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Lesson 1 of 5
Science and Society
Core 60 min
Pathway
Lesson 9.1 opens Unit 9 with science and society vocabulary, a workout on future forms, and Speaking Part 1 on science and technology.
What you'll be able to do
- Use 10 phrases about science and society
- Choose between will, going to, future continuous and future perfect
- Answer Part 1 science questions naturally
Get Ready
Get Ready · Science around you
- Which piece of technology has changed your life most in the last five years?
- Do you follow any science news? Where from?
- What's one problem you hope science will solve in your lifetime?
Exam Vocabulary
Vocabulary · Science & society
scientific breakthrough
a major new discovery
cutting-edge research
the most advanced work in a field
conduct an experiment
carry out a scientific test
innovation
a new idea, method or product
ethical concerns
worries about what is morally right
long-term implications
effects that will last for years
revolutionise
change something completely
state-of-the-art
using the latest technology
peer-reviewed
checked by other experts before publication
trial and error
learning by trying and failing
Grammar Focus
Grammar · Future forms
Which future to choose
will
Prediction / decision now
I think driverless cars will be normal in cities.
going to
Plan / evidence
The company is going to launch a new AI model in June.
future continuous
In progress at a future point
By 2030, most workers will be using AI tools daily.
future perfect
Completed before a future point
By 2040, scientists will have mapped every human gene.
Example · Accuracy
✗ Until 2050, we will invent a cure. ✓ By 2050, we will have invented a cure.
Speaking Task
Speaking · Part 1 — Science & tech
- Do you enjoy science lessons at school?
- Do you think technology makes life easier or more stressful?
- Is there a new technology you'd like to try?
Part 1 — Does tech make life easier?
Band 6 · Competent
- 'Yes, technology makes life easier because we can do many things faster.'
Band 7 · Good
- 'On balance, yes — I'd say technology has genuinely streamlined the boring parts of daily life, like banking and paperwork. That said, it has also made it much harder to switch off from work, so it's a mixed picture.'
Focus
Pathway focus · Academic register on science
Academic essays love: 'empirical evidence', 'the underlying mechanism', 'a growing body of research suggests …'.
Exam Strategy
Exam Strategy
- Exam Tip
Mix two future forms in a single answer to show range — e.g. going to + future perfect.
Independent Practice
Independent Practice
Future forms drill
Write 5 predictions about your country in 2040, using a different future form in each sentence.
Vocab recall
Cover the 10 items and recall them in 60 seconds.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Remember
- Future forms carry meaning — pick the one that matches your idea, not the shortest one.
- Concrete tech examples make science answers land.
When you're done, mark this lesson complete.