跟读练习: Radioactive Waste - The Journey to Disposal - 通过视频学习英语口语
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In Austria, technicians check the welding on pipes for a hydropower plant.
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Over in Indonesia, spices are being cleared of biological contaminants.
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In Budapest, pharmaceuticals are being created.
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And operators run a Chinese power plant that provides electricity to thousands of homes.
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These are common activities, taking place every day in many parts of the world.
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They rely on nuclear technologies that use radioactive materials.
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The benefits of these technologies, whether used in agriculture, industry or medicine, are plentiful.
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like other processes they generate waste this waste contains radioactive elements people
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and the environment must be protected from the potential hazards of such waste now
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and in the future so countries need to manage their radioactive waste safely and securely
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and make sure it's kept under control this This responsibility starts as soon as a country decides to use nuclear technologies.
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And techniques are available to manage radioactive waste.
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Radioactive elements are unstable and emit radiation as they decay.
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The decay rate is measured in half -lives.
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This means the time it takes for the activity of a radionuclide to halve.
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After another half -life period, the activity is again down by half.
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This continues, and eventually the material emits only negligible amounts of ionizing radiation.
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Each radionuclide has its own half -life.
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So, waste can be hazardous for periods of time stretching from a few hours
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or days up to hundreds of thousands of years.
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Radioactive waste is classified depending on the half -lives and the level of radioactivity of the nuclides it contains.
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According to the IAEA's safety standards, there are six classes of radioactive waste.
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Each waste class has different management and disposal needs.
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Techniques exist to manage this radioactive waste
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and the spent nuclear fuel from power plants and research reactors in a safe and secure way.
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Waste containing only radionuclides with very short half -lives can be stored for a few days
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or years to allow for the decay of the nuclides waste.
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This type of waste is usually generated when radioactive materials are used for research or medical purposes.
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Eventually, it can be disposed of as conventional waste.
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Other waste forms need to be managed for radioactive waste disposal.
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By volume, most radioactive waste has low levels of radioactivity.
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This includes the majority of the waste
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that comes from the routine operation of a nuclear power plant
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and waste that's produced when medical and industrial devices that use radioactive sources are no longer needed.
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This could be because the source has decayed
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and the remaining radioactivity isn't strong enough for its original purpose or the device is damaged or obsolete.
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In these cases the radioactive source needs to be removed from the equipment and prepared for storage and eventual disposal.
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Some countries process their waste at centralized waste management and storage facilities.
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Upon arrival the waste is controlled to check for any surface contamination and the radiation levels are measured.
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Details of the waste type are noted for the inventory before
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the waste can be processed further to prepare it for storage and disposal.
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Such processes can involve measures to reduce the volume of the waste such as compaction and incineration.
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Encapsulation is used to immobilize the contaminants.
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After being placed in appropriate containers the waste is stored.
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It will remain in this kind of facility until a suitable place or system for its disposal is established.
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Many countries already have near -surface disposal sites for waste with low levels of radioactivity.
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These facilities can consist of silos in the ground, trenches or vaults.
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Once they're full, they will be backfilled with grout or soil, sealed and closed according to their disposal license.
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Alongside the radioactive waste produced by the routine activities at a nuclear power plant,
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nuclear power generation produces spent fuel or high -level waste.
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Such waste is low in volume but has a high level of radioactivity and it remains hazardous for thousands of years.
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In some countries, the spent nuclear fuel
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that can no longer be used to generate electricity is reprocessed to extract usable material for new fuel.
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Other countries consider the spent fuel as waste for direct disposal.
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In all countries generating nuclear power,
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the spent fuel is currently stored either in water pools or dry casks at secure storage facilities.
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waste management experts around the world agree that underground geological disposal is the best
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and preferred option as a solution for high -level waste
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and spent nuclear fuel this would be in a location where geological conditions are stable
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and the waste can be contained and isolated from humans
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and the environment until it no longer presents a hazard
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while there's still no geological disposal facility of this type in
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operation some countries have already selected a location designed the facility
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and conducted safety assessments a few for example Sweden Finland and France are well advanced in their development.
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Radioactive waste with low and intermediate levels of activity is already being disposed of in geological facilities in several countries.
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Since its inception, the IAEA has assisted its member states to safely manage their radioactive waste.
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The IAEA produces internationally respected safety standards and offers technical guidance.
