Topic 210: Renewable Energy from Biological Sources

A1–A2 Level

1. What kinds of plants can be used to make energy?

2. Why do people look for energy from nature?

3. How can food waste be used to create energy?

4. Where can this type of energy be produced?

5. Why is it better than burning coal or oil?

6. How can farms help produce this energy?

7. What everyday items can become energy sources?

8. Why do countries want cleaner energy options?

9. How can this energy reduce air pollution?

10. What machines are needed to make this energy?

11. Can animals help produce energy? How?

12. Why is recycling important for energy production?

13. How can this energy help rural areas?

14. Can this energy be used for cars or homes? How?

15. Why is saving natural resources important?

16. How do you feel about using plants for energy?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why is energy from biological sources considered renewable?

18. How does this energy reduce dependence on fossil fuels?

19. What advantages does it have over other renewables?

20. How can waste management improve energy production?

21. What problems can arise when crops are used for fuel?

22. How does land use affect energy production choices?

23. Can this energy support local economies? How?

24. Why do some people worry about food shortages?

25. How can technology improve efficiency in this field?

26. What role do farmers play in energy supply?

27. How can governments support this energy source?

28. What environmental risks must be managed?

29. How does this energy compare in cost to oil?

30. Can this energy be scaled for large cities? Why?

31. How does public opinion affect energy policy?

32. How do you feel about using waste as energy?

C1–C2 Level

33. How sustainable is large-scale biological energy production?

34. What trade-offs exist between energy and agriculture?

35. How can policy balance food security and energy needs?

36. What impact does this energy have on climate goals?

37. How can lifecycle analysis measure true benefits?

38. Should energy crops replace natural ecosystems? Why?

39. How do subsidies influence market growth?

40. What ethical issues arise from land competition?

41. How can innovation reduce negative side effects?

42. Should developing countries invest in this energy? Why?

43. How does global demand affect local resources?

44. Can biological energy fully replace fossil fuels? Explain.

45. What long-term environmental limits exist?

46. How can regulation ensure responsible production?

47. What role does international cooperation play?

48. How do you feel this energy shapes future sustainability?