discussion
Are you for or against nuclear power? Why? How should radioactive waste be disposed? If nuclear power were abolished in your country, which two energy sources would you recommend and why?
Unit 5
Nuclear power industry feels the wind at its back
Pre-reading tasks
Key words: Fossil fuels 矿eactor 核反应堆 Uranium 铀
Word formation
noun Disaster Benefit economy adjective Disastrous Beneficial economic benefit economize verb
Summary of the article

Nuclear power is enjoying a comeback. For years after Chernobyl and Three Mile Island, nuclear power was shunned as being dangerous. Many Asian countries are currently constructing nuclear power plants. Advocates are pointing out that nuclear power can be cleaner and cheaper than fossil fuels.

Focus on the newspaper: developing an argument

While it is important to keep a balanced view, some writers like to put across their own view and build an argument in favor of something. Understanding the development of an argument is vital in processing a text.

Question:

Do you think the writer is going to be for or against nuclear power? Why?
Complete the grid with pro and anti nuclear arguments
Pro nuclear power plants Against nuclear power plants Cheaper to operate than controversial fossil fuels Better for the environment Safety issues Expensive to build