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Sentences Paraphrase

2. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy
in the wind into mechanical power.

3. Modern wind turbines fall into two basic
groups: the horizontal-axis variety and
the vertical-axis design.

4. Wind turbines can be built on land or
offshore in large bodies of water.

FOR OUR INFOGRAPHIC

25. Use the information you paraphrased in the previous activity to
answer the questions you wrote in Activity 10. Look at the example.

Example: Remember
For some words
A. How do wind turbines work? in your paraphrases,

you may want to
» Wind makes the blades spin. use a word with a
» This movement goes to a generator and it makes electricity. that can be easier
similar meaning,

B. What are their main parts? is, you may want to
to understand, that
» Their main parts are the turbine and the generator. use a synonym.

C. How do wind turbines distribute electricity?

» The electricity generated by the wind’s kinetic energy goes to the electrical mains.
» Voltage is reduced so electricity can be used in homes as it passes through the

transmission towers.

device (n.):
aparato,
26. Make a flow chart in your notebook that explains the main dispositivo.
features of your machine or device.

• Use the questions you prepared and the answers you wrote in the previous
activity. Look at the example.
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