c) find the definitions for some other words which you consider to be important for the topic “Industrial and Environment Biotechnology”. Use the website www.macmillandictionaries.com GRAMMAR REVISION Exercise 8. Read the sentences, point out the finite forms of the verbs. Give the Russian equivalents. If you have some difficulties, use the grammar reference at the end of the book. 1. The main task is to reduce the environmental impact of manufactur-
ing. 2. Although bio-based polymers and plastics are still in their infancy, this
industry has been characterized by great potential. 3. Today we also see the
results of recent developments of new processes combining biotechnology and
chemical synthesis. 4. Biosensors can be used for real-time monitoring of envi-
ronmental pollutants. 5. Enzymes and other biological organisms can perform
industrial processes in such traditional industries as food industry, leather and
textile industries, etc. 7. Biotechnology techniques are adapted and adopted
for biofuel production. 8. Biorefineries are able to reuse waste materials as
feedstock for energy and materials. 9. Some current biotechnological appli-
cations reduce emissions but also lead to a high degree of carbon feedstock.
10. The production of biofuel will create the technological foundation for re-
placing oil-based materials with bio-based materials.
Exercise 9. Make up your own sentences according to the models. Model A : Red biotechnology plays a vital role in addressing unmet medical needs. Red biotechnology has recently played a vital role in addressing unmet medical needs. 1. Biodiesel provides alternatives to fossil fuels. 2. Industrial biotechnology
encompasses many waste treatments. 3. It produces biofuel from renewable
raw materials. 4. It produces ethanol as a substitute for gasoline. 5. The term
“bio-based products” comprises a great variety of innovative products.
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Model B: We use bio-based products in construction. Bio-based products are used in construction. 1. We add industrial enzymes in detergents. 2. We use bacteria in food
processing. 3. They transform feedstock into organic chemicals. 4. We use bio-
gradable plastics in household application. 5. We transform sugar-cane, sugar
beet and wheat into main feedstocks.