UNIT 5 Science and technology Get 200!

Book 2

РІВЕНЬ СТАНДАРТУ (В1)

Exercise 1.
Read the text below. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C) to produce a logical and grammatically correct text.

AUTISTIC GENIUSES
Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein were certainly geniuses, but, according 1.1. ________ Simon Baron-Cohen
from Cambridge University, they both showed many signs of Asperger syndrome. It may be impossible to
1.2. ________ a diagnosis for someone who is no longer living, but three key symptoms of Asperger were
observed in the lives of the two 1.3. ________: obsession, difficulty in communicating, and difficulty in social
relationships. Newton hardly spoke to people, easily got angry with them and had very few friends. At the
age of 50 he 1.4. ________ a nervous breakdown. Einstein was a loner, too, and although he was better at
social relationships, he was also completely devoted to his science. Although a reliable diagnosis cannot be
based on biographical information, Baron-Cohen thinks that his research 1.5. ________ future geniuses to find
their place in society, and to develop their talents and skills.

Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn3676-einstein-and-newton-showed-signs-of-autism/

1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5.

A. with A. do A. physicians A. had A. might help
B. to B. make B. amateurs B. has B. helped
C. in C. making C. scientists C. has had C. would help

Exercise 2.
Read the sentences below. In each point (2.1.–2.6.), choose the correct answer (A, B or C) to produce two logical
and grammatically correct sentences.

2.1. I’d like to work ______ a computer programmer one day.

The invention of television was not as revolutionary ______ the invention of the internet.
A. as B. like C. so

2.2. Technology can ______ a real difference to disabled people’s lives.

My father doesn’t have to travel a lot as he can ______ video calls to his clients.
A. do B. call C. make

2.3. I need to charge my phone – have you got a ______ bank?

When there was a ______ cut in this area; it was completely dark for two hours.
A. data B. power C. electricity

2.4. I was really furious when my laptop broke ______ again.

The battery in my tablet has run ______ – I can’t use it anymore.
A. up B. low C. down

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