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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaos is a very common term we hear often. It is used to describe apparently random and unpredictable events. The rowdy behavior of children in a theme park might be a good example. However, scientists have a different perspective on chaos. To them, it is a system that is not completely random and yet cannot be predicted easily. This is what they refer to as “chaos theory”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s watch the video and know more about the significance and complexities of this theory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/reel\/video\/p0gn8kps\/the-butterfly-effect-what-is-chaos-theory-<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does the idiom “like clockwork<\/strong>” mean? “Chaos theory questions this deterministic vision. Not everything is predictable anymore, nor does it work like clockwork<\/strong>.<\/em>” Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does the verb “resemble<\/strong>” mean? “For example, in the calculations Lawrence used for his model, the trajectory created a pattern that resembled <\/strong>the wings of a butterfly<\/em>.” Use it in a sentence and give two synonyms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is the meaning of the word “trolling<\/strong>“? “For example, how trolling <\/strong>on social networks can be triggered by a single negative comment<\/em>“. Use it in a sentence and give example scenarios.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What is chaos theory and how is it connected to the butterfly effect?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How has chaos theory influenced the development of new technologies and economics?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. “Chaos is not the same as disorder.” Explain this in your own words. Give example circumstances as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. “Ultimately, chaos theory introduces an element of uncertainty into our reading of the universe. It reveals the limit of our knowledge.<\/em>” How does this make you feel?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Give an example scenario for chaos theory.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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