University of Abbes Laghrour-khenchela

Department of Science and Technology

English Exam (1st year)- First Semester

Full name : Group :

1. Match the term with the correct definition.

applied research The study of pure scientific principles

clinical research The study of parts and their relationships to

one another

Changing and improving a product to

pilot study
achieve the best possible result
experimentation
Looking at how scientific theory can be used
in practice

pure basic research Looking at the effects of drugs or treatment

on patients

a new technique or idea

product development
the process of tests and trials to see what
innovation
happens under different conditions

small-scale experiment
analysis

2. Use the word in brackets to form a word which fits in the sentence

1. The scientists have produced a detailed……… of the results. (analyse)

2. They have brought in a food……….. to help in the research. (analyse)

3. All process materials are tested using highly developed………… techniques.
(analyse)

4. The researcher have come up with an ………… idea for the use of of recycled
plastics. (innovate)

5. Charles Dyson is the………… of a vaccum cleaner which works on a new

principle.(invent)

6. The advent of the ballpoint pen was a wonderful………. (invent)

7. A report has been prepared on the…………. Tests that have been carried out.
(develop)

3. Define the following words.

Survey= ……………………………………………………………………….

Feedback= ……………………………………………………………………..

Fumigation= …………………………………………………………………...

Irreversible effect= …………………………………………………………….

3. Qualitative research can be used to collect in-depth data concerning

costumers’ attitudes toward a product. In few lines, describe the qualitative
research process and the tools and the activities it involves.

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