Test: Sciences and Scientists (9th Grade)

Прочитайте текст і дайте відповіді на запитання 1–6.

The Age of Innovation

Today, we live in an era where science moves faster than ever. In the past, it took centuries to move from the invention of the wheel to the steam engine. Now, breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Genetic Engineering happen every year.

Many people believe that the most influential scientist was Isaac Newton, who defined the laws of gravity. Others argue it was Nikola Tesla, whose work on electricity made the modern world possible. However, the future of science belongs to "Citizen Science" — where ordinary people use apps to help professional scientists track climate change or identify new stars.

1. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

Which two modern fields of science are mentioned?

What was Isaac Newton’s main contribution according to the text?

Why is Nikola Tesla important?

What is "Citizen Science"?

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 According to the text, how can ordinary people help scientists today?

Part 2: Vocabulary & Speaking logic

Оберіть правильний варіант, який відповідає контексту або логіці наукового обговорення (питання 7–12).

A scientist who studies the stars and the universe is an...

 If you want to talk about a "scientific test" to prove a theory, you use the word:

Complete the phrase for a discussion: "To my ..., the discovery of penicillin was the most important event in medicine."

Which branch of science would study the COVID-19 virus?

Choose the correct question to ask a scientist about their job:

 Which sentence is the best conclusion for a speech about science?