DAILY LISTENING PRACTICE 1

LISTENING PRACTICE 1




Questions 1-3

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale

1.  The speaker says that one problem with nanotechnology is that
A  it could threaten our way of life.
B  it could be used to spy on people.
C  it is misunderstood by the public.

2.  According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nano-particles
A  should be restricted to secure environments.
B  should be used with more caution.
C  should only be developed for essential products.

3.  In the speaker's opinion, research into nanotechnology
A  has yet to win popular support.
B  colild be seen as unethical.
C  ought to be continued.

Questions 4-10 

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.


Uses of Nanotechnology

 
Transport

• Nanotechnology could allow the development of stronger 4  

• Planes would be much lighter in weight.

• 5  travel will be made available to the masses.

Technology

• Computers will be even smaller, faster, and will have a greater 6  

• 7  energy will become more affordable.

The Environment

• Nano-robots could rebuild the ozone layer.

• Pollutants such as 8 . could be removed from water more easily.

• There will be no 9  from manufacturing.

Health and Medicine

• New methods of food production could eradicate famine.

• Analysis of medical 10  will be speeded up.

• Life expectancy could be increased.

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