Can you agree that the influence of science on people’s lives is growing ?
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.
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)
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
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.
Choose the only correct definition of science: Science is _____.
What are the main two problems scientists should solve to ensure people's survival ?
What phenomenon has led to rising sea levels ?
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?
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 ?
Are there any disadvantages in producing fusion reaction ?
Choose the correct variant(s):
What source of energy does Clark Frinton call an environmentally- friendly one ?
Choose the wrong variant(s): What does Clark Frinton tell about the use of genetically modified food ?
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):
Choose the wrong variant: Which expectations about the future in Clark Frinton's prediction have already begun realizing ?
Choose the wrong variant:
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.
Choose the correct variant(s): What will remain unchangeable in Clark Frinton's point of view with people in future ?
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 ______.
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