Unit 10 - Handout 1. Energy – Qs about the article 1. What do geologists say? 2. Why do companies tend to boost reserves estimates? 3. What is the connection between oil reserves and the power of a country? 4. Describe the scenario predicting what will happen after the oil production peaks. 5. How do governments define an oil shortage? 6. How does China influence the energy market? 7. What are the best-case and worst-case scenarios dealing with oil shortage? 8. Why cannot the accuracy of estimates be granted? 2. Translation prudce stoupající ceny ropy nebezpečně přehánět odhady ropných zásob důvěrně střežené tajemství být odkázaný na snižující se zásoby fosilních paliv cenově nedostupné základní ropné produkty notoricky nespolehlivé oficiální údaje nejlepší možný scénář když bude nejhůř 3. In the right column find synonyms of the words in the left column devastating _________ reliant lack _________ discharge dependent _________ use up use _________ shortage effects _________ consume deplete _________ catastrophic emmision _________ consequences 4. Translate by using a positive adjective and a negative prefix nespolehlivý ____________ nezkušený ____________ nepravděpodobný ____________ nepřesvědčivý ____________ nepružný, neohebný ____________ neuspořádaný ____________ nesystematický ____________ nevýkonný, neefektivní ____________ nestranný, nezaujatý ____________ nepravidelný ____________ nezodpovědný ____________ dlouhodobě neudržitelný ____________ neexistující ____________ nezákonný, nemanželský ____________ nepředvídatelný ____________ nevýznamný ____________ nedůvěryhodný ____________ nevýdělečný ____________ nepoctivý ____________ nepřijatelný ____________ nedostupný ____________ negramotný ____________ 5. Conditionals Hard work usually results in promotion in this company. If … I often get ill, which seems to irritate my employer. If … The fact that workers plan to go on strike will surely damage our reputation. If… I can’t go to English classes as I have very little time. If … We advertised the product on TV. It was a waste of money. I wish … I didn’t do an MBA course and that’s why I can’t get a better job now. If … The company was taken over and half the staff was made redundant. Unless … Our clients are satisfied with the service. There is no need for change. As long as… It will be necessary for us to increase the market share to remain competitive. If … It is hardly possible to give them a bulk discount as they only buy in small quantities. If … I really regret not being able to make a decision quickly. If only … 6. Dilemma collocations LOANS PRICE FUNDING STANDARDS CAPITAL REVIEW POVERTY PROJECTS RESTRICTIONS GUARANTEE SAFEGUARDS FINANCE RECOURCES DEMAND GLOBAL WARMING JOB OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDE INCREASE EXPLOIT CONTRIBUTE FINANCE ERADICATE MEET PLACE CONDUCT RESPECT BRING DOWN ACCELERATE DICTATE 7. WB Listening 1. We are going to go for _____________________ rather than installing _________________ 2. We are also going to set up a ________________________ scheme 3. I am going to look at the products we manufacture from petroleum, such as _________________ and ____________________. 4. The research was _____________________ by the Institute for Alternative Energy. 5. The publication makes the case for reducing the ____________________ of, and _____________________ on, fossils fuels. 6. People will be using more __________ and even _____________ power, perhaps also energy from _________ 7. The waste is put into __________ and these waste chemicals are collected for ______________________ 8. WB Reading 1. Under what name is the Swiss Re Tower known better to Londoners? 2. How many floors does it have and what does it look like? 3. What is unique about the building? 4. How does its energy-efficiency compare to a conventional building of a similar size? 5. Why is it important to focus on construction of energy-efficient buildings? 6. What does Green Building Alliance promote? 7. What are some of the additional advantages of green architecture? 9. Complete the sentences with appropriate prepositions ART provides loans _____ commercial rates ____smmall businesses that are not able to access finance ___________ conventional sources Our model has been adopted _____ other finance institutions ___________ (po celé) the country. If I am concerned _______ a course of action, I can ask them _______ guidance. Be open ____ new ideas and don’t be afraid to turn ____ someone outside of your field - you will see the problem ______ a different angle ART deals _____ all kinds of enterprises, and this is where ART is different _____ a bank. I did not take the correct advice ____ how to market our product and I learnt ____________ this experience You may buy a painting cheap and then sell it _______ a profit or buy it expensive and sell it _______ a quarter of the price. What return ____ investment do you expect to reach? People are bad ____ dealing with uncertainty and they have little interest _____ understanding their decisions. Venture capitalists invest money ____ new, rapidly developing companies People put a lot of emphasis _____ things they have experienced themselves or believe their relative who has just made thousands ______ junk bonds..