Eddie: (1) __________ that Cumbria is not the best place geologically in the UK and the government must focus on dumping the waste underground in the safest place, not the easiest.
Dr. Ruth: (2) __________ Cumbria has a unique and famous landscape which needs to be protected. Would anyone come to Cumbria if a nuclear waste storage facility was built here?
Moderator: (3) __________ that this nuclear waste project will destroy local tourism industry?
Dr. Ruth: Yes, definitely. We fear that if the area becomes known as the place where nuclear waste is stored underground, tourism industry will be affected immensely.
1. In 2010, Iran successfully sent a rat, turtle and worms into space. __________, an attempt to send a monkey up in a rocket failed in 2011.
2. Many big companies have been affected by the explosion of
lithium-ion batteries. __________, General Motors reported several lithium-ion battery packs exploded into flames.
3. The extreme weather, with drought in America, Australia and eastern Europe destroys harvests of grains and soybeans. __________, there will be the risk of higher food prices this year.