2015-08-21
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Geodesy
Hydrodynamics
Metallurgy
B Comprehension
Read the text and decide if the following statements are true or false.
1 Peter the Great set up educational and cultural centres. T o
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2 The Academy was unusual in not being a private interest. T o
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3 The 19 century was a time of numerous expeditions to find Antarctica. T o
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4 In the 20 century, the Academy changed name several times and moved its central office. T o
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5 Nowadays, members are obliged to communicate via the Internet. T o
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Before you read
Discuss this question with your partner.
-» Do you think it is a good idea to award prizes to scientists for their work? Why / Why not?
D Vocabulary
