Scientists and Inventors

Unit 2

Напишите мини-сочинение о том, какое научное открытие облегчило человеку жизнь (объем 150-200 слов).

Используя данные вопросы в качестве плана, подготовьте нeбольшое сообщение о роли науки и технологии в жизни человечества.

Найдите в тексте примеры употребления Present Perfect и переведите эти предложения.

Сопоставьте колонки А и Б, чтобы получилось логически законченное предложение.

Найдите в каждом ряду слово, имеющее противоположное значение,

по образцу: 1-b

1. look for a) search b) lose c) change d) live

2. higher a) better b) easier c) lower d) newer

3. easy a) difficult b) modern c) great d) much

4. narrow a) wide b) recent c) different d) way

5. create a) provide b) depend c) break d) improve

6. different a) same b) difficult c) scientific d) today

1.1.3. Подтвердите или опровергните следующие утверждения (True/False). Дайте правильный вариант:

1. The scientific and technological revolution has brought great changes in people’s life and work.

2. With the development of science we have got lower standards of
living.

3. Science and technology are not connected at all.

4. Science provides technology with new instruments for research.

5. People use discoveries to improve their lives.

6. Industrial technology began 50 years ago.

А 1). Modern technology depends 2). Progress in science creates 3). Throughout human history man and woman 4). Scientific development makes it possible 5). Modern technology began 6). The mass production of goods

B a) have invented tools, machines, materials and techniques to make their lives easier. b) to use new discoveries for satisfying needs and desires. c) on achievements in the field of science. d) new opportunities for producing better things for everyday life. e) has created the basis for modern society. f) with development of power-driven machines.

1.16. Выберите правильную временную форму (Present Perfect или Past Simple):

1. He was interested / has been interested in scientific research since he entered the University.

2. When did you install / have you installed the new equipment in the laboratory?

3. They didn’t give / haven’t given the explanation of these strange
facts yet.

4. They determined / have determined the main properties of the substance.

5. He has just made / just made a discovery in physics.

6. They didn’t receive / haven’t received any good results when they worked with this type of equipment.

1.17. Ответьте на вопросы по тексту:

1. What role has scientific and technological development played in man’s life?

2. What proves that science and technology are closely connected?

3. What do people use new technologies for?

4. What have people invented for all human’s history?

5. What did industrial technology start with?

6. How many scientists worked in 1970s? What was the result of this scientific activity?

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