Рабочий лист по английскому языку на тему Hybrid Cars

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Hybrid Cars

Key Vocabulary

An Introduction

A hybrid car is a type of vehicle that uses two or more different sources of power. Most hybrid cars use gasoline and electricity to run the engine. This combination helps the car to be more efficient and eco-friendly compared to regular cars that run only on gasoline.

How Do Hybrid Cars Work?

Hybrid cars have two main parts: an internal combustion engine (the gasoline engine) and an electric motor. The gasoline engine is similar to the engine in a regular car, but the electric motor is powered by a battery. This battery is charged when the car slows down or when the gasoline engine is running. When the car is driving at low speeds, the electric motor does most of the work, which uses less fuel and reduces air pollution.

At higher speeds, the gasoline engine kicks in to give more power. The two engines work together, making hybrid cars more energy-efficient than traditional cars.

Benefits of Hybrid Cars

1. Better fuel economy: Hybrid cars use less gasoline, so you don’t need to fill up the tank as often. This saves you money on fuel.

2. Environmentally friendly: Because hybrid cars use both gasoline and electricity, they produce less pollution than regular cars. This helps reduce carbon emissions and air pollution.

3. Less noise: Hybrid cars are often quieter than regular cars, especially when they are running on the electric motor.

4. Tax incentives: In many countries, there are financial incentives for people who buy hybrid cars. These incentives might include tax credits or lower registration fees.

Challenges of Hybrid Cars

1. Higher cost: Hybrid cars can be more expensive to buy than regular cars because they have both a gasoline engine and an electric motor. However, the cost of a hybrid car may be lower over time because you will spend less money on fuel.

2. Battery replacement: The battery in a hybrid car will eventually need to be replaced. This can be expensive, but many hybrid car manufacturers offer warranties for the battery.

The Future of Hybrid Cars

As technology improves, hybrid cars are becoming more common and more affordable. Some car companies are even working on hybrid cars that use other types of energy, like hydrogen, in addition to gasoline and electricity. In the future, hybrid cars may play a big role in making transportation cleaner and more sustainable.

Hybrid cars are an important step towards a greener future. They help save fuel, reduce pollution, and may even save you money in the long run!

Hybrid Cars Quiz

1. What is a hybrid car?

a) A car that runs only on electricity. 

b) A car that uses two or more sources of power, such as gasoline and electricity. 

c) A car that runs only on gasoline. 

d) A car that uses solar power.

2. Which two main components do hybrid cars use for power?

a) Solar panels and wind turbines. 

b) Gasoline engine and electric motor. 

c) Gasoline engine and hydrogen fuel cell. 

d) Electric motor and water power.

3. How is the battery in a hybrid car charged?

a) By using solar energy. 

b) By the gasoline engine or when the car slows down. 

c) By plugging it into an electric outlet. 

d) By wind turbines attached to the car.

4. What is one of the main benefits of hybrid cars?

a) They are always faster than regular cars. 

b) They use less fuel and are more energy-efficient. 

c) They only work in certain weather conditions. 

d) They can run on gasoline or solar energy.

5. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of hybrid cars?

a) Lower fuel costs. 

b) Less air pollution. 

c) They produce more noise. 

d) Lower carbon emissions.

6. What is a potential challenge of owning a hybrid car?

a) They are difficult to drive. 

b) The battery may need to be replaced, which can be expensive. 

c) They cannot be driven in some countries. 

d) They are always cheaper than regular cars.

7. What is meant by “fuel economy”?

a) The speed of a car. 

b) How much fuel a car uses to travel a certain distance. 

c) The size of the car’s engine. 

d) The total cost of a car.

8. Why are hybrid cars considered more eco-friendly?

a) They only run on gasoline, which is a clean energy source. 

b) They produce fewer emissions and reduce air pollution. 

c) They are powered by coal energy. 

d) They use more fuel than regular cars.

9. What is a tax incentive in the context of hybrid cars?

a) The amount of tax you pay for owning a car. 

b) Financial benefits like tax credits for buying a hybrid car. 

c) A special fee you must pay when buying a hybrid car. 

d) A penalty for buying a gasoline car.

10. What does the future of hybrid cars likely involve?

a) Hybrid cars will become more expensive. 

b) Hybrid cars will only use gasoline as fuel. 

c) Hybrid cars may use alternative energy sources like hydrogen. 

d) Hybrid cars will be banned in most countries.

Gap-Filling Exercise: Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the list below.

Words to use:  hybrid, battery, engine, emissions, fuel, motor, incentives, eco-friendly, efficient, pollution

1. A ________ car uses more than one type of power, such as a gasoline engine and an electric ________.

2. Hybrid cars are known for being more ________ because they use less gasoline than regular cars.

3. The electric ________ in a hybrid car is powered by a rechargeable ________.

4. Hybrid cars help reduce ________ because they produce fewer carbon ________ than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.

5. One of the reasons people buy hybrid cars is to take advantage of ________, such as tax breaks or rebates.

6. Hybrid cars are considered ________ because they are better for the environment than cars that only use gasoline.

7. In addition to saving fuel, hybrid cars also help reduce air ________, which is harmful to human health.

Comprehension Questions

1. What is a hybrid car? 

2. How do hybrid cars save fuel compared to regular cars?

3. What happens when the car slows down or the gasoline engine is running?

4. Name two main parts of a hybrid car. 

5. What are some of the benefits of hybrid cars? 

6. Why are hybrid cars considered better for the environment?

7. What is one challenge of owning a hybrid car? 

8. What is the meaning of "fuel economy"?

9. What are some possible future improvements for hybrid cars? 

10. What are tax incentives, and how do they relate to hybrid cars? 

True/False Exercise. Read the statements below and decide if they are True or False based on the information in the text.

1. Hybrid cars only use gasoline as a power source. 

2. The battery in a hybrid car is charged when the car speeds up. 

3. Hybrid cars are more fuel-efficient than regular cars. 

4. Hybrid cars are noisier than regular cars

5. One of the benefits of hybrid cars is that they reduce carbon emissions. 

6. The battery in a hybrid car never needs to be replaced. 

7. Hybrid cars are always cheaper to buy than regular cars. 

8. Some countries offer tax incentives to encourage people to buy hybrid cars. 

9. The main purpose of hybrid cars is to be faster than regular cars. 

10. Hybrid cars use both gasoline and electric power to make transportation more sustainable.

Key Vocabulary Matching. Match the words with their definitions