№ 15
I. 1. Read
the article and say in 2—3 sentences what it is about.
MAKE YOUR HOME GREENER
Residential buildings are responsible for consuming
27% of the total amount of energy consumed within Europe and are the biggest
source of global warming in the world. This is a fact that has, until recently,
been overlooked by lawmakers trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, who
have concentrated their efforts on industry and transport. The EU has now
passed a new law which intends to cut considerably carbon dioxide emissions1
from buildings. This means that each of us can now save the planet from the
comfort of our own homes.
The
first things we can do are simple and easy. We can block up draughts2,
switch off unnecessary lights and make sure cold and hot water taps are not
left running. The next step requires more planning and some expense, but as
well as saving energy, we will also save on bills. Many homes have window and
roof insulation3 but
it is rarely enough. Full insulation can have a dramatic effect on energy
consumption. We should use energy efficient light bulbs. These are usually
expensive to buy but consume less than half the energy of standard bulbs. These
bulbs last much longer than conventional light bulbs reducing the consumption
of resources. Also, thermal solar panels are very efficient. They are capable
of providing all the hot water you need.
We
can install a ‘grey’ water recycling system. At present water used to flush the
toilets is of the same drinkable quality that comes out of the taps. This is an
unnecessary waste of energy used in water purification. A grey water recycling
system cleans water that has been used for washing and sends it through the
toilet system reducing the use of clean drinking water.
New
buildings have more energy saving features in their design. They can have a
wooden structure, extensive insulation, electronic environmental controls,
triple glazing4, a nonpolluting heating system and a turf5 roof. However, it is how we deal with
our present homes that will determine housing’s contribution to global warming.
It’s down to each of us, so get insulating!
1 carbon dioxide emissions [ˈkɑːbən daɪˈɒkˈsaɪd ɪˈmɪʃnz] выбросы углекислого газа
2 draught [drɑːft] сквозняк
3 insulation [ ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃn] изоляция, утепление
4 glazing [ˈɡleɪzɪŋ] остекление
5 turf [təːf] торф
2. What energy saving features in the design of
the building are used nowadays? Read aloud the extract which says about it.
3. What can we do to cut carbon dioxide emissions
from buildings?
4. What is considered to be an unnecessary waste
of energy used in water purification?
II. Listen to the tour guide
and answer the questions below.
1. What sort of tour is it?
2. What will the tourists see on the tour?
3. Why does the tourist ask to return the money?
III. Let’s talk about outstanding people.
Комментариев нет:
Отправить комментарий