Unit 1 KEY
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raised by his grandparents and it was thanks to an uncle that he went to university to study
mathematics. He made the first modern telescope, and developed a branch of mathematics known as
calculus. He is also famous for developing the scientific laws of motion and the law of gravity,
which formed the basis of all models of the cosmos.
B James Lovelock (1919-) first graduated as a chemist, and then obtained degrees in medicine and
biophysics. He has produced a range of technical instruments, many of which are now used by
NASA in space exploration. He is most famous for the ‘Gaia Theory‘, which considers the planet Earth
as a living being, capable of changing and restoring itself. He has brought his concern about climate
change to the attention of both the public and the scientific world.
Which scientist… 1 obtained a degree in chemistry?
…B…….
2 invented scientific instruments?
…A, B….
3 was worried about the future of the Earth? ……B….
4 developed theories of global importance?
……A, B….
5 was keenly interested in green issues?
……B…….
6 showed a talent for mathematics?
……A……….
(Source: Thomas B., Mat hews L.: Vocabulary for FCE. CUP 2007.)