科技英语强化听力与口语 宋惠珍 成利 Unit 5新.pptVIP

Question What is the main energy we use today? (both industrial household) Task 2: Discussion Task 3: Compound Dictation The invention of the incandescent light bulb by Thomas A. Edison in 1879 created a demand for a cheap, readily available fuel with which to generate large amounts of electric power. Yet, in spite of the fact that coal has long been a source of electricity and may remain one for many years, it has actually never been the most desirable fossil fuel for power plants. Coal contains less energy per unit of weight than natural gas or oil; it is difficult t