How to use this material:
How to use this material:
● Don’t memorise. Read it a few times to absorb the natural flow, then
close it.
● Take not & steal 5–7 flexible phrases, vocab, structures…
Use them in your own answers on different topics.
● Adapt the details. Change the favourite animal, fears, or future pet so it
reflects your real life.
● Practise one question at a time. Aim for 10–20 seconds per answer.
Don’t try to recite the whole paragraph.
● Record yourself. Compare your version with the model. Notice where
you sound flat and add one or two natural discourse markers.
● Shadow short chunks. Focus on rhythm, stress, and intonation.
READING INPUT
READING INPUT:
First off, science plays a far bigger role in our lives than many people realize.
From the medicine we take to the smartphones in our pockets, scientific
discoveries shape almost every aspect of modern society. Yet despite how
influential science has become, many people still see it as something
complicated or only relevant to experts in laboratories. That raises an
important question: should scientists do a better job of explaining their
research to the public? Personally, I think they absolutely should. Scientific
research often affects ordinary people directly, whether it concerns vaccines,
climate change, food safety, or artificial intelligence. If information stays
locked inside technical journals full of jargon, people may struggle to
understand issues that affect their own lives. And when understanding is
limited, misinformation tends to fill the gap. We’ve seen this happen many
times, especially when scientific advice feels confusing or inconsistent. So
making science accessible isn’t just helpful, it’s necessary.
But communication alone isn’t enough. If people are going to understand
science properly, they also need to continue learning after leaving school. The
reality is that many people stop engaging with science the moment they
graduate, treating it like a subject they survived rather than something useful
in daily life. That’s understandable to some extent because science is often
seen as difficult or intimidating. Many students associate it with endless
formulas, memorization, and stressful exams. As a result, they lose curiosity
before they ever see how science applies to real life. But I think that’s a
mistake. You don’t need to become a scientist to benefit from scientific
thinking. Understanding how evidence works, how information is tested, or
why experts sometimes disagree can help people make smarter decisions,
whether it’s about health, technology, or the environment.
Speaking of everyday decisions, science has transformed people’s lives in
ways previous generations could hardly imagine. Medical breakthroughs
have helped people live longer, communication technology allows us to
connect instantly, and scientific innovation has made transportation safer
and more efficient. At the same time, scientific progress also brings new
concerns. For example, artificial intelligence is making work faster but may
threaten certain jobs. Genetic engineering could solve diseases, but it also
raises ethical questions about how far humans should go in changing nature.
So while science creates opportunities, it also forces society to think carefully
about consequences.
That leads to another important point: should there be limits to scientific
research? I think the answer is yes, at least in certain situations. Just because
something is scientifically possible doesn’t automatically mean it should
happen without restrictions. Areas like human cloning, surveillance
technology, or certain military inventions can create serious ethical dilemmas.
That’s why governments, scientists, and the public need to work together to
decide what kinds of research are beneficial and what lines shouldn’t be
crossed. Scientific progress without responsibility can sometimes create more
problems than solutions.
So what about the future? Will science become even more important?
Without a doubt. Humanity is facing enormous global challenges, from
climate change and food shortages to future pandemics and energy crises.
Solving these problems will require scientific research, innovation, and critical
thinking on a massive scale. At the same time, new discoveries may create
challenges we can’t yet predict, meaning scientific understanding will
become increasingly valuable for ordinary people, not just experts.
In short, science is no longer something that exists only in classrooms or
laboratories. It shapes the way we live, think, and solve problems. That’s why
scientists should communicate more clearly with the public, and why people
should continue learning science long after school ends. In a world
increasingly driven by evidence and innovation, scientific literacy may
become just as important as reading or mathematics.
RECORD
SELF-PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Forecast
● Should scientists explain the research process to the public?
● Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
● Why do some people find science difficult to understand?
● How has science changed people’s lives?
● Do you think children should learn science from an early age?
● Will science become more important in the future?
Extension
1. Science Education
● Why do some students dislike science subjects?
● Do schools teach science effectively?
● Should science be compulsory in school?
● Is practical learning better than studying theories in science?
● Why do some people stop learning science after graduation?
● Should adults continue learning about scientific developments?
2. Science & Public Understanding
● Why is it important for scientists to explain their work to ordinary
people?
● Do scientists sometimes use language that is too complicated?
● Should scientific information be simplified for the public?
● How can governments encourage public interest in science?
● Is misinformation about science becoming a problem?
3. Science & Daily Life
● How has science improved people’s quality of life?
● Which scientific invention has changed the world the most?
● Has science made life less stressful or more stressful?
4. Science & Technology
● Has modern technology made people less curious about science?
● Do scientific discoveries happen faster nowadays?
● Will artificial intelligence change scientific research?
5. Ethics & Responsibility
● Should there be limits on scientific research?
● Who should control scientific developments: governments or
scientists?
● Should governments invest more money in scientific research?
● Do scientists have a responsibility to consider the social impact of their
work?
6. Future of Science
● Which area of science will become most important in the future?
● Will science solve environmental problems?
● Could scientific development create new problems?
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