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2 Bac - Reading - Science and Technology

The document discusses the distinction between science and technology, emphasizing that science seeks knowledge while technology applies that knowledge to create practical solutions. It outlines the goals of both fields and their interdependence in improving human life. Additionally, it provides exercises related to understanding these concepts, including true/false statements and vocabulary matching.

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2 Bac - Reading - Science and Technology

The document discusses the distinction between science and technology, emphasizing that science seeks knowledge while technology applies that knowledge to create practical solutions. It outlines the goals of both fields and their interdependence in improving human life. Additionally, it provides exercises related to understanding these concepts, including true/false statements and vocabulary matching.

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2 BAC - U9 / READING Instr.

Abdelkarim Foulfoula
The words science and technology are often used A. This text is about : ( ……. )
interchangeably by most people. Therefore, it is - ( a ) advances in science and technology
important to note the distinction between the two terms. - ( b ) the importance of the scientific method
So, while the goal of science is the pursuit of knowledge - ( c ) the difference between “science” and “technology”
for its own sake (scientific knowledge) , the goal of B. Are these statements TRUE or FALSE. Justify.
technology is to create products, machines and tools, solve 1. Most people know the difference between “science” and “technology”.
technical problems , and improve human life by using that  T  F ……………………………………………..…………..………….…………………….….…….….
scientific knowledge. Simply put, technology is the 2. Scientists study the world around them in a systematic way.
application of science in practical ways ; that is, in every-  T  F …………………………………………………………………………………………….….……….
C. Complete the following idea from the text :
day life. Science is concerned with the systematic study of
At the end of the day the goal of both science and technology is …………………
the empirical world, the world we can see, feel , and
………………………………………………………………………………………….………………..……………………..…
experience through our senses. In other words, scientists
D. Find words or expressions which mean :
use observation, experimentation, generalizations, and
analysis to describe and explain natural phenomena, or the same as the opposite of
natural laws. This is also called the scientific method. On the use of = theoretical #
the other hand, technology focuses more on design, make better = metaphysical world #
invention, and production. It’s more of an applied science
fields of = solutions #
whose purpose is to meet the needs and expectations of
people in all aspects of life. All in all, we can say that the E. Complete this table with information from the text :
two, science and technology, have been around all these robotics - scientific method - technology - science - experimentation
years in our lives with a main shared objective: to make 1. the application of science for practical, industrial,
it easier, better, safer, and more interesting as time goes commercial, or military purposes
by. Some major branches of science include physics, 2. mechanical engineering that deals with the design,
chemistry, biology, life and earth sciences, and genetics. construction, and operation of robots
Some major branches of technology include 3. a method of investigation involving observation and
telecommunication, automation, aerospace, engineering,
thetheory to test scientific hypotheses
computing, energy development, and robotics. 4. the systematic study of the structures of the physical
F. Complete this table with information from the text : world
Scientific branches Technological branches 5. the testing of existing theories or new hypotheses
to support or disprove them

2 BAC - U9 / READING Instr. Abdelkarim Foulfoula


The words science and technology are often used A. This text is about : ( ……. )
interchangeably by most people. Therefore, it is - ( a ) advances in science and technology
important to note the distinction between the two terms. - ( b ) the importance of the scientific method
So, while the goal of science is the pursuit of knowledge - ( c ) the difference between “science” and “technology”
for its own sake (scientific knowledge) , the goal of B. Are these statements TRUE or FALSE. Justify.
technology is to create products, machines and tools, solve 1. Most people know the difference between “science” and “technology”.
technical problems , and improve human life by using that  T  F ……………………………………………..…………..………….…………………….….…….….
scientific knowledge. Simply put, technology is the 2. Scientists study the world around them in a systematic way.
application of science in practical ways ; that is, in every-  T  F …………………………………………………………………………………………….….……….
C. Complete the following idea from the text :
day life. Science is concerned with the systematic study of
At the end of the day the goal of both science and technology is …………………
the empirical world, the world we can see, feel , and
………………………………………………………………………………………….………………..……………………..…
experience through our senses. In other words, scientists
D. Find words or expressions which mean :
use observation, experimentation, generalizations, and
analysis to describe and explain natural phenomena, or the same as the opposite of
natural laws. This is also called the scientific method. On the use of = theoretical #
the other hand, technology focuses more on design, make better = metaphysical world #
invention, and production. It’s more of an applied science
fields of = solutions #
whose purpose is to meet the needs and expectations of
people in all aspects of life. All in all, we can say that the E. Complete this table with information from the text :
two, science and technology, have been around all these robotics - scientific method - technology - science - experimentation
years in our lives with a main shared objective: to make 1. the application of science for practical, industrial,
it easier, better, safer, and more interesting as time goes commercial, or military purposes
by. Some major branches of science include physics, 2. mechanical engineering that deals with the design,
chemistry, biology, life and earth sciences, and genetics. construction, and operation of robots
Some major branches of technology include 3. a method of investigation involving observation and
telecommunication, automation, aerospace, engineering, thetheory to test scientific hypotheses
computing, energy development, and robotics. 4. the systematic study of the structures of the physical
F. Complete this table with information from the text : world
Scientific branches Technological branches 5. the testing of existing theories or new hypotheses
to support or disprove them

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