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2014英语四级听力练习慢速4.21(1)

　　Wole Olaoye has been reporting on Nigerias power industry for almost 40 years. He says since Nigeria became a democracy in 1999, every president has promised to provide electricity to everyone. But the promises were never kept.

　　President Jonathan promised us, Oh, in 18 months he would do it. Then it became 24 months. Then it became 36 months. Then it became . Then it became . And now they are saying 2015.

　　He adds that even if the governments plan to add nuclear power is successful, he does not think it is a good idea. He says Nigeria already has enough oil and other resources to provide enough power for everyone. But he says the power industry has problems because of corrupt officials and bad management. He says the country may have the expertise to develop nuclear reactors, but it does not have the ability to operate them safely.

　　We have security problems in, in Nigeria now, right now. And I dont want to think of a situation where we will manage the fallout of a nuclear leakage. With the level of incompetence with which we have treated our hydro-power stations, I dont see us managing nuclear power competently and efficiently.

　　Boko Haram militants have been fighting the Nigerian government since . Mr. Olaoye says it could be dangerous for his country to add anything that might be turned into a weapon of mass destruction.

　　Other observers support President Jonathans plan. They say nuclear energy can also be used for medical purposes, to make drinkable water from seawater and for space programs. They note that the issue of nuclear energy can create strong emotions among anti-nuclear activists and power industry representatives. But they say the Nigerian leader would not raise the issue if he was not serious.