Unit 4. Science and engineering in the modern world

Use unit 3 of appendix 11 for written practice exercises

Write a report and compare St. Olaf and Purchase Colleges in terms of at least five comparable parameters.

Read the information of the second part of the textbook “Academic writing practice” about writing a grant and compose project summary. Use appendix 6 to follow the sample of the project description of the project proposal.

Warm-up

Artificial intelligence Digital revolution Software Hard disk Hardware Disk drive Satellite Milky Way Computer hacking Floppy disk

Искусственный интеллект Цифровая революция Программное обеспечение Жесткий диск Аппаратное обеспечение Дисковод Спутник Млечный путь Хакерство Дискета

1. What is the main technological event of the 21^st century? Can you name the main technological achievements for several last years?

2. What do you think about computer influence on the developments in technology and science?

3. Is it possible to say that space exploration is important for science?

4. What are the possible dangers from space?

5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of space explorations?

1. Why is it necessary to conduct space explorations? Why? Why not?

2. Is it reasonable or mot to spend great amounts of money for space explorations?

3. What country made the first breakthrough in space exploration?

4. What outstanding events in the space exploration history can you name?

5. Do you know what «Space Race» means?

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