WorksheetsYear 6 Listening task
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
Where does the race begin?
Adelaide
Perth
Darwin
Melbourne
How far do the cars travel?
200km
3000km
300km
3.5km
What is the goal of the race?
To find different ways to power our cars in case fuel eventually runs out
To destroy the opponent's cars.
To prove that petrol is a more superior substance than solar energy.
To have fun.
The event has been running since the 1980s. Have the cars changed over time?
Yes
No
Where is the electricity stored?
Solar panels
Tyres
Silicon
Battery
Select two options:
What are two of the disadvantages of solar powered cars?
Many panels are needed to convert enough sunlight into energy
They do not look very good
They need to be small and light, so it would be hard to fit extra passengers and luggage in the car.
They do not fit on a road
What material are the panels made from?
Iron
Plastic
Foil
Silicon
How much electricity can one panel produce?
The same amount that a hairdryer uses
Enough to run a Smart TV
1300kw
Enough power to supply a house for a week
What is the price range of the cars in this race?
$150,000 - $200,000
2 million - 3 million
$150,000 - 2 million dollars
$10-$100
How long does a battery last with no sun?
1 hour
4 hours
2 days
A week
What innovations have already been made to make a difference?
Special tyres designed to use less fuel
Solar panels on every car
Wind turbines installed on cars to help cars go faster
Solar panel strips on roads
To drive at a normal speed, cars must be....
as heavy as possible
sleek
close to the ground
as light as possible
