Unit 8. Research, discoveries and innovations in English-speaking countries

Warm-up

Eddy Wave function Power station Thermal equilibrium To decouple Solid-state devices Ultrafast To swirl Perpetual Heat up / cool down

Вихревое движение Амплитуда вероятности, волновая функция Электростанция Тепловое равновесие Разъединять Твердотельный прибор, элемент Сверхбыстрый Вращаться Непрекращающийся Нагревать / охлаждать

1. What are some of the major technical advances of the twentieth century? Which of them first appeared in the English-speaking countries?

2. How do inventions change people’s life?

3. The United States is considered to be one of the leaders of modern scientific and research world. Do you agree with this point of view? Prove your opinion.

4. Has the advance of technology brought only benefits?

5. What is the most useful invention for the past twenty years, in your opinion?

Do you know any achievements in the sphere of quantum mechanics?

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