Theme 7

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. artificial B. remarkable C. smartphone D. carrot
2. A. robot B. controller C. operator D. global
3. A. intelligent B. invention C. image D. survive
4. A. automated B. controlled C. invented D. substituted
5. A. advances B. diseases C. escape D. watches
6. A. navigation B. activate C. faraway D. malfunction
7. A. interfere B. incredible C. intervention D. ending
8. A. exterminate B. extend C. expand D. example
9. A. hacker B. automated C. application D. navigate
10. A. return B. repair C. resurrect D. response
11. A. algorithm B. threat C. thousand D. theory
12. A. application B. combustion C. navigation D. recognition
13. A. computer B. communication C. command D. complicated
14. A. advanced B. automated C. constructed D. reunited
15. A. arrangement B. application C. activate D. package
16. A. potential B. production C. promotion D. psychology
17. A. loud B. soul C. cloud D. ground
18. A. penalty B. length C. precede D. referee
19. A. vertical B. decision C. public D. scuba
20. A. advanced B. planned C. performed D. allowed
21. A. insisted B. started C. laughed D. decided
22. A. interfered B. allowed C. visited D. played
23. A. water B. swimming C. between D. rowing
24. A. lie B. goalie C. achieve D. belief
25. A. punch B. synchronized C. March D. touching
26. A. caps B. meters C. swimmers D. lines
27. A. sprint B. line C. divide D. ride
28. A. swimming B. post C. decision D. score
29. A. style B. penalty C. pretty D. typical
30. A. pool B. good C. look D. book
31. A. foul B. house C. amount D. adventurous
32. A. medal B. rival C. physical D. install
33. A. enthusiast B. ethnic C. weather D. athletic
34. A. score B. present C. festival D. silver
35. A. region B. goal C. organize D. program
36. A. host B. won C. propose D. gold
37. A. events B. spirit C. Asian D. silver
38. A. gold B. region C. organize D. game
39. A. trained B. proved C. impressed D. performed
40. A. competitor B. medal C. level D. development
41. A. honor B. high C. host D. hold
42. A. games B. teams C. medals D. events
43. A. success B. enthusiast C. support D. surprise
44. A. southern B. athlete C. both D. enthusiasm
45. A. compose B. propose C. purpose D. suppose
46. A. organize B. spirit C. title D. surprising
47. A. jumble B. junior C. junk D. junction
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48. A. phase B. please C. cease D. tease
49. A. massage B. carriage C. voyage D. dosage
50. A. hasty B. nasty C. tasty D. wastage
51. A. athlete B. ashamed C. again D. adult
52. A. maneuver B. integral C. against D. aquatic
53. A. synchronized B. psychology C. carry D. activity
54. A. exercise B. diving C. physics D. variety
55. A. swimming B. throwing C. water D. switch
56. A. improve B. lose C. oppose D. movement
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. intelligence B. diversity C. automated D. exterminate
2. A. navigation B. application C. incredible D. artificial
3. A. faraway B. combustion C. attitude D. dominant
4. A. hacker B. implant C. deplete D. connect
5. A. resurrect B. activate C. talented D. centralize
6. A. futurist B. malfunction C. consequence D. activate
7. A. exterminator B. singularity C. technological D. similarity
8. A. interfere B. understand C. resurrect D. estimate
9. A. incredible B. exterminate C. exponential D. humanity
10. A. machine B. robot C. human D. fiction
11. A. applicable B. automation C. artificial D. evolution
12. A. algorithm B. exterminate C. intelligence D. technology
13. A. capable B. robotic C. industry D. futurist
14. A. assembly B. interfere C. reunite D. resurrect
15. A. vertical B. defensive C. contestant D. opponent
16. A. eject B. surfing C. advance D. perform
17. A. overtime B. interfere C. referee D. volunteer
18. A. windsurfing B. temperature C. synchronize D. procedure
19. A. assistant B. recover C. indicate D. attention
20. A. water B. football C. begin D. meter
21. A. personal B. penalty C. defensive D. vertical
22. A. award B. prevent C. visit D. except
23. A. goalie B. advanced C. above D. depend
24. A. overtime B. decision C. period D. penalize
25. A. festival B. enthusiast C. podium D. countryman
26. A. extent B. admire C. impress D. wrestling
27. A. spectator B. outstanding C. typical D. intensive
28. A. compose B. goggles C. comment D. rival
29. A. delegation B. energetic C. participant D. competition
30. A. enthusiast B. successfully C. competitor D. participation
31. A. spirit B. impress C. event D. perform
32. A. development B. cooperation C. surprisingly D. facility
33. A. festival B. badminton C. participant D. organize
34. A. solidarity B. energetic C. excellently D. combination
35. A. result B. moral C. sciences D. rapid
36. A. national B. estimate C. commercial D. traveler
37. A. confide B. struggle C. survive D. intend
38. A. identify B. generation C. liberation D. beneficial
39. A. financial B. dramatic C. procedure D. violate
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40. A. maneuver B. synchronized C. distribute D. aquatic
41. A. various B. integral C. opponent D. popular
42. A. acknowledge B. physical C. successful D. continue
43. A. activity B. psychology C. information D. development
44. A. perform B. invent C. attempt D. motion
III. Choose the best answer.
1. The earliest substantial work in the field of artificial intelligence was _____ in the mid-20th century by
the British logician and computer pioneer Alan Mathison Turing.
A. made B. done C. taken D. put
2. The first true AI programs had to await the _____ of stored-program electronic digital computers.
A. arrive B. arriving C. arrival D. arriver
3. _____ earliest successful AI program was written in 1951 by Christopher Strachey, later director of the
Programming Research Group at the University of Oxford.
A. A B. An C. The D. That
4. The ability to reason logically is an important aspect of intelligence and has always been a major focus
_____ AI research.
A. on B. about C. of D. at
5. Researchers at the Institute for New Generation Computer Technology in Tokyo have used PROLOG as
the _____ for sophisticated logic programming languages.
A. basis B. bases C. basic D. basing
6. To cope with the bewildering _____ of the real world, scientists often ignore less relevant details.
A. complex B. complexion C. complexity D. complexions
7. Robots may be equipped _____ the equivalent of human senses such as vision, touch, and the ability to
sense temperature.
A. by B. of C. with D. for
8. Nowadays, automobile manufacturers have industrial robots _____ human workers in factory operations.
A. replace B. to replace C. replacing D. replaced
9. As surgeons become more familiar with using robots or surgery, there will come a day when robots are
used in _____ every hospital.
A. most B. mostly C. almost D. at most
10. Now gardeners find their job easier by getting the grass _____ by automatic lawn mowers.
A. cut B. to cut C. cutting D. cutted
11. The Nanda Clocky is the alarm clock that gives users one chance to snooze before it drives away, _____
the user to get up and find it to turn off its alarm.
A. forces B. to force C. forcing D. forced
12. Four years ago, the German conglomerate Siemens introduced a robot _____ to iron shirts using hot
air.
A. design B. designs C. designing D. designed
13. _____ computers in the classroom certainly come with many benefits, there are also some disadvantages
to keep in mind when incorporating this technology into lessons.
A. Despite B. But C. While D. However
14. Before computers were common in the classroom, teachers _____ in front of the room and talk endlessly
about a subject.
A. would have to stand up B. will have to stand up
C. would have had to stand up D. will have had to stand up
15. _____, the more dependent we are on computer technologies to communicate, as well as; to create,
share, and store information.
A. The more ‘automated’ we become B. The more ‘automated’ we have become
C. The more ‘automated’ we became D. The more ‘automated’ we had become
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16. If computers become as smart as humans, _____?
A. would they do our jobs better than we can
B. will they do our jobs better than we can
C. would they do our jobs better than we could
D. will they do our jobs better than we could
17. Last month, we had our representatives _____ a conference on environmental pollution.
A. to attend B. attend C. attending D. attended
18. Global accountancy firm Deloitte has been hit in a _____ that compromised the data of a small number
of its clients.
A. cyber-attack B. crisis C. battlefield D. network
19. At companies like Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google, they help to develop long-term plans
and digital _____.
A. interacts B. interactive C. interactional D. interactions
20. The seeds of modern AI _____ by classical philosophers who attempted to describe the process of
human thinking as the mechanical manipulation of symbols.
A. planted B. have planted C. were planted D. have been planted
21. The field of Artificial Intelligence research was founded at a workshop held _____ the campus of
Dartmouth College during the summer of 1956.
A. in B. on C. by D. for
st
22. Investment and interest in AI boomed in the first decades of the 21 century, _____ machine learning
was successfully applied to many problems in academia and industry.
A. while B. where C. which D. when
23. Artificial Intelligence (AI) _____ to the “intelligence” of machinery.
A. talks B. adds C. mentions D. refers
24. The term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ was originally _____ by John McCarthy at a conference in which he
_____ it as “the science and engineering of making intelligent machines.”
A. formed - defined B. formed – explained C. shaped - explained D. shaped - defined
25. _____ robots are machines, there is no need for sleep.
A. Although B. As C. Therefore D. When
26. Robots can act as 24/7 _____ to children with disabilities or the elderly.
A. equipment B. devices C. aids D. contribution
27. There is no doubt that the technology of artificial intelligence in the wrong _____ can cause mass
destruction.
A. persons B. controls C. fingers D. hands
28. Smartphones are a great example of the _____ of artificial intelligence.
A. application B. request C. programme D. relation
29. Although it’s fine for figures like Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking to raise _____ about the dangers of
artificial intelligence, the majority of computer scientists agree that these problems are far away.
A. existence B. problem C. awareness D. idea
30. We rarely have our luggage _____ by porters.
A. carried B. carry C. to carry D. been carried
31. You should _____ a professional to check your house for earthquake damage.
A. have B. make C. take D. get
32. I will have your car _____ by the end of the day.
A. to repair B. repair C. repaired D. repairing
33. Robots could even be part of security alerting you to possible fires that you are under _____ of.
A. risk B. danger C. pressure D. threat
34. As we may have seen in many films such as the Matrix, or iRobot, robots have the _____ to ruin our
lives if something were to go wrong.

