Time and order

Number

Other

trans-	multy-	peri-	mega-	semi-
bi-	dec-	micro-	auto	pre-
mini-	mono-	super-	post	inter-
tri-	oct-	tele-	sub-	extra-.
hydro-	photo-	aero-	co-	fore-

8. Match each word that has a prefix in column A with the right meaning of the prefix in column B. Translate the words into your native language. Use a dictionary if necessary.

A	B
1) semiconductor	a) under
2) extraordinary	c) two
3) monologue	d) first
4) transmission	e) very small
5) submarine	f) half, partly
6) bilingual	g) beyond
7) microchip	h) across
8) primitive	i) one

Speaking

Every discovery or invention has its downside. Work in teams. Choose one of the discoveries/inventions and write down two or more negative effects you can think of. Back up your opinion with real life examples. Share your ideas with the class.

Writing

‘For’ and ‘Against’

1. Work in pairs. Think of the arguments in favor of or against the statement:

“Scientific and technological achievements have made the world a better place to live.” Make brief notes under ‘for’ and ‘against’ headings.

Example:

For	Against
…has made our life more comfortable	…is used to kill people
…improves communication, etc…	…spoils nature, etc…

2. Write a composition of 200-250 words discussing the statement above. Make use of the Study Help and the Functional languageboxes.

Study help: Outline Introduction Paragraph 1 - Introduce the subject of the composition. State why it is an important issue at the present time.   Main body Paragraph 2 - Give the argument in favor of the statement.   Paragraph 3 - Give the argument against the statement   Conclusion Paragraph 4 - Conclude by giving a well-balanced opinion

Functional language
It is often said that…	Firstly / Another point is that…
However, in my opinion, …	Also/ besides/ what is more, …
While it is true that…, on the other hand, …	As a result…
At the same time…	Finally, it is important to remember that…
For example, for instance, …	To sum up / All in all, …

Reading

1. Work with your partner. Give definitions to the words.

2. Match the names of the scientists and researchers with their achievements.

Discuss as a class.

1)Alfred Nobel	a) structure of DNA
2) Alexander Kolmogorov	b) digital compact disk
3) Norbert Wiener	c) dynamite
4) Watson & Crick	d) MS disk operating system
5) Edwin Hubble	e) 1^st personal computer
6) Tim Berners-Lee	f) underwater exploration
7) Bill Gates	g) proof of expanding universe
8) Albert Einstein	h) Linux operating system
9) Ed Roberts	i) theory of relativity
10) Alfred Wagener	j) cybernetics
11) Reynold Johnson	k) algorithmic complexity theory
12) Linus Torvalds	l) magnetic disk drive
13) James Russell	m) continental drift
14) Jacques-Yves Cousteau	n) the World Wide Web

3. Read the text to learn more about Alfred Nobel’s life and work.

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