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Oil is a kind of .
It makes us feel cool, especially during summer days.
It is a kind of weapon, which is very dangerous.
75% of the Earth is covered by it.
A lot of people use it to cook.
TV, radio, light can work because of it.
BEFORE YOU READ
What source of energy does each picture refer to?
What do you need energy for?
Wind energy
Solar energy
Hydroelectricity
VOCABULARY
geothermal heat (n)
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WHILE YOU READ
TASK 1:


alternative limited energy released exhausted
Six hundred balloons were ________at the ceremony.
They are looking for _________ methods of making it.
People use ________to run machines, heat and cool their home.
The food in the restaurant is cheap, but the choice is rather________.
Fuel supplies are nearly_________.
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TASK 2: Scan the passage and write down the advantages(s) and disadvantages(s) of each alternative source of energy.
It is unlimited.
It can be very dangerous.
It is available.

It is only possible in few places.

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

It is only possible during
the day time
It is clean and unlimited.
There is no wind energy
when there is no wind.
It is clean and
unlimited.
It is expensive.
TASK 3: ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
What is our major source of energy?
Our major source of energy comes from fossil fuels.
2. How many sources of energy are mentioned in the text, and which one do you think has the most potential?
Five sources of energy are mentioned in the text. I think solar energy has the most potential.

AFTER YOU READ
We need energy to live and work. Our major source of (1) _________ is oil. Oil is (2)______ kind of fossil fuel. The amount of fossil (3)_________ in the world is (4)__________. Therefore ,we must save it, and at the same time, we must find new sources of energy. Geothermal heat and nuclear power are (5)__________ sources of energy. They can give us electricity. Other alternative(6)_________are the sun, waves and water. These sources are not only (7)__________ and available but also clean and safe for the 8)_____________ . People should develop and use them more and more in the future.
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DISCUSSION
DICUSSION
Think about it: what should you students do to save the energy? Discuss with your partner!

HOMEWORK
Learn the new vocabulary items
Prepare for the next section – SPEAKING