UNIT 5: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – E8

I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.
1. A. tablet B. navigate C. battery D. storage
2. A. bright B. quietly C. digital D. recognize
3. A. charge B. technology C. chip D. inch
4. A. safety B. flying C. gigabyte D. sky
5. A. dangerous B. through C. group D. soup
6. A. speaker B. great C. feature D. cleaner
7. A. thinks B. laptops C. models D. robots
8. A. drives B. compares C. rescues D. completes
9. A. completed B. helped C. excited D. decided
10. A. jumped B. cooked C. navigated D. watched
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group.
11. A. powerful B. storage C. tablet D. download
12. A. rescue B. safely C. complete D. speaker
13. A. feature B. idea C. laptop D. normal
14. A. computer B. gigabyte C. navigate D. quietly
15. A. performance B. recognize C. technology D. assistant
III. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
16. My laptop has a great screen. It is good________ watching movies and playing video games.
A. for B. on C. about D. to
17. Our new robot arm can pick up different objects quickly and carefully even ________ egg.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ꝋ
18. It has long battery life.________ it is rather expensive.
A. and B. because C. so D. though
19. The government________ rescue robots to search for people after the earthquake last week.
A. sends B. will send C. has sent D. sent
20. They________ the design for a new robot next moth. Next, they need to build and test it carefully.
A. will complete B. has completed C. completed D. complete
21. It is too expensive for me________ an I-phone 15 at this time.
A. buy B. to buy C. to buying D. buying
22. My daughter wants to get a new laptop for________ English online.
A. to studying B. to study C. studying D. studied
23. Not many robots can move quietly. They usually make a lot of________.
A. noisy B. noisier C. noisily D. noise
24. Our new robot arm can pick up different objects________ than the old one.
A. quicker B. quicklier C. more quickly D. quick
25. I really________ some difficulty in controlling this new machine.
A. get B. make C. take D. have
IV. Supply the correct forms of the given words to complete the sentences.
26. ________ robots will be able to lift trees out of the ground. (Garden)
27. Every one can buy these kinds of machine because they have________ price. (reason)
28. Jenny bought a new TV but she was________ because the screen is so small. (disappoint)
29. ________ believe that technology can change many things in our life. (Science)
30. Robots can ________ travel in dangerous places. They don’t feel pain like a person. (safe)
V. Choose the word which best fits each gap.
UFO sightings are still the subject of discussion these days. Some are explainable, while many others
remain a mystery. The most common type of UFO sighting is (31)_________ light in the sky. These lights
come in different colors and shapes, (32)_________ people often see them moving in strange patterns. Other
sightings include objects that look like aircraft or spacecraft that seem to go against physics rules. Most UFO
sightings remain unexplained. (33)_________, the explanations for some of the sightings include meteors,
weather balloons and airplanes.
In some cases, the sightings are fake stories or incorrect identifications of common objects. It is difficult
to know the exact number of UFO sightings because many go unreported. However, some organizations collect
and analyze reports (34)_________ around the world. These organizations often investigate the accuracy of the
sightings carefully. UFO sightings remain a mystery. While there are possible explanations for some sightings,
many (35)_________ unexplained. Some of these sightings could result from purely natural occurrences, while
others may be evidence of alien visits.
31. A. ø B. a C. an D. the
32. A. but B. or C. and D. so
33. A. Because B. However C. So D. Therefore
34. A. from B. on C. at D. in
35. A. remain B. remains C. remaining D. remained
VI. Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers.
Laptop computers or notebook computers play an important role in modern society. They allow you to
easily access the Internet, save documents, and play video games. They are also more affordable than ever
before, with prices ranging from basic to powerful gaming ones.
The main advantage of a laptop is its convenience to carry around. Laptops or notebook computers are
much smaller than desktop computers. They use around 80% less electricity than desktop computers, so they
don't require much electricity. This makes them ideal for students, business people, and anyone who needs
to work remotely.
Laptops or notebook computers are also great for multitasking. Many models come with different cores,
allowing users to run multiple programs at the same time. This can be especially helpful for people who need to
work on multiple projects at the same time. Finally, laptops have various features that make them easier to use.
They often come with touchscreens, backlit keyboards, and other features that make them more convenient and
useful.
It’s safe to say that laptops are a great tool for anyone who needs to stay connected and productive while
on the go. They are more affordable than ever, and they have many features that make them easier to use.
36. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Laptop – a great tool for business B. Laptop – a convenient tool for today’s life
C. Laptop – its main features and functions D. Laptop – the best choice for work and education
37. Which has the OPPOSITE meaning to the word affordable in paragraph 1?
A. low-cost B. expensive C. cheap D. fair
38. Which has the CLOSEST meaning to the phrase work remotely in paragraph 2?
A. work from anywhere B. work in foreign countries C. work alone D. work from home
39. What does the word This in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. that laptops have different features B. that laptops have different models
C. that laptops have different programs D. that laptops have different cores
40. Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Laptops help people organize their work and studies.
B. Desktop computers consume more electricity than laptops.
C. Laptops with more features are difficult to use.
D. Laptops bring everyone together and make it easier to get things done.
VII. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning.
41. This robot completed the tasks more slowly than my new robot. (faster)
→ My new robot__________________________________________________________________
42. The farmers were working on the farm; they saw a flying saucer in the sky.
→ When________________________________________________________________________
43. My laptop battery doesn’t last as long as my wife’s.
→ My wife’s_____________________________________________________________________
44. My father enjoys watching soccer and reading news on his own computer.
→ My father is___________________________________________________________________
45. This electric car isn’t too expensive, so I’m sure my dad will agree to buy it for me.
→ Because this___________________________________________________________________
VIII. Sentence building.
46. My/ smartphone/ have/ great/ screen./ However/ its/ battery/ terrible.
_______________________________________________________________________________
47. Many/ new/ models/ tablets/ laptops/ have/ very/ light/ weight.
_______________________________________________________________________________
48. How much/ storage/ do/ your/ new/ phone/ have?
_______________________________________________________________________________
49. This/ new/ computer/ program/ run/ good/ than/ older/ version.
_______________________________________________________________________________
50. Nowadays/ robots/ can/ do/ many/ heavy/ tasks/ factories.
_______________________________________________________________________________