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(8NC) Homework 08.23
(8NC) Homework 08.23
(8NC) Homework 08.23
Movement of the wind, and the evaporation of water to form rainfall which accumulates in rivers and lakes, are also
powered by the sun. (14) ………………....., hydroelectric power and wind and wave power are forms of indirect solar
energy. Direct solar energy is (15) ………………..... we usually mean when we speak of solar power – (16)
………………..... is the use of sunlight for heating or generating electricity. Solar energy research and applications have
been receiving increasing attention throughout the world as solar energy must play a much greater role in the energy mix
in upcoming years.
Part 3: Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap.
Technology
The twentieth century witnessed a (17) ……………...... (MOMENT) change in the relationship between science and
society. In World War I scientists were conscripted and died in the trenches. In World War II they were exempted as
national treasures and committed to (18) ..……………....... (SECRET), and they rallied behind their country's war effort.
The explanation of the change is not hard to find - governments came to believe that (19) .……………........ (THEORY)
research can produce practical improvements in industry, agriculture, and medicine. The belief was firmly (20) .
……………........ (FORCE) by developments such as the discovery of antibiotics and the (21) .……………........
(APPLY) of nuclear physics to the production of atomic weapons. Science became so identified with practical benefits
that the dependence of technology on science is (22) .……………........ (COMMON) assumed to be a (23) .
……………........ (TIME) relationship and a single enterprise. Science and technology, research and development -
these are assumed to be almost (24) ..……………....... (SEPARATE) twins. These rank among the sacred phrases
of our time. The belief in the coupling of science and technology is now petrified in the dictionary definition of
technology as applied science.
Part 4: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given.
25) I am not responsible for the sales any longer. (UNDER)
No …………………………………………………. my control.
27) It was only when I stopped the car that I realized something was wrong. (DID)
28) It's very kind of you to help me with the suitcase. (APPRECIATE)
30) She preferred to take a course in general linguistics instead of wasting her time at mathematics. (THAN)