PASSAGE READING
Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.
READ
Energy
In Japan, the percentage of self‐sufficiency in energy is only 8%. Over 80% of crude oil that is necessary for thermal power generation and 30% of natural gas are exported from the Middle East. In 2011, Japan needed to buy more crude oil and natural gas to secure enough energy which costed over 15 trillion yen.
It is anticipated that the demand for primary energy will increase by 35% more in 2035 than the present demand. Japan has been dependent on thermal power generation and they need to find several ways to generate and secure energy supply.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
ANSWER
| 1. | Why does Japan rely on exported energy resources? |
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| 2. | What will happen in 2035? |
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| 3. | What costed Japan over 15 trillion yen? |
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CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES
Please construct sentences using each word below.
PRACTICE
| Words and Expressions | Sample Sentences |
| self‐sufficiency | |
| thermal | |
| primary | |
| dependent | |
| export |
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.
ANSWER
| 1. | Do you think people spend too much electrical energy in Japan? |
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| 2. | How can you save on the amount of electricity you use at home? |
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| 3. | What do you think would happen if we run out of energy? |
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| 4. | Should we stop using electronic devices such as computers and smartphones to save energy? |
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| 5. | Do you think it’s good to import goods limitlessly in order to meet everyone’s demand? |
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| 6. | Do you think it’s possible for a country to be self-sufficient in energy? |
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| 7. | What do you think are the best ways to secure electrical energy? |
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