ADH - Tabby - Listening - W6

Renewable sources of energy

green energy, clean power

To combat climate change, governments must invest heavily in __ like wind and solar, rather than relying on fossil fuels.

nguồn năng lượng tái tạo

Global warming

climate change, greenhouse effect

The rapid increase in carbon emissions is a primary driver of __, which leads to melting ice caps and extreme weather events.

sự nóng lên toàn cầu

Contaminate

foul up, poison the water

If industrial waste is not treated properly, it can __ local rivers, making the water unsafe for the nearby population to drink.

làm ô nhiễm

Drill a well

dig deep, bore a hole

Engineers had to __ over 600 meters deep to reach the gas reserves trapped beneath the layers of shale rock.

khoan giếng

Natural pressure

internal force, physical tension

In traditional gas extraction, the __ underground is enough to push the fuel to the surface without any mechanical help.

áp suất tự nhiên

Non-renewable resources

fossil fuels, finite supplies

We must reduce our reliance on __ such as coal and oil, as they will eventually run out and cause significant pollution.

tài nguyên không tái tạo

Water table

groundwater level, moisture line

During the fracking process, the drill must pass through the __, posing a risk of chemical leaks into the fresh water supply.

mực nước ngầm

Carbon dioxide

greenhouse gas, CO2 emissions

Reducing the amount of __ in the atmosphere is crucial to slowing down the rate of global temperature rise.

khí các-bô-níc

Disturb the ground

shake up, stir up

Some residents worry that heavy drilling might __, leading to minor earthquakes that could damage the foundations of their homes.

làm xáo trộn mặt đất

Coastal cities

seaside towns, low-lying areas

As sea levels continue to rise, __ like Venice or Ho Chi Minh City face an increasing danger of severe annual flooding.

các thành phố ven biển

Melt

thaw out, dissolve away

Scientists warn that if polar ice continues to __, the resulting sea-level rise will displace millions of people worldwide.

tan chảy

Agriculture and farming

crop production, land cultivation

Fracking activities often have negative effects on __, as land and water resources are diverted away from food production.

nông nghiệp và canh tác

Supply of energy

power generation, fuel provision

Developing a diverse range of power sources is essential to ensure a stable __ for the growing global population.

sự cung cấp năng lượng

Take action

step in, move forward

International organizations are urging national governments to __ immediately to prevent further environmental degradation.

hành động

Run out

dry up, give out

If we do not find alternative power sources soon, our current reserves of natural gas will __ within a few decades.

cạn kiệt

Issue a card

hand out, send out

When you open a new bank account, the clerk will __ a debit card so you can access your funds at any ATM.

cấp thẻ

Forge

fake up, copy illegally

The bank added a moving hologram to the card to make it extremely difficult for criminals to __ or create counterfeits.

làm giả

Sophisticated

high-tech features, cutting-edge tools

Modern debit cards use __ security features like magnetic strips and embedded chips to protect user data.

tinh vi, phức tạp

Verify

check out, back up

The built-in chip is designed to __ that the PIN you entered matches the one stored in the bank's secure database.

xác minh

Key in

punch in, type in

To complete the transaction at the supermarket, you must insert your card and __ your secret four-digit PIN.

nhập (mã số)

Carry out

go through with, conduct research

Scientists need to __ more extensive research to determine if fracking truly causes long-term health problems for locals.

tiến hành

Lead to

bring about, result in

Poor maintenance at production sites can __ dangerous chemical leaks that contaminate the surrounding environment.

dẫn đến

Focus on

center on, pay attention to

Instead of looking for short-term fixes, governments should __ developing sustainable energy solutions for the future.

tập trung vào

Find out

look into, track down

Many local residents protested angrily when they managed to __ that a fracking site was planned in their neighborhood.

tìm ra/phát hiện

Energy needs

power demands, fuel requirements

The increasing production of shale gas is intended to ensure there is enough supply to meet the country's growing __.

nhu cầu năng lượng

Medical problems

health conditions, physical ailments

Air pollution from industrial sites can severely affect people who already suffer from existing __, such as asthma.

vấn đề sức khỏe

Breathing difficulties

respiratory issues, shortness of breath

Fine particles in the air can cause severe __ for elderly residents living near the gas production facilities.

khó thở

Short-term answers

quick fixes, temporary solutions

Politicians often prefer __ to energy crises because they want to see immediate results before the next election.

giải pháp ngắn hạn

shale

sedimentary rock layer; gas-bearing rock formation

In many regions, natural gas is trapped inside __________, which requires advanced drilling techniques to extract it efficiently.

đá phiến sét

fissures

rock fractures; underground cracks

During the fracking process, pressure creates __________ in the rock, allowing the trapped gas to escape to the surface.

các khe nứt (trong đá)