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 A. achievement B. success C. potential D. talent
35. Microsoft says that the app Cortana continually learns about its users and it will eventually develop the
ability to _____ users’ needs.
A. anticipate B. imagine C. link D. indicate
36. Speech _____ is the ability of the computer to understand a human talking to it.
A. recommendation B. recognition C. acceptance D. realization
37. AI enables computers to do some things better than humans, especially when it comes to _____ very
large amounts of data quickly, efficiently, and accurately.
A. process B. processing C. procession D. be processed
38. Intelligent robots carry out many different tasks such as _____ delivery in a factory, pipe inspection,
and exploration of dangerous environments.
A. independent B. automatic C. automating D. automated
39. Artificial intelligence is often the technology deployed to _____ the type of fraud that may be committed
on your bank account.
A. monitor B. listen C. request D. recognize
40. The students got the librarian _____ books for them.
A. buy B. to buy C. bought D. buying
41. He couldn’t afford to _____ his car repaired.
A. pay B. make C. do D. get
42. We had a professional photographer ____ pictures of everyone who participated in our wedding.
A. take B. to take C. took D. takes
43. High intelligent machines can be automated to operate without human _____.
A. intervene B. intervening C. intervention D. interventionist
44. The old astronomer patiently made his _____ and wrote down what he saw.
A. observation B. observatory C. observe D. observer
45. One of the popular _____ used in smartphones at present is voice recognition.
A. applicant B. applicable C. applications D. apply
46. If there are aliens out there, do you think they are much more _____ advanced than we are?
A. technological B. technologically C. technology D. technologies
46. _____ have announced that a major breakthrough has been made.
A. Research B. Researchers C. Researches D. Researching
47. I wish you would _____ the TV and go outside and get some exercise.
A. call off B. give off C. put off D. turn off
48. Scientists are trying to _____ out the ways to reduce pollution from aircraft.
A. break B. call C. turn D. work
49. I’ll _____ you _____ to our research department. Please hold on.
A. put - away B. put - out C. put - through D. put - up
50. No wonder the vacuum cleaner isn’t working. You haven’t _____ it.
A. brought - in B. given - in C. plugged - in D. pulled - in
51. Whoever _____ up with that idea should have won the Nobel Prize.
A. came B. caught C. kept D. put
52. Ten million text messages are sent on _____ every minute.
A. account B. average B. common D. general
53. Astronomers have _____ a new planet outside our galaxy.
A. invented B. unearthed C. developed D. discovered
54. _____ is a type of book or film showing space travel of life on other planets, based on imagined
scientific discoveries of the future.
A. Epic B. Fiction C. Non-fiction D. Science fiction
55. Unluckily, David’s dangerous and incredible journey in search of the Blue Fairy is in _____.

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56. Most scientists believe that the day when robots become part of our lives will come _____.
A. from time to time B. more or less C. sooner or later D. later than never
57. Do you know who _____ the fact that sound travels in waves?
A. developed B. discovered C. found D. invented
58. I’m thinking of getting a fax _____.
A. engine B. instrument C. machine D. motor
59. The _____ of the outbreak of the disease is still unknown.
A. aim B. cause C. motive D. reason
60. GPS systems help a lot of people _____ on land, on the sea, and in the air.
A. inform B. interfere C. navigate D. reunite
61. After the power failure last night, the washing machine started to _____, so I had to wash the clothes
by hands.
A. make noise B. malfunction C. operate D. work
62. FM is a method of _____ signals, especially in radio broadcasting.
A. transacting B. transferring C. transmitting D. translating
63. UFO is an acronym for _____ Flying Object.
A. Unidentified B. Unimaginative C. Unknown D. unique
64. The biggest fear is that humans might _____ control over robots.
A. gain B. keep C. lose D. take
65. Researchers have _____ to the conclusion that your personality is affected by your genes.
A. arrived B. come C. got D. reached
66. The telescope will photograph distant galaxies, _____ attempt to understand their pas.
A. in B. for C. on D. with
67. It is likely that artificial intelligence might decide to _____ an end to humanity simply because it
surpasses human intelligence.
A. come B. make C. put D. lake
68. A.I. robots are _____ of having human emotions.
A. able B. capable C. efficient D. fond
69. I don’t think people should be allowed to _____ experiments on animals.
A. create B. make C. perform D. produce
70. Many materials have been used for _____ teeth, including wood.
A. artificial B. false C. hand-made D. natural
71. Once they’ve finished the extension to the _____, there’ll be room for them to take on a lot more
workers.
A. factory B. industry C. manufacturing D. trade
72. Drivers or pilots _____ the best routes to the destination quickly and effectively.
A. get the GPS find B. get the GPS found C. use the GPS to find D. have the GPS found
73. My sister _____ her laptop serviced last weekend.
A. did B. got C. made D. took
74. You should _____ a professional to check your house for earthquake damage.
A. have B. get C. make D. take
75. We _____ a cable TV put in this week.
A. are having B. get C. have D. have got
76. The dishwasher isn’t working again, so my mother is thinking of having _____.
A. it repaired B. it repairing C. repaired it D. repairing it
77. We _____ while we were on holiday.
A. had our alarm system stolen B. had stolen our alarm system
C. got stolen our alarm system D. were stolen our alarm system

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78. The A.I. expert wanted to have his assistant _____ the newly made robot.
A. activate B. activated C. activating D. to activate
79. Kelly wanted a live band _____ at her wedding.
A. been playing B. to play C. played D. to be played
80. I spoke to Victor last night and he said he _____ while he was on holiday.
A. got stolen his phone B. had his phone stolen
C. had stolen his phone D. was got his phone stolen
81. Why don’t you _____ when you install this new electric gadget?
A. get Aaron help B. have Aaron help C. have Aaron helped D. have got Aaron help
82. As soon as Dad _____, we can leave.
A. got the car to start B. has got the car started
C. got started the car D. was got starting the car
83. My teeth were little yellow, so I _____ by the dentist.
A. had cleaned them B. had them cleaned C. have them cleaned D. was cleaned them
84. Can we _____ this summer?
A. get installed air-conditioning B. get air-conditioning to install
C. have air-conditioning installed D. have installed air-conditioning
85. The car manufacturer _____ two automatic systems this morning.
A. has had a robotics company install B. had a robotic company installed
C. had a robotic company install D. got a robotic company installed
86. The computer corporation _____ malfunctioning products.
A. had their workers eliminate B. had their workers to eliminate
C. had their workers eliminating D. had their workers eliminated
87. The robot manufacturer _____ their outdated robots for the next generation robots.
A. asked his customers exchange B. got his customers exchanged
C. had his customers exchanged D. had his customers exchange
88. Samsung _____ by those who have bought them for technical faults.
A. has all Galaxy Note 7 returned B. has all Galaxy Note 7 to returned
C. made all Galaxy Note 7 return D. made all Galaxy Note 7 returned
89. Experts believe that in the near future humans _____.
A. have robots do the housework B. have had the housework done by robots
C. will do the housework by robots D. will have robots do the housework
90. Nowadays, for the sake of human life, the military _____ which contain explosives.
A. have A.I. robots explore dangerous environments
B. get A.I. robots explore dangerous environments
C. have A.I. robots explored dangerous environments
D. get A.I. robots explores dangerous environments
91. Thanks to the A.I applications, Internet users _____ into a new language in real time.
A. can translate webpages B. can have webpages translate
C. can have webpages translated D. can get webpages to translate
92. It’s hard to believe that this film _____ completely by computer.
A. has been generated B. has generated C. was been generating D. was to generate
93. My sister _____ her ear pierced last weekend.
A. did B. got C. made D. took
94. Recently, a new vaccine against measles _____.
A. has been developed B. had been developed C. had developed D. was developing
95. You’d better get someone _____ your house.
A. redecorate B. redecorated C. to be redecorated D. to redecorate
96. The patient _____ his blood tested to find out the cause of his breakdown.

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97. We _____ that my father’s new car _____ by Friday. He has promised to give his old one to me and I
want to drive to York in it at the weekend.
A. expect - will have been delivered B. are expected - will be delivering
C. have been expecting - is delivering D. are expecting - will have delivered
98. I wish my father had bought me a new mobile phone instead of having it _____ like that.
A. to repair B. repaired C. repairing D. being repaired
99. We are going to _____ next June, or else they will be expired.
A. get our passports renewed B. get to renew our passports
C. have had our passports renewed D. have our passports to renew
100. Mr. Brown tends to _____ his car serviced twice a year at the garage near his house.
A. have B. let C. rent D. give
101. The teacher had the students _____ an essay on the positive and negative effects that modern
technology has on children.
A. to write B. to be written C. write D. writing
102. To avoid accidents in water sports, you have to use signals because it’s difficult to hear _____ above
the noise of water, boat engines . . .
A. voices B. quakes C. accents D. shouts
103. It’s very difficult for swimmers to hear each other when they are wearing _____.
A. masks B. apparatus C. harnesses D. accessories
104. Similar to football, the goal in water polo is marked by _____ posts, a crossbar and a net.
A. conical B. diagonal C. vertical D. horizontal
105. There are seven players in a water polo team, six swimmers and a _____.
A. goal post B. goal line C. goalie D. goal mouth
106. Defensive players are not allowed to interfere with the _____’s movements unless the players are
holding the ball.
A. opponent B. enemy C. alien D. client
107. In the case that a player commits five personal fouls, he will be _____.
A. resigned B. transposed C. penalized D. ejected
108. A penalty shot taken from the 4-metre line is _____ for fouls near the goal that prevents scoring.
A. praised B. passed C. regarded D. awarded
109. Before a goal can be scored, the ball must be _____ by at least 2 players after a free throw.
A. praised B. passed C. regarded D. awarded
110. Usually a game is divided into quarters ranging from five to eight minutes in length. After a _____,
there are two overtime periods of three minutes each.
A. score B. tie C. round D. quarter
111. For minor fouls, such as holding or punching the ball, a free _____ is awarded from the spot of the
foul.
A. score B. shot C. throw D. touch
112. They are going to _____ the pool to 1.8 meter.
A. deep B. depth C. deepen D. deeply
113. The referee had no hesitation in awarding the visiting team a _____.
A. penalty B. penalize C. penal D. penalization
114. The crowd cheered as the goalkeeper deflected the _____.
A. shoot B. shooting C. shooter D. shot
115. _____ defense, the players work to regain possession of the ball and prevent a goal.
A. About B. Over C. Without D. On
116. Players can move the ball by throwing it _____ a teammate or swimmer while pushing the ball in front
of them.

