In the modern world, people depend on energy to power their everyday lives. A wide range of power-run devices and modern conveniences (1)...................................., and although it may seem that we will not be in danger of living without those conveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are running out rapidly. Scientists are constantly (2)...................................... new sources of energy to keep modern society running. Whether future populations will continue to enjoy the benefits of abundant energy will depend (3)............................... the success of this search. Coal, oil and natural gas are now being used widely. (4).............................., these supplies are limited, and they are a major source of pollution. Therefore, the existing alternative energy sources must be improved or futher explored and developed. These include nuclear, water, solar, and wind power, as well as energy from new, (5)...................................... types of fuels. Each of these, however, has advantages and disadvantages.
In the modern world, people depend on energy to power their everyday lives. A wide range of power-run devices and modern conveniences (1) are taken for granted, and although it may seem that we will not be in danger of living without those conveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are running out rapidly. Scientists are constantly (2) searching for new sources of energy to keep modern society running. Whether future populations will continue to enjoy the benefits of abundant energy will depend (3) on the success of this search. Coal, oil and natural gas are now being used widely. (4) However, not only are supplies of , these supplies are limited, and they are a major source of pollution. Therefore, the existing alternative energy sources must be improved or futher explored and developed. These include nuclear, water, solar, and wind power, as well as energy from new, (5) nonpolluting types of fuels types of fuels. Each of these, however, has advantages and disadvantages.
