The power of the tides - Module 2

C2 Proficiency · Word Formation · Expert Proficiency, Pearson Education

For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in CAPITALS at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

SUSTAIN

RENEW

HARNESS

PREDICT

TAP

EXHAUST

BREAK

EFFECT

In recent years, a lot of international (0) ___ has focused on the idea that we should be aiming to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. This idea is generally referred to as (1) ___ development, and an integral part of the wider aim is the use of so-called (2) ___ sources of energy. Tidal power, the (3) ___ of the movement of the oceanic tides to generate electricity, has a part to play in this, especially given the greater (4) ___ of tides compared to other sources of power, such as the wind or the sun. Until recently, however, tidal power has remained a largely (5) ___ source of energy, due to the relatively high costs involved. If this issue can be addressed however, tidal power could represent an almost (6) ___ source of energy, and recent technological (7) ___ are beginning to make this into a more realistic proposition. If costs can be brought down, then electricity produced in this way could compete more (8) ___ on the open market.

The power of the tides

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