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4 Energy

Speaking

A. Discuss the questions in pairs or groups.

1. Do you know anyone with a hybrid car?
2. Why are hybrid cars growing in popularity?
3. Would you like to own one? Why/Why not?

B. In pairs, choose one of the environmentally
friendly modes of transport below.
Student A: research advantages of this mode
of transport.
Student B: research the disadvantages. Present
your finding in class and decide which ones
you would promote in your city.

Car sharing Trams Cycling, electric bikes and
motorcycling

PRT pod cars Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles LPG (liquid petroleum gas)

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C. You will listen to a discussion about the pros and cons of hybrid and electric cars. Before
you listen, predict some of the points the speakers might make.

Writing

A. In pairs or groups, answer the questions.
1. Does your country generate nuclear power? Why/Why not?

2. In which countries is nuclear energy generated?
3. Why isn’t nuclear energy more widespread around the world?

B. You are going to read an argumentative text about nuclear
power.

1. Brainstorm some of the arguments in favour of nuclear power.
2. Brainstorm some of the arguments against it.
3. Do you think the public opinion is in favour of, or against nuclear
power these days?

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