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Quantum Physics & Future TechnologyL07
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Transformation, word formation and precision work in Cambridge C1 style.

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Lesson objectives

  • Improve grammatical precision and collocational control.
  • Practise exam-style transformations and word formation systematically.
  • Connect structure and lexis back to the unit theme of quantum physics & future technology.

Unit 48: Quantum Physics & Future Technology

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Read the text below. Use the word in CAPITALS at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

The field of quantum mechanics has seen an 1. _ increase in research interest over the last decade. Scientists are working to harness the 2. _ properties of subatomic particles to create revolutionary computing systems. While the 3. _ of such technology remains a challenge, the potential benefits are 4. _.

One of the most 5. _ aspects of quantum computing is its ability to process data at speeds previously thought to be 6. _. However, maintaining the 7. _ of quantum states is notoriously difficult, requiring extreme temperatures. Despite these 8. _ obstacles, the pursuit of a quantum revolution continues to drive global innovation.

  1. UNPRECEDENTED
  2. QUANTUM
  3. PRACTICALITY
  4. IMMENSE
  5. REVOLUTIONARY
  6. IMPOSSIBLE
  7. STABILITY
  8. INNUMERABLE

Part 2 — Key word transformations

Instructions: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. 1. Although the experiment was successful, the results were difficult to interpret. | ADMITTEDLY → ________ the results were difficult to interpret. 2. Even though quantum computers are faster, they are much more expensive than classical ones. | WHEREAS → Classical computers are much cheaper, _______ quantum computers are faster. 3. It is true that the technology is new, but it will change the world. | GRANTED → ______ is new, it will change the world. 4. The theory is complex, but it has been proven correct. | WHILE → ______ complex, the theory has been proven correct. 5. The processor is small, but its power is incredible. | ALTHOUGH → ______ small, the processor's power is incredible. 6. The data was flawed, but the researchers still published the paper. | EVEN → _________ the data was flawed, the researchers still published the paper.

Answer key

  1. unprecedented
  2. quantum
  3. practicality
  4. immense
  5. revolutionary
  6. impossible
  7. stability
  8. innumerable
  9. Admittedly
  10. whereas
  11. Granted that the technology
  12. While the theory is
  13. Although the processor is
  14. Even though