Questions 1-3
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale
1. The speaker says that one problem with nanotechnology is that
A it could threaten our way of life.
B it could be used to spy on people.
C it is misunderstood by the public.
2. According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nano-particles
A should be restricted to secure environments.
B should be used with more caution.
C should only be developed for essential products.
3. In the speaker’s opinion, research into nanotechnology
A has yet to win popular support.
B colild be seen as unethical.
C ought to be continued.
Questions 4-10
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 more easily.
• 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.
