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Technology (Part 1) vocabulary revision

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  • Mention a synonym for 'content' we studied in the unit that could be used in this sentence: "Many parents dislike the violent ______ on television."
    fare
  • What different types of cloning did we read about?
    therapeutic and reproductive cloning
  • What is the adjective that you use for an animal or person that is not able to reproduce?
    Infertile
  • How does a person feel if they feel ambivalent about their job?
    They both both like and dislike it.
  • What is the meaning of ‘coin’ as a verb?
    To invent/create.
  • Complete the expression AND explain the meaning: Living next to your in-laws can be a _________blessing.
    mixed - it has pros and cons
  • The word ‘nucleus’ is both singular and plural.
    No - Nucleus/Nuclei
  • ‘Detrimental’ and ‘Harmful’ are synonyms.
    Yes
  • What two prepositions can you use in this sentence? The hotel caters exclusively _____ families with children.
    to / for
  • Mention a situation in which you could be pitted against one of your friends.
    pit against =to cause (someone or something) to fight or compete against (another person or thing)
  • Briefly explain the process of therapeutic cloning.
    scrape off cells - isolate nucleus - use it to replace the nucleus of a human egg - the nucleus divides and clusters of stem cells are produced
  • Use 'unprecedented' in a sentence.
    .
  • WOMB and UTERUS are synonyms.
    Yes
  • EMBRYO and FOETUS are synonyms.
    NO -different stages of development
  • Find the odd one out: POLL - INTERVIEW - SURVEY - QUESTIONNAIRE
    INTERVIEW
  • Complete with the missing word: Hundreds of workers staged a w_______ to protest conditions in the factory.
    walkout
  • Use ‘scrape off’ in a sentence.
    .
  • Mention an example of something that can be ‘thought-provoking.’
    .
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