[C10T4] - Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale

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Questions 1 - 3:

Choose the correct letter, AB or C.

1The speaker says that one problem with nanotechnology is that

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B.

C.

2According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nono-particles

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B.

C.

3In the speaker’s opinion, research into nanotechnology

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B.

C.

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Uses of Nanotechnology

Transport

-    Nanotechnology could allow the development of stronger 4.

-    Planes would be much lighter in weight.

-    5 travel will be made available to the masses.

Technology

-    Computers will be even smaller, faster, and will have a greater 6.

-    7 Energy will become more affordable.

The Environment

-    Nano-robots could rebuild the ozone layer.

-    Pollutants such as 8 could be removed from water.

-    There will be no 9 from manufacturing.

Health and Medicine

-    New methods of food production could eradicate famine.

-    Analysis of medical 10 will be speeded up.

-    Life expectancy could be increased.