1. The text you are to read is headlined “The Pre-atomic Age”. In your opinion, what can it run about?
2. Think of and write down 4-5 questions the answers to which you expect to find in this text.
3. In pairs or small groups, discuss these questions.
4. There are some words given in bold type in the text. Match them with their definitions given in the box below. (Be careful as the verbs in the text are given in different forms).
| refined, complex, subtle |
| idea underlying a class of things, general notion. |
| refusal to accept or acknowledge something. |
| to break, rub or fall into very small pieces. |
| belonging to times long past, very old. |
| last or live longer than. |
| foolish or wrong (because of wrong or bad guidance or influence). |
| to express disagreement, to quarrel. |
| supporter (of a party, etc, but not necessarily a member). |
| bringing or coming back into use or knowledge, instance of this. |
| that cannot be destroyed. |
| fill with creative power. |