Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough

B2 – Upper Intermediate

For years, scientists have been looking for alternative energy sources to end our dependence on fossil fuels.

American scientists have successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction.

Read the article and watch the video to know more about the ‘holy grail’ of clean energy.

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/12/12/us/common-questions-nuclear-fusion-climate/index.html

Vocabulary Questions:

1. What does “breakthrough” mean? Give at least 3 synonyms of this word.
2. What does “abatement” mean? Use it in your own sentence.
3. What does the phrase, “a race against the clock” mean? Use it in your own sentence.

Discussion Questions:

1. What is nuclear fusion and why does it matter?
2. What are the pros and the challenges in generating nuclear fusion?
3. What are your thoughts on this milestone?