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117. Shots usually succeed when the goalie is out _____ position.
A. into B. for C. of D. off
118. In water polo, a shot is successful if the ball completely passes between the goal posts and underneath
the _____.
A. net B. crossbar C. ball D. goalie
119. A defensive player may only hold, block or pull a/ an _____ who is touching or holding the ball.
A. audience B. referee C. goalie D. opponent
120. If a defender _____ a foul within the five-meter area that prevents a likely goal, the attacking team is
awarded a penalty throw or shot.
A. commits B. interferes C. punches D. touches
121. The more goals the players _____, the more exciting the match became.
A. marked B. made C. scored D. sprinted
122. A goalie who aggressively fouls an attacker in position to score can be charged with a _____ shot for
the other team.
A. penalty B. preventing C. scoring D. ranging
123. _____ is a sport in which people or teams race against each other in boats with oars.
A. Rowing B. Windsurfing C. Swimming D. Water polo
124. _____ players are not allowed to interfere with the opponent's movements unless the player is holding
the ball.
A. Defense B. Defensive C. Defender D. Defensively
125. _____ the start of each period, both teams line up on their own goal line.
A. In B. For C. From D. At
126. A water polo ball is constructed of waterproof material to allow it to float _____ the water.
A. upon B. over C. above D. on
127. _____ is a sport in which two or more people perform complicated and carefully planned movements
in water in time to music.
A. Rowing B. Windsurfing C. Diving D. Synchronized swimming
128. If the tie is not broken after two overtime _____, a penalty shootout will determine the winner.
A. opponents B. waves C. parts D. periods
129. Minor _____ occur when a player impedes or otherwise prevents the free movement of an opponent
including swimming on the opponent's shoulders, back or legs.
A. penalties B. shots C. fouls D. motions
130. _____ is a game played in a swimming pool in which two teams of swimmers try to score goals with
a ball.
A. Water polo B. Rowing C. Swimming D. Water skiing
131. Offensive players may be called for a foul by pushing off a defender to provide space for a _____ or
shot.
A. pass B. crossbar C. box D. goal
132. A penalty shot is _____ when a major foul is committed inside the 5-meter line.
A. prevented B. awarded C. committed D. ranged
133. A dry pass, meaning the ball does not _____ the water, is thrown a few inches above the head of the
catching player.
A. catch B. hold C. swim D. touch
134. _____ is a sport in which you move along the surface of the sea or a lake on a long narrow board with
a sail on it.
A. Water polo B. Diving C. Windsurfing D. Scuba diving
135. Most referees often wears _____ black.
A. in B. for C. with D. on

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136. In water polo game, only the goalie can hold the ball _____ two hands.
A. at B. in C. with D. from
137. If the score is tied at the end of regulation play, two _____ periods of three minutes each are played.
A. half B. halftime C. quarter D. overtime
138. A water polo cap is used to _____ the players’ heads and to identify them.
A. tie B. penalize C. protect D. move
139. lf a defender _____ with a free throw, holds or sinks an attacker, he is excluded from the game for
twenty seconds.
A. punches B. passes C. plays D. interferes
140. _____ is the activity of swimming underwater using special breathing equipment.
A. Rowing B. Water polo C. Scuba-diving D. Synchronized swimming
141. The Southeast Asian Games is a sport event which is _____ every two years.
A. taken B. operated C. solved D. held
nd th th
142. Vietnam _____ the 22 Sea Games the first time from the 5 to 13 December, 2003.
A. joined B. hosted C. registered D. controlled
143. Although the Games were held in Vietnam the first time, this big sport event _____ both local and
oversea sport enthusiasts.
A. depressed B. embarrassed C. impressed D. shocked
144. _____ from participating countries competed in 32 sports and won 444 gold medals.
A. Soldiers B. Athletes C. Nominees D. Members
145. Modern technology was used to increase _____ so that the results of the competition were reliable.
A. precision B. precise C. equal D. equality
146. The amazing results that Vietnam’s sports _____ gained pleased Vietnamese enthusiasts.
A. inhabitants B. applicants C. organization D. delegation
147. In the Southeast Asian Games medal standing, Vietnam was _____ first with 158 gold medals,
Thailand was second with 90 golds.
A. ranked B. analyzed C. packed D. defined
148. The Sea Games title was successfully _____ by the overwhelming talent and determination of the
Vietnamese Women’s Football Team.
A. created B. prepared C. defended D. performed
nd
149. In the 22 Sea Games, many Games _____ were close to international levels.
A. records B. ranks C. scores D. goals
150. With the Government’s careful preparation as well as the support of the countrymen, Vietnamese
athletes competed in high _____.
A. values B. spirits C. strokes D. beliefs
151. Of the four dresses, which is _____ expensive?
A. the best B. the most C. the more D. the greater
152. Look at this! The prices of the two bottles of shampoo are _____, but the amount of the Sunsilk one
is _____. I’ll buy it.
A. the same/ bigger B. the like/ the most C. like as/ the more D. same as/ more good
153. _____ the time passes, _____ I feel! The deadline of my thesis is coming, but I’ve just finished half
of it.
A. The faster / the nervous B. The more fast / the nervous
C. The fast / the more nervous D. The faster/ the more nervous
154. China is the country with _____ population.
A. the larger B. the more large C. the largest D. the most large
155. Mei’s mother doesn’t like her boyfriend. She is getting _____. Mei can’t stay out as long _____ she
likes any more.
A. stricter and stricter / as B. stricter and stricter / than

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156. My brother was feeling tired last night, so he went to bed _____ usual.
A. more early than B. as early as C. more earlier as D. earlier than
157. _____ he thought about his family, _____ homesick he became.
A. The more / the more B. The better / the better
C. The better / the more D. The more / the better
158. My daughter is trustworthy and mature. She behaves much _____ than my nephew, Louise.
A. more responsibly B. the more responsible
C. most responsible D. the most responsibly
159. For _____, it is certain that in the future some things will be very different.
A. the better or the worse B. good or bad
C. the good or the bad D. better or worse
nd
160. _____ logo of the 22 SEA Games is the stylization of Lac bird, the ancient bird pictured of the face
of Ngoc Lu bronze drum, _____ most special and typical relic of the ancient Vietnamese culture.
A. A / the B. The / the C. Ø / Ø D. The / Ø
161. _____ symbol of the SEA Games Federation is to emphasize the solidarity, friendship, and nobility.
A. A B. An C. The D. Ø
162. The host country, Laos, is expected to announce official sports for 25th SEA Games _____ November
2008.
A. on B. in C. during D. from
163. Vietnam recommended archery, vovinam, billiards-snooker and canoeing _____ official sports at the
games.
A. at B. with C. as D. in
164. On behalf of the referees and athletes, referee Hoang Quoc Vinh and shooter Nguyen Manh Tuong
swore to an oath of “_____, Honesty and Fair Play.”
A. Performance B. Delegation C. Participation D. Solidarity
nd
165. The 22 SEA Games was the first time when Vietnam finished top of the medal _____.
A. standings B. events C. spirits D. programs
166. Viet Nam’s successful hosting of the 22 SEA Games is considered a/an _____ example for other
nd

countries to follow, particularly in honesty, consistence and organizing method.

A. festival B. peaceful C. energetic D. outstanding
167. Petrol is _____ it used to.
A. twice as expensive as B. twice expensive more than
C. twice more than expensive D. more expensive than twice
168. The Mekong Delta is _____ deltas in Vietnam.
A. the largest of the two B. the more larger of the two
C. one of the two largest D. one of the two larger
nd
169. Vietnam was _____ host country of the 22 SEA Games.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
nd
170. The 22 SEA Games Mascot is _____ Golden Buffalo.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
171. The Southeast Asian Student Sport Festival is the biggest sport event _____ the youths in the region.
A. for B. on C. in D. of
172. At his last attempt the athlete was successful _____ passing the bar.
A. in B. for C. with D. on
rd
173. At the 23 SEA Games, Viet Nam proved its position in the region by _____ third behind the host -
the Philippines and second-ranked Thailand.
A. finishing B. playing C. preparing D. performing

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174. In the 22nd SEA Games in 2003, the host country _____ the competition with 340 medals, including
156 golds, 91 silvers and 93 bronzes.
A. defended B. cost C. topped D. ranked
175. To improve its athletes’ _____, Viet Nam has regularly exchanged delegation of sport officials,
coaches, referees and athletes with other countries.
A. team B. competitor C. appearance D. performance
176. _____ is the activity of doing special exercise regularly in order to make your muscles grow bigger.
A. Wrestling B. Bodybuilding C. Weightlifting D. Badminton
177. He is a great sports _____. He rarely misses any sport games although he is busy.
A. enthusiast B. player C. energy D. programmer
178. She is _____ a spectator.
A. more an athlete than B. more of an athlete than
C. an athlete more than D. an athlete of more than
179. ASEAN press praised the great _____ of Vietnamese athletes at the 22nd SEA Games.
A. sports B. sportsman C. sporting D. sportsmanship
180. The delegation to the SEA Games was composed _____ top competitors of the country.
A. on B. of C. for D. among
181. All the audience was quite surprised _____ the success of that young athlete.
A. on B. at C. to D. off
182. Thanks to the encouragement and support, all Vietnamese athletes competed _____ high spirits.
A. for B. of C. on D. in
183. Since its rejoining in the Southeast Asian arena in 1989, Viet Nam’s sports have made great _____,
particularly in recent SEA Games.
A. success B. invention C. host D. game
184. The athlete had tried his best to _____ his SEA Games title and records.
A. carry B. perform C. defend D. support
185. _____ is a game in which two teams hit a large ball with their hands backwards and forwards over a
high net. If you allow the ball to touch the ground, the other team wins a point.
A. Volleyball B. Water polo C. Basketball D. Badminton
186. He became Jamaica’s first Olympic gold medalist when he won the 400-meter _____ in 1948.
A. distance B. title C. runner D. sport
187. She won the race in _____ time and got the gold medal.
A. included B. durable C. rank D. record
188. The party was _____ I had expected.
A. more a hundred times fun than B. a hundred times fun more than
C. a hundred times more fun than D. more fun than a hundred times
189. Mary was _____ of the two sisters.
A. the clever B. as clever as C. the cleverer D. the cleverest
190. The cuisine of France is _____.
A. more famous than that of England B. famous than the cuisine of England
C. more famous than which of England D. as famous than that of England
191. Of all athletes, Alex is _____.
A. the less qualified B. the less and less qualified
C. the more and more qualified D. the least qualified
192. The team _____ a major setback when their best player was injured.
A. penalized B. violated C. obtained D. suffered
193. I prefer scuba-diving to water polo because it is thrilling and _____.
A. conscious B. adventurous C. populous D. marvelous
194. The results of competitions were _____ since modern technology was used to increase precision.

