Text b bio tech brain drain: are too many talented scientists leaving the southeast?

Task 20.Find the sentence which describes the main idea of the article best of all. Prove your decision.

Task 21. Read parts of the text again. Identify the topic sentence and the illustrating sentences of every part of the text.

Task 22. Paraphrase the following statements using the words and phrases in bold. The given words should not be changed.

1. The Southeastern United States has long been recognized for producing talented scientists and technicians.

famous for The Southeastern United States ______________________ producing talented scientists and technicians.

2. It appears that the industry is aware of this Brain Drain and new programs and initiatives are being implemented to address it.

turns out The industry ________________ to know this Brain Drain and new programs and initiatives are being implemented to address it.

3. Unfortunately, Georgia’s growing biotech industry does not produce enough jobs.

does not seem Georgia’s growing biotech industry _______________________produce enough jobs.

4. The Brain Drain on the biotech industry occurs primarily because of a combination of lack of jobs for students and an inability to connect students with open jobs.

due The Brain Drain on the biotech industry occurs primarily ______________ a combination of lack of jobs for students and an inability to connect students with open jobs.

5. Several internationally recognized institutions have received funds to build institutes in the state.

given Several internationally recognized institutions __________________ funds to build institutes in the state.

6. Florida Atlantic University will soon house the Florida Institute for Commercialization of Public Research.

located The Florida Institute for Commercialization of Public Research ________________________ Florida Atlantic University.

7. The company is still closely connected to the University of Florida.

bound The company _____________________________ the University of Florida.

8. All three states appear to be making significant efforts to grow their life science industries.

certain All three states ________________________ making significant efforts to grow their life science industries.

9. Companies like Southeast BIO have become part of this solution by helping to educate people about available opportunities in the Southeast.

considered Companies like Southeast BIO _________________________ the part of this solution by helping to educate people about available opportunities in the Southeast.

10. The Southeast is still recognized as one of the fastest growing science and technology regions in the U.S.

no doubt The Southeast ____________________ one of the fastest growing science and technology regions in the U.S.

Task 23. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Prove your answer.

1. East or West home is best.

2. Scientists should travel a lot to develop their ideas.

3. It is impossible for a young scientist to find a job in his country and make a career.

4. In Russia there are all opportunities for young scientists to do their research.

Task 24. Discuss the following idea: brain drain in science.

One group of students should give arguments for it, another group of students should prove that brain drain in science is a negative process.