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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
1 min
48 words
- People have different trust in science.
- Who does research matters to people.
- Some groups trust scientists less.
- Women and people of color worry more.
- Men and white people vary more.
- If scientists seem distant, people doubt.
- Doubts include whether science is fair.
- Better representation may increase public trust.
Difficult words
- trust — belief that someone is honest or reliable
- research — careful study to find new knowledge
- scientist — person who studies nature or does experimentsscientists
- distant — not friendly or not close in feeling
- representation — people who represent a group or its voice
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Discussion questions
- Do you trust scientists?
- Do you think representation is important?
- Have you ever worried about whether science is fair?
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