Nuclear Power
Mar 18 2011
The huge earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan recently have had many devastating effects for that country and its people. One of the most frightening effects of the disaster has been a nuclear crisis at the Fukushima power plant.
The crisis at Fukushima has made many people wonder about the safety of
nuclear power. It is a clean source of energy, and major accidents are rare.
But when problems do occur, as rare as they might be, they can cause
terrible destruction. Find out if Marni and Mason think nuclear power is
worth the risk
devastating adj.
Definition
destructive, ruining, overwhelming
Example
The Hulk was a devastating character in the movie. He destroyed everything he saw.
security n.
Definition
protection, safety, help
Example
We need some security cameras in order to protect the house at night.
evacuate v.
Definition
to move from a dangerous area
Example
Nearly 200,000 people were _evacuated_ before the volcano erupted.
meltdown n.
Definition
crisis at a nuclear power plant
Example
It's best to be very far away if there is a meltdown at your local power plant.
contaminated adj.
Definition
harmful and impure
Example
If you drink contaminated water, you will get very sick.
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Marni: Mason, I am totally freaking out.
Mason: Do you have Bieber fever?
Marni: No, this is serious actually, this is quite serious. So, you know about the horrible earthquake in Japan, obviously?
Mason: Yeah.
Marni: And no there’s been an explosion at one of the nuclear power plants, and they’re predicting there could be nuclear fallout in Japan, and, you know, the winds carry that contaminated air right over the Pacific, into our lovely area. So, not only is it horrible for the people in that area but it could also have horrible ramifications for everyone, all over the globe!
Mason: Yeah, it doesn’t sound awesome, but I mean, you know, it’ll probably work out OK.
Marni: Are you serious? I mean, don’t you think a huge meltdown and evacuations is cause for panic and alarm?
Mason: I mean, it’s not the best, but, you know…I mean, it’s not like the nuclear power plants of today are like the ones of 40 years ago. They’ve done a few things, they’ve got more security measures. People are better equipped to respond in these scenarios, I’d like to think.
Marni: I don’t know, I’m pretty freaked out.
Mason: At this point, we just hope for the best, right?
Marni: I guess. God, you’re optimistic.
Marni is worried about nuclear fallout crossing the Pacific Ocean
and contaminating the air where she lives. But Mason doesn’t think she
should worry. He is optimistic that everything will turn out OK in Japan
and the rest of the world.
Marni thinks nuclear power is unsafe. She is worried about the dangers
of nuclear power, not only in Japan but throughout the world. But Mason
thinks nuclear power plants are much safer today than they used to be.
He isn’t as worried as Marni about the dangers of nuclear power.
Do you think nuclear power is safe? Should we stop using nuclear power?
Present Progressive Tense
Marni says “I am freaking out right now.” This is an example of the present progressive tense.
We use the present progressive to talk about actions that are in progress right now. Right now, Marni is freaking out.
The present progressive is formed with be + verb + ing. Marni later says, “They are predicting there could be nuclear fallout in Japan.”
Which is correct, “I am reading about nuclear power” or “I am read about nuclear power”?
Marni is worried about __.
Marni believes that radiation from Japan could reach the US through __.
Mason says the nuclear power plants of today are better than those from __ years ago.
Mason believes that nuclear facilities are __ than in the past.
سلام سيد رضا معصومپور مدرس داشگاه هستم .کار روی این تار نما را از تیر ماه سال هزارو سیصد و هشتاد و شش شروع کردم .هدفم تبادل اطلاعات بين اساتيد زبان و تسهیل در امر زبان آموزی بوده و هست . اميدوارم لحظات خوبی داشته باشيدو نظرات شما عزيزان جهت دهند ه باشد. باعٍث خوشحالیست که با وبلاگ های مشابه تبادل لینک داشته باشم. بدرود