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 A. natural B. available C. reliable D. valuable
195. J-Ho, ex-champion of the U-14 Southeast Asian, from Korea decided to take university entrance exams
after winning one gold medal and four bronzes in many international _____.
A. competitions B. events C. matches D. battles
196. The team went to bed early last night. They wanted to be _____ for the competition the following day.
A. reliable B. trustworthy C. independent D. alert
197. You’d better get a _____ examination and a swim test before learning scuba-diving.
A. metal B. physical C. social D. medical
198. UNICEF has _____ the responsibility of aiding children in need.
A. availed B. assumed C. effected D. violated
199. There are thousands of UN workers in developing countries. They work as planners to _____ products
in farming and industry.
A. provide B. increase C. contribute D. deliver
200. The UN has a “family” of its _____ organizations all over the world.
A. related B. attached C. united D. connected
201. _____ are a list of people, team, etc. showing their positions in a sport competition.
A. Rangings B. Sortings C. Standings D. Rankings
202. After two months of being in hospital for her illness, Susan can’t _____ her classmates.
A. ran after B. came across C. get along with D. catch up with
203. My shoes _____ so quickly that I had to buy a new pair after two months.
A. went off B. wore out C. put off D. cut off
204. The recipe says that this cake needs two cups of milk. We can’t make it because we _____ milk.
A. put off B. run out of C. get out of D. take off
205. The bookshop _____ all the copies of his last novel within two hours.
A. read through B. talked over C. sold out D. gave up
206. A company has bought these houses in order to build its office here. Soon these old houses are going
to be _____.
A. run down B. knocked down C. pulled down D. laid down
207. My coworker’s health is getting better. He _____ smoking when his doctor told him how dangerous
it was.
A. set up B. put up C. caught up D. gave up
208. After her husband’s death, she _____ six children on her own.
A. put up with B. brought up C. looked after D. depended on
209. I can’t _____ your childish behavior any longer. I’m leaving.
A. put up with B. look forward to C. look down on D. get along with
210. A _____ is a tube through which a person swimming just under the surface of the sea can breathe.
A. maneuver B. volume C. photograph D. snorkel
211. Thanks to the _____ of paper, many books have been kept for a very long time.
A. information B. knowledge C. durability D. portability
212. Mary eats _____ she used to.
A. fewer meat and bananas than B. less and less meat and bananas than
C. less meat and fewer bananas than D. the least meat and fewest bananas than
213. They like aquatic sports, _____ the other hand, they cannot swim.
A. on B. in C. at D. off
214. When you swim, you move _____ water by making movements with your arms and legs.
A. on B. above C. through D. by
215. I often think _____ reading books as a form of entertainment.
a. after b. for c. up d. of
216. Scuba-diving is still evolving, but general classifications have grown to describe various diving _____.

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217. To be safe under water, _____ need to be able to control their rate of descent and ascent in the water.
A. divers B. dive C. diving D. dives
218. When a diver is in the water, he uses a snorkel to _____ through.
A. chew B. swallow C. digest D. breathe
219. I’m a great believer in the _____ of reading books and taking up a sport, which offer you both
knowledge and health.
A. benefits B. exercises C. practices D. points
220. When you play any sport, you may face the ____ of being hurt and injured.
A. invention B. risk C. process D. support
IV. Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
1. Robots are widely used in such industries as automobile manufacture to perform simple repetitive tasks.
A. do B. make C. deal D. take
2. Instead of replacing people, as some earlier industrial robots have, a collaborative robot, also known as
a “cobot,” is built to work alongside them.
A. helping each other B. working together
C. combining with each other D. befriending with each other
3. Electrolux introduced the Trilobite in 2001. Since then, the company has made 200 improvements to the
vacuum, which relies on an ultrasound system to navigate around objects as it cleans.
A. understand how to do something B. sail along the area of water
C. find which way to go D. surfing the internet for something
4. The Litter-robot addresses one of the downsides of owning a cat: cleaning its litter box. The device sifts
through kitty litter, removing clumps automatically and storing them in a bag.
A. benefits B. interests C. concerns D. disadvantages
5. This type of artificial intelligence would not usurp human team members, but work with them as partners
to tackle difficult challenges.
A. take someone else’s power B. criticize someone strongly
C. decide something officially D. determine other's behaviors
6. Internet search engines can help to predict the weather as well as traffic jams in a city.
A. announce B. expect C. forecast D. reveal
7. Ray Kurzweil suggests that exponential technological development will lead to the inevitable rise of
artificial intelligence.
A. inapplicable B. unavoidable C. unrecognizable D. invisible
8. Advanced technologies may make humanity insignificant both in life and work.
A. Future B. Radical C. Sophisticated D. Unconventional
9. A.I. techniques help medical doctors to discover subtle interactions between medications that put
patience in jeopardy because of their serious side effect.
A. at risk B. in reality C. under control D. under pressure
10. A.I. algorithms can also help to detect faces and other features in photo sent to social networking sites
and automatically organize them.
A. categorize B. connect C. recognize D. remind
11. After a tie, there are two overtime periods of three minutes each.
A. penalty B. draw C. score D. goal
12. The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed.
A. advanced B. sprinted C. played D. excluded
13. The ASEAN Para-Games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took place.
A. organized B. impressed C. participated D. defended
14. Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.
A. essential B. informative C. invented D. exciting
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15. Books are a primary means for dissemination of knowledge and information.
A. attempt B. distribution C. invention D. variety
16. In synchronized swimming, the players perform beautiful maneuvers to music and diving.
A. swimming suits B. tools for swimming
C. scuba sets D. movements that need skill and care
17. Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise.
A. reduced B. encouraged C. recognized D. practiced
18. Underwater activities are less varied and the most popular of which are snorkeling and scuba-diving.
A. portable B. diverse C. familiar D. durable
V. Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
1. The critical issue is whether genuine artificial intelligence can ever be truly realized.
A. authentic B. fake C. unpretentious D. true
2. Smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and hazardous jobs and in assembly lines.
A. dangerous B. risky C. safe D. perilous
3. Professor Stephen Hawking thinks the primitive forms of A.I. which have been developed so far have
already proved very useful.
A. basic B. modern C. original D. recent
4. Kurzweil believes that there could be tiny robots called nanorobots implanted into our brains to improve
our memory.
A. inserted in B. fixed in C. removed from D. replaced with
5. Do you really think humans will be exterminated when more and more intelligent machines are invented
in the future?
A. killed B. restored C. resurrected D. wiped out
VI. Indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
1. (A) Artificial intelligence is (B) also known (C) for machine (D) intelligence.
2. Artificial intelligence (AI) is (A) the ability of (B) a digital computer to perform tasks (C) commonly
associated with (D) intelligence beings.
3. Psychologists (A) generally do not (B) characterize human intelligence by just one trait but (C) by the
(D) combinations of many diverse abilities.
4. There are (A) a number of different (B) forms of learning (C) as applied (D) in artificial intelligence.
5. It is (A) relatively easy to write computer (B) program that seem able to respond (C) fluently in a human
language (D) to questions and statements.
6. Thanks to the first lawn mower which (A) was invented in 1830, we don’t have to (B) pay for someone
(C) to have our grass (D) to be cut any more.
7. According to the futurist Ray Kurzweil, humans (A) could have tiny (B) computerized machines or
nanorobots (C) invent (D) thanks to future medical advances.
8. In (A) his Aston Martin DB5 car, Bond can (B) have the photos being printed out (C) along with the
information (D) about the people in them from a panel in a dashboard.
9. There’s a network (A) in computing (B) called ‘beta testing’, which means you test something (C) seeing
if it works properly (D) before it comes official.
10. (A) No longer (B) do housewives have to clean the house every day because they (C) get it done (D)
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11. Before the cotton gin (A) had been invented in 1794, American farmers (B) had cheap (C) slaves remove
seeds (D) from the cotton fiber.
12. Before the invention of email and the Internet in 1972, (A) it took people (B) at least one day (C) to
cause hand-written letters sent to (D) the recipients’ homes.
13. (A) In communication, we can have (B) the voice recognition systems in smartphones or (C) other
electronic devices (D) to be identified our speech.
14. The owners of modern (A) manufacturing plants had workers (B) doing heavy and (C) repetitive tasks
(D) replacing by robots.
15. In this throw-away society, (A) instead of having an old (B) electronics device (C) fixed, people (D)
tend to toss it away and buy a new one.
16. Water skiing (A) can’t be quite dangerous (B) if you follow the basic procedures (C) but you know (D)
what you are doing.
17. (A) Anybody who (B) are going to go water skiing (C) should be taught several signals (D) to avoid
possible accidents.
18. River rafting, a kind of water sports, (A) though previously relatively unknown (B) is beginning to gain
some attention (C) to this country, especially (D) between water sports enthusiasts.
19. (A) The great Australian swimmer, Annette Lellerman planted the first seed of (B) what was (C) become
synchronized swimming (D) when she performed water ballet in a glass tank in New York in 1907.
20. An American woman, Katherine Curtis was very inspired (A) with the new water sport and tried (B) to
seek for the addition of synchronized swimming (C) to the school’s physical education (D) for women.
21. (A) Shortly afterward, synchronized swimming (B) has received another major publicity (C) when the
Association of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) was founded (D) on March 1st, 1940.
22. Standard water skis (A) were originally made (B) of wood (C) though now are usually (D) constructed
out of fiberglass-based composites.
23. (A) Instead of (B) usage skis, the rider (C) rides a single board, (D) known as a snowboard, or
skateboard.
24. Water polo (A) originated in England (B) during the 1870s (C) and soon became (D) popularity in the
United States.
25. Women (A) had played water polo (B) since the game’s early days, (C) but participation was not
widespread (D) until the 1960s.
26. Windsurfing, (A) which is a water sport (B) combining elements of surfing and sailing, (C) first
developed in the United States in 1968 and (D) also called boardsailing.
27. The windsurfer stands on a board that (A) is propelled and (B) steering by means of a sail (C) attached
to a mast (D) that is articulated at the foot.
28. (A) Since 1984 the sport (B) has included in (C) the Olympic Games (D) as part of the yachting events.
29. The sport (A) was became very (B) popular in Europe and by the late 70's (C) there was windsurfing
fever in Europe with one in every three households (D) having a sailboard.

