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Coal, oil and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power. However, not only are supplies of these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution. Therefore, it’s important to improve, explore and develop such alternative energy sources as nuclear, water, solar and wind power. Each of these alternatives, however, has advantages and disadvantages.

Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere; however, they are costly to build and maintain, and they create the difficult problem of what to do with nuclear waste. Hydroelectric power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but impractical for communities located far from moving water. Wind power is a pollution - free source of renewable energy but it can’t be used in many parts of the world where there is insufficient wind. Solar power is renewable, it does not cause pollution and it does not add the earth’s heat load. However, it is difficult to collect and store. Solar power also requires expensive equipment.

Every source of energy has its disadvantages. One way to minimize them is to use less energy. Conservation efforts coupled with renewable energy resources will ensure supplies of clean, affordable energy for humanity’s future.

21. Coal, oil and natural gas ____________.

A. are very great in amount                                B. will never be used up

C. are a major source of pollution                        D. supply some of its power

22. Nuclear power plants ____________.

A. are difficult to build                                B. pollute the atmosphere

C. are very cheap to maintain                                D. create the problem of nuclear waste

23. Wind power ____________.

A. cannot be used in places where there is insufficient wind

B. is completely used up                                

C. is a source of pollution

D. cannot replace itself

24. From the passage, it can be inferred that to solve our energy problem.

A. we will have to stop using many of our modern conveniences

B. scientists will have to find one major source of nonpolluting energy

C. scientists will have to find ways to increase our supplies of coal, oil and gas

D. a combination of conservation and invention will be needed

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