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Energy Saving Tips! - 7 Free Worksheets for English Classes

Energy Saving Tips! – 7 Free Worksheets for English Classes

Energy Saving Tips! – 7 Free Worksheets for English Classes

As energy prices go up, why not try to reduce your energy use by following our 60 great energy saving tips! By simply using less energy, your electricity and gas bills are sure to go down. Your students will enjoy English discussion practice while discovering easy ways to save energy with our 7 free printable worksheets for English classes.


Related: Discuss 100 Critical Differences between Men and Women


Worksheet 1.1 Gap-Fill 1

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Worksheet 1.2 Matching Game 1

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Worksheet 2.1 Gap-Fill 2

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Worksheet 2.2 Matching Game 2

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Worksheet 3.1 Gap-Fill 3

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Worksheet 3.2 Matching Game 3

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Worksheet 4 – 60 Energy Saving Tips – Checklist

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60 Energy Saving Tips – Checklist

Read the tips below and discuss with a partner whether… (A) I already do it, (B) I’d try it, (C) No way!

  1. Read a book instead of firing up a games console and OLED TV.
  2. Put on a warm jumper instead of turning up the heating.
  3. Switch off appliances and unplug them instead of always leaving them on standby.
  4. Switch off the light when you leave a room instead of leaving it on.
  5. Holiday in your country instead of flying abroad.
  6. Set your washing machine to 30 degrees instead of using higher temperatures.
  7. Dry your clothes outside on a washing line instead of using a high-powered tumble dryer.
  8. Take a brief shower instead of running a hot bath.
  9. Boil only the water you need for a cup of tea instead of filling your kettle.
  10. Wash dirty dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher.
  11. Exercise in the fresh air instead of running on a treadmill at the gym.
  12. Use a bike and/or public transport instead of owning a car.
  13. Insulate your home, including loft insulation instead of allowing major heat loss.
  14. Follow your body’s natural circadian rhythms instead of living out of tune with your organism.
  15. Go to bed earlier in the colder months instead of staying up all night hammering power.
  16. Adjust your energy use to the current season instead of following the same pattern all year round.
  17. Consider using candles for lighting instead of only using electric lights.
  18. Unplug your chargers after use instead of leaving them connected to the power.
  19. Wear clothes appropriate for the season instead of always wearing a t-shirt and shorts at home.
  20. Use a microwave oven and/or slow cooker instead of a regular energy-sucking oven.
  21. Use a hand fan instead of air conditioning.
  22. Get used to lower temperatures at home instead of pretending to live in a tropical climate.
  23. Hang thick curtains on all your windows instead of relying on blinds alone.
  24. Take up hobbies that don’t require electricity instead of using a lot of gadgets that need juice.
  25. Use smart meters to keep track of energy usage instead of relying on guesswork and hope.
  26. Limit what you print instead of printing every document.
  27. Encourage your family to save energy instead of allowing them to run up a huge bill.
  28. Shop around to get the best deal on energy instead of stubbornly sticking with the same provider.
  29. Run a full washing machine instead of putting in just a few items.
  30. Don’t heat and light empty rooms instead of pointlessly wasting electricity.
  31. Invest in solar panels for your roof instead of letting your property remain unmonetized.
  32. Use cold water when washing your hands instead of being in the habit of using warm or hot water.
  33. Buy newer more energy-efficient appliances instead of persisting with old outdated equipment.
  34. Switch off your heating at night instead of leaving it on while you’re asleep.
  35. Turn down your thermostat a few degrees instead of insisting on sweltering temperatures.
  36. Buy an electric car instead of continuing to pump petrol into a gas guzzler.
  37. Ride an electric bicycle or scooter instead of driving a car.
  38. Use draught excluders on internal doors instead of allowing heat to escape between rooms.
  39. Don’t cover radiators with furniture or curtains instead of blocking heat and not letting it circulate.
  40. Move to a warmer climate instead of living in a country that is generally cold.
  41. Install double glazing instead of having windows with a single pane of glass.
  42. Bleed your radiators twice a year instead of letting air remain trapped in them.
  43. Set your heating to start when you get home instead of leaving it on all day.
  44. Make a conscious choice to reduce energy use instead of continuing as you usually do.
  45. Insulate water pipes and taps instead of letting heat escape through them.
  46. Remind your kids of the need to save energy instead of allowing them to assume that energy is free.
  47. Use a smart home ecosystem instead of relying on other people to switch off lights.
  48. Install an underfloor heating system instead of depending on less efficient radiators.
  49. Get free heat and light by working at the office instead of using your own electricity working at home.
  50. Shut down your laptop at night instead of leaving it on standby indefinitely.
  51. Use sunlight to heat and light your home instead of paying for electricity.
  52. Get used to a cooler climate at home instead of enjoying inappropriately high temperatures.
  53. Switch off radiators when you’re not in the room instead of leaving them on all day.
  54. Set your heating to match the climate outside instead of keeping the same temperature all year.
  55. Spend as much time as possible outdoors instead of sitting around at home consuming energy.
  56. Take a shower every second day instead of having one every morning.
  57. Get used to cold showers instead of pumping out as much hot water as you like.
  58. Buy and use LED light bulbs instead of sticking with the old incandescent bulbs.
  59. Frequent your local pool and spa instead of building your own private aquapark.
  60. Install cavity wall insulation instead of letting heat – and money – ebb away.

