IV. In groups or pairs, say one or two sentences about each of the following things

III. Using a dictionary add as many missing words as possible. An example has been given to help you. Make up short sentences with the words.

II. Match these words with their dictionary definitions.

I. Choose the correct form of the verb.

V. Discuss the following in small groups

1.How do you feel about nuclear power? Make a list of advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power compared to coal, gas, water, etc.

2. Imagine you were the minister for the environment. What laws would you pass in the next five years to reduce the levels of pollution in your country (a) from cars, (b) from factories and industry, (c) from agriculture, (d) from the home?

3. Make a list of what individuals can do to improve the environment and reduce waste.

VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

1. The top of the fourth reactor (tore, was torn) open exposing a burning core.

2. Unfortunately, our new sofa (is made, make, makes) from flammable materials.

3. After the crash debris from the plane (spread, were spread, was spread) over a large area.

4. I understand that we must (be focused, focus, have been focused) our attention on new safety regulations.

5. The public must (be convinced, be convincing, convince) that safety and radiation protection standards (offer, are offered, offers) a real benefit.

6. The risk of nuclear contamination (reduced, was reduced, were reduced) by putting a new safety project into operation.

7. The Chernobyl accident was one of the factors that (was mishandled, were mishandled, mishandled) the economic situation in Ukraine.

1. explosion a scattered pieces, especially of smth that has been

destroyed

2. nucleus b a small area of smth

3. patch c a mistake that makes smth weaker or less acceptable

4. fusion d the splitting of the nucleus of an atom, resulting in the

release of a large amount of energy

5. irradiation e the union of atomic nuclei to form a heavier

nucleus, usually with energy being released

6. violation f a very small bit or piece of smth

7. fission g the positively charged central part of an atom,

containing most of its mass

8. fast-breeder h a reactor that produces the nuclear substance it needs

as fuel

9. particle i acting contrary to a rule, principle, treaty, etc

10. flaw j a sudden loud violent release of energy

11. debris k very small, tiny

12. minuscule l directing energy in the form of rays

verbs	adjectives	nouns
adore	adoring, adorable	adoration
		explosion
		release
	flammable
		violation
reduce
expose
	worrisome
		fusion
absorb
repel

1. You hear about the explosion in the town where your relatives (friends) live.

2. Some news that you would find worrisome.

3. Your friend is a “green” scientist detecting radioactive releases in your town. S/he wants you to assist him/her.

4. Your parents disposed of your CDs (cassettes) because they thought it trash.

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