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    The document discusses renewable energy sources and compares them to fossil fuels. It notes that fossil fuels are finite resources that will run out, while renewable energy sources like biomass, geothermal, solar, water, and wind are consistently and theoretically infinitely available as long as the Earth revolves around the sun. It describes how mankind has historically used renewable resources like water and wind mills to power everyday tasks. Finally, it points out that renewable energy sources do not require combustion and therefore do not produce emissions that cause air pollution.

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    The document discusses renewable energy sources and compares them to fossil fuels. It notes that fossil fuels are finite resources that will run out, while renewable energy sources like biomass, geothermal, solar, water, and wind are consistently and theoretically infinitely available as long as the Earth revolves around the sun. It describes how mankind has historically used renewable resources like water and wind mills to power everyday tasks. Finally, it points out that renewable energy sources do not require combustion and therefore do not produce emissions that cause air pollution.

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    BIRAGO DIOP PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL TS2B

    ENGLISH TEST 1 2018-2019


    Student’s full name :____________________________________________________

    Discussions of energy as it relates to renewable energy commonly refer to the types of fuels we use to
    perform the tasks associated with modern life. Fuels run our transportation system and they produce the
    electricity for our homes and offices and factories. Overwhelmingly, fossil fuels, coal, oil and natural gas
    have been the fuels of choice for performing these tasks. Fossil fuels are distinguished from renewable
    ones in the sense that they are finite resources, i.e., there is x amount under the earth and once used will
    run out unless you are willing to wait the millions of years for the fossilization process to create more.

    Renewable energy, on the other hand, refers to fuel sources more consistently available than their
    fossilized counterparts. Sources for this energy commonly fall under five categories: biomass, geothermal
    (heat from under the earth), solar, water, wind. In theory these sources are infinitely available. As long
    as the earth continues to revolve around the sun, the sun will continue to produce harvestable energy.
    Heat from the sun additionally creates atmospheric conditions conducive to wind and water production,
    although not in even quantities throughout the world or with scientific precision in any one particular
    location. Finally, the sun produces the light necessary for growing the plants and trees which constitute the
    biomass category.

    Long before the beginning of the industrial revolution, mankind used the natural resources at hand to
    serve as energy sources for every day tasks. Historical records of watermill and windmill use dates back to
    ancient China, Greece and Rome. Renaissance thinkers and builders expanded their use, creating machines
    to grind grain, create cloth and produce metal products. Today's versions of those same machines, while
    more technologically advanced to meet the energy needs of a larger population, operate on similar
    principles, harvesting the energy of the world around us.

    Cleanliness is perhaps renewable energy's biggest draw. Whereas fossil fuels require a combustion process
    (the use of an engine or turbine) to convert the energy into a form capable of performing the task at hand,
    renewable energy sources require none. No combustion means no emissions byproducts that cause the
    most common types of air pollution today, acid rain, smog and climate change.

    By Patricia A. Michaels

    Wind mill= moulin à vent

    Water mill= moulin à eau

    Harvestable=utilisable, moissonable
    I-COMPREHENSION(8 pts)

    A-Choose the most appropriate title for the text :( 1 pt.)

    a-The consequences of fossil fuels b-comparing fossil fuels to renewable ones

    C-Renewable energies d-The uses of renewable energies in every day life

    A-Are these statements true or false? Justify your answers by quoting from the text :( 2 pts)

    1-Human beings have always relied on fossil fuels to accomplish every day tasks.

    _______________________________________________________________________________________

    2-Sources of renewable energies will exist forever.

    ______________________________________________________________________________________

    B Fill in this table about the two main differences between fossil fuels and renewable energies with
    information from the text :(2pts.)

    Fossil fuels Renewable energies

    3--_______________________________________ 5-_______________________________________

    _________________________________________ _________________________________________

    4-_______________________________________ 6-_______________________________________

    _________________________________________ ________________________________________

    C- Find in the text words which are similar in meaning with: (2pts.)

    7-able to be obtained (paragraph 2)=_________________ 8-limited (paragraph1)=________________

    9-pulverize (paragraph 3)=_______________ 10-plant or animal waste as fuel (paragraph


    2))=__________________

    D- what do the underlined words refer to in the text ?(1 pt.)

    11-they:_____________________ 12-these:_______________________________

    II-LINGUISTIC COMPTENCE(7pts)
    E-Fill in the gaps with appropriate words derived from the ones in brackets :(2,5 pts.)
    Despite signing the Paris agreement in December 2015 which aim is to(13) _______________ (strength)
    the(14) _____________(respond) to the threat of climate change by keeping a global temperature rise this
    century well below 2 degrees Celsius above(15)_____________________(pre-industry) levels and to
    pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5 degrees Celsius , most developed
    countries have done very little to cut their emissions: The U.S.A withdrew from it last year and no
    European country respected their commitments.(16) __________________(Surprising) China -one of the
    greatest polluter- is showing more will than its(17) _____________(West )counterparts. Let’s hope they
    will have a different attitude during the ongoing COP 24 summit in Katowice, Poland.

    F- Complete this extract from an interview with UN Secretary General meaningfully :(2,5 pts.)

    Journalist: Thank you , dear Mr. Guteres for accepting our invitation.

    UN secretary General: My (18)_____________ , sir!


    Journalist: The Paris agreement (19)_____________________( ratify) by 170 countries worldwide. But,
    (20)__________________ are respecting their commitments?

    UN secretary General: Very few , I am afraid. That’s the reason our summit here in Katowice. Our goal is to
    make them to confirm their commitments to cut their emissions .
    Journalist: How about the USA?(21) _________________________________________ rejoin the Paris
    agreement soon?

    UN Secretary General: No, I don’t think it will happen as long as Donald Trump is president. It’s no use
    (22)__________( try) to convince him. He doesn’t believe in climate.

    Journalist: Thank you again!

    UN Secretary General: You are welcome!

    G- Spot the errors and correct them.(2 pts.)


    23- Most scientists are looking forward to see an agreement in Poland.

    ____________________________________________________________________________________

    24-Many coastal cities are severely impacting by climate change.

    _____________________________________________________________________________________
    III-WRITING (5pts)

    Choose one of these topics:


    Topic 1: The village council of Dougar Sine has received money to build a new school. To furnish the new
    school, they are hesitating between using SENELEC electricity and solar energy. They want you to help
    them decide. Write the conversation you could have with the village chief.

    Topic 2: One of your friends doesn’t believe in climate change. Write a letter in which you try to convince
    to change his position. Consider telling him about some of the numerous consequences of this
    phenomenon on our planet.

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