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Exercise 25. Read the following dialogue, sum up the information and act out a
similar dialogue.
Jim: Hi, Tom ! It’s Jim here. I’m calling to find out how our project’s coming
along.
Tom: Not bad. We’re mostly on schedule.
J.:
When do you plan to finish your material about nanotechnology, robot-
ics and bioengineering?
T.: Just a moment, I’ll look at the planner. Here it is, um… I believe by the
end of the month.
J.:
Why so late? What’s come up?
T.: You see, I’m not a top specialist in these areas, as you know! So I’ve got
some problems.
J.:
How could you keep me so long completely in the dark about this? But
take it easy, I’ll help you! I wonder what you fail to know about nano-
technology and robotics.
T.: Let’s start with their application.
J.: Well, just general remarks! Nanotechnology brings together engineers,
chemists, biologists and allows them to control the molecules of a material.
T.: Does it mean that they can make materials that are not just lighter,
tougher and more flexible but also responsive and smart as well?
J.:
Right you are! They manufacture complex nanocomponents from these
materials in order to create tiny machines.
T.: OK. I see. Let’s go through some information about bioengineering then.
J.:
If I am not mistaken, bioengineering is the application of engineering to
biological systems.
T.: It means engineers should design products that are both challenging and
exciting. Say, artificial joints, heart valves, just to name a few.
J.:
Sure. What is left? Oh, yes, robotics! Robots are used for all sorts of things.
Actually they can be used where human life may be put at risk. For sure
you know the fields of application of robotics, just rack your brains.
T.: I think they can range from unmanned planes or submarines to robotic
arms on production lines.
J.:
Yes, you are absolutely right! As you see, you’ve managed to cope with
your tasks yourself!
T.: Thanks a lot, Jim! Bye.
J.:
You’re welcome. I’ll get back to you in a week. Bye for now.
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