Vocabulary & Collocations
In the Smart Energy text, what does “in its infancy” mean?
At an early stage of development.
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
“Many countries are focusing on the switch to a low ______ economy.”
carbon
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
“Either humans have designed environments which are too complex for us to fully understand, or we are biologically __________ to making bad decisions.”
prone
Translate into Turkish: “renewable energy sources”
Yenilenebilir enerji kaynakları.
Why might consumers choose to use their washing machines at night?
Because electricity may be cheaper at times when supply exceeds demand.
What does “cottoned on” mean in the Monkey Economy text?
Began to understand or learn something.
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
“Moreover, the computer system will assist in reducing operational and ______ costs.”
maintenance
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
“However, they are not influenced by any of the technological or cultural environments which affect human ______.”
decision-making
Translate into Turkish: “They prefer guaranteed earnings.”
Garantili kazancı tercih ederler.
Why did the researchers introduce money to the monkeys?
To investigate whether monkeys make similar mistakes to humans when making financial decisions.
Explain the meaning of “peak oil” in the context of Smart Energy.
The point at which oil production reaches its maximum level.
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
“Varying ______ throughout the day will give customers the incentive to use appliances at times when supply greatly exceeds demand.”
tariffs
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
“When Primate Psychologist Laurie Santos from the Comparative Cognition Lab at Yale University ______ this question to her team, they were thinking in particular of the errors of judgement which led to the recent collapse of the financial markets.”
posed
Translate into Turkish: “This system aims to provide the electricity industry with a better understanding of power generation and demand.”
Bu sistem, elektrik sektörünün elektrik üretimini ve talebini daha iyi anlamasını sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır.
How can smart meters contribute to more efficient electricity use?
They provide real-time information and can help consumers control when appliances operate.
What does the expression “on a losing streak” mean?
Experiencing a series of losses or failures.
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
“Sources of renewable energy, such as wind, wave and solar, are notoriously ______.”
unpredictable
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
“The ______ of this experiment are that because monkeys make the same irrational judgements that humans do, maybe human error is not a result of the complexity of our financial institutions, but is imbedded in our evolutionary history.”
implications
Translate into Turkish: “Monkeys, like humans, take more risks in times of loss.”
Maymunlar da insanlar gibi kayıp yaşadıkları durumlarda daha fazla risk alırlar.
Why is the monkeys' similarity to humans in risk-taking significant?
It suggests that some irrational decisions may have evolutionary origins.
Explain “stand to lose” in the sentence “when we stand to lose money.”
To be in a situation where one may lose money.
Complete the sentence with the correct TWO words:
“Cities are prime candidates for investment into smart energy, due to the high population ______ and high energy ______.”
density / use
Complete the sentence with the TWO correct words:
“On a more ______ note however, humans are fully capable of ______ limitations once we have identified them.”
optimistic / overcoming
Translate into Turkish: “The infrastructure is already changing fast. By the year 2050, changes in the energy supply will have transformed our homes, our roads and our behaviour.”
Altyapı şimdiden hızla değişiyor. 2050 yılına gelindiğinde enerji arzındaki değişiklikler evlerimizi, yollarımızı ve davranışlarımızı dönüştürmüş olacak.
Why are cities considered ideal places for investing in smart energy systems? Give TWO reasons.
1. High population density.
2. High energy consumption.