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Anglais scientifique et technique

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L'essentiel du cours

  1. Chapitre 1 : Scientific & Technical Vocabulary

    Connaître 10 racines courantes permet de deviner le sens de nombreux termes scientifiques anglais.

  2. Chapitre 2 : Passive Voice in Scientific Writing

    In scientific English, the passive voice is preferred to describe procedures and results.

  3. Chapitre 3 : Describing Processes & Cause-Effect

    Use linkers to make your scientific explanations clear and logical.

  4. Chapitre 4 : Numbers, Units & Lab Equipment

    Always use the correct unit and pronounce numbers clearly in scientific English.

Teste-toi · 8 questions

  1. 1.Which prefix means 'heat'?

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    Réponse : thermo-

    The prefix 'thermo-' comes from Greek and means heat, as in 'thermometer'.

  2. 2.Choose the correct passive sentence:

    1. A.The solution were heated to 50°C.
    2. B.The solution is heated to 50°C yesterday.
    3. C.The solution be heated to 50°C.
    4. D.The solution was heated to 50°C during the experiment.
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    Réponse D : The solution was heated to 50°C during the experiment.

    Past passive: was/were + past participle. 'Solution' is singular, so 'was heated'.

  3. 3.Which linker shows a consequence?

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    Réponse : As a result

    'As a result' introduces the effect of a previous cause.

  4. 4.How do you read 3.14 in scientific English?

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    Réponse : three point one four

    In English, decimals use 'point' and each digit is read separately after the point.

  5. 5.Which piece of equipment is used to transfer precise volumes of liquid?

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    Réponse : Pipette

    A pipette is designed for accurate measurement and transfer of small liquid volumes.

  6. 6.What is the correct passive form of 'They collected the data'?

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    Réponse : The data were collected

    In scientific English, 'data' is plural, so use 'were collected'.

  7. 7.Which suffix means 'study of'?

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    Réponse : -ology

    The suffix '-ology' comes from Greek 'logos' meaning study, as in 'biology'.

  8. 8.Choose the correct sequence:

    1. A.Finally the sample is prepared, next it is placed in the machine.
    2. B.First the sample is prepared, then it is placed in the machine.
    3. C.Next the sample is prepared, finally it is placed in the machine.
    4. D.Then the sample is prepared, first it is placed in the machine.
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    Réponse B : First the sample is prepared, then it is placed in the machine.

    The logical order is 'first' for the initial step, then 'then' for the following step.