You are going to listen to a programme about how the sun can be used to solve energy problems.
First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice.
While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-7. Put a cross () in the correct box on the answer sheet. The first one (0) has been done for you.
After the second listening, you will have 45 seconds to check your answers.
Solar-powered lamp and charger
0 According to the speaker, solar power
A will provide all energy needed in the future.
B makes a big difference for everybody.
C influences many people’s lives.
D will soon be cheap for everybody.
1 The solar-powered lamp
A must be put in the sun for at least one day.
B works for many hours without being reloaded.
C can provide light for eight hours.
D consists of plastic and silver.
2 The solar cells in the charger
A work with the help of computers.
B feed batteries with energy.
C are made from glass.
D last for a long time.
3 According to Prof. Stern, solar energy A has hardly any restrictions.
B can be used throughout the year.
C is only beneficial for human beings.
D will have a positive effect on our climate.
4 The price of solar cells A is not easy to control.
B has slowly fallen.
C was a lot higher in the past.
D will be influenced by demand.
5 For rich countries, solar energy is A as cheap as for poor countries.
B profitable if they get enough sun.
C more profitable than for poor countries.
D expensive due to high energy consumption.
6 Many people in the tropics A die due to harmful gases.
B are afraid of fire.
C cook their meals outside their homes.
D burn wood for cooking.
7 In the tropics, light provided by solar energy A creates more leisure time.
B helps to avoid debts.
C helps people to gain knowledge.
D creates a friendly atmosphere.
Solar-powered lamp and charger
Lehrperson Von der auszufüllen0 A B C X D richtig falsch
1 A B C D
2 A B C D
3 A B C D
4 A B C D
5 A B C D
6 A B C D
7 A B C D
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