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C. Complete the text about the Future of Energy D. Complete the definitions with the words in bold
with the sentences below. from the text.

a. However, the polluting effects of coal, oil, 1. is a chemical like alcohol
and natural gas are well known, and there which can be used as a fuel.
is pressure on energy companies and 2. is dead plant and animal
governments to find alternative sources of material which can be used as a fuel.
energy for our future.
3. is the energy that something
b. The problem is supplying it continually for the has because it is moving.
growing number of people on the planet who 4. If something is , it includes
need it.
many types of thing.
c. Although biofuels are promising, production 5. If something is , it will finish at
requires intensive farming methods that are some time in the future.
potentially environmentally damaging.
6. is the process of joining the
d. It is clean in terms of its emissions, and safety nuclei of atoms to produce energy.
has improved considerably since the disasters
at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl resulted in 7. is a harmful by product of
a loss of public confidence. nuclear power generation.
8. The is the combination of
e. Meanwhile, in Stockholm, one office has a
heating system powered by the excess body power sources that contribute to the whole power
heat of commuters travelling through the supply.
nearby train station.
E. Mark the sentences as true (T) or false (F)
f. The extent to which these energy sources can
be utilised depends on the natural conditions according to the text.
of a country. 1. The writer believes that most of our energy will
g. These are like batteries, but they use reactants come from nuclear power in the future.
from an outside source such as hydrogen, to 2. Disasters at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl have
generate power. resulted in a lack of confidence in nuclear power.
3. Nuclear energy is currently generated by the
process of fusion.
4. The company Pavegen generates energy from
the action of people walking.
5. The writer describes how algae and corn can be
burnt to produce electricity.
6. The writer believes that in future, our power will
come from a wider variety of sources.

F. Discuss the questions in pairs or groups.

1. What fuels that power vehicles are you familiar
with?
2. What is preventing a faster switch from oil-based
vehicle fuels to alternative fuels?
3. Do you know of any other innovative ways of
producing energy?
4. Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future
of power?

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