How science affects your life

A/ Answer the questions to help you understand the document in details

1/ Complete the definition of science:

Science […] is “the systematic ______________ of the nature and behaviour of the material and
physical ______________, based on ______________, ______________, and ______________.”

2/ Find at least 2 words or expressions showing that science is difficult to study.

3/ Find the 2 expressions showing that scientific research is positive for humanity.

0’37 “they deliver ______________ to mankind”.

1’48 “you are benefiting from some of the many ways in which science has been a ______________
to humanity”.

4/ What are the two main examples that show that science makes everyday life easier? Pick as
much information as you can.

5/ What items of technology are mentioned to show that we use science every day?

6/ Work with your partner and explain in French what you understand.

B/ Now, prepare the recap.

a/ Go through the corrected worksheet and highlight the words/expressions/phrases that you will re-
use in the recap.

b/ How can you account for the ideas expressed in questions 2 + 3 in one single sentence? What
connective could you use?
c/ How many parts would you identify in the document? Can you give each part a title with one
keyword?

d/ Write the recap.

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C/ Think about the topic of this semester: What is the role of Science in our everyday life? How
does this document illustrate it?