First complete these notes. Use them in your presentation.

Biology: The study of ……………………………………… .

There are four main areas:

………………… is about ………………………………….. .

………………… is about ………………………………….. .

Molecular biology is about …………………………………. .

……………….......is about inheritance.

Biologists work in……………………………………….,

…………………and ………………………………………… .

In conclusion, biology is about ……………………………… .

Remember to:

· read the texts again

· select information that is relevant

· add examples where you can

Speaking tips

· Speak from notes.

· Don’t write out everything you plan to say, use key words.

· Introduce each new idea clearly.

XII. Write a letter to your tutor telling him or her which areas of Biology you would like to specialize in and why. Use these notes to help you.

Dear Mr / Mrs (tutor’s surname),

Writing to tell you choices I have made

Specialize in (one or two of the main areas)

Reasons for choosing: interested in (plants / animals / latest ideas /

laboratory work / your own ideas)

Possible career choices: what I hope to do when I graduate

(medicine / ecology / agriculture / your own idea)

Offer to meet and discuss choices: I would like your advice and hope

we can …….

Yours sincerely,

(your full name: first name + surname)

Write 100 – 140 words.

XIII. Prepare a short presentation to answer the question:

‘What is the scientific method?’

Talk about:

· What is the essential aspect of a scientific experiment?

· What is constantly changed in an experiment?

· What is to be done at the end of an experiment?

Unit II. СELL