英検１級2次試験サンプルスピーチ: Is Japan doing enough to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels?

Stance: No

Japan is not doing enough to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.

Firstly, Japan is still burning a lot of fossil fuels. For example, many people are still using fossil fuel-operated cars rather than electric cars. Japan is behind in the research on those areas.

Secondly, Japan is also behind in searching for a cleaner energy source. The introduction of solar energy is a good source to reduce the use of fossil fuels. However, solar panels are very expensive and Japanese people can not afford them.

Q&A
①Which form of renewable energy do you think is the best alternative to nuclear energy?
As an alternative energy, solar energy is one of the best alternatives because it is the cleanest energy source and it is much cheaper than other energy sources such as wind or water-based energies.

②Do you think nuclear power plants should be reactivated in Japan to avert a power shortage?
Nuclear power plants can provide sufficient power supply. If necessary, it should be reactivated.

③In your opinion, what more can Japan do to promote renewable energy adoption and reduce carbon emissions?
Government should provide its citizens a subsidy for the development and use of renewable energy sources such as solar energy.