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Resources for further study:

Energy Saving Trust – Quick tips to save energy at home

The 10 home appliances that Consume the most energy

How much energy do my household appliances use?

How to cut your energy bills [BBC News]


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Discuss Critical Differences between Men and Women - 4 Free Printable Worksheets

Discuss 100 Critical Differences between Men and Women – 4 Free Printable Worksheets

Discuss 100 Critical Differences between Men and Women – 4 Free Printable Worksheets

List of differences between men and women

Worksheet 3 – Image Version

Study the key differences between men and women with these four free printable worksheets.

What are the main differences between men and women?

The first two worksheets ask students to decide whether the statements apply to men or women, for example:

____ are better leaders than ____

Students write either “Men” or “Women” at the beginning, according to their opinion, then the corresponding opposite word at the end, e.g.

Men are better leaders than women.

Students discuss their choices with a partner or small group.

Tip: you should encourage them to choose “Men” or “Women” rather than allowing “Equal” or “Both are the same”. The aim is to stimulate conversation and debate with real-life examples.


Related: Discuss 20 Revealing English Idioms about Women and Men


Worksheet 1

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Worksheet 2

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The second pair of worksheets have a more direct tone, which could make them more controversial in your classroom, depending on the sensibilities of your students. Instead of students writing their own opinions, the sentences for discussion are presented frankly, i.e.

Women are more materialistic than men.

Students discuss whether they agree or disagree with each statement, giving reasons and examples to back up their opinions. Of course, there are no right or wrong answers and students don’t need to come to a consensus.

Due to the potentially sensitive nature of the topic, students may feel unable or unwilling to reveal their true opinions. The teacher should be aware of this and aim to make the lesson feel as inclusive and non-confrontational as possible, defusing acrimonious disagreements and arguments before they get out of hand.

This is a topic that we all have a stake in and therefore we are likely to have an opinion about it. These materials should make for an exciting and lively English speaking and discussion practice class!

Here are some of the more provocative or contentious statements (from Worksheet 3) that could lead to a productive discussion class, as students try to answer the question:

What are the major differences between male and female gender roles?

  • Women make better parents than men.
  • Men are better leaders than women.
  • Men take more risks in life than women.
  • Women are more likely to get custody of their kids in a divorce than men.
  • Men are better at manual work than women.
  • Men are more results-driven than women.
  • Women are more often discriminated against at work than men.
  • Men are better drivers than women.
  • Women are more likely to ‘go to pieces’ in a crisis than men.
  • Women are more likely to feel unsafe in public at night than men.
  • Men are more likely to enjoy hobbies than women.
  • Women are more controlling than men.
  • Women are more likely to be the primary child carer than men.
  • Men are more valued by society than women.
  • Women can cook better than men.
  • Men are better at remembering facts and figures than women.
  • Women are more unpredictable than men.
  • Men have fewer friends than women.

Worksheet 3

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Worksheet 4

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This material is completely free to use, and in the public domain, so please feel free to share it widely!

If you have any feedback about these free resources, we’d love to hear from you! Please leave a comment or review below or on Facebook or Twitter.


Resources for further study:

Differences Between Men and Women – Relationship Institute (relationship-institute.com)

25 Fun Facts About What Makes Men and Women Different – Ask The Scientists

On Gender Differences, No Consensus on Nature vs. Nurture | Pew Research Center


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