B1 – Intermediate
In 1945, the United States of America dropped nuclear bombs in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Hundreds of thousands of people were killed instantly and more suffered the impact of the nuclear attacks in the years that followed.
It was a dark day in history and it should never happen again. Every country should have the responsibility to ensure this never takes place ever again.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the issue on nuclear weapons.
https://listenaminute.com/n/nuclear_weapons.html
Discussion Questions:
- Do you agree or disagree: “Nuclear weapons are the worst thing invented by man.”? Explain.
- What do you know about the nuclear attacks in Japan during World War 2?
- Why mustn’t nuclear weapons be used ever again?
- Is it necessary for countries to have nuclear weapons? Explain.
- Will it be beneficial for your country to have nuclear weapons and military nuclear programs? Why or why not?