BT-Updatepower-Week 9 (Grade 9)-August 2021

LESSONS 15 – 16
I. Phonetics
1. A. customary B. redecorate C. separated D. management
2. A. committee B. represent C. essential D. mountaineer
3. A. organize B. assignment C. numerous D. telephone
4. A. electronic B. disapproval C. automated D. revolution
5. A. require B. message C. countless D. asset
II. Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets (active or passive)
1. Ali and Mustafa (complain) ………………… to the landlord many times since they (move) ………………… to
their present apartment, but to date nothing (do) ………………… about the leak in the roof and the broken
window in the bedroom.
2. My children (allow) ……………… to stay up late when there (be) ………………… something special on TV.
3. You (hear) ………………… any news about Barbara since her car accident? - No, I haven’t. As soon as I
(hear) ………………… something, I (let) ………………… you know.
4. Nothing (see) ………………… of Pauline since her car (find) ………………… abandoned near Newbury last
week.
5. For the past few days I (work) ………………… in Jack’s office, as someone (redecorate) ………………… my
office now.
6. His greatest ambition is (choose) …………………to take part in the Olympics.
7. The children are looking forward to (film) …………………for that television program.
8. Sam remembers (tell) …………………about the party.
9. When I (arrive) ………………… at the airport tomorrow, my best friend (wait) ………………… for me outside
the gate.
10. After the test papers (return) ………………… to the students in class tomorrow, they (give) …………………
their next assignment.
III. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets
1. The moon landing inaugurated a new era in space (explore) …………………
2. The moral question is not (entire) ………………… separated from the financial one.
3. In her (eager) ………………… to answer the phone, she almost fell down the stairs.
4. Union members expressed their (approve) ………………… of the management’s offer by walking out of the
meeting.
5. The cost of (member) ………………… has increased by 10% this year.
6. Those countries are (depend) ………………… on other countries for most of their food.
7. Even though the remark was unintentional, it caused (embarrass) …………………
8. The (simple) ………………… of her dress was in sharp contrast to the mansion she called home.
9. The information in that article is (history) ………………… inaccurate.
10. The committee is comprised of (represent) ………………… from both the public and private sectors.
IV. Fill in the blank with a suitable word The flying wing: aeroplane of the future
What will the aeroplane of the future look like? An increasing number of journeys are being made (1)
………………….. air, and the airlines are therefore demanding a new kind of plane (2) ………………….. help
them cope with increasing passenger numbers. (3)…………………..of the revolutionary new designs (4)
…………………..developed is a ‘flying wing’, which is short but very wide, in contrast (5) …………………..most
planes, which are long and narrow. It will be capable (6) …………………..carrying 600-800 passengers. It will
be built of an extremely light material, and together (7) …………………..the unusual design, this will improve
performance. The new aeroplane will be quieter and more comfortable (8) …………………..existing planes. It
will also cost less to operate, and will therefore help to keep fares (9) …………………..affordable levels.
Computers will play (10) …………………..important role in this plane. They would be used (11)
…………………..the flight as (12) …………………..as on ground: ground crews will simply plug their laptop
computers into the flight computers to check all the functions.
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An additional advantage of this plane is (13) …………………..no new runways or terminal buildings will have to
be built for it, (14) …………………..it is being designed in such a way that it can (15) …………………..existing
ones
V. Rewrite the following sentences using (Personal and Impersonal passive) Passive + to infinitives
1. People claim that he is the richest man in Serbia.
2. People believe that Phil has a very important deal to close.
3. People rumour that nannies are working hard with those children.
4. People expect that the company will move its premises to London next week.
5. People think that the company is planning a new campaign.
6. People think that eating too fast causes indigestion.
7. People expect that a new law will be introduced next year.
8. People generally say that Christmas is too commercialized.
9. People estimated that his restaurant was worth over $10 million.
10. People say that he makes the best furniture in the area.
11. People believed that Mr. Brown owned a lot of land in the north.
12. People said that the government was responsible for the epidemic.
VI. Rewrite the following sentences as directed
1. We are thinking of getting someone to rebuild the outside of the house. (rebuilt)
We…………………………..................................................................……….…….
2. In the end, my grandfather was able to find a person to type the letter. (get)
In the end,…………………… ..................................................................……………..
3. By the time I was four, my father had taught me to play chess.
I………………………..................................................................………………………
4. The last time we went to the cinema was two weeks ago.
We……………………………..................................................................……………...
