Science in our life

Today we see the world in which social, industrial and political order has been greatly influenced by science. Science and technology have achieved great progress in space research. Many people have already forgotten what the world was like before television. Several generations of children have grown up with TV as a baby-sitter, teacher. A lot of kitchens in our flats are so well equipped that they look like a control room.

Science is important to most people living in the modern world for a number of reasons. In particular, science is important for world peace and understanding, for understanding of technology, and for our understanding of the world.

Science is important for world peace in many ways. On the one hand, scientists have helped to develop many of the modern tools of war. On the other hand, they have also helped to keep the peace through research, which has improved life for people. Scientists have helped us understand the problem of supplying the world with enough energy; using energy of the sun and of the atom. Scientists have also analyzed the world's resources. Scientists study the Universe and how to use its possibilities for the benefit of men. Scientists are also important for everyone who is affected by modern technology. Many of the things that make our lives easier and better are results of advances in technology. In some cases, such as technology of producing salt from ocean water, technology may be essential for our lives on Earth.

Scientists are learning to predict earthquakes, to study many other natural events such as storms. Scientists are also studying various aspects of human biology and the origin and development of the human race. The study of the natural world may help improve life for many people all over the world. Basic knowledge of science is essential for everyone. It helps people to find their way in the changing world.

Vocabulary

space research – дослідження простору

to grow up – зростати

on the one hand – з одного боку

on the other hand – з іншого боку

to improve life – покращувати життя

supplying – постачання

benefit – користь

to predict – передбачати

origin – походження

Exercise 8. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements. Discuss with the class:

1. Science and technology have achieved great progress in space research.

2. Scientists have also analyzed the world's resources.

3. Today we see the world in which social, industrial and political order has been greatly influenced by science.

4. The study of the natural world may help improve life for many people all over the world.

5. Basic knowledge of science is essential for everyone.

6. Scientists are learning to predict earthquakes, to study many other natural events such as storms

*Exercise 9. Choose the best word to complete the sentences. Find out the meaning of unknown words:

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1. Sometimes simpler forms of technology are more effective than….. solutions that can be less reliable.

2. One difficulty for consumers is that if they invest in new technology, it may quickly become… or obsolete.

3. Given the importance of computer literacy in the modern world, … should be compulsory in all schools.

4. The… generation has a considerable advantage people from an older generation who sometimes find it difficult to adapt to new technologies.

5. Not everyone, however, is equally enthusiastic about these advances and some… even refuse to own a mobile phone.

6. One example of how new technology can harm more traditional industries is the negative impact…are having on old-fashioned publishing.

7. This can be seen by how in just 20 years most people expect to have an….and are disappointed if it is not broaden.

*Exercise 10. Read translate the article and give the title: