Close-up p 23. Science. Speaking

1.  Do you know any eminent scientist or artist?
2.  What does the job of a scientist actually entail doing? What does your job entail?
3. Would it be rather ingenuous of climate scientists to expect politicians to lead and implement measures concerning climate change?
4. When was the last time you heard that an explosion had sent pieces of metal and glass hurtling through the air?
5. With technological changes many traditional skills have become obsolete? Can you think of any? 
6. For how long do you have a mobile phone before you feel it has become outdated?
7. Do you think it is a good idea to totally demolish the old hospitals and replace them with much more utilitarian building?
8. Have you recently watched a film which is technically and aesthetically brilliant?
9. Would you trust a doctor who had rather unorthodox methods? What about a teacher? 
10. In what areas do you feel that painstaking research is required? 
Add two more to ask a partner:
11. __________
12. __________