Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

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“Nuclear power” ESL Discussion Questions

1. What is your opinion about nuclear power?
2. What are some of the disadvantages of nuclear power?
3. Do radioactive materials become benign over time?
4. Do you think that nuclear power is a good idea?
5. Do you think that nuclear power should be used in the future?
6. Do all countries that use nuclear reactors use them for energy purposes only?
7. How do nuclear power plants work?
8. Can any country own a nuclear reactor?
9. Why do we need to dispose of radioactive waste from nuclear power plants?
10. What is a nuclear reactor?
11. Do you know what nuclear power is?
12. Do you think nuclear power is a good or bad thing?
13. What are some of the benefits of nuclear power?
14. Do you think that nuclear power is unsafe?
15. Why do people use nuclear power?
16. What kind of waste is produced by nuclear power plants?
17. Can the waste be recycled and reused?
18. Are there any dangers associated with using nuclear power?
19. Is it true that nuclear power causes pollution?
20. Is nuclear power safe?
21. Is nuclear waste dangerous for millions of years?
22. Is nuclear power a renewable source of energy?
23. What is nuclear power?
24. Do all nuclear plants use uranium as fuel?
25. Why do people oppose the use of nuclear energy?
26. Can you give some examples of how to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and other sources of energy that pollute the environment and cause climate change?
27. What is a nuclear power plant?
28. What happens when a uranium atom splits?
29. Can we make nuclear power safer?
30. If a nuclear power plant were built near your home, how would it affect your quality of life?
31. Are there different types of reactors being used around the world today?
32. What are some of the advantages of using nuclear power instead of fossil fuels?
33. How do you feel about the use of nuclear energy?
34. Is it dangerous to use radioactive materials for energy production?