Science &
technology
topic-specific vocabulary
75
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Easier English Dictionary for Students
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A. Replace the words and expressions in bold in sentences 1 - 18 with a word or expression
from the box.
analysed • genetic engineering • breakthrough • molecular biology
a technophobe • safeguards • development • cybernetics •
invented
nuclear engineering • combined • life expectancy • discovered
a technophile • innovations • react • an experiment • research
1. The
company is carrying out
scientific study
to find a cure for Aids.
2. The
planning and production
of the new computer system will take some time.
3. Modern home entertainment systems and other
modern inventions
are changing everyone’s lives.
4. Some elements
change their chemical composition
when mixed with water.
5. The
scientists have
created
a new machine to automate the process.
6. Who was the person who
found
penicillin?
7. When the food was
examined closely and scientifically,
it was found to contain bacteria.
8. Rain
joined together
with CO
2
gases produces acid rain.
9. Ron is
terrified of modern technology.
10. Geoff is
very interested in modern technology.
11.
Protection
against accidents in this laboratory are minimal.
12. Scientists conducted
a scientific test
to see how people react to different smells.
13. Brian is studying
the techniques used to change the genetic composition of a cell so as to change
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