2 курс (Science and technology; scientific progress and human life) - Заняття 1. There can be a few answers in this test.

Додано: 20 січня 2021
Предмет: Англійська мова, 11 клас
Тест виконано: 78 разів
20 запитань
Запитання 1

Can you agree that the influence of science on people’s lives is growing ?

варіанти відповідей

Yes, I can.

Yes, I am

Yes, it is.

Yes, you can

No, you can't.

Запитання 2

Read the following part of the text and choose whether the following sentences are true or false / correct or incorrect:

Although recent benefits to humanity are unparalleled in the history of the human species, in some instances the impact has been harmful or the long-term effects have given causes for serious concerns. 

варіанти відповідей

The impact of science on people’s lives has always been harmful. It's true.

The impact of science on people’s lives has always been harmful. It's false.

The impact of science on people's lives has had some long-term effects which gave causes for serious concerns, does it? - ,(incorrect sentence)

The impact of science on people’s lives has some long-term implications that are of great concern, doesn't it ? - (correct sentence)

The impact of science on people's lives has had some long-term effects which gave causes for serious concerns, aren't they ? - (incorrect sentence)

Запитання 3

Read the following part of the text and choose whether the following sentences are true or false / correct or incorrect:

Why do some people distrust science and fear new technologies ?

A considerable measure of public mistrust of science and fear of technology exists today. 

In part, this stems from the belief by some individuals and communities that they will be the ones to suffer the indirect negative consequences of technical innovations introduced to benefit only a privileged minority. 

in part - частково; (to stem from) походити від (чогось), бути результатом (чогось)

варіанти відповідей

These people fear the indirect negative effects of technological innovation. It's true.

These people fear the indirect negative effects of technological innovation. It's false.

Some people believe that technological innovation benefits only the privileged minority. It's true.

Some people believe that technological innovation benefits only the privileged minority. It's false.

Запитання 4

Read the following part of the text and choose whether the following sentences are true or false: Are the scientists responsible for their deeds ?

The power of science to bring about change places a duty on scientists to proceed with great caution both in what they do and what they say. 

to place duty on - покладати відповідальність

to bring about change - проводити зміни; добуватися змін

to proceed - діяти; рухатися

варіанти відповідей

Yes, they are.

It's true.

No, they are not.

It's false.

Запитання 5

Read the following part of the text and choose the correct answer: What is the power of science ?

Scientists should not hesitate to fully exploit the predictive power of science, duly qualified, to help people cope with environmental change, especially in cases of direct threats like natural disasters or water shortages.

варіанти відповідей

It should help people to predict environmental change and to be like natural disasters.

It should help people to cope with environmental problems such as natural disasters.

It should help people to exploit direct threat like natural disasters

It should offer solutions about prediction of environmental problems.

Запитання 6

Choose the only correct definition of science: Science is _____.

варіанти відповідей

a system of knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe. 

a system of knowledge that are concerned with the physical world and its phenomena.

a process listed in a textbook.

a sum of knowledges used in the production of goods or services.

Запитання 7

What are the main two problems scientists should solve to ensure people's survival ?

варіанти відповідей

to ensure enough energy and food

to preserve our environment

to endanger mankind's existence

to deplete ozone layer

Запитання 8

What phenomenon has led to rising sea levels ?

варіанти відповідей

fossil fuels

nuclear power

synthetic soils

global warming

Запитання 9

What is an alternative source of energy in Clark Frinton's point of view, according to the interview with a theoretical physicist for his views on the future in the Textbook, by Oksana Karpuk, 11th form?

варіанти відповідей

nuclear power

wind power

fusion power

solar power

Запитання 10

What way could we reduce the greenhouse effects and global warming in future, according to the interview with a theoretical physicist for his views on the future in the Textbook, by Oksana Karpuk, 11th form ?

варіанти відповідей

We need wind power.

We need an alternative source of energy, fusion power.

Our aim is to use solar power.

The only way to reduce the greenhouse effect is to use nuclear power.

Запитання 11

Are there any disadvantages in producing fusion reaction ?

варіанти відповідей

Yes, there are.

No, they are not.

Yes, they are.

No, there are not.

Запитання 12

Choose the correct variant(s):

варіанти відповідей

What Clark Frinton calls an environmetally-friendly source of energy ?

What source of energy does Clark Frinton call an environmentally- friendly one ?

What source of energy Clark Frinton calls an environmetally-friendly source of energy ?

What environmetally-friendly source of energy does Clark Frinton expect to be in future ?

Запитання 13

What source of energy does Clark Frinton call an environmentally- friendly one ?

варіанти відповідей

fusion power

wind power

solar power

geothermal power

Запитання 14

Choose the wrong variant(s): What does Clark Frinton tell about the use of genetically modified food ?

варіанти відповідей

to develop new methods of growing crops

to increase yields

to use synthetic soils

they should be thoroughly tested and produced safe

Запитання 15

What does Clark Frinton think about the way of producing genetically modified food ? What should be done in order to feed the expected increasing population in the world ? Choose correct variant(s):

варіанти відповідей

to develop new methods of growing crops

to use synthetic soils

to increase yields

to reduce labour-saving devices

Запитання 16

Choose the wrong variant: Which expectations about the future in Clark Frinton's prediction have already begun realizing ?

варіанти відповідей

More shopping is being done over the Internet than before

We watch a considerable increase in our free time.

There is a change in working place. A lot of people work from home through the Internet.

Nowadays there is no need for schools, since education is being performed via the Internet.

Запитання 17

Choose the wrong variant:

варіанти відповідей

In Clark Frinton's point of view the Internet has become routine.

It's true.

In Clark Frinton's point of view voting via the Internet has become routine.

It's false.

In Clark's point of view political life and voting via the Internet will become routine.

It's true.

Although new technology is expensive, a lot of people can afford different variants of digital equipment.

It's true.

Запитання 18

Choose whether the following sentence is true or false: According to Clark Frinton's point of view, governments will have more control over the thinking of their populations.

варіанти відповідей

It's false.

It's true.

Запитання 19

Choose the correct variant(s): What will remain unchangeable in Clark Frinton's point of view with people in future ?

варіанти відповідей

suppressing the populations by their digital governments

searching for personal identity (searching for yourself in life)

ability to fall in love

sharing mutual ideas with highly-informed people by radio and telegraph communication

Запитання 20

Choose the correct variant and fill in the gaps: According to the information on June 25, 2020 after the serious flooding in the Carpathians State Emergency Service _____ 320 persons and 300 ______.

Оригінал статті - на сайті Українського кризового медіа-центру: https://uacrisis.org/en/flooding-in-carpathians

варіанти відповідей

said / was rescued... evacuated

said / were rescued ..evacuated

said / rescue ... evacuate

said / rescued ... evacuated

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