Tieng Anh 7 Sach moi Unit 10 Sources of Energy Lesson 5 Skills 1

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Unit 10.Sources of energy

1 Look at the picture and discuss with a partner: (Ex / p 44)

1 What are the main sources of energy in Viet Nam?

What are the main sources of energy in Viet Nam?

Fossil fuel (n) nhiên liệu hóa thạch Include (v) bao gồm

Create (v) tạo ra

Generate (v) tạo ra, phát ra Rely on: dựa vào

Dam (n) đập

Alternative (adj) thay thế Turbine (n) tua bin

Professor Galton

Renewable and non-renewable

nuclear wind solar

coal biogas oil

Dear guests, I’d like to talk to you today about renewable and non-renewable energy.

Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources They include oil, coal, and natural gas They can be used to create energy, generate electricity, or drive big machinery Unfortunately, they are harmful to the environment Viet Nam still relies mostly on non-renewable energy sources, however, hydro power is increasingly used here too.

Hydro and nuclear power can generate a great deal of energy They are renewable and plentiful However, hydro power is limited because dams cannot be built in certain areas Nuclear power can provide enough electricity for the world’s needs, but it is dangerous.

A MACHINERY B TURBINES

C ENERGY

D HOUSES

E ELECTRICITY

3 Match the verbs with the nouns: (Ex 3a / p 44)

b Answer the questions:

1 How many types of energy sources are mentioned in the text? What are they?

2 What are the disadvantages of hydro and nuclear power?

5 What does the professor think Vietnam will use more in the future?

3 Why you think the wind and the sun are called alternative sources of energy?

1 How many types of energy sources are mentioned in the text? What are they?

2.What are the disadvantages of hydro and nuclear power?

Hydro power is limited because dams cannot be built in certain areas Nuclear power is

3.Why you think the wind and the sun are called alternative sources of energy?

4.What types of energy does Vietnam use most?

5 What does the professor think Vietnam will

use more in the future?

He thinks Vietnam will use the wind and the sun as alternative sources of energy