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30. (A) The first world (B) championship of windsurfing (C) held in 1973. Windsurfing first became (D)
an Olympic sport in 1984 for men and 1992 for women.
31. (A) In the 23rd Sea Games, the Philippines, (B) the host country, climbed two (C) lelels in the ranking
(D) replacing Viet Nam in the number one position.
32. Cambodia (A) fell one place to number ten (B) while East Timor (C) was remained unchanged in (D)
the number eleventh position in the 23rd Sea Games.
33. (A) The closing ceremony of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games (B) were held at Quirino Grandstand, (C)
which marked the end of the successful hosting of the Philippines (D) for the biennial event.
34. Aquatic sport - sports (A) involving playing in or upon the water – (B) takes various forms. By
swimming we mean the sport (C) in which players perform the act of moving (D) throughout the water by
using the arms, legs, and body in motion.
35. (A) The match of sepak takraw is played by two teams, each (B) consisting of three players. Players
use their feet and heads (C) to hit a ball, (D) which is made of rattan over the net.
36. (A) The rain was (B) heavier and heavier and it became (C) more difficulty to play (D) because of the
slippery surface.
37. The sun began to climb (A) more high and high and it was (B) hotter and hotter. We got (C) more and
more tired while our opponents were playing (D) better and better.6
38. It (A) seems that players are dancing (B) when they play (C) with the ball. It’s one of (D) the best
exciting games you can see and play.
39. My friend told me that she (A) would pick me up (B) at the corner at seven o’clock. By seven thirty,
she still hadn’t come. (C) The more longer I waited for her, (D) the angrier I got.
40.(A) Unhappy roommates or spouses can live together (B) more happiness (C) if they learn to respect
each other’s (D) differences.
41. The Southeast Asian Games, also (A) knowing as the SEA Games, are a (B) biennial multi-sport event
(C) involving participants from the current eleven countries (D) of Southeast Asia.
42. The SEA Games (A) are (B) under regulation of the Southeast Asian Games Federation (C) with (D)
supervision by the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia.
43. The proposed rationale (A) is that a regional sports event (B) will help promote (C) cooperative,
understanding and relations (D) among countries in the Southeast Asian region.
44. The first SEA Games (A) were held in Bangkok, Thailand, (B) from 12 to 17 December,1959 (C)
comprising (D) more and more 527 athletes and officials from Southeast countries participating in 12 sports
competitions.
45. (A) The next host for the SEA Games is Laos. (B) It is Laos’ (C) the first time as (D) the host for the
biennial games.
46. We can’t (A) count of being rescued (B) by our parents every time we (C) get into financial (D)
difficulty.
47. The teacher (A) carried out his threat (B) to suspend Tom (C) from his repeated absence (D) from class.
48. He was (A) convicted of (B) using the firm’s money (C) to pay about his (D) gambling debts.
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49. (A) As soon as she (B) came down after the operation, she (C) asked for a drink (D) of water.
50. The company was (A) so successful (B) that it (C) took on 500 new employees (D) for six months.
51. I’ve just (A) heard forward Martha. She has still (B) kept on her job as a nurse (C) at the same hospital
since she (D) graduated from college.
52. I will try to (A) run down and see you (B) at the beginning of the month, but my motorbike has (C)
broken into, so I will have to come (D) by train.
53. I think you should be (A) calmer in the next negotiation if you want to get a (B) better result. The (C)
more hot-tempered you get, (D) the less successfully you are.
54. (A) The lows and the highs in life don’t seem (B) to influence her beauty at all. (C) The more harder
she works, (D) the prettier she looks.
55. The prices are getting (A) higher and higher and the life of the poor is getting (B) harder and harder. As
a result, (C) the more time children spend on helping their parents, (D) the more bad result in studying they
will get.
56. Reading is (A) an important skill (B) that benefits children (C) in many way, and can (D) turn into an
extremely rewarding hobby later in life.
57. Reading (A) can be a way (B) to escape from a bad day, a way to (C) self-entertain, and a tool which
students can use to succeed (D) for many other subjects.
58. Although (A) to some people reading is (B) a favored way to spend time, (C) but others just do not like
(D) reading.
59. One of (A) the best ways to encourage your children (B) to read (C) are to provide interesting titles (D)
for them to enjoy.
60. Everyone (A) likes reading (B) more better than usual (C) when they like (D) the subject.

VII. Indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

1. A: Hello, is that Liz speaking? - B: _____
A. Yes, who’s that? I can hardly hear you. B. Hello, how are you?
C. Hi, there. I’m Juliet. D. You can leave a message, please.
2. A: Hello, could I speak to Chris, please? - B: _____
A. Sorry, he’s not in. B. Yes, you could. C. Sure, go ahead. D. Certainly I am.
3. A: Shall I ring you later? - B: _____
A. No, you won’t. B. Yes, but I may be out.
C. Sorry, I’m busy now. D. I couldn’t agree more.
4. A: Do you know how this machine works? - B: _____
A. It’s very expensive. B. Will you call the mechanic tomorrow?
C. Plug it in and push the green button. D. I think it’s quite heavy.
5. A: _____ - B: Oh, the bulb went out when I switched it on.
A. Are there anything wrong? B. What matters to the lamp?
C. Does the machine work properly? D. What’s wrong with the lamp?
6. A: Do you mind if I make a phone call? - B: _____
A. Yes, certainly. The phone’s in the hall. B. No, of course not. The phone’s in the hall.
C. I don’t think so. It’s so annoying. D. Why not? I’m using my mobile phone.
7. A: Would you take this calculator along to the office for me? - B: _____
A. Never mind. B. Yes, with pleasure. C. Yes, that’s right. D. Not at all.
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8. A: How often do you check mail? - B: _____
A. Almost every day B. It’s not normal. C. It’s quite far from here. D. No, I really don’t.
9. A: I have bought you a new toy car. Happy birthday to you! - B: _____
A. Have a nice day! B. The same to you! C. What a pity! D. What a lovely toy! Thanks.
10. A: Guess what? I’ve been awarded a scholarship to study about information technology in the U.S. - B:
Uh, really? _____
A. Take care of yourself B. Congratulations!
C. You are always lucky! D. Lucky as you are!
11. A: _____ - B: Yes. I’d like to buy a computer.
A. Do you look for something? B. Good morning. Can I help you?
C. Excuse me. Do you want to buy it? D. Can you help me buy something?
12. A: Can you help me carry this vacuum cleaner upstairs? - B: _____
A. I think that, too. B. Yes, I’m afraid not. C. Not completely. D. Why not?
13. A: I believe that modern robots will be more intelligent and replace humans in many dangerous jobs. -
B: _____
A. That’s just what I think of course. B. That sounds interesting.
C. That’s a good idea. D. Why not? Believe me!
14. A: Watching television is a waste of time. - B: _____
A. I enjoy watching cartoons. B. I don’t think so either.
C. I think so, too. D. News is not my favorite program.
15. A: Do you like using a desktop computer or laptop? - B: _____
A. Yes, I’d love to. B. I couldn’t agree more.
C. No, I have no choice. D. I prefer something portable.
16. Robert and Cyber are talking with each other about robots. Complete the conversation.
- Robert: Do you think robots could ever control the world?’ - Cyber: _____
A. Oh, no. None of such a thing. B. No need to ask, just help yourself.
C. Are you saying that? D. It’ll take a while, but I’m working on it.
17. Two students are talking with each other at a party. Complete the conversation.
- A: What year are you? - B: _____
A. I’m not sure about that. B. I’m a stranger here.
C. I’m a junior. How about you? D. I’ve finished my examinations.
18. Two friends meet on the first day at school. Complete the conversation.
- A: Hey John. I didn’t know you were coming to this school.
- B: _____. It’s good to see you.
A. Oh, nice to meet you B. Yeah, what a coincidence
C. That’s life D. Every now and then
VIII. Reading comprehension
1. Choose the best answer.
A scientist said robots will be more (1) _____ than humans by 2029. The scientist’s name is Ray
Kurzweil. He works for Google as Director of Engineering. He is one of the world’s (2) _____ experts on
artificial intelligence (AI). Mr. Kurzweil believes computers will be able to learn from experiences, just
like humans. He also thinks they will be able to (3) _____ jokes and stories, and even flirt. Kurzweil’s 2029
prediction is a lot sooner than many people thought. The scientist said that in 1999, many AI experts said
it would be hundreds of years (4) _____ a computer was more intelligent than a human. He said that it
would not be (5) _____ before computer intelligence is one billion times more powerful than the human
brain.
Mr. Kurzweil joked that many years ago, people thought he was a (6) _____ crazy for predicting
computers would be as intelligent as humans. His thinking has stayed the same but everyone (7) _____ has
changed the way they think. He said: “MY views are not radical any more. I’ve actually stayed consistent.
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It’s the rest of the world that’s changing (8) _____ view.” He highlighted examples of (9) _____ tech things
we use, see or read about every day. These things make us believe that computers have intelligence. He
said people think (10) _____ now: “Because the public has seen things like Siri [the iPhone’s voice-
recognition technology] where you talk to a computer; they've seen the Google self-driving cars.”
1. A. intelligence B. intelligent C. smarter D. smartness
2. A. loading B. leading C. loader D. leader
3. A. speak B. tell C. talk D. say
4. A. while B. after C. then D. before
5. A. lengthy B. longs C. long D. longing
6. A. little B. lot C. loads D. less
7. A. others B. other C. else D. rest
8. A. all B. some C. his D. its
9. A. high B. good C. smart D. app
10. A. differently B. difference C. different D. differential
2. Choose the best answer.
The Robots Are Doing the Thinking
Some robots may take care of the dishes, do your laundry, keep the house clean, or even go to the store
to do your shopping. Robots that use artificial intelligence are the ones that a lot of people are holding (1)
_____. Not only will these robots be able to take care of (2) _____, but they will be able to learn as well.
There are some types of robots that already use a form of artificial intelligence called “swarm
intelligence.” As a(n) (3) _____ of how this works, scientists have created underwater robots that will be
used to repair coral reefs that have been damaged. What these robots do is work together to rebuild damaged
reefs. As they (4) _____, each one knows what has been done in one area of a reef and can help build other
areas or build onto something that another robot has done. Working together, the robots create a new reef
that can then be (5) _____ to grow and thrive (6) _____ its own.
Amazon, the major electronic commerce company, has recently come (7) _____ an ingenious idea.
Instead of (8) _____ a package delivered to a customer via delivery truck, Amazon will send out flying
drones that will (9) _____ a package to a person’s house for delivery almost immediately. Just think about
how amazing it would be when you order a small item from Amazon, choose immediate delivery, and
within an hour a drone lands in your front yard and leaves your package for you. These types of robots
could (10) _____ to be a dream come true for customers who like to get their orders super-fast.
1. A. out on B. out for C. over D. out
2. A. jobs B. chores C. careers D. offices
3. A. model B. copy C. representation D. example
4. A. speak B. write C. share D. communicate
5. A. left B. gone away C. stayed D. survived
6. A. with B. by C. on D. for
7. A. out B. out in C. out with D. over
8. A. having B. asking C. making D. doing
9. A. cause B. provide C. bring D. transmit
10. A. make out B. make in C. turn out D. turn in
3. Choose the best answer.
Applications and Uses of Artificial Intelligence
A neural network is an electronic model of the brain consisting of many interconnected simple
processors. This imitates (1) _____ your actual brain works. Applications of artificial neural systems consist
of vision systems, speech recognition, handwriting recognition and intelligent robots.

