GLOBAL SUCCESS 8 UNIT11: Science and technology

UNIT 11 : TEST 1
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest :
1.A. epidemic B. science C. invent D. application
2.A. cheated B. followed C. discovered D. complained
3.A. teacup B. beat C. cheat D. break
4.A.arrive B.mark C.card D.start
5.A. sew B. few C. drew D. news
Mark the letter A, B, C or D that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress
6. A. invent B.graduate C.arrange D. divide
7. A. sollution B.chatting C.scanner D. festival
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences:
8.Alexenda ______the telephone in 1876.
A.invented B.discovered C.created D.developed
9. Nam said that he ______an online course to improve his listening skill.
A. will take B. would take C. takes D.to take
10. This device is a wonderful________of my younger sister.
A. creation B. create C. creative D. creatively
11. Mr Buong wanted to improve his computer skill, ________he enrolled in a computer center.
A. so B. yet C. however D. still
22. Finally, Jane agreed______to the lab with us.
A. going B. to go C. go D. gone
13.Ms Mai said that she _______us when our human teacher was not avaiable the next day.
A.will teach B. teaches C.would teach D.was teaching
14. My father often _______me to the computer club after school by motorbike.
A. took B. takes C. has taken D. is taking
15. Nam said that he often _______robot teachers in his school.
A. loves B.love C.loving D.loved
16Your eyes will feel tired_______ you look at a computer screen all day long.
A.when B.but C.unless D.so
17. The children are playing games online_______in the school computer club.
A. happy B. happily C. happier D. happiness
18. He used _______full time to develop a technology, but now he is a part-time worker
A. to work B. working C. worked D. works
19. He is tired _______he stayed up late to make a video call with his sister in HCM.
A. so B. because of C. because D. although
20.Online classes are very convenient_______ the students don’t have to go to class.
A.so B.therefore C.although D.because
21. Minh Anh said she was having an English test ______.
A. now B. next week C. here D.then
22. You shouldn’t be worried. We all________mistakes while using the Internet media.
A. take B. make C. do D. get
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
23.The Internet connection isn’t good enough for us to learn online.
A.nice B.fast C.helpful D.comfortable
24. She used this iPod very carefully to read some poems last sunday.
A.carelessly B.safely C. dangerously D.fast
Mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
25. Jim is an intelligent and artistic student in a technology college.
A.stupid B.bad C.friendly D.careless
26. This computer center is an ancient one in Central Vietnam. It was set up long time ago.
A. comfortable B. urban C .modern D. local
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Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each exchange.
27. Would you mind if I used your computer?
A. No, not at all B. You’re welcome C. You can D. Yes, if you like
28. An: “Let’s go and study in the school lab today!” Bao: “_____”
A. No, thanks B. Have a go, please. C. That’s a good idea. D. It’s too late.
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer.
Bill Gates is the co- founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company. He is among the
richest people in the world. Bill Gates’ interest in computer started when he was a teenager. After high
school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. He chose to go to
Harvard to study law. At Harvard he focused more on his interest in computers than on coursework. He
often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab. He left Harvard before graduating because
he wanted open a software company with his friend, Paul Allen. However, he later said, “I don’t think
dropping out is a good idea.” In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard. He began his speech
by saying this to his father in the audience. “I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad, I always
told you I’d come back and get my degree.” Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft. He is
now, with his wife, running the Bill & Melina Gates Foundation which aims to improve health care, reduce
poverty, and promote education around the world.
29.When did Bill Gates first develop his interest in computer?
A. during his teenage years C.when he was a nursery school
B. when he went to university D.when he played video games in a computer lab
30. What did he study at Harvard University?
A. computer science B. business C. law D. Math
31. The phrase ‘dropping out’ means
A. giving up his studies B. finishing school C. leaving school D. going to school
32.Why did he drop out of Harvard?
A.because he was ill C. because he wanted to start a software company
B.because he wanted to study at another university D. because he was bored with studying
33. He is now running the Bill & Melina Gates Foundation with _______.
A. his friend, Paul Allen B. his father C. nobody D. his wife
Mark the letter At B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
34. She asked me how long(A) does it take(B) me to finish(C) my homework(D)
35.There was (A) a lot of (B) people waited (C) in a long line outside (D) the box office.
