Unit 14 Incredible Science

Science is a wonderful thing if one does not have to earn one’s living at it.

— Albert Einstein

Unit Goals

After learning the unit, students are expected

·to know some interesting aspects about science,

·to get acquainted with some well-known works about science,

·to learn to communicate and exchange ideas on given themes about science,

·to learn some useful words and expressions from the unit, and

·to improve English language skills, communication skills and critical thinking.

Before You Read

Test your knowledge of science.

1) What is the study of consistency of thinking? _____.

a. Philosophy b. Logic

2) A solar eclipse occurs when _____.

a. the moon’s shadow falls on the Earth

b. the Earth’s shadow falls on the moon

3) For which discovery is Albert Einstein famous? _____.

a. Theory of relativity b. The law of the free fall

4) Light year is related to _____.

a. speed b. distance

5) The scientist who first discovered the earth revolves around the sun is _____.

a. Copernicus b. Newton

6) Name the first seven digits of Pi: ______.

7) How many teeth does an adult have? ______.

8) Another name for a twister is______.

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