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 Artificial Intelligence is used to (2) _____ and understand an image in industrial, military use, or in
satellite photo interpretation. Police use the computer to come up with a photo fit drawing of a criminal,
and doctors use the system to make (3) _____ of patient.
Speech recognition is the (4) _____ of the computer to understand a human talking to it. There are many
problems associated with this - humans have different accents, slang words, noise in the background, feeling
poorly (flu, cold, etc.). This means that the computer has to be (5) _____ to recognize the voice of the
human. Honda CRV has the following (6) _____ of voice commands that the driver can use while driving
- using the mobile phone, turning the temperature up or down, turning the air conditioner on or off, asking
the car to (7) _____ using the satellite navigation system, turning the radio on or off or up or down.
An intelligent robot has many different sensors, large processors and a large memory in order to show
that they have intelligence. The robots will learn from their mistakes and be able to (8) _____ to any new
situation that may (9) _____. An intelligent robot can be programmed with its own expert (10) _____. For
example, a factory floor is blocked with fallen boxes, and then an intelligent robot will remember this and
take a different route.
1. A. what B. why C. when D. how
2. A. interpret B. translate C. express D. perform
3. A. judgement B. discovery C. diagnosis D. identification
4. A. intelligence B. ability C. level D. strength
5. A. grown B. asked C. repaired D. trained
6. A. limit B. distance C. range D. arrangement
7. A. move B. navigate C. sail D. stop
8. A. adapt B. access C. adopt D. change
9. A. develop B. exist C. rise D. arise
10. A. way B. method C. system D. organization
4. Choose the best answer.
MODERN SCIENCE
It seems entirely (1) _____ to us that there are teams of scientists in universities and (2) _____ institutions
around the world, attempting to (3) _____ the way the world works. However, it hasn’t always been that
(4) _____. Although the scientific method is now four or five hundred years old, the ancient Greeks, for
example, believed that they could work out the (5) _____ of natural events just by the power of thought.
During the 17th century, more and more people began to realize that they could (6) _____ their scientific
ideas by designing a relevant (7) _____ and seeing what happened. A lot of (8) _____ was made in this
way by individual scientists. These men and women often worked alone, carrying out (9) _____ into many
different areas of science, and they often received very little (10) _____ for their hard work. (11) _____ the
start of the 20th century, though, it became (12) _____ that science was becoming more complicated and
more expensive. This individual scientist disappeared, to be replaced by highly qualified teams of experts.
Modern science was born.
1. A. natural B. physical C. unreal D. typical
2. A. another B. every C. other D. whole
3. A. construct B. create C. discover D. invent
4. A. method B. route C. technique D. way
5. A. aims B. causes C. purposes D. reasons
6. A. calculate B. collect C. measure D. test
7. A. analysis B. attempt C. experiment D. event
8. A. development B. evolution C. movement D. progress
9. A. discovery B. education C. experiment D. research
10. A. present B. gift C. prize D. reward
11. A. At B. In C. On D. For
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12. A. accurate B. actual C. clear D. true
5. Choose the best answer.
Water polo originated in England (1) _____ the 1870s and soon became popular in the United States. It
was first played in the Olympic Games as a men’s (2) _____ sport in 1900. In 1904 it became a men’s
medal sport, but (3) _____ the United States fielded a team. In 1908 it was (4) _____ internationally at the
Olympics. Over the succeeding decades water polo became (5) _____ popular in Europe.
From approximately 1920 to 1946 the United States departed (6) _____ the international rules for water
polo by (7) _____ for play a loosely inflated ball that could be (8) _____ in one hand carried toward the
goal. Opposing players usually attempted (9) _____ the ball carriers, wrestle them under water, (10) _____
render them helpless from loss of breath. This rough style of play virtually disappeared by 1946. (11) _____
that time, traditional water polo has grown (12) _____ in North America, especially as a college sport. It is
particularly popular in southern California and other parts of the West.
Women have played water polo since the game’s early days, but (13) _____ was not widespread until
the 1960s. In 1961, United States Water Polo (14) _____ a national club championship for women. It has
hosted one for men since 1890. Women’s water polo (15) _____ an Olympic medal sport at the 2000 games
in Sydney, Australia.
1. A. from B. since C. in D. during
2. A. exhibition B. expedition C. experiment D. experience
3. A. or B. also C. only D. and
4. A. retested B. contested C. compiled D. supported
5. A. definitely B. perfectly C. especially D. apparently
6. A. from B. for C. of D. in
7. A. adopts B. adopted C. adopt D. adopting
8. A. touched B. slapped C. gripped D. tipped
9. A. to throw B. to seize C. to reach D. to hold
10. A. and B. but C. so D. or
11. A. During B. From C. Since D. At
12. A. hurriedly B. instantly C. steadily D. rapidly
13. A. celebration B. participation C. foundation D. speculation
14. A. participated B. issued C. established D. published
15. A. became B. becomes C. become D. has become
6. Choose the best answer.
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on river, lakes or on the ocean, (1) _____ on
the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades (2)
_____ they are pushed against the water. The sport can be both recreational, focusing (3) _____ learning
the techniques required, and competitive where overall fitness plays a large role. It is also one of (4) _____
oldest Olympic sports. In the United States, Australia and Canada, high school and collegial rowing is
sometimes referred to as crew.
(5) _____ rowing, the athlete sits in the boat facing backwards, towards the stern, and uses the oars
which are held in (6) _____ by the oarlocks to propel the boat forward, towards the bow. It is a demanding
sport requiring strong core balance as well as physical (7) _____ and cardiovascular endurance.
Since the action of rowing (8) _____ fairly popular throughout the world, there are many different types
of (9) _____. These include endurance races, time trials, stake racing, bump racing, and the side-by-side
format used in the Olympic Games. The many different formats are a result of the long (10) _____ of the
sport, its development in different regions of the world, and specific local requirements and restrictions.
1. A. depending B. creating C. interesting D. carrying
2. A. but B. because C. as D. as soon as
3. A. of B. on C. with D. about
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4. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
5. A. Over B. Of C. During D. While
6. A. area B. sight C. part D. place
7. A. strong B. strongly C. strength D. strengthen
8. A. was become B. has become C. is become D. is becoming
9. A. competition B. examination C. test D. round
10. A. work B. history C. period D. race
7. Choose the best answer.
Sailing or boating may seem to be very interesting with the high level of technical elements (1) _____
in the sport. Whether you choose a small (2) _____ or a catamaran, whether you choose lake or ocean
sailing, there are (3) _____ number of things you need to master before you can start enjoying the pure (4)
_____ of being on the water.
Getting the sailing skills which you need to start sailing your own boat is easy if you just sign up with
a sailing school. You can learn to sail (5) _____ any age. There are no (6) ____. The best schools and
instructors will teach you all you need to know about sailing in a friendly and pleasant manner. As with all
sports, sailing will get you into (7) _____ with new friends. There is a closeness that develops out at sea,
however, (8) _____ not many other sports have. Being on the water in any capacity demands a healthy
outlook and way of life. Sailing and boating are two sports that (9) _____ all our senses to be at their peak.
Sailing calls upon physical strength, intelligence and intuition. It is one sport that allows you to leave all
your daily concerns and (10) _____ back on the land and to be off with only your bare self.
1. A. invented B. consisted C. involved D. contained
2. A. fleet B. submarine C. ferry D. boat
3. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
4. A. please B. pleasure C. pleasant D. pleasantly
5. A. with B. at C. in D. for
6. A. investment B. disappearance C. discoveries D. restrictions
7. A. allowance B. pace C. contact D. keeping
8. A. which B. that C. when D. whom
9. A. ask B. say C. tell D. demand
10. A. cultures B. habits C. traditions D. customs
8. Choose the best answer.
Water polo is a rapidly growing sport in the United States and internationally as (1) _____. For anyone
involved in playing or being a spectator, it is important to understand the rules of the game.
Each team (2) _____ of one goalie and six field players. Each field player plays both offense and defense,
and the goalie is not allowed on the other half of the pool. There are many different arrangements of players
in front of the goal. The (3) _____ of the players depends on the play that is being run, similar to basketball
or hockey.
One important rule is that the ball can only be handled by one hand at a time. If a player (4) _____ the
ball, which is the size of a volley ball, yellow and with rubber grip, with both hands, the referee calls a
turnover and the possession of the ball goes to the opposing team.
The playing time (5) _____ on the rules of play and the level of competition. Usually, men play four 7-
minute quarters while women play four 6-minute quarters. Teams are usually allowed 2 time outs per game,
but this may vary. (6) _____ consist of swimsuits for both men and women, as well as a cap on the head
with plastic ear protectors and the player's number on both sides. Visiting teams wear lighter color caps,
while the home team wears the darker color. In (7) _____, one point is given for each time the ball is thrown
into the goal, and in some leagues there is a 2-point line several meters out of the goal. Each quarter begins
with a (8) _____ in which the fastest members of each team race toward the ball, which is placed at the
halfway point on the water by the referee.
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 Water polo is an (9) _____, challenging, and fun sport. It is full of contact and its competitiveness cannot
be underestimated. The game is great to watch and (10) _____ better to play. You may not imagine what
goes on underwater that no one, especially not the referee, can see. Water polo is a growing sport for good
reason, and it may soon be one of the leading sports for both men and women’s athletics.
1. A. well B. too C. so D. also
2. A. contains B. includes C. consists D. involves
3. A. situation B. location C. position D. attention
4. A. fetches B. clutches C. shakes D. holds
5. A. takes B. depends C. interests D. attracts
6. A. Suits B. Dresses C. Costumes D. Uniforms
7. A. scoring B. marking C. getting D. penalizing
8. A. jog B. sprint C. walk D. run
9. A. excite B. excitement C. exciting D. excited
10. A. as B. even C. than D. more
9. Choose the best answer.
Scuba-diving is a beautiful (1) _____, which allows people to view a whole different world. We enter
(2) _____ unknown world in which the danger of scuba-diving has been taken into account. The dangers
are all divided into two groups: those in the ocean itself and that of the individual.
There are (3) _____ many things that the beginner diver needs to remember and understand. A
comprehensive scuba-diving course is (4) _____ because there are lessons which you need to know and
understand before even going near the ocean.
In all the parts of the training, always diving with a partner is (5) _____ to be very important to reduce
danger and the diver and his friend can observe each other at all times during any dive. It is advisable to
have a partner who is a more experienced diver with a new diver, or someone who is not confident (6)
_____.
The reason for learning skills which is prior to getting into the ocean has two effects. The first one is the
(7) _____ to know what to do in a situation. The second one is to have the confidence to carry out the
actions without panic. Panic is a danger that will take away the taught skills as it is an emotional response.
The other dangers of scuba-diving are in the (8) _____ life. Having some knowledge of the underwater
life of the area you are diving in can make you (9) _____ of the risks. This means you can avoid animals
which may become aggressive when approached. Also, you need to know the poisons or sharp teeth that
could be a problem in this world, which is new to you.
The many dangers of scuba-diving are real and knowing what to expect and how to deal with it can (10)
_____ you safe.
1. A. way B. encouragement C. experience D. sport
2. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
3. A. so B. too C. far D. very
4. A. promised B. told C. allowed D. required
5. A. risen B. appeared C. seemed D. considered
6. A. either B. enough C. so D. too
7. A. able B. unable C. ability D. enable
8. A. mountainous B. human C. marine D. wild
9. A. aware B. interested C. excited D. popular
10. A. keep B. help C. assist D. protect
10. Choose the best answer.
The 22nd Southeast Asian Games (1) _____ in Hanoi, Vietnam from 5 December, 2003. The Games
were opened by Vietnam Prime Minister Phan Van Khai in the newly (2) _____ My Dinh National Stadium

