UNIT 5 PART III.

TEST YOURSELF

1. Gap - filling: Choose the suitable words from the box to complete the sentences.
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1. They say that it is more convenient when ____________ are used for listening to
music without disturbing other people.
2. This kind of car is very ____________ so we do not have to spend too much money
on buying petrol or diesel.
3. The computer is said to be one of the most significant ____________ of human
beings.
4. If you use the internet ____________ discover a variety of new things.
5 In our modem life, people have loads of work to do, so they want to own the very
____________ devices which can do many things.
6. We can use a laptop or a smartphone to get ___________ to the Internet.
7. To feel at ease, some children use a handheld video game device to play computer
________
8. A food processor is normally used to __________ up or mix food.
9. The ___________ which can travel underwater, imitates a dolphin’s shape.
10. Science and technology have __________ to environmental protection and natural
preservation.

2. Word formation: Give the correct form of the words in brackets.

1. Social networking sites can be used for creating your ______________ profile and
contacting your friends. (person)
2. Studies have shown that _____________ for inventions mostly comes from the
natural world. (inspire)
3. Scientists and _______________have observed things in nature to design new
products to serve humans. (invent)
4. Since then, Velcro has gradually become a familiar __________________ for shoes,
jackets and even spacesuits. (fasten)
5. This 3-D _________is used to produce solid objects similar to the originals. (print)
6. Traffic ____________has been considered one of the most serious and urgent
problems of our country. (congest)
7. The petrol ________________of this type of motorbike is estimated approximately 2
litrers per 100 km. (consume)
8. A digital camera is quite _________________because you do not have to spend
money on rolls of film. (economy)
9. Some people like a small screen, as it is portable, but the other ones want a
_________________one to watch films conveniently with big images. (bulk)
10. A medical _________________is the invention which is admitted to be really
humane. (incubate)
4. Choose the best answer.
1. They try to imitate the wings and shape of animals in nature to produce parts of
vehicles. The underlined word has the closest meaning to:
A. irritate B. irrigate C . paste D. copy
2. Paul: “What do you think is the most useful invention in medicine?” - Kate: "______"
A. I don’t think it is useful. B. This is because people use a lot of
penicillin.
C. Perhaps it is the discovery of penicillin. D. Just by chance.
3. In order to be taken away and used everywhere, modem inventions have a tendency to
be small and ________.
A. import B. coastal C. airport D. portable
4. Even the best invention may have both ___________ and drawbacks.
A. benefits B. disadvantage C. advantaged D. benefited
5. “I started working for the Charity Center 5 years ago and now I’m still working here.”
has the closest meaning to:
A. I have started working for the Charity Center 5 years ago.
B. I have started working for the Charity Center for 5 years.
C. I have worked for the Charity Center since 5 years.
D. I have worked for the Charity Center for 5 years.
6. People have used vaccination to prevent diseases ___________ a long time.
A. for B. since C. when D. as
7. Brian has inspired thousands of students across the country since he ________ from a
pedagogical university.
A. graduate B. graduating C. graduated D. graduation
8. Jim has stayed at home _________ last week.
A. for B. since C. when D.as
9. Scientists have researched into effective ways to treat this disease _______ last year’s
epidemic.
A. for B. since C. when D. as
10. This robot is very versatile, as it can be used to perform many different tasks. The
underlined word has the closest meaning to:
A. multipurpose B. limited C. inflexible D. purposeless
11. This athlete__________ a number of international awards since 1990.
A wins B. won C. has won D. have won
12. The Internet has changed the way we purchase, interact and research since it
_______
A. invent B. was invented C. invented D. be invented
13. Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others.
A. blackbird B. solar charger C. alarm clock D. smartphone
14. Our hen _______ for nearly 10 days, so we have no eggs in our fridge now.
A. did not lay B. has not laid C. have not lain D. has not lay
15. Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others.
A. gateway B. good processor C. airport D. pencil case
16. More than 40 patterns on silicon surfaces _________ with that paintbrush so far.
A. printed B . were printedC. have printed D. have been printed
17. Choose the answer which needs correcting.
A number (A) of students registered (B) this course (C) since last September (D).
18. Choose the answer which needs correcting.
They participated (A) in social (B) activities at the (C) castle for the past few (D) years.
5. Rearrange the words/phrases to make meaningful sentences.
1. storing / A / can / hard disk / used / a / for / information / be / in /computer.

2. computer / We / a / install / modem / a / surf / the / to / Internet. / for

3. pages / How / typed / many / ? / you / have

4. phoned / Sam / 2 months. / has / her / the past / not / for / parents

5. achievements / Scientists / in / have / great / technology / made / and / information /.

6. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Awesome inventions changing our lives

Used by the ancient Egyptians as much as 3000 years ago, the condom was ______ (1)
invented in 1640 by Italian gyne-cologist Gabriele Falloppio. It was originally intended
______ (2) the spread of disease, but from about the 1960s on, their usage to prevent
pregnancy has been touted. Now, these marvels of invention are commonplace and used
on a _______ (3) basis for both purposes. While it may not be pretty to look at or fun to
think about, the condom is a very ingenious invention, especially when one considers
how many lives ________ (4) by the use of condoms.
What did man (or woman) do before the invention of the umbrella? Most likely, get wet
every time it rained. Originally conceived in Mesopotamia in 3400 BC to be used as a
sunshade, the umbrella became a fashion ________ (5) in the 1700s. The actual first
steel-ribbed umbrella that was used by both men and women was invented in 1852 by
Samuel Fox of Britain. So every time you open your umbrella, remember to mentally
thank Mr. Fox _______ (6) to keep you dry! Now if only someone could invent an
umbrella that didn’t turn inside out on a windy day...
Not now, honey, I've got a headache! Before 1899, women might have been able to use
that excuse, but not after the ________ (7) of the aspirin that year by German chemist
Felix Hoffman. Although Hippocrates had used acetylsalicylic acid to treat fevers and
gout in ancient Greece, it wasn’t until Hoffman’s invention that the medicine ________
(8) under its familiar trade name, Aspirin. Hoffman originally invented aspirin to help
treat his father’s arthritis. Today it’s used to treat everything from minor aches and pains
to heart _______(9). Hoffman would be proud of his nifty little invention that’s actually
saved lives!
What would women do without the invention of the bra? Most likely the entire fashion
world would be different, as clothing would have to accommodate droopy, flopping
breasts. Thankfully, the bra _________ (10) by New York socialite Mary Phelps Jacob
in 1913 as an alternative to unsightly corsets that were Visible under sheer clothing.
Today, women spend about $16 billion each year on bras worldwide. Thank you, Ms.
Jacob!
1. A. office B. officially C. offices D. official
2. A. preventing B. causing C. to prevent D. to cause
3. A. daily B. day C. days D. dairy
4. A. have saved B. saved C. was saved D. have been saved
5. A. compulsory B. sorry C. access D. accessory
6. A. help B. to help C. for helping D. helped
7. A. invention B. invent C. inventor D. invented
8. A. mass-marketed B. has been mass-marketed
C.has mass-marketed D. was mass-marketed
9. A. fights B. attacks C. attach D. beat
10. A. has invented B. invented C. was invented D. invent Your answer: