SECW 1 Theme 1: Tomorrow is now

1. to acquire the special text with the aim learning the necessary information.

2. to learn lexical minimum and to use it in practice.

3. to communicate in English with partner on this subject

1. Look through the first paragraphs and find the sentence supporting the idea of title

2. Read carefully the second paragraph of the text and say a few words about the possible fields of investigation in the 21^st century.

3. Read the passage and find answers to the following questions.

1. What factor is augmenting the slow pace of nature and making us rush at tomorrow?

2. What makes the author prognosticate a continuous assault on space in future?

3. Why does the author predict great researches of the seas and oceans?

4. What tools of investigation of the universe has the author mentioned?

5. Why is the author cautious while speaking of new technologies?