I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. ⇱
II. Find one word that does not belong to each group. ⇱
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. ⇱
IV. Complete the text with the words below. There are three extra words that you do not need. ⇱
information prints voice fingerprint
pattern keys thumb convenience
What is Biometric Authentication?
You need to open the door of your house, but you do not use a key. Instead, you just place your21 ______________ on a small machine on the wall and click - the door opens. The machine scans your 22 ______________, then it matches your print with the one it has stored before. Once the23 ______________ match, the door unlocks. Above is a perfect example of biometric authentication. Biometric authentication identifies who you are rather than what you have. The technology uses fingerprints, facial features or retina 24 ______________. People can also be verified based on their behavioral characteristics, like their 25 ______________, the way they walk, their gestures or even their typing speed.
V. Use the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences. ⇱
Due to the ________in the science and technology, impossible things have become possible. (develop)
Robots increase worker _________by preventing accidents since humans are not performing ______________ jobs. (safe - risk)
One disadvantage of robots is its high cost for the ______________. (produce)
There is no ______________ reason why Japan will not be able to make progress in robotics. (technology)
The key to YouTube’s success is the ______________ for anyone from anywhere in the world to broadcast themselves for free. (able)
VI. Read the dialogue. Then complete the reported statements and requests. ⇱
Tom: 31 I’m worried about my job. 32 I’ve made a big mistake.
Bob: 33 I don’t think you need to worry. 34 Everybody makes mistakes sometimes.
Tom: 35 They won’t want me to work there.
Bob: 36 Don’t say things like that. 37 It can’t be that bad.
Tom: 38 You don’t understand! I did something wrong and I’ve kept quiet about it.
Bob: 39 You’ll tell them the truth on Monday. 40 Our boss has to give you another chance.
VII. Change the following sentences into reported speech, using the words given in brackets. ⇱
41. ‘We are learning more about our universe.’ (Our teacher said)
42. ‘Scientists have made various applications in long range communication.’ (Dr. Nelson said)
43. ‘Science is a good and useful to develop country’ (Our Chemistry teacher told us)
44. ‘Space tourism will broaden our knowledge of space.’ (Our headmaster said)
45. ‘ In Paris in 1946, Uncle Ho attracted several Vietnamese scientists to return to the country.’ (Our History teacher told us)
VIII. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. ⇱
Computers are helpful 46 ______________ many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information even 47 ______________ quickly than a person. Second, computers can work with a lot of information at the same time. Third, they can 48 ______________ information for a long time. They do not forget things that the common people do. 49 ______________, computers are almost always correct. They are not perfect, but they usually do not 50 ______________ mistakes.
Recently, it is important 51 ______________ about computers. There are a number of things to learn. Some companies have 52 ______________ at work. In addition, most universities 53 ______________ day and night courses in Computer Science. Another way to learn is from a book, or from a friend. After a few hours of practice, you can 54 ______________ with computers. You may not be an expert, but you can have 55 ______________.
IX. Read the article and then decide whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or not mentioned (NM). ⇱
Global Positioning Systems
If you’ve ever said. “I wish I knew where I was going” or “If only there were some ways to find this address,” then it may be time to consider buying yourself a Global Positioning Systems, or GPS.
Let’s look at some of the uses of GPS devices. Maybe you travel a lot by car and cannot look at a paper map to find your way around. There is a GPS for cars that speaks to you and tells you exactly how to get to your destination. Maybe you’re a golfer who has lost his golf ball and you need to find it on the field. There’s a GPS for this. You’re a runner and want to track your speed, distance, and the courses you run. Well, there’s a GPS for this, too.
What kinds of GPS devices are there? Well, GPS devices come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and are available in a variety of prices. Some are small and can fit into a pocket, and others are waterproof. And for people who don’t like to carry anything extra with them, GPS systems are also available on smart phones.
X. Read the text, and choose the correct answers. ⇱
Jane: “I want to design AR video games. I really enjoy these games. They use real-world environments. The games add fun digital elements to the environment with a smartphone or tablet. For example, you could be looking at your room through your smart camera. But maybe the game will place a monster in the room with you! Some AR video games encourage players to walk around their neighborhood. Players can get some good exercise by playing these kinds of games. These kinds of games might even help people to be healthier.”
XI. Match the responses to the questions and practise the dialogue with your partner. ⇱
There is one extra response that you do not need.
A. January 1, 1983 is considered the official birthday of the Internet with the same standard.
B. It was Tim Berners-Lee.
C. It’s the Internet.
D. It supplies a lot of knowledge and information, and allows instant communication with anyone in the world.
E. The largest platforms are Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, and WeChat.
F. It started in the 1960s as a way to share information.
XII. Write about the reasons why you agree or disagree that robots will soon replace teachers at schools, using the cues provided. ⇱
Robots can help teachers in their work
76. robots / repetitive tasks / like / collecting homework, marking papers
77 so / teachers / save / time and energy
78. teachers / use robots / help students / difficulties / health conditions
79. robots / seem / more efficient / teachers / because / they / give lessons / each/ student
80. although / robots / detect technical problems / not realise / issues
81. teachers / the unique ability / inspire children / learn / and / robots /not