UNIT 7: ARTIFICIALL INTELLIGENCE

VOCABULARY
1. activate (v) /ˈæk.tɪ.veɪt/ to make something start working or Kích hoạt
>< deactivate (v) happening
Ex: New customers must call an
automated line to activate their card.
2. algorithm (n) /ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm/ a set of mathematical instructions or Thuật toán
rules that, especially if given to a
computer, will help to calculate an
answer to a problem
Ex: Experiments show that what the
algorithm picks to show you can affect
your emotions.
3. artificial /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/ ɪn the study of how to produce machines Trí tuệ nhân tạo
intelligence ˈtelɪɡəns/ that have some of the qualities that the
(n.phr) human mind has, such as the ability to
understand language, recognize
pictures, solve problems, and learn
4. automate (v) /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/ to make a process in a factory or office Tự động
 automated /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/ operate by machines or computers, in
(adj) order to reduce the amount of work
done by humans and the time taken to
do the work
Ex: Massive investment is needed to
automate the production process.
5. autonomy (n)  /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/ the ability to make your own decisions Tự trí
without being controlled by anyone else
Ex: The universities want to preserve their
autonomy from central government.
6. contaminate (v) /kənˈtæm.ə.neɪt/ to make something less pure or make it Ô nhiễm, làm ô
 contaminated poisonous uế
(adj) /kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/ Ex: Much of the coast has been
 contamination contaminated by nuclear waste.
(n)
/kənˌtæm·əˈneɪ·ʃən/
7. cyber-attack/ /ˈsaɪ.bə.rəˌtæk/ an illegal attempt to harm someone’s Tấn công mạng
cyberattack (n) computer system, or the information on
it, using the internet
8. deceased (a) /dɪˈsiːst/ dead, no longer living Quá cố
Ex: The paintings are by his deceased
brother, Dan.
9. exterminate (v) /ɪkˈstɜː.mɪ.neɪt/ to kill all the animals or people in a Tận diệt, tiêu
 extermination particular place or of a particular type diệt, tàn sán
(n) Ex: Once cockroaches get into a building,
it's very difficult to exterminate them.

10. hacker (n) /ˈhæk.ər/ someone who gets into other people's Tin tặc
computer systems without permission in
order to find out information or to do

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11. implant (v) /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ insert or fix sth in a person’s body, Cấy ghép
 implantable /ɪmˈplɑːnt.ə.bəl/ especially by surgery
(adj) Ex: He had a new heart valve implanted.
 implantation /ɪm.plɑːnˈteɪ.ʃən/
(n)

12. intervention /ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ the action of becoming intentionally Sự can thiệp

(n) involved in a difficult situation, in order
 intervene (v) /intəˈviːn/ to improve it or prevent it from getting
worse
Ex: Half the people questioned said they
were opposed to military intervention in
the civil war.
13. malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ a failure to work or operate correctly Sự cố
(n/v) Ex: The system is designed to stop
computers getting too hot and
malfunctioning.
14. navigate (v) /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ to direct the way that a ship, aircraft, etc. Điều hướng
 navigation /ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃn/ will travel, or to find a direction across,
(n) along, or over an area of water or land,
often by using a map
Ex: Some migrating birds can navigate
by the moon.
15. resurrect (v) /ˌrez.ərˈekt/ bring sth back into use; to bring Lấy lại, làm cho
someone back to life sống lại
Ex: It is unbelievable that she finally
managed to resurrect her Hollywood
career.
16. pose a threat /pəʊz ə θrɛt tʊ/ a suggestion that something unpleasant Đặt ra mối đe
to or violent will happen, especially if a dọa cho
particular action or order is not followed
17. in vain /ɪn veɪn/ without success Vô ích
Ex: I tried in vain to start a conversation.
18. in search of /ɪn sɜːʧ ɒv/ trying to find something Tìm kiếm
Ex: She was shot by a sniper when she
went out in search of firewood.

