- •Contents
- •A. Energy sources lead-in
- •Text 1 energy sources e nergy is essential. It is embodied in everything we use. To compare sources of energy effectively, we need to understand what they are and how they work.
- •Text comprehention Work in pairs. Find answers to the following questions in the text. Ask and answer.
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Write out the English equivalents for the following words used in the text. Practice their pronunciation.
- •Match antonyms (a) and synonyms (b).
- •Fill in the gaps using the words from Ex.1 and Ex.2 in the correct form. Consult the text if necessary.
- •What parts of speech are formed with the suffixes? Translate the derived words.
- •Write down all the words (nouns, adjectives, verbs) that you associate with
- •Make statements using the parts from two columns consulting the text if necessary. Translate them into Russian.
- •Read the text again and fill in the following chart. Work in pairs (groups) and discuss your answers.
- •Give a short monologue about energy sources. Use the plan.
- •Listening
- •B. Types of power stations lead-in
- •Text 2
- •WorldProm's Energy Mix
- •Text comprehension
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Match the synonyms.
- •Insert the words from Ex.9 and Ex. 10 into the gaps.
- •Look through the text and say what these figures mean.
- •Don't forget that you are a journalist! Read the text again and complete your notes below. Use your notes as a plan for retelling the text.
- •Speech practice
- •Act out a dialogue using your questions. One student is a journalist, another student is Anna Miller, public relations officer of the WorldProm Company.
- •Reading practice
- •Is Armenia's Nuclear Plant the World's Most Dangerous?
- •Speech practice
- •Quiz What do you know about….?
- •Check your knowledge with the help of on-line tests. Share your results.
- •Project work
- •Writing
- •A. Energy business in uk lead-in
- •Text 1 the players of energy business in uk
- •Text comprehention
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Write out the English equivalents for the following words used in the text. Practice their pronunciation.
- •Match the two parts to make phrases from the text.
- •Fill in the gaps using the words from the text.
- •Complete this table and then the text below with the correct word or expression.
- •Is the regulator the answer?
- •Complete these statements with the expressions from the box, and then number the statements in the correct order. Then use these statements as a plan for retelling the text.
- •Work in pairs. Discuss the following problems of energy business. Use the words in brackets to help you.
- •Listening
- •B. Security of supply lead-in
- •Industries
- •Аluminium industry/ chemical industry/ steel industry/ pharmaceutical industry/ pulp and paper industry/ plastic industry/ textile industry/ automotive industry/ metallurgy industry
- •Text 2
- •Text comprehension
- •Decide which four statements describe the situation.
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Complete this internal memo by Maria in a suitable way.
- •Match the expressions to the definitions.
- •C omplete this letter of complaint from Alexander Finley, epp Managing Director to Maria Keller, ees Business Sales Manager with the following expressions.
- •Write a reply to the letter using the following phrases.
- •If the crisis like in the Netherlands happened to your company, how would it be resolved? speech practice
- •Alexander calls Maria to talk about the agenda of their meeting. Prepare your roles and then role-play the telephone call. Use phrases for agreeing and disagreeing and the useful information below.
- •S peech practice
- •Project work
- •Writing
- •A. Electric power systems lead-in
- •Text 1 electric power systems
- •Text comprehention
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Give the English equivalents for the following words used in the text. Practice their pronunciation.
- •Find 10 words from the text. Write them out.
- •Complete the sentences, using the words and word combinations from the text.
- •Replace the words in italics with the appropriate words. Translate the sentences.
- •Make up the questions using the words given and 5 questions of your own.
- •Work in pairs. Study the picture carefully. Describe a basic electric power system and its operation.
- •Listening
- •B. Chp (Combined Heat and Power) lead-in
- •Text 2 cogeneration
- •Text comprehension
- •Answer the questions to the Text 2.
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Give the Russian equivalents for the following words used in the text.
- •Can you translate the sentences from Russian into English without a dictionary?
- •Scan the text. Find the passage speaking about the benefits of a cogeneration system compared to other power systems. Translate it.
- •L ook at the chart presenting the key words and word combinations of the topic “Cogeneration”. Add at least three key words to each category.
- •Work in pairs. Study the graph carefully. Describe a basic cogeneration system and its operation.
- •Work in pairs. Discuss the information about the benefits of chp. Use the table. Give your own examples.
- •C hoose one of the following topics and write an essay:
- •Speech practice
- •Read and translate the following quotations. Express your point of view and give your comments.
- •Reading practice
- •I nteresting Facts about Combined Heat and Power
- •Look through the text and say what these figures mean.
- •P roject work
- •A. Energy sustainability lead-in
- •Text 1 energy sustainability
- •Text comprehention w ork in pairs. Are the statements true or false?
