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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The quest for sustainable renewable energy sources continues. The remote Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic had to find an alternative energy source. Marine energy firm Minesto\u2019s \u201cDragons\u201d utilize the powerful currents from the seas surrounding the whole archipelago to harness energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the video and discover how tidal kites work.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/reel\/video\/p0j6gphs\/tidal-kites-new-technology-harnessing-ocean-energy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cuntapped<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cOcean energy is still largely <\/em>untapped<\/em><\/strong>. So what are the barriers that have prevented it from taking off?<\/em>\u201d Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use this word in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cto unlock the potential\u201d<\/strong> mean? \u201cIf we can <\/em>unlock the potential<\/em><\/strong>, it can really dramatically change the energy mix in the islands. <\/em>Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use this idiom in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201ca leap forward<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cNow, this Dragon has begun to fly and it\u2019s sending energy to the grid. It\u2019s just one machine, but potentially <\/em>a big leap forward<\/em><\/strong> for harnessing energy from our seas.\u201d<\/em> Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use this expression in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Share your insights on \u201cthe Dragons\u201d?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tidal turbines and tidal power?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What are some of the biggest renewable energy sources used in your country? Why might that be?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you think tidal energy could be beneficial in your country? Explain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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