PROGRESS TEST 3 – PART 1 – LISTENING COMPREHENSION

NAME: ________________________________ CLASS: _________________________

POINTS: ________/________ GRADE: ________

I - Listen to the recording and circle the correct answer. You will hear the recording twice.

1) Static electricity is created…

A) when you rub your hair with a balloon
B) when lightning strikes the ground
C) by burning fossil fuels
2) Are both types of electricity visible?
A) YES
B) NO
3) Is the quantity of fossil fuels enough to generate electricity for our and future use?
A) YES
B) NO
4) Which are the most common renewable sources of electricity?
A) coal, gas, and oil
B) water, sun and wind
5) Solar panels…
A) are more popular in sunny countries
B) can cover more than one house’s needs
C) are not always that effective
6) Wind turbines…
A) are not used in hot countries
B) can produce a lot of electricity
C) need a lot of work to maintain
7) Hydro-electric power
A) is a very recent phenomenon
B) can only use fresh flowing water
C) can use either fresh flowing water or sea waves
8) Can people generate electricity as well?
A) YES
B) NO
II – And now, an exercise taken directly from your books 😊