▶ Your Answer :
The reading passage contends that wave-energy
farms are receiving a great amount of attention lately amd explains their
advantages. On the other hand, the lecturer brings up several points which
contradict these explanations.
First, according to the reading passage,
wave farms can provide a reliable source of power. However, the speaker refutes
this claim due to technical problems. Since the facilities relies on the marine
environment, they may break down depending on the circumstances. Furthermore, a
converter can malfunction as well.
Second, the author argues that wave-energy
facilities are environmently friendly. On the other hand, the speaker casts
doucts on this argument by pointing out that they can damage the environment. To
be specific, if toxic chemicals used to move turbines leak into the ocean, they
could do profound harm to marigne organisms.
The last point made by the writer is that
wave farms do not negatively affect the natural beauty of the surrounding
areas. However, the lecturer asserts that this is not convincing because floating
converts covered with bright color and shipping vessels are very noticeable. Thus,
it is likely that tourists in the nearby beaches spot the facilities easily.
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