[1] Biodome is a Moroccan company that builds plants for the production of cooking gas by recycling waste in farms. The founder, Fatima Zahra Beraich, solves the problem of organic waste in rural areas through recycling. She contributes to the production of energy by turning waste into green energy for farmers.
[2] Founded in 2017, Biodome is the result of Fatima Zahra's love for chemistry and her business skills in solving waste and energy problems. At university, Fatima Zahra studied how waste breaks down naturally and changes into gas.
A gas producing plant
[3] “I’ve always been interested in waste management,” she says. Before thinking globally, Fatima wanted her waste treatment business to respond to the needs of the local people. In the beginning, she faced many challenges, such as lack of money and technical assistance. With financial support from European Union programs like The Next Society, Fatima Zahra has managed to make her waste treatment technology affordable and more sustainable. “The treated waste has two uses. First, it becomes an agricultural fertilizer, and, second, it produces cooking gas for people,” she explains.
An underground dome
[4] Biodome is proud to rely 100% on local engineers and workers. With their expertise, they build underground domes to produce gas on farms. They also have bags which turn waste into gas on the ground. The system can generate almost 4 hours of cooking gas per day and make fertilizers that farmers can use in their farms or sell. This helps them both to save money and earn more. The system can process 300 kg to 2 tons of waste each week.
[5] Convincing farmers to try this new technology was not easy. One of the first users of this technology, Zakaria Rachid, saw big results. The money he used to spend on buying fertilizers dropped by 50%, and his farm productivity went up. “I was amazed the first time I turned on my gas stove thanks to the energy produced from waste!” he says. Now, he encourages other farmers to use this system.
[6] Besides farmers, Biodome works with schools and businesses. The company is also working overseas in countries such as Ivory Coast. “We want to make this technology affordable and easy to use,” Fatima Zahra says. She hopes to see Biodome spread across Africa, helping the environment and the people.
Adapted from: https://south.euneighbours.eu
BASE ALL YOUR ANSWERS ON THE TEXT.
1. When she started her company, Fatima Zahra wanted to make her business international.
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2. Biodome business employs local workers.
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3. Farmers accepted Biodome's idea of producing gas from the beginning.
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1. List two challenges which Fatima Zahra faced when she first started her business.
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2. What helped Fatima Zahra make her waste treatment technology affordable?
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3. How much waste is treated by Biodome technology each week?
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4. What benefits did Zakaria Rachid get from Biodome's technology?
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1. Two ways Biodome produces gas are ................................................................................................................
2. Farmers earn additional money from recycling waste by ................................................................................................................
3. Biodome works not only with farms, but also ................................................................................................................
1. cheap (paragraph 3) : ................................................................
2. decreased (paragraph 5) : ................................................................
1. them (paragraph 4) : ................................................................
2. The company (paragraph 6) : ................................................................
The main purpose of the writer is to :
a. convince farmers to use alternative sources of energy.
b. explain why waste is harmful to the environment.
c. inform the reader of a creative and economical technique to produce gas.
The correct answer is: ................................................................
Mehdi (graduate) ........................................ from university in 2019. Now, he (work) ........................................ as an engineer in a big company.
Morocco’s artisanal products are distinguished by their (innovation) ........................................ styles and unique designs. These designs reflect the Moroccan identity and (culture) ........................................ heritage.
1. The stadium ........................................ they will play the final match is next to our neighborhood.
who — which — where
2. Adam has decided ........................................ his studies abroad.
to continue — continue — continuing
In our association, we are raising ........................................ about the health problems affecting young people. This has left a positive impact on the local ........................................ across the country.
1. Although the players made big efforts, the team lost the match.
In spite of ................................................................................................................
2. The workers don't respect their boss because he is not kind.
If the boss ................................................................................................................
3. The government should promote the car industry strategy.
The car industry strategy ................................................................................................................
4. “You need to work on your pronunciation more,” said the teacher to Oumaima.
The teacher advised ................................................................................................................
1. Lina : I need some help with my project.
Arwa : ................................................................
a. I think you can help me. b. Yes, you do. c. Never mind, I'll help.
2. Tourist : Today, the dish is really wonderful!
Waiter : ................................................................
a. Glad to hear that! b. Please tell the cook. c. Yeah, we know it's delicious!
1. Ayour : My laptop crashed and I should prepare a presentation for tomorrow.
Najwa : ................................................................................................................
2. Journalist : I think Artificial Intelligence will be used to treat patients in hospitals soon.
Doctor : ................................................................................................................
DO TASKS 1 AND 2
There are many reasons why people should respect teachers. First, ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Your school is organizing a competition about the best blog post. The blog is about “My Country: What Makes it Special!”
Write a blog post about the unique and special things in your country. These could be related to food, traditions, festivals, beautiful places, people, etc.
My Country: What Makes it Special!
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