LISTENING. 1. You are going to listen to the staff report “Mexican Plant to Host July Global Response Exercise“

1. You are going to listen to the staff report “Mexican Plant to Host July Global Response Exercise“. Mind the proper names.

Laguna Verde nuclear power plant in Alta Lucero

"Joint Radiation Emergency Management Plan"

the IAEA´s Incident and Emergency Centre (IEC)

the Inter-Agency Committee for Response to Nuclear Accidents (IACRNA)

Cernavoda nuclear power plant in Romania

the World Health Organization (WHO)the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Mexico and the Mexican neighboring countries

2. Speed listening. Note only the essential details of what you hear:

9. The Olympics……………………….

10. China and the IAEA……………………..

11. A training workshop………………………..

12. Anita Nilsson said………………………………

13. IAEA´s work in Beijing………………………………………

14. Chinese authorities…………………………………………

15. Nuclear security measures……………………………………

16. Help to Member states…………………………………………

3. General information: Complete the chart with the basic ideas:

4. Gap filling: Listen once again and complete the gaps in the summary of the passage below with the correct word or phrase you hear:

On the threshold of the Summer Olympic Games Chine and the IAEA are working together at strengthening _____________ and minimizing threats. For that purpose _______________ was held in Beijing. The IAEA’s role was to assist in integrating ___________into the existing Chinese security system. The spheres which are covered by the conducted advisory missions and training exercises are _____________.

The IAEA has already rendered technical assistance to different international public events among which are ____________________.

Member States of the IAEA get comprehensive help from the Office of Nuclear Security in form of ______________. This is vitally important for protecting __________________and fighting against__________.

5. Decide whether these statements are true, false or the information is not given:

1. In recent years safety record of nuclear power has caused concern and necessity to improve.

2. 60 IAEA Member States and 10 international organizations will take part at the Conference in Mexico.

3. The 2-day exercise is to assess efficiency of communications between possible crisis partners.

4. During the emergency drill different emergency response bodies will show their preparation to deal with radiological accidents.

5. The similar event in Romania showed necessity in arranging such activities.

6. Emergency Conventions set rules how information exchange and assistance should be realized in the conditions of radiological emergency.

7. When the event at Laguna Verde finishes, the IAEA will publish a statement that there was nothing dangerous for the public.

6. Work in pairs or groups. Discuss the topic mentioned in the staff report “Mexican Plant to Host July Global Response Exercise“.