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At its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, the IAEA hosts meetings and workshops,
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bringing together experts from around the world to exchange experiences.
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International teams, led by the IAEA, review security measures at waste storage facilities.
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The IAEA also helps countries to securely store high -activity sources in advance of disposal.
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Its experts run training courses in radioactive waste management
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and conduct missions worldwide to assist with the conditioning of disused sealed radioactive sources.
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Its safeguards inspectors make sure that all nuclear material,
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including spent nuclear fuel, is accounted for and used solely for peaceful purposes.
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As populations grow and nations develop, we'll be making more use of nuclear technologies.
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This will result in more radioactive waste.
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and more waste means more needs to be done to meet
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the challenges with the technologies now available the new developments in the pipeline
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and the continuous support of the IAEA countries are well equipped to manage radioactive waste safely and securely.
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本课的词汇与口语要点
这段视频共有 81 个句子、1020 个单词可供跟读。 讲话部分时长为 9:35。 说话人语速较慢，每分钟约 106 个词，你有足够的时间模仿每一个音。 只有 80% 的单词属于英语最常用的 3,000 词，词汇难度较高。
视频中的重点词汇
视频中 15 个值得学习的单词，附发音和释义：
| 单词 | 发音 | 释义 |
|---|---|---|
| radioactive 形容词 | /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/ | 放射性 |
| radiation 名词 | /ˌɹeɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/ | 放射, 輻射 /辐射 |
| technique 名词 | /tɛkˈniːk/ | 技術 /技术, 技巧 |
| element 名词 | /ˈɛləmənt/ | 要素 |
| assist 动词 | /əˈsɪst/ | 幫 /帮, 幫助 /帮助 |
| routine 名词 | /ɹuˈtin/ | 常規 /常规, 慣例 /惯例 |
| seal 名词 | /siːl/ | 印章, 圖章 /图章 |
| hazard 名词 | /ˈhæzəd/ | 危险, 風險 /风险 |
| stable 名词 | /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ | 馬厩, 馬棚 /马棚 |
| assessment 名词 | /əˈsɛsmənt/ | 評價 /评价, 評估 /评估 |
| establish 动词 | /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ | 確定 /确定 |
| alongside | /əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/ | 旁邊 /旁边 |
| select 动词 | /sɪˈlɛkt/ | 選 /选, 挑選 /挑选 |
| arrival 名词 | /əˈɹaɪ.vl̩/ | 到達 /到达, 到來 /到来 |
| soil 名词 | /sɔɪl/ | 土壤, 泥土 |
视频中的语法
说话人最常用的结构，并附上视频中的原话：
| 结构 | 视频中的用法 |
|---|---|
| 被动语态 be + 过去分词 — 强调发生了什么，而不是谁做的 | being cleared · being created · must be protected |
| 现在完成时 have/has + 过去分词 — 过去发生但与现在仍有关联的事 | has decayed · have already selected · has assisted |
需要注意的发音
说话人用了 3 次缩略和弱读形式，例如 isn't, they're, we'll。请按听到的简短形式来说。
- “sh” 和 “zh” 音: radiation /ˌɹeɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/, establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/, conventional /kənˈvɛnʃənl̩/, workshop /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/, contamination /kənˌtæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
- 长单词——注意重音位置: radioactive /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/, geological /ˌd͡ʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk.əl/, radiation /ˌɹeɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/, electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/, agriculture /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/
如何用这段视频练习
- 先完整听一遍视频，不要开口，记下不认识的单词。
- 用正常速度逐句跟读，每句重复到你的节奏与说话人一致为止。
- 录下自己的声音并与原声对比，特别注意 radioactive, radiation, technique 这类单词。
什么是跟读法？
跟读法 (Shadowing) 是一种有科学依据的语言学习技巧，最初开发用于专业口译员的培训，并由多语言者Alexander Arguelles博士普及。这个方法简单而强大：您在听英语母语原声的同时立即大声重复——就像是一个延迟1-2秒紧跟说话者的影子。与被动听力或语法练习不同，跟读法强迫您的大脑和口腔肌肉同时处理并模仿真实的讲话模式。研究表明它能显着提高发音准确性，语调，节奏，连读，听力理解和口语流利度——使其成为雅思口语备考和真实英语交流最有效的方法之一。