ZNO Leader B1. Unit 12. Science and Technology (Vocabulary and Grammar: Passive Voice)

Vocabulary

Match the words with their correct meanings. One meaning is extra.

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the correct word from the box. There is one extra word you do not need to use.

Words: mailbox – password – virus – gadget – answerphone – database – breakthrough – properties

1. The new security system won’t let you in unless you enter the correct          .

2. Scientists have made a major              in cancer research.

3. I couldn’t answer the call, so she left a message on my             .

4. This handy little        can translate up to 50 languages instantly.

5. He accidentally downloaded a       that damaged all his files.

6. The university has a large          containing thousands of research papers.

7. Gold has many useful            , including high conductivity and resistance to rust.

Vocabulary

Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the box. Use each word once.
Words: recharge – discover – digital – scientifically proven – devices – properties – achievement – approach – proof – software

1. You need to          your phone; the battery is almost dead.

2. The company develops medical         that help monitor heart rate and blood pressure.

3. The app won’t work unless you install the latest          update.

4. This cream is                       to reduce wrinkles after just two weeks of use.

5. Her research offers strong       that the treatment is effective.

6. The invention of the telescope was a major scientific             .

7. Isaac Newton was the first to          the law of gravity.

8. The scientist explained the experiment using a step-by-step          .

9. Gold and silver have unique            that make them valuable in electronics.

10. Many people now prefer         books to printed ones.