Floating turbine -comprehension questions

1. Floating turbine- green energy
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Vocabulary
Windmill
Blade
Wingspan
Wind turbine
Hub
To peak
To power
To tow
Eyesore
Project manager
Sustainable energy
Storey
To bring down
Offshore
Mock-up
Comprehension questions:
(1) What is the name of the wind turbine?
(2) Where was the turbine developed?
(3) How does this prototype compare with a full-sized turbine?
(4) What is the purpose of the prototype?
(5) What amount of power could the full-sized unit provide?
(6) What is the wingspan of one blade?
(7) What is the height of the turbine?
(8) What are the advantages of the offshore turbines?
(9) According to the project manager, what is the goal by 2020?
(10)
Complete the following sentence.
‘There is enough wind capacity 50 miles from the coast to power the US _____ ______
(11)
Why do engineers wish to put the turbines 20 miles from the shore?
(12)
What do the following figures represent?
3.5%
Discussion
Do you think the project manager is realistic with his forecast?
What policies has Europe decided with regard to green energy?
Can you think of any other sources of renewable energy?
7%
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