IX. Complete the sentences with the words from the table.

1. According to the _____ of relativity, nothing can travel faster than light.

2. Many people do not like the idea of _____ on animals.

3. _____ ______ is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical and biological sciences to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems.

4. The results of the experiment ______ our predictions.

5. They hope to _____ their results in this scientific journal next month.

6. _____ _____ is a suggested explanation of a group of facts or phenomena provisionally accepted as a basis for further investigation and testing.

7. The only pure way to ______ the results of the experiment is to repeat it and see if the results are identical.

SPEAKING

X. A) Dialogues.

Discuss the following problems with your groupmates. Illustrate your opinion with examples.

• Is science exciting or boring?

• Can science be dangerous?

b) Speak on the topic Science. Give a definition of science; tell about its types and functions.

WRITING

XI. Write an essay about advantages and disadvantages of the development of science.

You can use the following expressions:

One of the advantages/ disadvantages of... is...

There are advantages and disadvantages to ...

The main advantage/ disadvantage of ... is ...

The main problem with ... is ...

A further advantage (of) .../ problem (with) ... is

On the one hand ...

On the other hand ...