1. Listen to the story. Say if 1-8 below are true (T) or false (F).

Pope Francis visited Japan for the second time in 38 years T / F
Pope Francis spoke in Hiroshima about the horror of nuclear weapons. T / F
Pope Francis laid a wreath at a memorial and said a prayer. T / F
The Nagasaki bombing took place three days after Hiroshima. T / F
World leaders are aiming to reduce their nuclear arsenals. T / F
Pope Francis said a nuclear weapons free world is impossible. T / F
Pope Francis said money was squandered on nuclear weapons. T / F

Pope Calls for Global Nuclear Disarmament

Pope Francis asked nations to end their nuclear arms race. It is the first visit by a Pope to Japan in 38 years. He visited the only two cities ever to experience a nuclear attack - Nagasaki and Hiroshima. While in Nagasaki, the Pope condemned the " unspeakable horror" of nuclear weapons. Nagasaki suffered widespread death and destruction as it was destroyed at the end of World War II. Francis laid a wreath and prayed at a memorial. Over 140, 000 people perished in Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, while 74, 000 people lost their lives in the Nagasaki bombing three days later.

Pope spoke to world leaders. They seem intent on building their nuclear arsenals. He said he was convinced that a world without nuclear weapons is possible and necessary. He said these weapons cannot protect us from current threats to international security. He condemned the amount of money spent on weapons. He said: " In a world where millions of children and families live in inhumane conditions, the money that is squandered and the fortunes made through the manufacture, upgrading, maintenance and sale of ever more destructive weapons are an affront. "

2. Match the following synonyms from the article.

called on
subjected
unspeakable
widespread
perished
intent
convinced
inhumane
squandering
affront

extensive
set on
died
cruel
insult
put through
wasting
requested
certain
horrific

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