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in Hanoi. The Games (3) _____ was lit by Nguyen Thuy Hien of Wusu. It was the first time in the Sea
Games history that the Games venues were assigned into two cities namely Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
The 22nd SEA Games logo (4) _____ by Painter Nguyen Chi Long is based on a legendary bird “Chim
Lac”. The bird decorated the Ngoc Lu bronze drum, (5) _____ typical antiquity of the ancient Dong Son
Vietnamese (6) _____. The emblem is (7) _____ harmonious and vigorous curves, (8) _____ a feeling of
movement and strength which conform (9) _____ the Olympic Spirit: “Faster, Higher and Stronger”. The
colorful whirls (10) _____ the tough competitiveness in sport.
The Games’ (11) _____ was “For the World of Tomorrow”, composed by Nguyen Quang Vinh. Painter
Nguyen Thai Hung chose “Trau Vang”, the golden water buffalo as the (12) _____ for the 22nd SEA Games.
(13) _____ a gentle and harmonious nature, the clever Buffalo has become synonymous with the water and
rice civilization that is so important in Vietnam (14) _____ in other Southeast Asian countries. To
Vietnamese people, the Golden Buffalo symbolizes a golden harvest, prosperity, happiness, power and the
Vietnamese martial (15) _____.
1. A. have been held B. have held C. were held D. held
2. A. constructed B. construction C. construct D. constructing
3. A. match B. torch C. fire D. light
4. A. analyzed B. compiled C. collected D. designed
5. A. any B. the C. some D. a
6. A. cultural B. culture C. nature D. natural
7. A. composed of B. suggested to C. consisted D. found out
8. A. creation B. create C. creating D. created
9. A. on B. from C. of D. to
10. A. will represent B. represent C. represented D. is representing
11. A. logo B. mascot C. hymn D. emblem
12. A. mascot B. torch C. symbol D. hymn
13. A. Within B. From C. For D. With
14. A. as far as B. as well as C. as much as D. as long as
15. A. spirit B. nature C. behavior D. tradition
11. Choose the best answer.
Automated manufacture arose out of the intimate relationship of such economic forces and technical
innovations as the division of labor, power transfer and the mechanization of the factory, and the
development of transfer machines and feedback systems as explained below.
The division of labor (that is, the reduction of a manufacturing or service process into its smallest
independent steps) developed in the latter half of the 18th century and was first discussed by the Scottish
economist Adam Smith in his book An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of nations (1776).
In manufacturing, the division of labor results in increased production and a reduction in the level of skills
required of workers.
Mechanization was the next step necessary in the development of automation. The simplification of
work made possible by the division of labor also made it possible to design and build machines that
duplicated the motions of the worker. As the technology of power transfer evolved, these specialized
machines were motorized and their production efficiency was improved. The development of power
technology also gave rise to the factory system of production, because au workers and machines had to be
located near the power source.
The transfer machine is a device used to move a workpiece from one specialized machine tool to another,
in such a manner as to properly position the workpiece for the next machining operation. Industrial robots,
originally designed only to perform simple tasks in environments dangerous to human workers, are now
extremely dexterous and are being used to transfer, handle, and index (that is, to position) both light and
heavy workpieces, thus performing au the functions of a transfer machine. I actual practice, a number of
separate machines are integrated into what may be thought of as one large machine.
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 In the 1920s, the auto industry combined these concepts into an integrated system of production. The
goal of this assembly-line system was to make automobiles available to people who previously could not
afford them. This method of production was adopted by most automobile manufacturers and rapidly became
known as Detroit automation. Despite more recent advances, it is this system of production that most people
think of as automation.
1. According to the passage, automated manufacture did not result from _____.
A. division of labor C. development of transfer machines
B. mechanization of factory D. lack of human resources
2. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Division of labor came from economic forces.
B. Division of labor arose out of technical innovations.
C. Division of labor led to the reduction of workers.
D. Division of labor resulted in simplification of work.
3. It can be understood that the key factor of mechanization is _____.
A. machine design B. machine efficiency C. power source D. power technology
4. The word “dexterous” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. intelligent B. skillful C. efficient D. powerful
5. The auto industry is mentioned in the passage as _____.
A. an example of automated manufacture B. a method of automobile production
C. an integrated system of production D. an automated system of production
12. Choose the best answer.
Making robots work well in the home is incredibly difficult. Their sensory apparatus is limited because
sensors are expensive and interpretation (especially common-sense knowledge) is still more suited for
research than deployment. Robotic arms are expensive to build and not very reliable. This limits the range
of possibilities: Mowing and vacuuming? Sure. Sorting laundry? Hard, but doable. Picking up dirty items
around the home? Doubtful. How about assistants for the elderly or those who need medical supervision?
This is a booming area of exploration, but I am skeptical. Today’s devices are not reliable, versatile, or
intelligent enough - not yet, anyway. Moreover, the social aspects of the interaction are far more complex
than the technical ones, something the technology-driven enthusiasts typically fail to recognize.
Three likely directions for the future are entertainment, home appliances, and education. We can start
with today's existing devices and slowly add on intelligence, manipulative ability, and function. Start small
and build. The market for robots that entertain by being cute and cuddly is already well established. The
second generation of vacuum cleaners is smarter than the first. Sony’s dog gets smarter and less expensive
with each new version. We don’t yet think of washing machines, microwave ovens, and coffee makers as
robots, but why not? They don’t move around the house, but they are getting better and smarter every year.
And when the coffee maker is connected to the pantry and dishwasher, that will be a home robot worthy of
the name: same for the coupling of sorting, washing, drying, and Storing clothes.
Education is a powerful possibility. There is already a solid basis of educational devices that aid learning.
Today’s robots can read aloud in engaging voices. They can be cute and lovable - witness the responses to
the multiple quasi-intelligent animals on the toy market. A robot could very well interact with a child,
offering educational benefits as well thy not have the robot help the child learn the alphabet, teach reading,
vocabulary, pronunciation, basic arithmetic, maybe basic reasoning? Why not music and art geography and
history? And why restrict it to children Adults can be willing and active learners.
Now this is la direction worthy of exploration: Robot as teacher. Not to replace school, not to replace
human contact and interaction, but to supplement them. The beauty here is that these tasks are well within
the abilities of today's devices. They don’t require much mobility nor sophisticated manipulators. Many
technologists dream of implementing Neil Stephenson’s children's tutor in his novel The Diamond Age:
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1. It is understood from paragraph one that _____.
A. Home robots are still expensive even though they can do various technical tasks.
B. Home robots are not reliable and intelligent enough for complex social interactions.
C. Home robots have not been commonly used as they are still in research.
D. Home robots have been recognized by the technology-driven enthusiasts.
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE as discussed in the passage?
A. The best home robots are now for entertainment purposes.
B. Home robots now are integrated into home appliances.
C. Home robots help parents teach their children more intelligently.
D. Smart home appliances should be considered home robots.
3. The word “skeptical” in paragraph two is closest in meaning to _____.
A. doubtful B. unbelievable C. terrified D. threatening
4. The writer mentions Sony’s dog as an example of _____.
A. robots doing household chores B. robots entertaining in the house
C. clean and intelligent pets D. best-selling robots for entertainment
5. The word “They” in paragraph two refers to _____.
A. washing machines B. microwave ovens
C. coffee makers D. home appliances
6. The word “engaging” in paragraph three mostly means “_____.”
A. satisfying B. attractive C. sweet D. warm
7. The word “supplement” in the last paragraph can be replaced with “_____.”
A. strengthen B. add C. assist D. expand
8. The author of the passage may agree that _____.
A. robots nowadays are most beneficial in the field of education
B. home robots are not popular due to the high cost of manufacture
C. robots to entertain will be marketed more and more to children
D. robots have been becoming an integral part of our home life
9. The next paragraph following this passage may include more information about robots as _____.
A. toys B. home appliances C. tutors D. active learners
10. The tone of the passage is _____.
A. conservative B. passive C. skeptical D. radical
13. Choose the best answer.
The Rise of Robots
As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were
growing up. They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labour for little
pay. Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year. In fact, with the help of
robots we soon mightn’t have to do much at all. But is this a good thing?
By 2030, it’s estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide. Companies are already
starting to integrate them into the workforce. The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to
launch a factory within the next 10 years that’s completely staffed by robot workers. Meanwhile, an
American company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers. With the
push of a button, it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand
to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top. Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at
once and work all day and night without a break.
Robots are also invading our homes. The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically
according to a schedule. The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade.
Then there’s the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on
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finally catch it, you’re probably too awake to hit the snooze button. Although these early home robots are
somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as times goes on.
Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future
filled with robots. Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines do everything for us. Others
have even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn
on their masters. These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need
to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future.
1. According to the first paragraph, how is life changed since our grandparents’ time?
A. Children have to walk longer distances to school.
B. The education system has got much worse.
C. Things aren’t as hard as they once were. D. It hasn’t changed much at all.
2. How is Briggo’s invention superior to human workers?
A. It is better at conversation. B. It never has to stop.
C. It can operate machinery. D. It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making.
3. What would happen if you pressed the snooze button?
A. The alarm clock would turn off forever. B. You would have to wake up immediately.
C. Nothing would happen at all. D. The alarm would stop but go off again soon.
4. Which of the following is not true about the concerns over robotics?
A. Robots may be dominant at the workplace. B. Robots may do some harm to humans.