36.You should(A) stop wasting(B) your time and doing(C) something useful(D) instead
37. Do(A) you know(B) where(C) were they(D) yesterday evening?
Complete the sentences with the to-infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.
38. I (not do) _________________that if he doesn’t apologize to me.
39. At 10 p.m yesterday, I (go) _________________ to bed to get some rest.
40. I (not do) _________________anything till Monday.
Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning the root one.Put into the reported speech.
41.Tom said: “I want to buy a pocket tablet for my father.”
____________________________________________________________________________.
42.She said; “I will spend a summer in this village.”
____________________________________________________________________________.
43.The nurse said: “The students in this computer room don’t obey your orders, Long.”
____________________________________________________________________________.
44.They said to me : “You teach how to computers twice a week.”
____________________________________________________________________________.
45.Mr. Brown said : “Our trip cost us two thousand dollars.”
____________________________________________________________________________.
46. “I hope to become a member of the IT club” John said.
____________________________________________________________________________.

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UNIT 11 : TEST 2
Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others
1.A. ideal B. item C. epidemic D. identical
2.A. breakout B. cheating C. release D. steal
3.A. screens B. feedbacks C. contact lens D. scanners
4.A. developed B. played C. adored D.invented
5.A. contact B. eye-tracking C. scanner D. attendance
Mark the letter A, B, C or D that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress
6. A. invention B.truancy C.develop D. discover
7. A. complain B.digital C.science D. platform
Mark A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
8.Robots save workers from dangerous tasks.
A.making B.having C.performing D.carrying
9.Recent developments have made robots more user-friendly, and intelligent.
A.science B.scientist C.scientific D.scientifically
10.Teenagers spend most of their time playing computer games; ,they have no time to study.
A.therefore B.so C.however D.as a result
11.We managed to run out of the house into the street before the wall_______.
A. erupted B. buried C. strike D. collapsed
12.They suggested _________to the gym after work.
A. should go B. going C. go D. A & B
13.She said that she _________this computer club the next week.
A. would visit B. will visit C. visited D. is visiting
14.My sister said that they would invent a smart cooker ________.
A. last year B. next year C. this year D.that day
15. He said that he_______a new tablet or iPod to watch some clips.
A.doesn’t have B.didn’t have C.willnot have D.has
16.They _________the light bulb in 1880.
A. discovered B. built C. created D. invented
17.Ms Lan said that her school was going to have a new laborary ________.
A.there B. today C. here D. now
18._______ my brother works very hard on science, he never has enough for his life.
A. Although B. Despite C. Because D. But
19.I think Sarah Gilbert is the creator of a vaccine. She _______it in 2020.
A.arranged B.created C.discovered D.find
20.Don't run so quickly,I can't _________you now.
A.put off B.catch up with C.make sure of D.take care of
21.Man has spent years and years trying ______weather patterns but it is still an inexact science.
A. predicting B. to predict C. to predicting D. to have predicted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning.
22.Who will take an online course to improve the speaking skill?
A.make something worse B.make something better C.buy something D.something lucky
23. Tim organised a big party for the opening new computer club last week.
A.held B.surprised at C.caused D.looked forward
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning.
24. Do you know they want some intelligent students to join the science club?
A.stop B.happily C.slowly D.stupid
25.. I feel a bit sad because my computer lesson has come to an end.
A. short B. finished C. changed D. begun
Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer that best completes each of the following exchanges.
26. An: “I’ve passed my science test .” - Ba: “_________.”
A. Good luck B. That’s a good idea C.Congratulations! D.It’s nice of you to say
27. Mary: “That’s a modern iPod you have.” - John: “_________.”
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A.Thanks B. I like it C. That’s all right D.of course

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D the correct answer to each of the questions
Television is an important (28)….. of the 20th century. It has been so popular that now we can't imagine
what life would be like if there were no television. Television is a major means of communication, it brings
pictures and sounds(29)…… around the world into millions of home. Though television (30).... can see and
learn about people, places and things in far away lands, television widens our knowledge by introducing us
to new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides
us with a variety ofprogram that can satisfy 31)...taste. Most people now seem to like spending their
evenings watching television.It is 32)… ror them to sit at home watching television.
