ENERGY

Linking ideas

A

1 The homes are designed to use solar panels as well as electricity for heating.

2 He talks about protecting the environment, yet his car's a real petrol guzzler.

3 The hydrogen economy is still a dream, despite the years spent on scientific research.

4 I always take the bus to work as you can never find a parking space.

5 There was a power cut due to a sudden surge in demand.

6 The world's oil supplies will soon run out, so we'll have to find other fuels.


B

as well as --> in addition to

yet --> even though

despite --> in spite of

as --> because/since

due to --> because of / as a result of

so --> therefore


C

a) as well as, in addition to

b) yet, even though, despite, in spite of

c) due to, because of, as a result of, so, therefore

d) as, because, since


Vocabulary

A

1 fossil fuels

2 Wind power; renewable energy

3 greenhouse gases

4 four-wheel drive

5 Global warming; carbon-dioxide emissions

6 energy consumption

7 environmentally friendly

8 energy-efficient


B

1 reduction       2 investment       3 legislation    4 improvement     5 performance     6
competitive


EMPLOYMENT TRENDS

Vocabulary

1 Part-time        2 Seasonal work         3 Shift work         4 Fixed-term/Temporary contract

5 Teleworking        6 Unemployed          7 Migrant worker         8 Self-employment


Inversion for emphasis

I'm writing to complain about the service I received when I phoned to reserve a car today. I can't
believe how rude the operator was. Not only did she rush me through the reservation, but she also
finished the call when I was in the middle of a question. No sooner had I given her my details than
she ended the call without confirming the price. I had to phone back and only after my third call
was I able to speak to the same operator. I'm going to tell all my family and friends about this
experience and tell them that on no account should they reserve a car with your company.


BUSINESS ETHICS

Vocabulary

1 passionate    2 commitment    3 trust    4 persuasive    5 scepticism    6 risky    7
environmental     8 threat    9 development    10 successful    11 progressive    12 inspiration


Reading

1 set up    2 hold us to account    3 shy away from    4 set out    5 falls into    6 phase
out                   7 carried out    8 follow suit