Exercise 1: Complete the sentences, using the CORRECT FORM of the words/phrases from
VOCABULARY. Use a dictionary, if necessary. There is ONE WORD that is used TWICE.
1. In May 2007, Estonia was the victim of _________a cyber-attack_________, that damaged its
communication and banking systems.
2. Most lighthouses are now fully ________automated__________.
3. He has succeeded in ________resurrecting__________ his career in television.
4. Problems can occur when a company does not know a _________hacker_________ has broken into its
system.
5. For some teenagers, one way to stay focused on their studies is to ________deactivate__________ their
Facebook or Instagram account; however, that doesn’t last long.
6. His mother is now sadly ________deceased__________ owing to the tragic accident.
7. To understand "natural language," computers must be equipped with ________algorithms__________.

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 8. Demonstrators demanded immediate ________intervention__________ for their region.
9. The water supply is being tested for ________contamination__________.
10. The alarm ________is activated__________ by the lightest pressure.
11. Millions of Jewish people _________deceased_________ in concentration camps in the Second World
War.
12. Some ________implantable__________ devices such as pacemakers are used to control the slow
heartbeats.
13. Shortly before the crash, the pilot had reported a _________malfunction_________ of the aircraft's
________navigation__________ system.
14. If your drinking ________pose a threat to__________ your well-being, do not hesitate to make the
necessary changes.
15. He endeavored to make his wife happy, but ________in vain__________.
16. She went ________in search of__________ a doctor for her sick baby.
17. The police immediately sealed off the crime scene to prevent _________ extermination_________ of
evidence.
18. Music apps use ________artificial intelligence__________ to predict the probability that fans of one
particular band will like another.
19. I'd like to help but I don't have the power to _________intervene_________ in this dispute.

GRAMMAR
THE CAUSATIVES:
We use causative verbs to show that someone or something causes something to happen.
Causative verbs commonly used are: have and get in both active and passive form.
- Active form is used when we want to mention the person who does the action.
S + have + O (person) + V0 + O
S + get + O (person) + to V0 + O
Example
 The teacher had the students write a test.
 I’ll get my assistant to call you with the details.
 I had the handyman fix the leak.
 Did you get the electrician to repair the TV?
- Passive form is used when we do not want to mention the person who does the action.
S+ have/get + O (thing) + V3/ed
Example
 He had/got his hair cut.
 She didn’t have/get her teeth checked.
 I had/got the leak in the roof fixed.
 Did you have/get the TV repaired?
Besides, there are other causative verbs used in different shades to express. They can be make, let,
help, ask, allow, permit, force, and require.

Exercise 2: Put the verbs in brackets in the correct causative forms (active or passive) with GET/HAVE
to complete the following sentences.
1. We’re getting a new house __________built________. (build)
2. I’ll have the boys ________to fix__________ the chairs. (fix)
3. You will need to get your photo _________taken_________ for your new passport. (take)
4. A jeweller’s is a place where you can have your watch _________reapaired_________. (repair)
5. A florist’s is a place where you can have flowers ________delivered__________. (deliver)

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 6. I had my bag ________stolen__________ when I was on holiday. (steal)
7. I’m going to have my brother _________to paint_________ my bedroom walls this weekend. (paint)
8. I had my holiday pictures ________developed__________ in an hour at the photograph shop. (develop)
9. Please get the cleaner _________to sweep_________ this meeting room. (sweep)
10. Pupils should have their eyes _________tested_________ regularly. (test)

Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, using the active causative with GET/HAVE.
Example
The mechanic changed the oil in my motorbike.
 I had the mechanic change the oil in my motorbike.
1. A group of workmen installed an automated gate in our garage.

2. A mechanic repaired my father's car.

3. A friend of mine, a computer expert is going to install a new program for me next week.

4. A specialist cleaner is cleaning my mother's new jacket.

5. A construction company has just rebuilt the meeting hall at my school.

6. My brother's friend is going to repair his DVD player next week.

7. A robotics company has installed two automatic systems for the car manufacturer.

8. The computer categorized images under the direction of the lead researcher of the project.


Exercise 4: Make sentences using all the information and the verb given. Change the word form, and
add more words, if necessary. Use the passive causative form with GET/HAVE.
Example: Tomorrow / go / garage / car / service
 Tomorrow I'm going to the garage to get my car serviced.
1. Last week / go / the vet's / dog / vaccinate

2. This afternoon / go / the doctor's / blood pressure / take

3. Yesterday / go / the optician's / eyes / test

4. Last week / talk / accountant / annual account / do

5. The day before yesterday / see / the architect / new house / design
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6. Next week / go / the dentist's / a tooth / take
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