104 Unit 07 | For science! Expand your vocabulary: Energy use Match the parts of some expressions you heard in 5. Then listen again and check. LANGUAGE 6 21 1 domestic 2 the total amount of 3 forms of 4 energy-efficient 5 gas 6 electric 7 environmental 8 powered by 9 fossil 10 natural a stoves b resources c energy consumption d appliances e fuel f impact g kettles h energy i electric energy used j renewable sources How much do you know about saving energy in your home? Take the quiz to find out. Circle your answers, then check with the key below. READING + SPEAKING 7 a Answers: 1 C, 2 A, 3 B, 4 B, 5 A Which of these is NOT a way to save energy at home? A Using the longest wash cycle and air-drying your clothes. B Installing sun blinds and dressing properly to adjust to outside temperatures. C Handwashing dishes and clothes. By how much would you need to lower the temperature of your home to save 6% of the energy used for heating? A 1 degree Celsius B 4.5 degrees Celsius C 6 degrees Celsius You are interested in learning about Iceland. Which of the following actions is the least energy-efficient? A Reading a variety of magazines and books about the island nation. B Flying to Iceland and spending a holiday there. C Streaming multiple documentaries and TV shows about the country. How can you save energy when purchasing a new appliance? A Ensure proper disposal of your old appliances. B Invest in cutting-edge technology with a good rating on its energy label1. C Buy regional and second-hand to save on fuel for your car. Which of these statements about thermostats is correct? A Leaving your heating on a lower temperature all day is not energy-efficient. B The quickest way to heat up a cold home is to turn the thermostat up as high as possible. C Installing a thermostat in your home will automatically save you energy and money. 1 2 3 4 5 Were your answers correct? What surprised you? Share your results in small groups. b 1 energy label: Energieverbrauchskennzeichnung (A/B/…) Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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