2015-08-21
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Archimedes
Embrace
Eudoxus
Indispensable
B Comprehension
Read the text and decide if the following statements are true or false.
1 Calculus and geometry led to the development of algebra. T o
F o
2 India was using calculus before Europe. T o
F o
3 In the 17th century, calculus was applied to physics. T o
F o
4 Integral calculus can calculate the rate at which a population increases. T o
F o
5 Differential calculus has to do with systems that are undergoing change. T o
F o
Before you read
Discuss these questions with your partner.
-» Who do you think were the greatest mathematicians in history?
-» Which kinds of mathematics were they involved in?
-» What do you know about Pierre de Fermat?
D Vocabulary
A. Match these words with their definitions.
1 devotion A don't pay attention to
2 astounding B somebody working in the same field
3 councillor C top judge
4 fellow D amazing
5 neglect E commitment
6 chief magistrate F member of an administrative body
B. Complete the sentences below with words from the box.
N Devotion n astounding
N Fellow n neglect
N councilor
1 She shows great............................to her family.
2 Please don't...........................to pay the phone bill.
3 Meet Peter. He's a(n).......................film enthusiast! We love watching films!
4 What a(n).........................speech he gave at the conference. It was amazing!
5 He's been a town...........................for over five years now.
