К/р №3 по английскому, вариант 3

I. Прочитайте и переведите текст (устно).
SOLAR ENERGY
Solar power, also known as solar energy, is the technology of obtaining usable energy fr om the light of
the sun. Solar energy has been used in many traditional ways for centuries, and has come into widespread use wh ere other power supplies are absent, such as in remote locations and space. Solar energy has a number of applications including
• Heat (hot water, heating building, cooking)
• Electricity generation (photovoltaic, heat engines)
• Desalination of sea water
Solar power is an extremely clean way to generate electricity. There are no air emissions associated with operation of solar modules. Photovoltaic, solar water heating systems reduce power generation from traditional sources and associated environmental impacts. Solar thermal energy is one of the best ways to lower carbon dioxide content and to protect the environment. .....

II. Выберите правильный вариант ответа на вопросы к тексту.
1. How could “solar power” be defined?
2. What is solar power used for?
3. What advantage can be taken of the solar energy application?

III. Закончите предложения по содержанию прочитанного текста.
4. One of the reasons to install a solar thermal system is________.
5. Solar power is the best way ________.
6. The prices of fossil fuels are expected _

IV. Подберите эквивалент к данному русскому слову или словосочетанию .
7. достоинство, преимущество, заслуга
a) merit b) quality c) guaranty
8. выработка/производство энергии
9. насчитывать, составлять
10. уменьшать, понижать
11. текущие расходы, эксплуатационные издержки
12. связано с, требует
13. ископаемое топливо
a) nuclear fuel b) fossil fuel c) liquid fuel

V. Выберите соответствующее определение данным словам и терминам .
14. gas that stops heat from escaping into atmosphere an causes global warming
15. the production of electricity in a particular area or place
16. an effect or influence
17. equipment that is usually used or...