Listen Unit 7: Saving Energy

Listening Activity on Solar Energy

Are you interested in learning about the benefits of solar energy? In this listening activity, you will hear a news report on solar energy and answer some questions to test your understanding. Pay close attention to the vocabulary and pronunciation to fully grasp the content of the news report.

First, listen to the news report on solar energy and determine whether the following statements are true or false. Check the boxes and correct any false statements:

• Solar energy can be cheap and clean. (TRUE)
• Most of our electricity nowes from nuclear power. (FALSE) - Most of our electricity now comes from the use of coal, gas, oil, or nuclear power.
• The solar energy that gets to the earth cannot provide enough power for the world’s population. (FALSE) - One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide power for the total population.
• Solar energy can be used on cloudy days. (TRUE)
• All buildings in Sweden will be heated by solar energy in 2050. (FALSE) - All buildings in Sweden will be heated by solar energy by the year 2015.

Next, listen again and fill in the blanks with the words you hear:

• The sun can be an effective source of power.
• Solar energy doesn’t cause pollution.
• A lot of countries in the world are already using solar energy.
• It is possible to store solar energy for a number of days.
• Solar panels are installed on the roof of a house to receive the energy from the sun.
• We can save natural resources by using solar energy instead of coal, gas, and oil.

After listening to the news report, you have learned about the advantages of solar energy as a clean and renewable source of power. Solar energy is already being utilized in many countries and can be stored for use on cloudy days. By harnessing solar energy, we can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a cleaner environment for future generations.