In Britain, natural gas is the most popular fuel for heating homes, and for cooking. It is piped all over the country from the gas fields below the North sea. Natural gas is used chiefly as a direct source of energy, although it is also used in the chemical industry. At the moment, the supply is plentiful, but it will be running short by the end of the century, and it will run out during the 21st century unless new supplies are found. We could do without natural gas, as coal gas can be used as a substitute, and there should be enough coal to last for several centuries. However, it is a form of energy which is not only cheap, but also highly efficient.

Questions

1. Where does natural gas come from?

2. When will it run out?

3. Is it efficient?

4. What can be used as a substitute for natural gas?

Decide if the following statements are True or False or Not Given according to the text.

Hello students. Today I'd like to tell you some information about types and sources of energy. Energy is classified into two main groups: renewable and non-renewable.

The energy generated from natural sources such as the sun, wind, rain, and tides is called renewable energy. They are plentiful and can be generated again and again. They also have low carbon emissions so they are considered green and environment-friendly. Moreover, using renewable energy can reduce your electricity bills. Unfortunately, solar energy can be only used during the daytime but not during night or the rainy season. Geothermal energy also can bring toxic chemicals beneath the earth's surface to the top and can create environmental changes.

Non-renewable energy is the energy taken from other sources that are available on earth. They are limited and will run out in the future. They can't be re-generated in a short time. Fossil fuels - natural gas, oil and coal - are examples of them. They are cheap and easy to use. However, when burnt, they release toxic gases in the air so they cause serious environmental changes such as global warming. And the important thing is that non-renewable sources will expire someday.

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A. True

B. False

C. Not Given

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Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative.

However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it’s very dangerous. What would happen if there was a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations. The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economical as possible.

Natural resources will never run out.

A. True

B. False

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Coal, oil, and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of irs power. However, not only are supplies of these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution. Therefore, it's important to improve, explore and develop such alternative energy sources as nuclear, water, solar and wind power. Each of these alternatives, however, has advantages and disadvantages.

Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere; however, they are costly to build and maintain, and they create the difficult problenı of what to do with nuclear waste. Hydroelectric power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but impractical for communities locnted far from moving water.Wind power is a pollution-free source renewable energy but it cannot be used many parts of the world where there is insufficient wind. Solar power renewable, it does not cause pollution and it does not add the earth's heat load. However, it ia dilficult to coilect and store. Solar power also requir eensive equipnent

Every source of energy has its disadvantages. One way to minimize them is to use less energy. Conservation efforts coupled with renewable energy resoucs wll ensure supplies of clean, affordable energy for humanity's future.

1. Coal, oil and natural gas .............

a. are very great in amount

c. pollute the atmosphere

b. will never be used up

d. supply most of its power

2. Nuclear power plants

a. are difficult to build ..............

c. are very cheap to maintain

b. pollute the atmosphere

d. create the problem of nuclear waste

3. Wind power...............

a. cannot be used in places that has strong wind

b. is never completely used up

c. is a source of pollution

d. cannot replace itself .

4. What is the adyantage of these alternatives?

a. They are environmentally friendly energy sources

b. They are non renewable forms of energy

c. They are all very practical

d. They are inexpensive to exploit

5. From the passage, it can be inferred that to solve our energy problem...................

a. we will have to stop using many of our modern conveniences

b. scientists will have to find one major source of nonpolluting energy

c. scientists will have to find ways to increase our supplies of coal, oil, and gas

d. a combination of conservation and invention will be needed

XI. Read the passage carefuliy, then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up Actually, the world's energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However. we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative

However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it's very dangerous. What would happen if there was a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cuncer and may badly affect the future gencrations. The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economical as possible

1. Natural resources will never run out

2. We don't know exactly how much fuel is left

3. We shouldn't waste fuel

4. According to Mr. Burnham, there is no substitute for coal, gas and

5. All people agree to use nuclear power as an alternative energy

6. Radioactive waste is harmful for health

IX. Đọc kĩ đoạn văn sau rồi trả lời a,b,c ở dưới.

Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world's energy resources are limited. Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative resources of power. According to professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late, and nuclear power is the only alternative energy.

However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it is very dangerous. What would happen if there were a serious nuclear accident. Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly effect the future generations

The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economically as possible

a) Giải thích hoặc cho từ đồng nghĩa các từ sau bằng Tiếng Anh.

1. be used up

2. alternative energy

3. approve

b) Đáng dấu đúng (T), sai (F) theo nội dung bài đọc cho các câu sau:

1. In fact, the energy resources which we use are limited

2. In future, nuclear power is the only alternative energy.

3. We don't know exactly how much fuel is left.

4. All people agree to use nuclear power as an alternative energy

5. The future generations may be affected by using alternative energy

c) Trả lời các câu hỏi sau theo nội dung bài đọc.

1. Why do we have to start saving natural resources?

2. What is the most effective thing when we use the world's natural resources?

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Are you looking for a cheap, clean, effective source of power that doesn't cause pollution or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy from the Sun.

At present, most of our electricity comes from the use of coal and gas, oil or nuclear power. This power could be provided by the Sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide power for the total population.

Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roofs of a house and the Sun's energy is used to heat water. The energy can be stored for a number of days, so on cloudy days you can use solar energy, too.

Sweden has an advanced solar energy program. There, all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars will use solar power instead of gas by the year 2015.

Question: Is solar energy an efficient source of power?

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Are you looking for a cheap, clean, effective source of power that doesn't cause pollution or waste natural resources? Look no further than solar energy from the Sun.

At present, most of our electricity comes from the use of coal and gas, oil or nuclear power. This power could be provided by the Sun. One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide power for the total population.

Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roofs of a house and the Sun's energy is used to heat water. The energy can be stored for a number of days, so on cloudy days you can use solar energy, too.

Sweden has an advanced solar energy program. There, all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars will use solar power instead of gas by the year 2015.

Is solar energy an efficient source of power?