28. A. invent B. inventing C. inventor D. invention
29. A. at B. in C. from D. of
30. A. audience B. spectators C. viewers D. people
31. A. each B. many C. all D. every
32. A. as convenient B. convenient C. most convenient D. more convenient
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
Television is one of the most important inventions in making the information of history different. It can be a
great source of entertainment, knowledge and for communication. The information is available to many
people with the use of television. You can know the information on politics, science, history, geography,
culture in a way that has never before been possible.
Television helps to improve knowledge. It helps you to know the latest trend in the world. It is nowadays
one of the widely used communication media. Useful information can be reached to millions of people
directly by TV. You can get a whole look all over the world, and many people love television so much that
they make their careers out of it.We can learn several languages and lots of other useful things by watching
television, some shows and channels offer educational programs that can increase our knowledge and make
us more aware of the world around us. It can connect us to the world and much more. Anybody can watch
television simply by sitting at home, news, movies, family shows, sports, music as well as other useful
shows and channels can be seen on TV.
33.Which is the passage mainly about?-It is_______of television .
A.The invention B. The advantages C. The disadvantages D. The popularity
34.The word “that” in the last paragraph refers to .
A.several languages B. some shows C. educational programs D. useful things
35.Who can sit at home and watch television?
A.students B. doctors C. everyone D. workers
36.Which of the following is not talked about in paragraph 1?
A.culture B. geography C. science D. farming
37.What does the word “latest” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.newest B. oldest C. shortest D. longest
Mark the letter A B, C, or D on your answer that needs correction the following questions.
38. An(A) scientist said that his group is developing(B) technology to monitor(C) students better(D).
39.When go travelling(A), I like to explore(C) the typical activities(C) of local people the most(D).
Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D in each line.
40. "Do you finish with the computer?"
A. She asked if I finished with the computer. C. She asked if have I finished with the computer.
B. She asked me if I had finished with the computer. D. She asked if I finished with the computer.
41. "Can I use your phone?"
A. I asked her if I could use her phone. C. I asked her if can I use her phone.
B. I asked her could I use her phone D. I asked her if could I use her phone.
42.“When are you going back to Japan?
A. He asked me when I was going back to Japan. C. He asked me when are you going back to Japan.
B. He asked me when was I going back to Japan. D. He asked me when I am going back to Japan.
43.“Where do you live?
A. Miho asked me where do I live. C. Miho asked me where did I live.
B. Miho asked me where I lived. D. Miho asked me where I lived?
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UNIT 11 : TEST 3
Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others
1.A. contact B. complain C. sollution D. convinient
2.A. scanners B. contact lens C. breakout rooms D. develops
3.A. science B. score C. victim D. account
4.A. complained B. discovered C. invented D. zoomed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress
5. A. inventor B.attandance C.digital D. solution
6. A. complain B.technology C.discover D. platform
Mark A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
7.Terrorists are using modern technology their destructive work.
A.about B.at C.for D.with
8. I feel______that I discover a chemical element.
A. excite B. exciting C. excited D. excitedly
9..I find it hard to understand that foreigner because of his ________
A. voice B. sound C. accent D. volume
10.Kangaroos and ________are the iconic animals of Australia.
A. beaver B. koala C. eagle D. cheetah
11.Science and technology have______ the life safe, secure and comfortable.
A.transformed B.made C.done D.changed
12..They _________to New York to join the robot show next week.
A. will fly B. will be flying D. fly
13.Minh said that he _______me an email the next week.
A. will send B. sent C. sends D. would send
14. They said that the robots _______our work and give us feedback.
A. can mark B. could mark C. marks D. mark
15. Many scientists_______to Bac Giang to control technology in some factories.
A.had come B. comes C. came D.coming
16.They decided________that iPod to listen to music and watch clips.
A. buy B. bought C. buying D. to buy
17.My father said that Isaac Newton invented gravity when an apple fell _____him.
