I. Before you read
Can you name these energy?
1
2
3
4
Wind power
Water power
Solar energy
Nuclear power
II. While you read
1. TASK 1
Activity 1: Read these words and remember to underline them while you read
(adj)
(adj)
(adj)
(n)
(v)
Activity 2: Fill each blank with a suitable word.
1. Six hundred balloons were…………….at the ceremony.
2.They are looking for………………..methods of making it.
3. People use…………….to run machines, heat and cool
their homes.
4. The food in the restaurant is cheap, but the choice is
rather ………………

5. Fuel supplies are nearly……………..
alternative
limited
energy
released
exhausted
TASK 2: Write down the advantage(s) and
disadvantage(s) of each alternative source of energy
unlimited
dangerous
available
in few places
plentiful, infinite,
clean,safe
clean, unlimited
expensive
only during the
day time
clean, unlimited
no wind
no energy
TASK 3: Answer the questions.
1. 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 is the most potential?
5 sources of energy are mentioned in the text.
I think solar energy is the most potential