Answer — Exercise 2
Communication 5·New Total English Upper-Intermediate - Students' Book
Question
Listen to part of a debate about a proposal to build a nuclear power station and answer the questions below.
Answer
- Liam Davidson (local government) and Laura Franks (local people) both speak. Other people are mentioned but do not speak.
- For (cheaper, more efficient energy; an opportunity to regenerate the area; job opportunities for local people).
- Against (Liam wants to imply that local people are for the proposal but most local people are against the idea; concerns about health implications for children; effects on the environment and on wildlife).