A.on B.in C.with D.all are correct
18. The computer _________as soon as some students were learning online in computer room.
A. looked for B. turned up C. took off D.went off
19.I live in Da Nang, which is one of ________busiest cities of Vietnam.
A.an B.the C.a D. Ø
20.Mr Minh said that he _______with his classmates when he were in breakout room.
A.contacts B. will contact C. could contact D. is contacting
21.I dropped my phone and it broke.__________, I need to either borrow yours or buy a new one.
A. Because B. However D. Furthermore C. Therefore
22. If we recycle old computers, we will__________ a lot of natural resources.
A. spend B. save C. throw D. waste
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning.
23.I Mike said that he could dance with an intelligent ASIMO robot then.
A. stupid B. right C. suitable D. correct
24.The small boy was looked after by the neighbors after his parents died.
A. taken care of B. complimented C.looked for D.taken after
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning.
25.The Ministry said that Nanolearning would make students’learning more entertaining.
A. interesting B. boring C. suburban D. coastal
26.If we refuse to use science and technology, there will be a shortage of knowlegde in the future.
A. discover B. do C. accept D. invent

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer that best completes each of the following exchanges.
27.Bill: “Well done , Jane”. – Jane : “ ______________ “.
A.You are welcome B.I’m sorry C.long time no see D.It’s kind of you to say so
28.- Linda: “How nice to see you!” -Peter: “______”.
A.Thanks B.Nice to see you, too. C.You’re welcome D.Not at all
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or Dthat best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Computers are helpful (29)_____ many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with
information even (30) _____quickly than a person. Second, computers can work with a lot of information at
the same time. Third, they can (31) information for a long time. They do not forget things that the
common people do. (32) , computers are almost always correct. They are not perfect, but they
do not usually (33) mistakes.
Recently, it is important (34) _____ about computers. There are a number of things to learn. Some
companies have (35)____ at work. In addition, most universities (36) 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 (37) with computers. You may not be an expert, but you can have (38)___ .
29.A.in B.on C.at D.over
30.A.much B.rather C.more D.less
31.A.hold B.carry C.stay D.keep
32.A.However B.Moreover C.Therefore D.Nevertheless
33.A.do B.make C.have D.take
34.A.know B.knowing C.to know D.knew
35.A.classes B.meetings C.schools D.discussion
36.A. send B. offer C.bring D.spend
37.A. use B. make C.work D.take
38.A.fun B.funny C.enjoy D.for fun
Mark the letter A B, C, or D on your answer that needs correction the following questions.
39.If he reads this(A) article, I guess(B) that he would never(C) do any harms to environment any more(D).
40.The local citizens((A) would be(B) very happy if they are supplied(C) with some(D) clean water.
41.She said that they will(A) develop more(B) robot teacher to support(C) human teachers at(D) school.
Find the mistakes that the student made on the following reported speech.
42.“I am not going to tolerate this anymore ”, said Sarah.
Sarah said she was not going to tolerate this anymore.
43. “We never eat meat”, claimed Bill
Bill said that they never eat meat
44. “I will talk you to the computer club,” she told me.
She told me that she will talk to the computer club.
45. “Answer the phone!”he told me.
He told me answered the phone
46. “Where is Alex?” she asked me.
She asked me where was Alex.
Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
47."I must go home now."Mr Quan said.
A.Mr Quan said that he had to go home then. C.Mr Quan said that he must go home then.
B.Mr Quan said that he must went home then. D.Mr Quan said that he had to go home now
48. He is a quicker English speaker than me.
A.I don't speak English as quick as him. C. He speaks English quicker than I.
B.He speaks English more quickly than I. D. I don't speak English more quickly than him.
49.The weather was bad, but the boy still went fishing.
A.Though the bad weather, the boy went fishing C.Though the bad weather, the boy went fishing
B. the weather was bad, the boy went fishing. D.Though the weather was bad,the boy went fishing
50.Drive carefully;otherwise, you will have accidents.
A.Unless you drive carefully,you’ll have accidents. C.Unless you not drive carefully,you’ll have accidents
B.If you drove carefully,you would have accidents. D.Unless you drive carefully,you won't have accidents.
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