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Find the English equivalents for the following words used in the text. Practice their pronunciation.
- •Match antonyms (a) and synonyms (b).
- •Fill in the chart choosing words you associate with the topic “Energy sustainability” among those suggested in the box. Explain why, according to the model:
- •Fill in the gaps in the sentences using words and word combinations from the box. Make all necessary changes.
- •Replace the words in italics with the appropriate words consulting the text if necessary. Translate the sentences.
- •Make up word combinations using the words from the columns. Translate them into Russian. Make up your own sentences with these word combinations.
- •Work in pairs. Make up questions using the words given and add three questions of your own. Present them as a dialogue with your partner.
- •Fill in the gaps of the scheme consulting the text. Use the scheme as a plan for retelling Text 1.
- •Listening
- •B. Energy efficiency
- •Text 2 energy efficiency
- •Text comprehension
- •Answer the questions on the Text b.
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Look at the chart presenting the key words and word combinations of the topic «Ways of Energy Efficiency». Add at least four key words to each group. Translate them into Russian.
- •Look through the text and say what these figures mean.
- •Can you translate the sentences from Russian into English without a dictionary?
- •Finish the chart of energy efficiency benefits. Consult Text 2 if necessary.
- •Choose one of the following topics and write an essay. Study the web sites.
- •Speech practice
- •W ork in groups. Look at the pyramid. Discuss the ways of
- •Energy pyramid
- •Reading practice
- •Speech practice
- •What are the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy? Fill in the table and discuss it with your partner. Compare your ideas with other students.
- •Project work
- •A. Gas exploration and production
- •Text 1 gas exproration, production and distribution
- •Text comprehention
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Give the English equivalents for the following words used in the text. Practice their pronunciation.
- •Write the opposite of the adjectives. Use these words.
- •Make the synonymic pairs using the words given. Give at least one more synonym for each pair.
- •Complete the sentences, using the word combinations from the previous exercise.
- •Study the paragraph about gas distribution again.
- •Complete the gas and electricity supply chains. Use the words in the box. Analyze the differences and similarities.
- •Complete the sentences about the supply chain. Use passive form of the verbs.
- •Listening
- •B. Gas flaring lead-in
- •Text 2 a waste of rEsources
- •Text comprehension
- •Vocabulary practice
- •Give the Russian equivalents for the following words used in the text.
- •Write the missing prepositions in each sentence. Use these words.
- •Chose the words from the box which can be associated with gas flaring. Explain why using the model below. Consult the text if necessary.
- •Work in pairs. Study the diagram carefully.
- •C hoose one of the following topics and write an essay:
- •Speech practice
- •Let's talk. Look at this photo. Would you personally like to work on a gas platform in the sea?
- •Reading practice
- •Match the newspaper headlines with the extracts and fill in the gaps in the text. Translate them into Russian.
- •19. Student 1 is the Head of the Prospective Development Department, Student 2 is a journalist. Discuss the questions below. Add three more questions about each project.
- •P roject work
- •Form working groups of 2-3 students. Study the web sites about gas transmission projects discussed in previous task and make a presentation about it.
- •I magine you are to give a lecture about the history of the gas industry in your region/abroad.
- •References
What parts of speech are formed with the suffixes? Translate the derived words.
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effectively
environmentalist
deforestation
manufacturer
constantly
sustainable
pollution
generator
Write down all the words (nouns, adjectives, verbs) that you associate with
Non-renewable Energy Sources/Renewable Energy Sources.
Explain your choice according to the model and share your results with other students.
Model: I associate non-renewable energy sources with … because....
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Make statements using the parts from two columns consulting the text if necessary. Translate them into Russian.
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Energy is essential as it is
electricity comes from renewable resources.
To compare sources of energy effectively,
embodied in everything we use.
Oil, natural gas and coal are called “fossil fuels” because they have been formed from
geothermal energy is renewable or nonrenewable.
Some environmentalists include our forests, trees, and plant life
to generate the quantities of electricity that are as large as those produced by traditional fossil fuel generators.
Currently, less than 2% of the world’s
or other chemical pollution, so has minimal impact on the environment
Renewable energy produces little or no waste products such as carbon dioxide
we need to understand what they are and how they work.
One disadvantage with renewable energy is that it is difficult
the organic remains of prehistoric plants and animals.
There is a global debate as to whether
as a non-renewable energy source especially due to the deforestation of our forests.
Renewable energy often relies on the weather
for its source of power.
Read the text again and fill in the following chart. Work in pairs (groups) and discuss your answers.
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Renewable Energy
Non-Renewable Energy
Pros
Cons
Pros
Cons
