2020年8月21日 ~ Book6 Unit 30

＜今日の進捗＞
Book6 - 118 (What are two reasons some people may be afraid of nuclear power plants?)

＜オリジナル回答＞
Why does an airplane circle the airport before an emergency landing?

An airplane circles the airport before an emergency landing in order to use up fuel.

In what situations does the government declare a state of emergency?

The government declares a state of emergency when a huge earthquake happens and it causes a lot of damage.

Why are local authorities granted emergency powers?

Local authorities are granted emergency powers because local authorities know the situation better that the government.

Why mustn’t an emergency exit be barred?

An emergency exit mustn’t be barred because otherwise you can’t evacuate through it quickly.

What’s a sewer system?

A sewer system is a system where underground pipe is used to carry sewage away from houses and factories.

Why do people have to treat sewage with chemicals before it’s disposed of into rivers or seas?

People have to treat sewage with chemicals before it’s disposed of into rivers or seas because otherwise environmental problems happen.

How far from a port do you think must a ship be to be allowed to dispose of sewage?

I think a ship must be 10 km away from a port to be allowed to dispose of sewage.

What are two reasons some people may be afraid of nuclear plants?

Two reasons some people may be afraid of nuclear plants are the leak of radioactivity and the explosion of the plants.

＜単語・イディオム＞
local authorities :

地方自治体

sewer system :

下水道

sewage :

（sewerで運ぶ）下水汚物、下水

rodent :

ネズミ

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