5. They asked me some difficult questions at the interview.
I……………………………..................................................................…………………
6. Jim’s mum made him tidy his room before he could go and play in the park. (MADE)
Jim……………………..............................................................................................…..
7. The teacher postponed the theatre trip until the summer term. (OFF)
The theatre trip .........................................................the teacher until the summer term
8. A famous architect designed DR Schneider’s house for her. (HAD)
Dr Schneider ....................................................................................a famous architect
9. We got lost coming home from the leisure centre. (WAY)
We couldn’t...................... ..................................................from the leisure centre.
10. The police have found the missing girl.
The missing………………..................................................................…………………
VII. Choose the best answer. The four-minute mile
It is the nature of athletic records that they are broken and their place is taken by others. Yet in many sports
(happening / events / games / matches)1…………, there is a mark which is not (central / major / significant /
considerable)2…………in itself, but which becomes a legend as athletes (try / try on / try out / try for) 3…………to
break it. The most (known / public / noticeable / famous)4…………of these is the attempt to run the mile in
(smaller / less / lower / under)5…………than four minutes.
In 1945, the mile record was (broken down / lessened / decreased / brought down)6…………to 4 minutes, 1.5
second. And there, for nine years, it stuck. Then, in 1954, a medical student (entitled / called / nicknamed /
known)7…………Roger Bannister decided to try and break the record. He had been (trying / studying / running /
training)8…………for this day since running the mile in 4 minutes, 2 seconds the (early / previous / past /
former)9…………year.
Two other runners set the pace for him, and (on / in / with / by)10…………250 yards to go he burst ahead for the
finish. He wrote (afterwards / then / next / after) 11…………;” My body had exhausted all its energy, but it (went /
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continued / ran / got)12…………on running just the same……. Those (last / late / latest / later)13…………few
seconds seemed never-ending. I could see the line of the finishing tape….. I jumped like a man making a
desperated attempt to save himself from danger….’
Bannister’s time was 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds. (But / In spite of / However / Although)14…………this record has
been broken on many (times / events / occasions / incidents)15…………since, Bannister’s achievement will
never be forgotten.
VIII. Complete each sentence with a word that goes with “MEET” from the list given.
opposition deadline demand halfway criteria needs standards obstacles
1. ‘Make sure your essay meets all the …………………
2. Self-confidence allows a person to overcome any ………………… he or she may meet.
3. I decided to study academic English because it meets my ………………… most.
4. I’m worried that I won’t meet next week’s ………………… for the assignment.
5. Whenever the government proposes to raise the legal driving age, this proposal is often met with strong
………………… from rural population.
6. Legislation was passed to ensure all imports met the minimum safety …………………
7. Production was increased to meet the ………………… for the new vaccine.
8. After long negotiations, the two countries agreed to meet ………………… on the new trade agreement.
IX. Read the following passage and choose the best answer
The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people’s lives are affected by IT. Twenty years
ago, few people had access to a computer whilst today most people use them at work, home or school, and use
of e-mail and the Internet is an everyday event.
These developments have brought many benefits to our lives. E-mail makes communication much easier and more
immediate. This has numerous benefits for business, commerce, and education. The World Wide Web means that
information on every conceivable subject is now available to us. Clearly, for many people this has made life much
easier and more convenient.
However, not all the effects of the new technology have been beneficial. Many people feel that the widespread
use of e-mail is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face
conversation. In addition, the huge size of the Web means it is almost impossible to control and regulate. This
has led to many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites.
In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet I believe developments relating to new
technology in the future are likely to produce many negative effects that will need to be addressed very
carefully.
1. In the last twenty years ______.
A. there have been dramatic changes in the field of computer science.
B. people’s lives have been changed a lot because of the invention of the computer.
C. the World Wide Web and e-mail communication have affected modern life.
D. there have been developments in telecommunications.
2. According to the passage, E-mail ______.
A. reduces face-to-face contact. C. can be checked quickly and easily.
B. is used only in business. D. takes a lot of time to transmit.
3. The World Wide Web and e-mail communication ______.
A. cause a busy and exciting life. C. have also been used for education purpose.
B. are difficult to get access to. D. are destroying traditional customs.
4. What does the IT stand for?
A. Information Transfer B. Information Transmission C. Information Technology D. Information Theory
5. Which of the following sentences is NOT mentioned?
A. The World Wide Web is difficult to navigate. C. The World Wide Web provides information.
B. The World Wide Web is difficult to control. D. E-mail communication is quick and easy.
6. The writer thinks future IT developments will be ______.
A. more positive. B. more negative C. more rapid. D. unexpected