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Who Does Science Matters for Public Trust (Level A1) — Scientists in lab coats working with test tubes

Who Does Science Matters for Public TrustCEFR A1

17 Dec 2025

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Adapted from David Andreatta - U. Rochester, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Vitaly Gariev, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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  • 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 experiments
    scientists
  • 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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