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Advances in Science and Technology
Ahmed: What does OFWT stand for?
Nabila: It stands for Observe, Form, Watch and Test.
Ahmed: I think these are the four steps scientists normally follow in their work, aren’t they?
Nabila: Yes, they are.
Vocabulary: (p48)
benefits = advantages
events = happenings
on your own = independently
pseudo = false, fake, not genuine
One of the advantages of being scientifically literate is that you can ask and find answers to questions derived from curiosity about everyday happenings. Another advantage is that you can understand how the world works and think critically and independently. A third one is that scientific literacy allows us to identify pseudo scientific claims.
Yousra: In your opinion, which is the most significant breakthrough in technology?
John: For me, the internet is the most significant one. I really can’t do without it.
breakthrough = advances
Apprendre anglais
EXPRESSING PURPOSE
Structure
to + infinitive Souad goes jogging every morning to keep fit and healthy.
for + noun Akram met Mr. Johnson for an interview.
for + ……ing Posters and brochures are used for interviewing people to study.
in order to + infinitive Adults go to literacy classes in order to learn how to read and write.
so that + modal He trains very hard so that he can be ready for the next Olympic Games.
so as to + infinitive She left home early so as to be on time for the interview.
We should all be scientifically literate so as to identify pseudo scientific claims.
Salma learnt Italian so as to get a better job.
Hicham likes to meet foreigners so as to practise his languages.
Journalists should be tactful so as not to offend readers.
They left home early in order not to miss the train.
Amina works very hard so as not to fail her exams.
I took off my shoes and walked upstairs so as not to wake my parents.
When I have a lot of homework, I sometimes do it immediately in order not to forget it.
He went out for a walk in order not to get sleepy.
Could you repeat the message slowly so that I can understand.
Other ways of expressing purpose:
An investigation is carried out for the purpose of determining the cause of the accident.
Research is being done with the aim of developing a cure to bird flu.
The association is raising money with the objective of building a street children center.
He went to the clinic with the intention of doing a general check-up.
Vocabulary: (p50)
fundamental : important
headways : progress, strides
Scientists are making headways in many technological fields such as biotechnology and cellular phones
technology.
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