THANGLONG HIGHSCHOOL WEEK 16

ENGLISH 10 - UNIT 5: INVENTIONS

A. VOCABULARY
I. Look at the picture and write the word under each picture.
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2. _________________ 3. __________________ 4. ___________________

1.__________________

5. _________________ 6. _________________ 7. __________________ 8. ___________________

9. _________________ 10. ________________ 11. _________________ 12. __________________

II . Use the correct form of the words in brackets to finish the sentences.
1. In 2008, the International Telecommunications Union specified a set of for fourth generation (4G) standards.
(require)
2. Apple’s new iPad Pro is aimed at enterprises as a for computers. (replace)
3. Apple iPad succeeded in capturing the public’s , and started a new trend. (imagine)
4. When scientists discovered genetic engineering, they considered it their greatest . (achieve)
5. Hybrid cars are better for the environment than cars. (tradition)
6. Edison said, “Genius is one percent and ninety-nine percent !” (inspire - perspire)
7. In the early 20th century, Nikola Tesla invented his own engine with high fuel in turbine style using smooth
discs. (efficient)
8.The invention of the electric rice in 1940 by Mitsubishi Electric makes it possible to have the
perfectly cooked rice for sushi. (cook)
B. READING
I. Read the passage and complete the gaps.
LOUIS BRAILLE (1809 -1852)
Louis Braille was the son of a French leather worker. He (1) blind at the age of three when he fell on a tool
in his father’ workshop. But Louis was a (2) and talented boy. He wanted to be a musician, so he learned to
play the cello, and at the age of ten he (3) a scholarship to The National Institute for Blind Children in
Paris. He could play the cello, (4) he could not read or write.
In 1819 a French soldier, Charles Barbier, (5) “night writing”. He used patterns of twelve raised dots
on paper so that soldiers could read (6) the dark. Louis Braille understood the importance of this invention for
blind people and (7) he was fifteen, he began to develop it. He made it (8) , with six dots, not twelve. In
1829 he introduced it at the Institute.
By 1932 “Braille” was (9) all over the world in many languages, but unfortunately Louis died of
tuberculosis in 1852 and never (10) of the importance of his invention.
1. A. came B. went C. reached D. got
2. A. brave B. courage C. able D. possible
3. A. defeated B. beat C. became D. won
4. A. so B. and C. but D. however
5. A. invented B. discovered C. found out D. set up
6. A. under B. in C. with D. of
7. A. then B. while C. at D. when
8. A. simply B. simpler C. more simple D. more simply
9. A. for use B. for using C. in use D. in usage
10. A. understood B. knew C. aware D. saw
II. Read the passage carefully, and do the tasks that follow.
Li-Fi Technology
 Li-Fi technology is a new technology that transmits signals as light instead of radio waves. In urban areas where Wi-Fi
networks become congested and there is a lot of noise in the signals, this technology is something that can be of immense
use to an individual. The basic requirement of this technology is the availability of light!
Light is also an electromagnetic wave like radio waves. The only difference is that the former has the ability to transmit
data almost ten thousand times faster than the latter! The basic process is quite simple to understand. An LED light bulb, any
one at all, can be flicked on and off in order to be able to generate signals. A light sensor on a device picks up the digital
information sent by the LED, which enables it to be processed by a computer.
The question is whether anyone wants to go through the annoying experience of sitting under a flickering light bulb.
This is the interesting part. The technology is focusing on making sure that the light bulb is flickered up to billions of times a
second! At that rate, the human eye simply cannot notice the light bulb being flicked on and off.
However, everything comes with a disadvantage. The major disadvantage here is the fact that these signals cannot
penetrate walls. So if you want to move from one room to another, you will need to have a wired bulb present in that room
as well!
An Estonian startup company called Velmenni took the technology out of the laboratories and brought it into the real-
world offices, and industrial environments in Tallinn for the first time.
Overall, this sounds like quite a development in the field of communication technology.
Task 1: Match a word/phrase in the left column with its definition in the right column, writing the answer in each blank.
_______ 1. congested (adj) A. go through something
_______ 2. immense (adj) B. make electrical equipment start/stop working
_______ 3. flick something on/off (v) C. too crowded and causing difficulties
_______ 4. penetrate (v) D. extremely large in size or degree
Task 2: Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
T F
5. Li-Fi is similar to the Wi-Fi except that it uses light waves instead of radio o o
waves.
6. The speed generated by Li-Fi can be up to ten thousand times greater than o o
the average Wi-Fi.
7. No one wants to go through the annoying experience of sitting under a o o
flickering light bulb.
8. It is convenient for you to use Li-Fi to transmit signals when you move to o o
various rooms in the building.
9. The technology of Li-Fi has several advantages in theory, but we cannot o o
put it into practice.
10. It can be inferred that Li-Fi is ideal for high density coverage in a confined o o
region.
III. Choose the correct answer - A, B, C, or D.
Convinced that computers al-e the key to success, parents are insisting that children. should be taught to use them in
school as early as possible. They tend to tear that their children will be unemployable if they haven't mastered computer
technology. The use of computers in school is becoming more and more widespread. However, many teachers welcome
computers. while others remain reluctant. They argue that using computers in studies is a waste that "too much money is
going for computerized educational materials". However, there was a time when parents who wanted an educational present
for their children used to buy a typewriter, a book or a dictionary, it is widely agreed that children should be taught computer
Programming: which does more develop their problem-solving skills and ability to think systematically.

1. The purpose of the author when he writes the above passage is

A. to explain the important of the early introduction of computers to school.

B. to present the different ideas of parents about spending money on computers.
C. to complain about the over-use of computers in school. D. to prove that using computers in studies is
a waste.

2. Which of the following, statements is true according, to the passage?

A. Parents fear that their children will waste much money on studying computers.
B. Parents suggest that their children should study how to use computers early in school.
C. Teachers are not interested in the educational value of computers.
D. Teachers should learn how to use computers early.

3. Why do parents want their children to master the computer technology?

A. Because they want their children to be computer experts. B. Because they are convinced that computers are
best tools.
C. Because they fear that their children will be unable to obtain a job.D. Because they don't want to be
unemployable.
4. According to the passage, the students' skills of solving problems and their ability to think systematically can be
developed by
A. studying how to use computers. B. using computers in studies.
C. computerizing educational materials. D. studying computer programming, in school.
5. The best title for the passage is ..................
A. An Education Present B. Computers, a waste of money
C. Educational Values of Computers D. Computers and Parents