TECHNOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

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What kind of
alternative energy
sources do you know?

1. What kind of people are going to be hired by Octopus Energy?

1. People with more than 10 years of experience.
2. People who have a university degree.
3. Individuals who live in Manchester.
4. College students

2. According to paragraph 2, what is Boris Johnson’s attitude towards the news?

1. He thinks Octopus could be greener as what they’re doing is not enough.
2. He believes this is going to bring great chances for many people in the UK.
3. He hardly believes companies like Octopus can create a green revolution.
4. He assumes Octopus is one of the world leaders in renewable energy.

3. The word "harness" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

1. deteriorate
2. harm
3. use
4. buy

4. Based on the text, what is likely to happen by 2050?

1. Boris Johnson will continue being the Prime Minister.
2. Octopus will have gotten 100 customers in the UK.
3. Octopus will be the most important company in Silicon Valley.
4. The UK will have found a balance between carbon absorption and emissions.

5. What is stated about Kraken in paragraph 5?

1. All British companies use Kraken.
2. People may save money by using it.
3. Kraken has a high number of customers.
4. It is related to an old type of technology.

6. Greg Jackson is very optimistic about his company and the UK. Which predictions represent that feeling? (Choose two answers)

a. Green industries can decrease

unemployment rates.

b. Octopus may buy Apple Inc.

c. New food platforms will emerge in the near future.

d. The number of electric cars could be higher

in a couple of years.

Do you think technology
can help the
environment?