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        • 12 Development of Science and Technology

        • 12 Development of Science and Technology

           

          a) The life in the past and nowadays (the standard of living, household appliances

          - How does technology make our life easier?

          - What is the most important thing man has ever invented? Explain.

          - What did the industrial revolution change?

           

          b) Remarkable discoveries and inventions in the field of science and technology

          - Can you name any examples of scientific research in the field of medicine?

          - The idea of flying and space flights has always fascinated mankind. Why? Explain.

          - There have already been several „space tourists“. Would you like to try it? Why? Why not?

           

          c) Science and technology serves the human race (electronics, IT, nuclear physics)

          - What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet? Explain.

          - Everyday, people get junk mail (lots of ads, leaflets they haven't asked for) in the post. If it's email, it's called spam. Where do the companies and senders get our addresses from? Is that a sort of hacking? Explain. How would you solve this problem?

          - What types of cell phones will your children use one day?

           

          Writing suggestions:

          Composition (180 – 200 words)

          Science and technology are all around us. Every day we learn about some new invention that may change our lives. Which invention has been the most important? Give the reasons for your choice. Include the positives, negatives of the invention.

          Composition (up to 150 words)

          Nowadays, almost everyone uses computers. Many people have personal computers at school, at home, or in their office. Computers are also a part of many modern appliances, like microwaves, cellular phones, and cars. Make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of computers and sum up your points in a composition using these structures:

          The computer is a useful invention because.....

          It also.....

          However, there are some disadvantages......

          Firstly,......

          Secondly,........

          Personally, I think computers are.......

           

          Vocabulary:

          Science, scientific, technology, technological, field, branch, experiment, laboratory, formula, physics, engineering, chemistry, biology, genetics, ecology, botany, zoology, geography, geology, meteorology, computer science, mathematics

          Tool, instrument, appliance, gadget, gear, equipment, engine, machine, machinery, technology at home: telephone, answer phone, fax machine, mobile phones, refrigerator, television, VCR, DVD, radio, headphones, microwave oven, washing machine, dish washers, vacuum cleaner/Hoover, food-processor

          Switch on/off, turn up/down, pull a lever, push a button, rotate, insert, dial, plug, wire, battery/mains-operated, high-tech, mobile, cordless, portable, remote controlled, socket, plug, inventor, researcher, scientist, technician, engineer, computer programmer, operator, experiment, invent, discover, research

          Computer, personal computer, word processor, laptop, screen, hard disk, floppy disk, disk drive, mouse, mouse mat, memory, menu, cursor, e-mail, internet, user-friendly, file, save, print, browse, hackers

           

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