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THEME ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

D. Below is the script of an informal debate about alternative energy on TV. Complete its
missing parts with statements from the box.

1. In order to make things clear, we must fi rst understand the diff erence between alternative energy
and renewable energy.
2. The exact solution to this problem is to turn to smart technologies. It can be considered a sort of
alternative way of producing something at lower costs and in shorter periods. It is also clean, once
created and constructed.
3. Another way of looking at this problem is not to focus on alternative, renewable or clean energy.
What we should focus on is how we can reduce consumption. It is still one of the best ways to
save energy.
4. Don’t get me wrong but I think, we should focus on clean energy rather than alternative or
renewable energy because most forms of them require some processes and those are non-
environment-friendly.

Jennifer As fossil fuels are running out, we will need to focus more on alternative energy in the near
future. I mean, renewable energy.
Watcher’s view _________________________________________________
Lordy Yes, that’s right. Alternative energy and renewable energy are not exactly the same. Each
alternative to conventional energy generation may not necessarily be renewable energy.
Remember that nuclear energy, when it fi rst came up, was considered alternative but it’s not
renewable and clean.
Watcher’s view _________________________________________________
Thomas How will that be possible? I mean, before switching to alternative and renewable forms. Clean
energy is the ultimate level, but not in store.
Watcher’s view _________________________________________________
Robin None of these things can be the solution on their own.
Watcher’s view _____________________________________________

E. Work in pairs. Pick one of the prompt boxes below and debate with your partner over
alternative energy in the future as someone in favor or against.

Student in favor Student against

● fossil fuels cause carbon emissions ● harmful eff ects of fossil fuels have been minimized
● alternative energy is the future of the planet ● switching to alternative energy requires big investments.
● alternative energy forms are mostly renewable ● the true solution is consuming less
● your own statements ● your own statements

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