TEST ON UNIT 11 - GLOBAL 8

(Thursday, May 2, 2024)

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
1. A. convenient B. attendant C. develop D. biometric
2. A. platform B. scanner C. application D. truancy
3. A. discover B. digital C. biometric D. recognition
4. A. convenience B. epidemic C. complaint D. scanner
5. A. application B. suggestion C. invention D. recognition

II. Find one word that does not belong to each group.
6. A. cloning B. genetics C. cyberspace D. life span
7. A. rocket B. spaceship C. astronaut D. ship
8. A. driverless B. computer C. online D. websites
9. A. technician B. scientist C. technologist D. musician
10. A. advantage B. drawback C. benefit D. achievement

III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

11. Scientists are........experiments to test the effectiveness of the new medicine.
A. doing B. making C. bringing D. taking
12. Face .......is everywhere from social media tagging to airport security cameras.
A. agreement B. information C. realization D. recognition
13. .......rooms allow you to divide your online meeting into as many as 50 separate sessions.
A. Break-up B. Breakaway C. Breakout D. Break-in
14. I usually have........lenses, but I sometimes wear glasses when my eyes are tired.
A. contact B. touch C. communication D. zoom
15. All hand luggage has to be........at the airport security.
A. read B. scanned C. watched D. seen
16. The study will be.......over a six-month period.
A. carried B. carried away C. carried out D. carried on
17. An MRI........makes images of the brain, spinal cord and other organs.
A. webcam B. reader C. camera D. scanner
18. The problem can be solved by using.......teachers because they can teach anywhere and won’t get
stressed or tired.
A. device B. tool C. machine D. robot
19. In 1989, Honda.......the robot Asimo to work as a bartender.
A. discovered B. developed C. found out D. did
20. We can only find the best solution by........
A. experiment B. check C. examination D. test
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 your 21 ..... 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 the 23 ..... 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.
26. Due to the..........................in the science and technology, impossible things have become possible.
(develop)
27. Robots increase worker...................by preventing accidents since humans are not
performing ...................jobs. (safe - risk)
28. One disadvantage of robots is its high cost for the……………...... (produce)
29. There is no.................reason why Japan will not be able to make progress in robotics. (technology)
30. 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.
Tom said
31. that he was worried about his job.
He told Bob
32. that he’d made a big mistake.
Bob 33 ..................................................................................
He said that 34 ..................................................................................
Tom said that 35 ..................................................................................
Bob told him
36 ..................................................................................
He said 37 ..................................................................................
Tom said that Bob
38 ...................................................................................
Bob told Tom
39 ...................................................................................
He said 40 ...................................................................................

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….)
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42. ‘Scientists have made various applications in long distance communication.’ (Dr. Nelson said….) .
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43. ‘Science is a good and useful servant, but it is a bad destructive master.’ (Our Chemistry teacher told
us….)
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44. ‘Space tourism will broaden our knowledge of space.’ (Our headmaster
said) ............................................................................................................
45. ‘During the time in Paris in 1946, Uncle Ho attracted several Vietnamese scientists to return to the
country.’ (Our History teacher told us)
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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 ......
46. A. in B. on C. at D. over
47. A. much B. rather C. more D. less
48. A. hold B. carry C. stay D. keep
49. A. However B. Moreover C. Therefore D. Nevertheless
50. A. do B. make C. have D. take
51. A. know B. knowing C. to know D. knew
52. A. classes B. meetings C. schools D. discussions
53. A. send B. offer C. bring D. spend
54. A. use B. make C. work D. take
55. A. fun B. funny C. enjoy D. for fun
IX. Read the article and then decide whether the statements are true (T), false (F) or not mentioned
(NM).
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS - GPS
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.
56. GPS is used to find out where you are going. ........
57. GPS cannot replace a paper map. ........
58. GPS can tell you how to get to a place while you are driving. ........
59. A GPS device depends on weather conditions. ........
60. A GPS device can look for a small moving item. ........
61. A GPS device can track your speed, distance but not the directions you run. ........
62. A GPS device can tell you how fit you are while you are running. ........
63. GPS devices can be in all kinds of shapes and sizes. ........
64. You cannot use a GPS device in water. ........
65. There are also GPS devices for smart phones. ........
X. Read the text, and choose the correct answers.
AUGMENTED REALITY VIDEO GAMES
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 neighbourhood. Players can
get some good exercise by playing these kinds of games. These kinds of games might even help people to
be healthier.”
Trò chơi điện tử thực tế tăng cường
Jane: "Tôi muốn thiết kế trò chơi điện tử AR. Tôi thực sự thích những trò chơi này. Họ sử dụng môi
trường trong thế giới thực. Các trò chơi thêm các yếu tố kỹ thuật số thú vị vào môi trường bằng điện thoại
thông minh hoặc máy tính bảng. Ví dụ: bạn có thể nhìn vào phòng của mình thông qua camera thông minh.
Nhưng có thể trò chơi sẽ đặt một con quái vật trong phòng với bạn! Một số trò chơi điện tử AR khuyến
khích người chơi đi bộ xung quanh khu phố của họ. Người chơi có thể tập thể dục tốt bằng cách chơi các
loại trò chơi này. Những loại trò chơi này thậm chí có thể giúp mọi người khỏe mạnh hơn."
66. What type of games does Jane like?
A. mobile games B. AR games C. environmental games
67. How do people play these games?
A. with phones and tablets B. with a computer C. on a special field
68. What will the game maybe place in the room with you?
A. a real-world environment B. a monster C. a player
69. What do some AR games encourage players to do?
A. sit in their rooms B. play with their friends C. walk in their neighborhood
70. What do some players probably get when playing AR games?
A. a monster B. some exercise C. a new phone
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.
71. What invention do you like? ........
72. When did the Internet start? ........
73. When was the official birthday of the Internet? ........
74. Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web? ........
75. What are the benefits of the Internet? ........

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 / memorizing contents / so /
teachers / save / time and energy
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77. teachers / use robots / help students / difficulties / their physical / mental health
conditions ..........................................................................................................................................................
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78. robots / seem / more efficient / teachers / because / they / give lessons / each student / teach large
classes
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79. although / robots / detect technical problems / not realise / issues / speech difficulties or recognise
emotions
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80. teachers / the unique ability / inspire children / learn / and / robots /not / share their life experiences
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The End