1) Why is the UK government investing heavily in nuclear power? a) A) Because it is the cheapest form of electricity available today b) B) Because it supports climate targets by producing low-carbon, reliable energy c) C) Because it produces no emissions at all during construction or operation d) D) Because it can completely replace renewable sources like wind and solar 2) 2. What is one of the main challenges mentioned about Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)? a) A) They cannot be transported once built b) B) They are already much cheaper than large reactors c) C) The first SMRs will be expensive until many are built d) D) They do not produce any radioactive waste 3) 3. How does the article contrast Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C? a) A) Hinkley Point C is already operational, while Sizewell C has been cancelled b) B) Both are under construction, but Hinkley Point C will begin operating earlier c) C) Sizewell C is cheaper and will open before Hinkley Point C d) D) Hinkley Point C will be located in Suffolk, while Sizewell C is in Somerset 4) 4. Why does the article refer to past nuclear accidents such as Chernobyl and Fukushima? a) A) To prove that nuclear energy is always dangerous b) B) To highlight the need for international cooperation on nuclear power c) C) To show that despite high safety standards, risks and waste management remain concerns d) D) To argue that the UK should avoid nuclear power altogether 5) 5. What tension does the article highlight about the UK’s climate and energy targets? a) A) The government’s pledge for clean power by 2030 will not align with the later start dates of new nuclear plants b) B) Renewable energy sources will be completely phased out by 2030 c) C) The UK has already exceeded its nuclear energy targets ahead of schedule d) D) Nuclear power stations will provide all electricity needs by 2030

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