UNIT

10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

LESSON 3:
SKILLS

I. Introduction
1
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

II. Homework Review

2
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

How would the world be a better place if

we only use clean energies?
Answer

First Reason

Second Reason

Conclusion

3
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

III. Reading

4
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills
Professor Galton is preparing a speech about renewable and
non-renewable energy. Read the text, match the verbs with the
nouns, then answer the questions.

Dear guests, I’d like to talk to you today about renewable and non-renewable
energy. Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources. They include oil, coal, and
natural gas. They can be used to create energy, generate electricity, or drive big
machinery. Unfortunately, they are harmful to the environment. Viet Nam still
relies mostly on non-renewable energy sources, however, hydro power is
increasingly used here too.

Hydro and nuclear power can generate a great deal of energy. They are
renewable and plentiful. However, hydro power is limited because dams cannot
be built in certain areas. Nuclear power can provide enough electricity for the
world’s needs, but it is dangerous. 5
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

The sun and the wind are other alternative sources of energy. The
wind turns turbines to make electricity. Solar power can be
converted into electricity. It can be used to heat or cool our houses.
Although there are some disadvantages, these alternative energy
sources can offer abundant amounts of clean, safe electricity. They
will be valued more and more in the future in Viet Nam.

6
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

Answer the questions.

1. How many types of energy sources are mentioned in the text? What are
they?
2. What are the disadvantages of hydro and nuclear power?
3. Why do you think the wind and the sun are called alternative sources of
energy?
4. What types of energy does Vietnam use most?

7
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

IV. Speaking

8
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each type of

energy sources.

Example:
Hydro power is a renewable source of energy because it comes from water.
It is cheap and plentiful. Unfortunately, dams can only be built in certain
areas.
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

V. Listening

10
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

Listen to the passage and check if the statement true (T) or false (F).

T F

1. Non-renewable sources are being used up.

2. Many poor people in developing countries have little electricity.

3. Biogas is a new source of energy available for poor people.

4. Biogas creates a lot of smoke.

5. The new energy source is not costly.

11
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

VI. Recap

12
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

VII. Homework Reveal

13
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

Use this pattern to answer the question given.

PATTERN:
Answer

First Reason

Second Reason

Conclusion

14
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

QUESTION:
What do you think of the world’s
hugely increasing energy needs? Is it
important to conserve energy?
15
UNIT
10 SOURCES OF ENERGY
Lesson 3: Skills

16