fuels can regrow quickly, while biomass takes a long time.
  

•    C. Both regrow at the same pace.

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What is the main material used to produce biomass fuel?
   A

• A. Plastic
  

•    B. Plant and animal material
  

•    C. Metal

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What is one way in which biomass energy helps the environment?
   

• A. releases harmful gases
   

•  B. reduces the need for landfills
     

• C. increases pollution

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What could be the consequence of using biomass energy on a large scale?
 

•  A. Lower electricity costs
   

•  B. Higher pollution levels
     

• C. More trees planted

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The main purpose of using biomass energy

• To increase reliance on fossil fuels
• To promote greenhouse gas emissions
• To harm the environment
• To reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

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How do solar panels convert sunlight into electricity?  
   

• A) Using water  
  

• (B) Using wind energy  
  

•    C) Using photovoltaic cells  
     

• D) Burning biomass

Multiple Choice

Define "geothermal energy" as described in the text.  

•    A) Energy from the wind  
     

• B) Energy from the sun  
   

•  C) Energy from the ground's heat  
     

• D) Energy from rivers

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 How is wind power generated?  
 

•  A) By burning coal  
   

•  B) By using moving water  
   

•  C) By placing large turbines on hills or offshore  
     

• D) by absorbing sunlight

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 What is the meaning of "hydrogen," as mentioned in the text?  

•    A) A gas  
   

•  B) A metal  
   

•  C) A type of tree  
     

• D) A type of bird

Multiple Choice

What could be a possible reason for using geothermal energy in areas near volcanoes?

• Increased risk of volcanic eruptions
• Limited access to underground heat sources
• Proximity to the Earth's mantle allows for easier access to heat source
• Higher cost of geothermal energy production

Multiple Choice

Why would wind turbines be considered unsightly to some people?

• Wind turbines are unsightly because they are too small and inconspicuous.
• Some people find wind turbines unsightly due to their lack of impact on the environment.
• Wind turbines are considered unsightly because they are too colorful and vibrant.
• Wind turbines can be considered unsightly due to their size, noise, visual impact on the landscape, or association with industrialization.

Multiple Choice

 Predict which renewable energy source might be the most cost-effective in the long run.

• Wind energy
• Hydropower
• Solar energy
• Geothermal energy

Multiple Choice

the benefits of biomass energy.

• Biomass energy is not a sustainable source of energy
• Biomass energy is harmful to the environment
• Biomass energy does not contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• The benefits of biomass energy include being renewable, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, managing waste, providing economic benefits, and promoting energy independence.

Multiple Choice

The drawbacks of biomas energy

• Water pollution
• Increase in biodiversity
• Decrease in greenhouse gases
• Deforestation, air pollution, competition with food crops