- •Unit 1 text a the pre_atomic age
- •Vocabulary work
- •Text b further development of atomic theory in the 19th century
- •Further development of atomic theory in the 19th century
- •Unit 2 text a henri becquerel and the curies’ discoveries
- •Henri becquerel and the curies’ discoveries
- •Vocabulary work
- •Text b further advances in the field of radioactivity
- •Further advances in the field of radioactivity
- •Text c radioactivity and radioactive exposures
- •Radioactivity and radioactive exposures
- •Unit 3 text a from nuclear reactions to nuclear fission
- •From nuclear reactions to nuclear fission
- •Vocabulary work
- •Text b speculations before the discovery of fission
- •Speculations before the discovery of fusion
- •Unit4 text a revealing secrets of nuclear fission
- •Revealing secrets of nuclear fission
- •Vocabulary work
- •Text b fission and the first reactors
- •Fission and the first reactors
- •Unit 5 text a radioactive materials as sources of nuclear energy
- •Radioactive materials as sources of nuclear energy
- •Text b boiling water reactors
- •Boiling water reactors
- •Text c global warming and nuclear power
- •Global warming and nuclear power
Vocabulary work
The words given in A are used in the text above. Find their synonyms in B.
A |
B |
to suggest |
adherent |
opposition |
decay |
belief |
to originate |
revival |
resistance |
argument |
to link |
to compose |
idea |
ancient |
proof |
to elaborate |
basic |
to come from |
rebirth |
concept |
opinion |
to join |
to offer |
fundamental |
antique |
disintegration |
to develop |
follower |
to make up |
Form collocations using the words of two columns. Each word (a verb or a noun) can be used once only. (If necessary, use the text above). Reproduce the sentences from the text where these collocations are used or think of your own sentences.
to inspire |
the revival of atomism |
to reform into |
the concept |
to brave |
attention |
to move through |
new matter |
to maintain |
a theory |
to come from |
the ancient era |
to lead |
followers |
to quote |
space |
to outlast |
disapproval |
to regain |
Greek |
Fill in the table with the missing forms (where possible). Use the text above to fulfill the task.
Verb |
Noun |
Adjective |
follow |
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atom |
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revive |
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disintegrant |
believe |
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approval |
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argumentative |
oppose |
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adherent |
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Complete the sentences using the words from the box.
disintegration |
regained |
detailed |
antiquity |
invention |
elaborated on |
adherents |
kept alive |
power |
gift |
inspired |
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Democritus … different concepts and proposed a … system.
His ideas … both followers and disbelievers.
Atoms are created by the … of matter.
Democritus’ writings were lost in … .
His ideas were … … due to Aristotle’s attacks.
… of atomism rediscovered Democritus in the 13th century.
The concept … attention only in the 16th century.
There were several … that confirmed the existence of vacuum.
He insisted that atoms were a … of God and manifestation of his … .
Replace the words in italics with the words used in the text.
Greek philosophers first supposed that matter was composed of atoms.
Atoms are so small that they are unseen.
The word “atom” takes its origin in Greek.
While disintegrating atoms can transform into new matter.
Aristotle’s ideas were repeated by other ancient philosophers.
His opposition to atomic theory outlasted the ancient times.
The Catholic Church considered atomism heresy.
As science developed in the 17th century, Aristotelian views started to crumble.
Pierre Gassendi thought that atoms were invented by God and were solid and indestructible.
“God formed matter in solid, hard and moveable corpuscles”.
Follow-up activity
Prepare short reports on Democritus’ atomic theory and its further development in the works of other scientists.