ISE II - Wind turbines, listening TRINITY B2.

ISE II - Listening TRINITY B2 with subtitles. Title: Wind turbines.

*Instructions:

1. You’re going to hear a talk about renewable energy. You will hear the talk twice. The first time, just listen. Then I’ll ask you to tell me generally what the speaker is talking about. Are you ready?.

2. Can you tell me in one or two sentences what the speaker was talking about?.

3. Now listen to the talk again. This time make some notes as you listen, if you want to. Then I’ll ask you to tell me what reasons the speaker gives for and against the use of wind energy. Are you ready?.

4. Now tell me what reasons the speaker gives for and against the use of wind energy. You have one minute to talk.

*Answers:
1) Arguments for:
- Clean energy — no harmful chemicals or pollutants involved/produced.
- Will never run out.
- Doesn’t destroy habitats as other power generation means do.
- Essentially free/any associated costs falling.

2) Arguments against:
- Turbines dangerous to wildlife, especially birds.
- Noisy.
- Require large area of open land — may lead to cutting down of trees.
- Supply of wind not consistent — turbines operating at 30% capacity.
- Bad weather can damage turbines.

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