Read the passage below carefully, and then decide whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or not given (N)

The meanings of the terms science and technology have changed significantly from one generation to another. More similarities than differences, however, can be found between the terms.

Both science and technology imply a thinking process, both are concerned with causal relationships in the material world, and both employ an experimental methodology that results in empirical demonstrations that can be verified by repetition. Science, at least in theory, is less concerned with the practicality of its results and more concerned with the development of general laws, but in practice science and technology are inextricably involved with each other. The varying interplay of the two can be observed in the historical development of such practitioners as chemists, engineers, physicists, astronomers, carpenters, potters, and many other specialists. Differing educational requirements, social status, vocabulary, methodology, and types of rewards, as well as institutional objectives and professional goals, contribute to such distinctions as can be made between the activities of scientists and technologists; but throughout history the practitioners of “pure” science have made many practical as well as theoretical contributions.

Question: Throughout history the practitioners of “pure” science have made a lot of practical as well as theoretical contributions.

A. True

B. False

C. Not given

III.Supply the correct form of the words in brackets.

Mr. Thomas was a teacher at our school. He’d trained as a (history)¹ ………………… and usually taught history. He definitely wasn’t a (science)² ………………… for some strange reason she taught us (chemist)³ ………………… for a term. His lessons were always (fascinate)⁴ …………………, but that was mainly because his experiments always went wrong! If he was supposed to use (boil)⁵ ………………… water for an experiment, Mr. Thomas would use cold water by mistake. Once, he was measuring the (long)⁶ ………………… of some pieces of sodium. I can’t remember exactly why he needed this (measure)⁷ …………………, but I think he wanted all the pieces to react (identical)⁸ ………………… As he picked up the ruler, his arm knocked over a jug of water and the sodium caught fire. He almost burnt the lab down and they had to call the fire brigade. I think after that Mr. Thomas came to the (conclude)⁹ ………………… that he should stick to history! I learnt a lot from him, though. Whenever there was a question in a science (examine)¹⁰ …………………about what happens when sodium reacts with water, I always got the answer right!

Work in pairs. Take turns to describe and compare the photos. Then ask and answer the following questions.

1 Do you agree that in the modern world, science is a more important subject than languages? Give reasons.

2 Do you think technology sometimes makes it harder for people to communicate with each other? Why?/ Why not?

* Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people think that students will study most regular classes such as maths, science and history online. Students will probably be able to these subjects anywhere using a computer. What will happen if students have problem with a subject?
They might connect with a teacher through live videoconferencing. Expert teachers from learning centres will give students help wherever they live.
Students will still take classes in a school, too. Schools will become places for learning social skills.
Teachers will guide students in learning how to work together in getting along with each other. They will help students with group projects both in and out of the classroom.
Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life skills about the world they live in. This will help students become an important part of their communities. Some experts say it will take five years for changes to begin in schools. Some say it will take longer. Most people agree,
though, that computers will change education the way TVs and telephones changed life for people all over the world years before.
01. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. All classes will be taught online in the future.
B. Teachers will help students from home in the future.
C. Kids won’t have to go to school in the future.
D. Computers will change education in the future.
02. What will happen if students meet difficulties with a subject?
A. They will telephone the teachers who are staying at the school to seek their help.
B. Schools will organise a live videoconference for teachers to help students with problems.
C. Teachers from learning centres will give them help through live videoconferencing.
D. They will meet their teachers in person for help with problems with the subject.
03. The main role of teachers in the future will be …………………….
A. helping students with group projects               B. organising live videoconferences
C. providing students with knowledge                       D. guiding students to learn computers
04. Students will still go to school to …………………….
A. play with their friends B. learn social skills C. learn all subjects     D. use computers
05. Students will learn important life skills through …………………….
A. working in international businesses                     B. doing volunteer work
C. going to school every day                                    D. taking online classes

Read the passage below carefully, and then decide whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or not given (N)

The meanings of the terms science and technology have changed significantly from one generation to another. More similarities than differences, however, can be found between the terms.

Both science and technology imply a thinking process, both are concerned with causal relationships in the material world, and both employ an experimental methodology that results in empirical demonstrations that can be verified by repetition. Science, at least in theory, is less concerned with the practicality of its results and more concerned with the development of general laws, but in practice science and technology are inextricably involved with each other. The varying interplay of the two can be observed in the historical development of such practitioners as chemists, engineers, physicists, astronomers, carpenters, potters, and many other specialists. Differing educational requirements, social status, vocabulary, methodology, and types of rewards, as well as institutional objectives and professional goals, contribute to such distinctions as can be made between the activities of scientists and technologists; but throughout history the practitioners of “pure” science have made many practical as well as theoretical contributions.

Question: The meanings of the terms science and technology have stayed the same.

A. True

B. False

C. Not given

Read the passage below carefully, and then decide whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or not given (N)

The meanings of the terms science and technology have changed significantly from one generation to another. More similarities than differences, however, can be found between the terms.

Both science and technology imply a thinking process, both are concerned with causal relationships in the material world, and both employ an experimental methodology that results in empirical demonstrations that can be verified by repetition. Science, at least in theory, is less concerned with the practicality of its results and more concerned with the development of general laws, but in practice science and technology are inextricably involved with each other. The varying interplay of the two can be observed in the historical development of such practitioners as chemists, engineers, physicists, astronomers, carpenters, potters, and many other specialists. Differing educational requirements, social status, vocabulary, methodology, and types of rewards, as well as institutional objectives and professional goals, contribute to such distinctions as can be made between the activities of scientists and technologists; but throughout history the practitioners of “pure” science have made many practical as well as theoretical contributions.

Question: The reading above is about science and technology.

A. True

B. False

C. Not given

Read the passage below carefully, and then decide whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or not given (N)

The meanings of the terms science and technology have changed significantly from one generation to another. More similarities than differences, however, can be found between the terms.

Both science and technology imply a thinking process, both are concerned with causal relationships in the material world, and both employ an experimental methodology that results in empirical demonstrations that can be verified by repetition. Science, at least in theory, is less concerned with the practicality of its results and more concerned with the development of general laws, but in practice science and technology are inextricably involved with each other. The varying interplay of the two can be observed in the historical development of such practitioners as chemists, engineers, physicists, astronomers, carpenters, potters, and many other specialists. Differing educational requirements, social status, vocabulary, methodology, and types of rewards, as well as institutional objectives and professional goals, contribute to such distinctions as can be made between the activities of scientists and technologists; but throughout history the practitioners of “pure” science have made many practical as well as theoretical contributions.

Question: Technology employs a more experimental methodology than that of science.

A. True

B. False

C. Not given

Read the passage below carefully, and then decide whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or not given (N)

The meanings of the terms science and technology have changed significantly from one generation to another. More similarities than differences, however, can be found between the terms.

Both science and technology imply a thinking process, both are concerned with causal relationships in the material world, and both employ an experimental methodology that results in empirical demonstrations that can be verified by repetition. Science, at least in theory, is less concerned with the practicality of its results and more concerned with the development of general laws, but in practice science and technology are inextricably involved with each other. The varying interplay of the two can be observed in the historical development of such practitioners as chemists, engineers, physicists, astronomers, carpenters, potters, and many other specialists. Differing educational requirements, social status, vocabulary, methodology, and types of rewards, as well as institutional objectives and professional goals, contribute to such distinctions as can be made between the activities of scientists and technologists; but throughout history the practitioners of “pure” science have made many practical as well as theoretical contributions.

Question: Only science implies a thinking process.

A. True

B. False

C. Not given