In my view,

scientific research
is becoming more
and more...
Look at the speaking task below. Then, listen to the recording and answer
the questions.
1. How well did the candidate answer the question, in your opinion? Why?
2. As a listener, did you find it easy to follow her train of thought?

What are the implications of scientific research today?

● career opportunities
● commercial interests
● moral issues
Complete the sentences. Use one or two words per sentence.

1. It’s impossible to know what’s going on in the _______ of science.

2. The more we spend on scientific research, the less money is available to fund other
projects. It’s double-edged _______, I suppose.

3. The onus is on the expert to make sure that even the ________ can
understand complex subjects.

4. It’d be naive to think that scientific research is done for its _______.

5. Governments should make sure that research is __________ enough regulations.

6. Most scientists devote their lives to the ________ good.

SET THE WORLD ON FIRE SET ONE’S TEETH ON EDGE SET THE WHEELS IN MOTION

SET THE SCENE SET ONE’S HEART ON SET OUT ONE’S STALL

SET IN STONE
SET (A DANGEROUS) PRECEDENT
SB p.105
Exercise 5