Communication | Tiếng Anh 7 (Global Success) | Unit 10: Energy sources - Lớp 7 - Global Success & Bộ Giáo Dục - Đào Tạo

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👉COMMUNICATION

   Everyday English
   Asking for explanations

1. Listen and read the conversation. Pay attention to the highlighted questions. 🎧

   Lan: What does "solar energy" mean?
   Mr Tan: Well, it's energy that comes from the sun.
   Lan: And what does "wind energy" mean?
   Mr Tan: It's another type of energy, and it comes from wind.

2. Work in pairs. Make similar conversations to ask for explanations of the phrases: hydro energy, energy from coal...

   Saving energy

3. Work in pairs. Ask your partner the following questions and tick (✔) his or her answers in the boxes.

                                                                                        Yes      No

   1. Do you go to school on foot?                                   ⬜      ⬜
   2. Do you use public transport?                                    ⬜      ⬜
   3. Do you use low energy light bulbs at home?            ⬜      ⬜
   4. Do you use solar energy to warm water?                  ⬜      ⬜
   5. Do you turn off the lights when going to bed?         ⬜      ⬜
   6. Do you turn off the TV when not watching it?          ⬜      ⬜

4. Work in groups. Tell the group how well your partner saves energy.

   Example:
   Mai saves a lot of energy. She often goes to school on foot and uses public transport. She always turns off the lights when going to bed.

5. Answer the questions in 3 on your own. Then tell the class how well you save energy.

   Example:
   I don't save much energy. I go to school on foot, but I don't turn off the TV when not watching it.