Vocabulary
Skills that are learned through experience and practice.
Soft skills.
Name 5 types of energy.
Wind energy, solar energy, hydroelectric energy, bioenergy, nuclear power
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
An energy-efficient building __________ (use) insulation to reduce heat loss, while the system __________ (adjust) airflow automatically at the moment.
uses- is adjusting
Choose the correct answer:
They _________ haven't read the instructions manual.
a) already b) yet c) still d) already
c) still
This decorative object is traditionally placed on top of a Christmas tree.
Star (or angel)
What does EPC mean?
Energy Performance Certificate
Name three fossil fuels.
Coal, petrol and natural gas.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
The engineer __________ (measure) the energy usage while the HVAC system __________ (run) at full capacity.
measured- was running
Zero conditional.
If the machine _________ (not reach) the required temperature, we ___________ (not start) the process.
doesn't reach - won't start
Santa Claus is said to live at the North Pole with these magical helpers.
Elves
What does glazing mean?
Acristalamiento
The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by human acitivities.
Carbon footprint.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
The company ____________________ (install) new LED lights last night, and it ___________________ (already / notice) a reduction in electricity bills.
installed- has already noticed
Complete the sentence. Use the second conditional.
If we _________ (use) a lighter material, the machine ________________(consume) less energy.
used-would consume
A traditional song sung at Christmas.
Name five things you can do to improve your EPC rating?
Fitting a new boiler; installing double or triple glazing; insulating your house walls, switching to LED lighting; adding renewables like solar panels, insulating floor
How do you say "aprender lo básico" in English?
Learn the ropes
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
This time tomorrow, the technicians____________ (monitor) the solar panel output throughout the day
will be monitoring
By the end of this year, the company _______________ (install) all the smart metters in these buildings.
will have installed
Complete this Christmas song lyric.
Last Christmas ...
I gave you my heart.
Elememts of a home automation system:
Sensors, controllers, actuators and human-machine interface devices
Complete the following sentence with an appropriate word.
The _______________ programme helped her gain valuable insights from experienced professionals.
Mentorship
Choose the correct answer:
Next Monday, the engineers___________ (inspect) the new energy-efficient system, as scheduled in the weekly plan.
a) will inspect b) are going to inspect c) are inspecting
c) are inspecting
Future tense:
Look at the smoke! I ____ (stop)the machine immediately.
will stop
This evergreen plant is traditionally kissed under during the holidays.
Mistletoe