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in 1981 we could witness the launching of a typically new cosmic vehicle - the

Shuttle.

It’s not difficult to continue with other examples but the point is clear. Events such

as these are characteristic of the rate of technological development in the second half

of the 20

century. They suggest that the technological innovations we are to

experience during the next 20 years to come may well surpass our wildest fantasies

and today’s tomorrow may well become tomorrow’s the day before yesterday.

Science occupies a central position in modern society. It dominates man’s whole

existence. Research and innovations in technology should improve society’s living

and working conditions and remedy the negative effects of technical and social

changes.

I. Give your impressions of:

1. the influence of science on the course of western civilization; 2. prominent

technical innovations of the 20

century; 3. the rate of technological development.

II. Think and answer.

1. Why is it possible to say that the world we live in has been created by science?

2. How does science influence the mind of a man?

3. What’s the role of science in modern society?

TEXT 5C. THE MOST PROFOUND TECHNOLOGY

Study the text and do the tasks given bellow.

In recent years, scientific and technological developments have drastically

changed human life on our planet, as well as our views both of ourselves as