Indonesia speeds decarbonization with $20 billion green energy push

admin 2024年2月20日

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Do you have an understanding of the concept of reducing carbon dioxide emissions in a country’s power sector?
Is your country currently implementing measures or initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

introduce /in-truh-DOOS/

[verb] – to bring something new into a situation or make something known for the first time
She will introduce the new project during the meeting tomorrow.

support /suh-PAWRT/

[verb] – to provide assistance, help, or backing to someone or something
The community rallied together to support the local food bank by donating essential items.

increase /in-KREES/

[verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size
The government aims to increase solar energy production in the country to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

loan /lohn/

[noun] – an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back, usually together with an extra amount of money that you have to pay as a charge for borrowing
She took out a loan from the bank to purchase a new car.

program /PROH-gram/

[noun] – a significant and structured initiative or scheme that involves a series of organized activities aimed at achieving specific objectives or goals
The government launched a program to improve healthcare access in rural areas.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

In November, Indonesia introduced a plan to invest $20 billion. Big lenders, like the United States and Japan, are supporting this plan. The goal is to quickly lower the gases harming the Earth in the country’s power areas. They need to spend money fast for this plan.

Indonesia is part of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). They want to reduce carbon dioxide to 250 million metric tons by 2030. Before, they thought it would be 350 million. They made a plan called the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP). It got released after people checked it. This plan shows how Indonesia aims to increase renewable energy to 44% by 2030, a lot more than the 12% in 2022. Erick Thohir, in charge of investments, wants stronger teamwork for important projects and money promises. They want to use $97.3 billion, with $66.9 billion for 400 projects by 2030. Some are concerned about borrowing money from companies and discuss loan rates and potential outcomes. Indonesia’s JETP is a major plan, nearly as large as Vietnam’s $15 billion program.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

In November, Indonesia unveiled a plan to invest $20 billion with support from major lenders like the United States and Japan.
The plan introduced by Indonesia, known as the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP), remains undisclosed and has not been reviewed.
Indonesia aims to be part of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and intends to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to 250 million metric tons by 2030.
Erick Thohir, overseeing investments, suggests the utilization of $97.3 billion, with $66.9 billion designated for 200 projects by 2030.
Erick Thohir, responsible for investments, emphasizes the need for enhanced collaboration and financial commitments for critical projects.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

introduce

support

increase

loan

program

The educational __________ aims to enhance literacy rates among children in underprivileged communities.
The government implemented policies to __________ the growth of small businesses in the region.
The company secured a __________to expand its operations and improve its infrastructure.
The professor plans to __________ a different teaching method to the class next semester.
Efforts to __________ wind power generation have led to a significant rise in renewable energy usage in the region.