The Cheltenham Science
Festival is an annual event
(1) brings
together some of the biggest
names in science for
discussions, debates
(2)
demonstrations. In June 2007,
a variety (3)
topics were discussed ranging from the effects of
environmental damage to researching ways to make
humans (4) effective. The highlight
of the festival was the Famelab competition. Famelab is
a search for the (5) charismatic new
science TV presenter in the UK. Every year, thousands
of hopeful youngsters make a science presentation in
(6) of a panel of well-known scientists.
The winner (7) convince the judges that
they can explain scientific facts to the public
(8) an interesting and simple way.
Last year’s winner was a physics student from Imperial
College, London, (9) gave an interesting
presentation on the physics of the microwave oven using
various colourful objects. Science competitions and
festivals of this type help to create opportunities for
young scientists as (10) as stimulate the
public’s interest in the subject.
The new face of science mighty
mouse
Now I can...
form derivatives by using prefixes and
suffixes
use verbs + prepositions
use prepositional phrases with ‘in’ and
‘out of ’
use future tenses and other future forms
appropriately
use Conditional Sentences Type 0, 1
and 2
use must, have to and need to express
obligation, prohibition and absence of
necessity
understand gist and details in a text
skim a text to identify its purpose and
the topics discussed
scan a text to understand specific
information
understand the necessary information in
a short spoken text
understand specific information in a radio
interview and answer questions
talk about issues related to science,
technology and gadgets
speculate about an appropriate gift for
a friend and make a decision
use linking words/phrases to list points
and emphasise
write an article referring to a topic from
a personal point of view
write a letter of complaint based on
prompts
WRITING SPEAKING LISTENING READING GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
Read the following and tick the appropriate boxes. For
the points you are unsure of, refer back to the relevant
sections in the module.
LISTENING SELF-ASSESSMENT
You will hear an interview with a specialist in the field
of Science and Technology. For questions 1-7 choose
the best answer a, b or c.
1. Why does Dan Wilson enjoy talking about this
exhibition?
a. He hopes to get through to a specific group of
people.
b. He never has the opportunity to talk about it.
c. The media coverage it receives is not enough.
2. Why does Dan Wilson consider this exhibition special?
a. There are only a few exhibitors.
b. The facilities are conveniently located.
c. He feels it is the best place to put one’s invention on
display.
3. What does Dan say about the prizes and awards that are
given?
a. They are equally prestigious.
b. There are only a few.
c. They help promote the inventions that receive them.
4. What does Dan say about the fields of research covered?
a. There are four main fields.
b. Specific fields are of interest.
c. Inventions may be related to any field.
5. What does Dan say about the high security system that
won the Grand Prix?
a. It is bound to become very popular.
b. It is as reliable as other security systems.
c. It is similar to other security devices.
6. What do many of the small inventions focus on?
a. safety
b. convenience
c. making a big difference
7. According to Dan, what brought about progress?
a. Man’s confidence in his abilities.
b. Man’s experimentation in order to satisfy his
curiosity.
c. Man’s desire to make a difference.
40
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
What is your favourite form of entertainment? Why?
Discuss:
information about a trip to Rijal Alma
a text about the benefits of visiting museums
a book review
an article about someone who has an unusual collection
information about four theme parks in the USA
a short text about volunteer work involving rescuing turtles
Flick through the module and find...
talk about different forms of entertainment and free-time activities
learn how to express possibility and make deductions using
appropriate verb forms
expand your vocabulary by learning collocations, lexical sets, words
easily confused and collective nouns
talk about what you and other people you know like and dislike
learn how to write an essay expressing an opinion and a book review
speculate about a problem and suggest a solution
learn how to ask for confirmation using question tags
acquire skills and strategies that will help you in exams
In this module you will...
Festival is an annual event
(1) brings
together some of the biggest
names in science for
discussions, debates
(2)
demonstrations. In June 2007,
a variety (3)
topics were discussed ranging from the effects of
environmental damage to researching ways to make
humans (4) effective. The highlight
of the festival was the Famelab competition. Famelab is
a search for the (5) charismatic new
science TV presenter in the UK. Every year, thousands
of hopeful youngsters make a science presentation in
(6) of a panel of well-known scientists.
The winner (7) convince the judges that
they can explain scientific facts to the public
(8) an interesting and simple way.
Last year’s winner was a physics student from Imperial
College, London, (9) gave an interesting
presentation on the physics of the microwave oven using
various colourful objects. Science competitions and
festivals of this type help to create opportunities for
young scientists as (10) as stimulate the
public’s interest in the subject.
The new face of science mighty
mouse
Now I can...
form derivatives by using prefixes and
suffixes
use verbs + prepositions
use prepositional phrases with ‘in’ and
‘out of ’
use future tenses and other future forms
appropriately
use Conditional Sentences Type 0, 1
and 2
use must, have to and need to express
obligation, prohibition and absence of
necessity
understand gist and details in a text
skim a text to identify its purpose and
the topics discussed
scan a text to understand specific
information
understand the necessary information in
a short spoken text
understand specific information in a radio
interview and answer questions
talk about issues related to science,
technology and gadgets
speculate about an appropriate gift for
a friend and make a decision
use linking words/phrases to list points
and emphasise
write an article referring to a topic from
a personal point of view
write a letter of complaint based on
prompts
WRITING SPEAKING LISTENING READING GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
Read the following and tick the appropriate boxes. For
the points you are unsure of, refer back to the relevant
sections in the module.
LISTENING SELF-ASSESSMENT
You will hear an interview with a specialist in the field
of Science and Technology. For questions 1-7 choose
the best answer a, b or c.
1. Why does Dan Wilson enjoy talking about this
exhibition?
a. He hopes to get through to a specific group of
people.
b. He never has the opportunity to talk about it.
c. The media coverage it receives is not enough.
2. Why does Dan Wilson consider this exhibition special?
a. There are only a few exhibitors.
b. The facilities are conveniently located.
c. He feels it is the best place to put one’s invention on
display.
3. What does Dan say about the prizes and awards that are
given?
a. They are equally prestigious.
b. There are only a few.
c. They help promote the inventions that receive them.
4. What does Dan say about the fields of research covered?
a. There are four main fields.
b. Specific fields are of interest.
c. Inventions may be related to any field.
5. What does Dan say about the high security system that
won the Grand Prix?
a. It is bound to become very popular.
b. It is as reliable as other security systems.
c. It is similar to other security devices.
6. What do many of the small inventions focus on?
a. safety
b. convenience
c. making a big difference
7. According to Dan, what brought about progress?
a. Man’s confidence in his abilities.
b. Man’s experimentation in order to satisfy his
curiosity.
c. Man’s desire to make a difference.
40
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
What is your favourite form of entertainment? Why?
Discuss:
information about a trip to Rijal Alma
a text about the benefits of visiting museums
a book review
an article about someone who has an unusual collection
information about four theme parks in the USA
a short text about volunteer work involving rescuing turtles
Flick through the module and find...
talk about different forms of entertainment and free-time activities
learn how to express possibility and make deductions using
appropriate verb forms
expand your vocabulary by learning collocations, lexical sets, words
easily confused and collective nouns
talk about what you and other people you know like and dislike
learn how to write an essay expressing an opinion and a book review
speculate about a problem and suggest a solution
learn how to ask for confirmation using question tags
acquire skills and strategies that will help you in exams
In this module you will...
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