Unit 3 : Waste not, Want not Level : 2 As LPH.

Rubric: Discovering the Language Sequence: Grammar in Context

Think it Over
Task 1: Read the definition of “natural resources”, then match each picture with its correct name.
“Natural resources are materials from the Earth that are used to support life and meet people's needs.
Any natural substance that humans use can be considered a natural resource. Oil, coal, natural gas, metals,
stone and sand are natural resources. Other natural resources are air, sunlight, soil and water. “

Forest - minerals – animals – Sun - oil – water – soil – wind – rock- natural gas – coal - air

Mrs. Chengab
Task 2: Read the

Renewable
definitions of “renewable and non-renewable energy” in the table’s
columns and classify the resources in task 1 in the right category.
Natural Resources

A naturally occurring resource that can be replaced

in a short period of time.
Non-Renewable
A naturally occurring resources that cannot be
replaced in a short period of time.

Task 3: Select among the resources you saw in the previous tasks, the ones existing in your country.
Do you think that Algeria is naturally wealthy?

As you Read:

Task 1: read the text below and choose the right answer to complete the sentences below.

Algeria has numerous geological features throughout the country: the northern part of Algeria is comprised of
mountain ranges and the Mediterranean coast; the central region has expansive plains and highlands; the large Sahara
Desert covers most of Algeria's south. Algeria has abundant natural resources including oil, gas, solar energy, iron, zinc,
lead, silicon, and helium. The country is classified as an upper middle-income country, mainly due to its oil and gas
resources.
Algeria is one of the biggest oil producers in the world. In fact, oil accounts for more than 80% of Algeria's exports,
and most of the oil is exported to Europe. Algeria is a nation endowed with various natural resources. However, the
nation is heavily dependent on oil and gas as its main source of income. Additionally, Algeria largely depends on imports
because sectors outside gas and oil are extremely underdeveloped. The country’s over-reliance on natural resources is
risky economically, and in recent years the Algerian government has made efforts to diversify its economy by investing in
unexplored areas such as tourism and manufacturing. The country has partnered with several foreign companies to assist
in the exploration of untapped resources.
Adapted from https://www.worldatlas.com/

1- Algeria is known for its …………. Features

a- Geological b- technological c- tourism
2- Algeria has …………….. natural resources
a- Few b- some c- many
3- Most of the Algerian oil is exported to …………
a- America b- Asia c- Europe
Task 2: Answer the following questions according to the text:
a- Which natural resources are mentioned in the text?
b- On which resource does Algeria depend its main source of income?
c- Has the Algerian government explore other fields to diversify its economy? Justify.
Task 3: find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following.

a- Many = ……………. (§1)

b- Collaborated = ………… (§2)

After Reading
Task: Reorder the following sentences to get a coherent short description of “Sonatrach”
a- Sonatrach is the Algerian Oil Group responsible for
b- Sonatrach was ranked 1st company in Africa
c- the production, transport, processing, and marketing of hydrocarbons.
d- and 12th largest oil company in the world by Petroleum Intelligence Weekly.