SECTION 4

Questions 31 – 33

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale

31   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.

32   According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nono-particles

A   should be restricted to secure environments.

B   should be used with more caution.

C   should only be developed for essential products.

33   In the speaker’s opinion, research into nanotechnology

A   has yet to win popular support.

B   could be seen as unethical.

C   ought to be continued.

Questions 34-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Uses of Nanotechnology

Transport

●   Nanotechnology could allow the development of stronger 34……………..

●   Planes would be much lighter in weight.

●   35…………… travel will be made available to the masses.

Technology

●   Computers will be even smaller, faster, and will have a greater 36……………..

●   37……………. Energy will become more affordable.

The Environment

●   Nano-robots could rebuild the ozone layer.

●   Pollutants such as 38……………. could be removed from water

●   There will be no 39……………. from manufacturing.

Health and Medicine

●   New methods of food production could eradicate famine.

●   Analysis of medical 40……………. will be speeded up.

●   Life expectancy could be increased.