B2 – Upper Intermediate
Electric vehicle sales in Australia increased sharply in March as more people looked for alternatives to petrol cars. With fuel prices rising and concerns about fuel shortages growing, many buyers are turning to EVs, although challenges such as charging access and affordability still remain.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “iron out” mean? “But as fuel supply disruptions ripple through global markets and households look to lower their costs, experts are warning that now is the time to iron out existing roadblocks to that transition.” Use this in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “ripple through” mean? “But as fuel supply disruptions ripple through global markets and households look to lower their costs, experts are warning that now is the time to iron out existing roadblocks to that transition.“ Use this in a sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “bring something to the fore” mean? “But since the conflict in the Middle East brought global fuel vulnerability to the fore, consumer interest has spiked.” Use this in a sentence. Give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- Why do you think more Australians are buying electric vehicles now? Is it the same in your country?
- Do you think people are buying EVs mainly to save money or to help the environment? Explain your answer.
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of owning an electric vehicle?
- Do you think fuel shortages can change the way people buy cars? Why or why not?
- If you were planning to buy a car this year, would you choose an electric vehicle, a hybrid, or a petrol car? Why?