Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- diesel /DEE-zuhl/
- tank /tangk/
- anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/
- comparable /KOM-per-uh-buhl/
- affordable /uh-FAWR-duh-buhl/
[noun] – a type of heavy oil used as fuel
The diesel model is noisier than the petrol model.
[noun] – a container that holds liquid or gas
The fuel tank has a capacity of 40 liters.
[verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen
We anticipate that sales will rise next year.
[adjective] – similar in size, amount, or quality to something else
The two experiences aren’t comparable.
[adjective] – not expensive
The meal is affordable.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
There are nearly half a million electric cars in the UK, and rising fuel prices have prompted more people to consider making the switch to electric vehicles (EVs). The government is banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, a decade earlier than originally planned. It unexpectedly canceled its EV grant for cars with immediate effect, arguing it was having little effect on rapidly accelerating sales. Filling the tank of a 47-liter family hatchback with petrol now costs about £85, or £88 for diesel. Despite recent rises in electricity prices, charging at home often costs less than half of that, or roughly £41, to give the same mileage. However, according to the Energy Saving Trust, most drivers charge a combination of 70% at home and 30% at public stations. The price of public charging varies, but it might run at approximately £48, which is still substantially less than traditional petrol.
The cost difference between conventional cars and electric cars is decreasing and is anticipated to nearly vanish. A typical new electric car, however, still costs between £23,000 and £43,000 more than a comparable gas or diesel model. However, there are more and more affordable used EVs available. Several old five-seater electric hatchbacks for between £8,000 and £21,000. Another choice is leasing. Leasing.com claims that in 2021, there will be more demand for EVs than for diesel or gasoline vehicles. The government intends to ten-fold the number of chargers by 2030 as part of its EV goal.
The cost difference between conventional cars and electric cars is decreasing and is anticipated to nearly vanish. A typical new electric car, however, still costs between £23,000 and £43,000 more than a comparable gas or diesel model. However, there are more and more affordable used EVs available. Several old five-seater electric hatchbacks for between £8,000 and £21,000. Another choice is leasing. Leasing.com claims that in 2021, there will be more demand for EVs than for diesel or gasoline vehicles. The government intends to ten-fold the number of chargers by 2030 as part of its EV goal.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- How much is a liter of diesel oil today in your country? Could you tell me about it?
- Do you have EVs in your country? Could you tell me about it?
- Would you like to own an EV? Why?
- Do you believe that the UK government can achieve its EV goal by 2030?
- Some people around the world have already switched to EVs. What do you think about it?
Summarization
Please summarize the whole article using your own words and expressions. You will have one minute to prepare before you answer.
Describe:
Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.
- prompt
- decade
- cancel
- model
- available