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2014英语四级听力练习慢速4.14(1)

　　South Africa is the only African nation that has successfully developed nuclear technology. Today, the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station produces about five percent of South Africas electricity.

　　President Jacob Zuma recently said he wants more nuclear power to reduce his nations dependence on coal.

　　We expect to conclude the procurement of 9,600 megawatts of nuclear energy.

　　Kenya, Nigeria Want Nuclear Power

　　Kenya and Nigeria say they want to build nuclear power centers to meet rising electricity needs from their growing populations.

　　Kelvin Kemm says the power needs are so great that traditional methods of producing power cannot meet the demand the way nuclear power can.

　　They need to double electricity consumption immediately, and then double it again, and again, and again, and again for their people.

　　Critics of nuclear energy say it is not always safe. They note the nuclear disasters at Fukushima in Japan, and Chernobyl in the former Soviet Union. But those concerns may not be heard over the rising demand for electricity.

　　Experts say it will be years before African nations can meet their energy needs, either with nuclear power or other sources.

　　Activists: Nuclear Centers Bring Risks

　　Experts say more than 600 million people in Africa are not connected to electrical power lines. They think nuclear power will solve the problems of the growing continent. But some activists are worried about the cost, environmental damage and possible security issues.