5/11/2007

Nuclear Energy Plants

My Conclusion Paragraph:

It is true that oil and gas cannot supply all of the world's energy needs much longer. However, we cannot replace them with an energy source that is expensive and dangerous, from the time the fuels are taken out of the ground to even after the plant is running. Instead, we must develop cheaper and most importantly, safer types of energy to power our world.

Nuclear Energy Plants

My Fourth Paragraph:

There is always a possibility of nuclear accidents. The power plants themselves can fail when they get old or if they are not built correctly. The machinery can malfunction, too. And it is not just buildings and equipment which can fail, but people, too. Workers at nuclear power plants can make mistakes. There is no way we can guarantee that workers will not make mistakes again in the future. And even natural disasters can affect nuclear power plants. Of course, it is impossible for people to predict or to prevent events like natural disasters. Different types of severe weather or natural disasters like earthquake can strike almost anywhere in the world, including Nuclear energy plants.

Nuclear Energy Plants

My Third Paragraph:

In addition to being expensive, nuclear materials are not safe. Nuclear materials that scientists named "uranium". When uranium is taken out of the ground, radioactive gas is released. This is not safe for the workers. Because of this, people who work with nuclear fuels are at risk of cancer. As nuclear power plants run, they create nuclear waste, which also is dangerous. It is very radioactive, and it is difficult to dispose of or even to store safely. No town wants nuclear waste buried nearby, because there is no good reason for it.

Nuclear Energy Plants

My Second Paragraph:

Nuclear power is not an economical energy source. First of all, nuclear fuel is expensive. It must be taken out of the ground and transported great distances. As fuels are used up, they will become even more expensive, just as oil and gas have. In addition, nuclear power plants cost a lot of money to build and to operate because of the great care that must be taken with safety. Because the people who work in nuclear power plants must be highly trained specialists, salaries for workers are also high. Anyway, it’s just too expensive.

Nuclear Energy Plants

My First Paragraph:

Nowadays, it seems like everyone is worried about that we have run out of oil and natural gas. Scientists and researchers are investigating such power sources as solar energy, wind energy, and even energy from hot rocks beneath the earth's surface. However, there is one energy source that I believe should not be developed any further. In fact, I believe that we should stop using it as soon as possible. Even though it can provide the world with a source of electricity, nuclear power is not a good energy source because it is too expensive, the materials used in the power plants are not safe, and there is a great possibility of accidents.

Support Idea

About the Midterm - Nuclear Energy Plants

My aspects:

1. it’s too expensive
2. it’s too dangerous
3. Unpreventable nature disaster or Nuclear power accident.

When I graduated ? (2)

When I graduated. What can I do?

I think probably studying abroad maybe wonderful, but if I could studying in my own country I think that also have definite benefits for me.
There're also advantages to staying in my own country to study. It is cheaper than living abroad, so you can save more money. And in my own country, everything is familiar. I don't need to worry about taking classes in a foreign language, and I can understand the culture and the expectations of teachers. Finally, I think if I stay in my own country, I can be close to my family and my friends.

When I graduated ? (1)

When I graduated, what should I do? Studying abroad? Living in another country can be an exciting experience because everything seems new and different. The challenge of living in a new environment can give you courage and self-confidence, too. If you want to learn another language, living abroad is a great way to do that because you can read magazines or newspapers, watch television programs, or make friends with people who are native speakers. Another good reason to live abroad is to learn more about another culture. I think that is useful for me.