unit 11: sources of en erg y

The following statements list some advantages and disadvantages of various sources of energy.. 4.Water power provides energy without pollution.. Solar energy is not only plentiful and un

Water Power Hydroelectric dam

Windmill Wind power

reactor /ri:'æktə/ ( n) : lò phản ứng

limited /'limitid/ ( adj ) : hạn chế, có giới hạn unlimited /ʌn'limitid/ (adj): không giới hạn

renewable /ri'nju:əbl/ (adj ) : có thể thay thế

non-renewable /,nɔn 'ri'nju:əbl/ (adj ): không thể thay thế

Task 1 The following statements list some advantages and disadvantages of various sources of energy Read and tick () the appropriate box A ( for the advantages ) or D (for the disadvantages ), then compare the results with partner’s.

1.Fossil fuels will be exhausted within a relatively short

time

2.Geothermal heat is available only in the few place in

the world.

3.If the wind does not blow, there is no wind energy.

4.Water power provides energy without pollution.

5.A nuclear reactor releases radiation which is

dangerous to the environment.

6 Solar energy is not only plentiful and unlimited but

also clean and safe.

7.It is expensive to built a dam for hydroelectricity.

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Task 2: Work in pairs Talk with your friend about the advantages and disadvantages of using each alternative sources of energy , using the suggestions from Task 1.

Why do you think so?

I think that wind

power can be an

alternative source

of energy

Sources of

energy

Advantages Disadvantages

Nuclear

energy

Geothermal

heat

Solar energy

Wind power

Water power

It is available

It can be dangerous

It is unlimited

It is not only plentiful and infinite but also clean and safe

It is clean and unlimited

It is clean and unlimited

It is only available in

some places

It is only possible during the day time

If the wind doenn’t blow,there is no

wind no energy.

It is expensive to built a dam

for hydroelectricity

A: I think that can be an alternative sources

of energy.

B: Why do you think so?

A: Because our major sources of energy are running out while

Example :

wind power (1)

the wind is abundant and unlimited.

(2)

it is also clean and safe to the environment.

(3)

it is not available when there is no wind.

(4) However,

B: I know

A: I think that _(1) _ can be an alternative source of energy.

B: Why do you think so?

A: Because our major sources of energy are running out while (2)

However, _(4) _

B: I know _(3)

(1): solar energy

(2): solar energy is plentiful and infinite.

(3): It is also clean and safe to the enviroment.

(4): It is only possible during the day time.

A: I think that solar energy can be an alternative sources

of energy.

B: Why do you think so?

A: Because our major sources of energy are running out while the solar energy is plentiful and infinite.

However, it is only possible during the day time.

B: I know it is also clean and safe to the environment

A: I think that _(1) _ can be an alternative source of energy.

while (2)

(1): nuclear power

(2): nuclear power is unlimited

(3): It can be very dangerous A nuclear reactor releases radiation which is harmful to the environment.

A: I think that _(1) _ can be an alternative source of energy.

while (2)

However, _(4) _

(1): water power

(2): water is unlimited

(3): It also provides energy without pollution.

(4): It is expensive to build a dam for hydroelectricity

A: I think that _(1) _ can be an alternative source of energy.

B: Why do you think so?

A: Because our major sources of energy are running out while (2)

However, _(3) _

B:

(1): geothermal heat

(2): this heat is available.

(3): It is possible only in a few places in the world.