Pronunciation guide

Cybernetics

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E Comprehension

Read the text and choose the correct answer.

1 Norbert Wiener's father

A was awarded a PhD.

B taught intelligent children.

C was a language instructor.

2 Norbert Wiener began to think seriously about cybernetics

A when he was at MIT.

B when he was a science instructor.

C after he resigned.

3 An example of cybernetics in action would be

A a television B a computer C a ship

4 Wiener wrote a book about

A himself B childhood C philosophy

5 According to the text, most scientists

A know a lot about many different subjects. B are familiar with applied science. C deal with certain fields only.

Before you read

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-» Is it important to study physics, chemistry and biology? Why / Why not?

-» How do scientists in your country get support to conduct their research?

AVocabulary

Find a synonym in the box for the words or phrases in green in the sentences below.

N establish n reform

N expedition n atlas

N naturalist n headquarters