Innovative technology What do you associate with renewable energy generation and cutting-edge energy technology? Use an online dictionary for special terminology. Talk in pairs and make a list of technical vocabulary. Example: hydroelectric power plant, wind turbines Listen to the report on a new way of generating electricity and answer the questions. 1 Where was the research conducted? 2 What is the basic principle of the technology? 3 What are the major advantages of this technology? Why? Complete the phrases with the verbs in the boxes. 1 with an organic solvent 5 a new feature 2 chemical reactions 6 from research on carbon nanotubes 3 particles in a solvent 7 from the coated to the uncoated part 4 electrons out of particles Talk in pairs. Use the phrases in 10c in your own sentences. 1 Should we do more research in the field of energy generation or should we rather save energy? Why? / Why not? 2 What other natural processes could we use as a model to create innovative technology? Look up the term biomimicry and research examples for a discussion. Listen to the report again and complete the sentences. 1 This technology therefore involves without wires. 2 After that carbon nanotubes can generate […] “thermopower waves” for the first time in 2010, the researchers uncovered a related feature of carbon nanotubes. 3 The created electricity-generating particles by carbon nanotubes. 4 these particles in an organic solvent causes the solvent to adhere to the uncoated surface of the particles. As the system tries to keep the balance, the electrons move back and forth. 5 MIT researchers on the next steps. 6 The idea of generating energy from the environment to power these robots . Read the information. Match A–F with the -ing forms in the sentences 1–6 above. Listening 10 a b 1 3jm3yx c drive submerge result uncover draw flow interact d Language focus Using the -ing form 11 1 3jm3yx 12 You can use the -ing form of a verb in different ways: A as the subject in a sentence D as part of a progressive verb form B after prepositions (at, by, of, in, than, with, etc.) E as an adjective C after certain verbs (admit, begin, finish, miss, involve, enjoy, etc.) F after time linkers (after, before, since, when, while, etc.) 12 Language skills Extras Explore 1 Discovery Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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