Science, Technology, and

Communication
PRE-READING ACTIVITIES

A) MATCH THESE PHRASES WITH THEIR SPANISH EQUIVALENTS WHILE YOU

COMPLETE THE SPANISH VERSIONS, PLEASE. YOU MAY USE A DICTIONARY IF YOU
NEED.

1) shape the world a) juntar ____________

2) conduct an experiment b) conectar ____________

3) gather data c) dar forma al _mundo___

4) understand phenomena d) ____________ ideas

5) connect people e) ____________ un experimento

6) drive innovation and progress f) ____________ fenómenos

7) share ideas g) ____________ la comunicación__________

8) exchange information h) permitir la ____________ constante

9) facilitate instant communication i) ____________ la innovación y el __________

10) enable constant interaction j) intercambiar ____________

B) READ THE PHRASES 1-10 IN EXERCISE 1. USE A COLOUR TO CIRCLE OR

UNDERLINE THE VERB IN EACH PHRASE. THE FIRST ONE IS DONE FOR YOU.

C) READ THE TEXT ON PAGE 2 WITH YOUR TEACHERS. DO YOU AGREE THAT
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION INFLUENCE THE WAY WE LIVE,
WORK AND CONNECT?

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 Science, Technology, and
Communication
Science, technology and communication
continuously shape our world. They influence how we
live, work and connect.

Science explores the natural world. Scientists

conduct experiments and gather data to
understand phenomena. Technology plays a vital
role in modern life. It connects people globally.
Science and technology work together. They drive
innovation and progress.

Communication is essential for sharing ideas.

People exchange information every day. The
internet facilitates instant communication. Social
media platforms connect billions of users. Mobile
devices enable constant interaction.
Communication methods evolve with technology.

That is, in simple words, how science, technology,

and communication are interconnected.

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 POST-READING ACTIVITIES

D) IN PAIRS, READ THE TEXT AGAIN AND ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:

1- According to the text, what is the purpose of scientific experimentation?

2- Why is technology so important in modern life?

3- What is the impact of technological evolution on communication methods?

4- In your opinion, is the relationship between science and technology closer than the
connection between communication and science or communication and
technology? Or do you think the three of them are closely related? Find simple
words to justify your answer in English, please.

E) PUT THESE WORDS FROM THE TEXT UNDER THE RIGHT HEADING:

science – technology – communication – shape – world – influence – live – work – connect – explore -
scientists – natural – conduct – experiments – gather – data – understand – phenomena – vital – modern –
people – life – drive – innovation – progress – users – essential – constant – simple - social

VERB NOUN (PEOPLE) NOUN ADJECTIVE

shape scientists science natural

F) Complete these charts using words from pages 1, 2 & 3.

VERB NOUN VERB NOUN NOUN ADJECTIVE

shape shape communicate science/scientist
work connection technology
influence interact nature
drive evolution progressive
exchange innovate essence
exploration methodical

a) What do the words in the first chart have in common?

b) What is the ending of all the nouns in the second chart?
c) If we look at the adjectives in the last chart, we get to know some of the typical endings of adjectives
in English. Which are they?
d) Translate all the words into Spanish, please.