C. The ideas of robotics may seem far-fetched. D. It takes some time for people to accept robots.
5. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. Some reasons why people don’t accept robots yet
B. A very amusing science-fiction story about robots
C. How people in local communities are supporting robots
D. A few of the latest robots on the market today
14. Choose the best answer.
Singularity May Be Near
As technology accelerates at an exponential rate, progress would eventually become virtually immediate
– a singularity. Furthermore, when computers advanced, they would merge with other technologies such as
nanotechnology and robotics.
The first industrial robot, Unimate, first arrived on the GM assembly line in 1962, welding auto bodies
together. Since then, automation has quietly slipped into our lives. From automatic teller machines in the
1970’s to the autonomous Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, machines are increasingly doing the work of
humans. Robotics makes robots work safely around humans and learn new tasks in minutes. Military robots
are becoming commonplace on the battlefield and soldiers are developing emotional bonds with them.
Although you think that automation only applies to low skill, mechanical jobs, robots are also invading
the creative realm. As the power of technology continues to grow exponentially – computers will be more
than a thousand times more powerful in 20 years – robots will take on even more tasks.
We will also have to change how we view work. Much like in the industrial revolution when machines
replaced physical labor, new technologies are now replacing cognitive tasks. Humans, therefore, will have
to become more adept at things that machines can’t do, namely dealing with other humans, and social skills
will beat cognitive skills in the marketplace.
While technologies will continue to become exponentially more powerful, the decisions we make are
still our own.
1. Singularity will become a reality when _____.
A. technology develops faster and faster B. all technologies will merge into one
C. technology decreases at an exponential rate
D. computers develop faster than other technologies
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2. All of the following are true about applications of robots except that _____.
A. they have been used in banking B. they have been used to do domestic chores
C. they have been used in car manufacturing D. they have been used as soldiers with emotions
3. New technologies can make robots _____.
A. replace physical labor B. invade the world
C. change our view of work D. do thinking processes
4. In the future, maybe _____.
A. robots will do all the work from humans B. new technologies make robots replace humans
C. communications are more important than thinking
D. we can’t decide our future because computers are so powerful
5. The word “adept” is closest in meaning to _____.
A. skillful B. suitable C. adequate D. reliable
15. Choose the best answer.
Putting Cars on Autopilot
Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of death each year. Accidents can occur due to drunk
driving, mechanical problems, carelessness, or a whole assortment of other reasons. In the near future, these
problems could be solved by eliminating the person behind the wheel. Driverless cars may soon be turning
all vehicle owners into “backseat drivers.”
Driverless cars are vehicles that use several technologies to operate without human input. Through GPS,
they can find a location on a map and plan the best route to get there. They may also use radar to detect
other vehicles and avoid them when necessary. One company involved with developing driverless cars is
Google. It’s developing software called Google Chauffer which powers the vehicles. The technology isn’t
cheap though, as Google robotic cars contain about $150,000 worth of equipment. In 2012, Google began
testing the cars on the road with a highly-skilled driver in the driver’s seat and a Google engineer in the
passenger seat. In case there are any malfunctions, the human driver can step on the brakes or turn the wheel
to take control of the automobile. Other car manufacturers are also working on implementing automated
options into their cars. For example, the 2014 Mercedes-S class offers advanced cruise control using radar,
lane warnings, and even detects, and warns drivers when they appear tired.
Many Americans seem open to the idea as three states have already passed laws that make it legal for
driverless cars to be on the road. Still there will be some stumbling blocks to overcome before the roads are
controlled by digital decision-makers. Firstly, companies will need to provide proof that driverless cars
were tested a lot and are truly safe. Automobile manufacturers will also have to find a way to bring down
costs as few people would be able to afford the equipment required. Driverless cars could also potentially
become targets for computer hackers. If a hacker were somehow able to override the software system, they
could cause accidents or malfunctions. There are also economic issues to consider. If driverless cars
became successful, millions of truck, bus and taxi drivers would likely lose their jobs. Despite these issues,
all indications suggest that it should be just a matter of time before humans are no longer needed behind
the wheel.
1. Which of the following is the advantage of driverless cars over ordinary ones?
A. no malfunctions B. no drunk driving C. absolute safety D. no computer hacking
2. What do driverless cars use radar for?
A. to see if other things are close to them B. to go slightly faster than the speed limit
C. to check on local weather conditions D. to report important information back to Google
3. What is Google Chauffer?
A. It’s a nickname for the person who drives a Google car.
B. The person who sits in the passenger seat of a Google car
C. The first driverless car that was manufactured by Google
D. A computer programme that tells driverless cars what to do
4. Why does the author suggest that Americans are OK with the concept of driverless cars?
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B. Americans always accept robotic inventions.
C. Some local governments have said it’s OK to use them.
D. In polls, Americans always say that they prefer driverless cars.
5. What is one reason why some people are hesitant to accept driverless cars?
A. They feel that the quality of the cars will be too low.
B. They are worried that many drivers might lose their jobs.
C. They feel that this will force them to take the train to work every day.
D. The car owner will have nothing to do behind the wheel.
6. According to the passage, all of the following are true about driverless cars except that _____.
A. there is a trend for car companies to develop the automated qualities for their products
B. driverless cars may depend on some other devices on the road
C. Google completed the technology for driverless cars in 2012
D. there is a concern about the malfunctions due to several reasons
7. The word “them” refers to _____.
A. drivers B. obstacles C. robots D. routes
8. The word “malfunction” is closest in meaning to _____.
A. a hardware upgrade B. an extra feature
C. a secret password D. a failure to work properly
16. Choose the best answer.
Inject Artificial Intelligence into Cancer Treatment
We won’t have robot doctors for a long time, but the human doctors we have now are beginning to lean
on specialized artificial intelligence to help save time.
Google DeepMind has just announced a partnership with University College London Hospital (UCLH)
which will explore using artificial intelligence to treat patients with head and neck cancers. The goal is to
develop tools to automatically identify cancerous cells for radiology machines.
Currently, radiologists employ a manual process, called image segmentation, to take CT and MRI scans
and use them to create a map of the patient’s anatomy with clear guidelines of where to direct the radiation.
Avoiding healthy areas of the head and neck requires that map to be extraordinarily detailed; typically, it
takes four hours to create. Google believes it can do the same job or better in one hour.
DeepMind, Google’s research arm, works primarily in deep learning, a form of artificial intelligence
that learns to identify patterns from looking at large amount of data. In this case, DeepMind researchers
will obtain access to anonymized radiology scans from up to 700 former UCLH patients, and then feed
them into algorithms that would process the scans to learn the visual difference between healthy and
cancerous tissue.
The partnership will allow researchers to train their algorithms with highly-specialized, high-quality
data, which theoretically will enable the algorithm to perform at a higher rate of success than if they had
been using publicly-available scans.
For those concerned about machines making health care decisions, UCLH made it clear in a statement
to the newspaper Guardian that clinicians will still be in complete control of diagnoses and treatment.
DeepMind isn’t the first case. Samsung Medison, the South Korean technology company’s medical
device arm, recently released an ultrasound machine that uses deep learning to quickly recommend whether
breast tissue is cancerous or benign. The machine’s algorithm was trained on 9,000 breast tissue scans, and
is pending FDA approval in the US.
1. Google is working together with UCLH to _____.
A. invent robot doctors for cancer treatment B. investigate the treatment of cancers
C. recognize cancerous cells automatically D. develop artificial intelligence for human doctors
2. All of the following are features of image segmentation except that _____.
A. different parts are scanned before forming the whole picture
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 B. the map of cancerous cells is not clear and detailed
C. a technician may do the last task to form the whole picture
D. it takes four hours to create the map of cancerous cells
3. DeepMind can create the map of cancerous cells better than the current method because researchers from
Google _____.
A. work on deep learning for Google
B. can learn the visual difference between healthy and cancerous tissue
C. had treated many UCLH patients before D. apply deep learning to cancer research
4. The concern from the public about applying AI to cancer treatment is that _____.
A. machines can make errors in treatment B. doctors cannot make quick decisions
C. the map drawn by artificial intelligence is not detailed
D. clinicians will control diagnoses and treatment completely
5. Samsung Medison can be used to _____.
A. study deep learning B. release ultrasound
C. diagnose breast cancer D. produce medical devices
17. Choose the best answer.
Cyborgs: How Man Becomes Machine
It’s only natural that people want to use the latest innovations to better themselves. Smart devices can
truly do incredible things and help simplify our day. They can also enhance our perceptions, arm us with
knowledge, and open up a world of new possibilities. A few people have even decided to make the leap
and transform themselves to become cyborgs.
Cyborg is a term used to describe a being that is half human and half machine. This may sound like
something out of science-fiction novels, but some people have already adapted this lifestyle. One is artist
Neil Harbisson. He was born completely colour-blind, and could only see black and white images. It seemed
that he would never experience colour. After attending a cybernetics talk in college, he met an inventor
who agreed to make a special device for him. They designed an eyeborg, a mechanical eye that converted
colours into sound frequencies. This enabled Harbisson to hear colour and perceive the world in a different
way. He started going to museums to “hear” classic paintings. In fact, a simple walk down a grocery store
filled with colourful produces some catchy tunes. Harbisson loves his eyeborg so much that he rarely takes
it off. He now gives talks urging others to consider adding their own mechanical improvements.
In 1998, British scientist Kevin Warwick conducted his own experiment. He implanted a chip inside of
his arm, which he used to control lights and other appliances at home. He later expanded the project by
placing electrodes inside his nervous system and linking it to the Internet. This allowed him to control
external objects including robotic arms, amplifiers and loudspeakers. His work remains influential as this
example of extended sensory input was the first of its kind.
It you’re interested in becoming a cyborg and you’re willing, a good place to start might be with a pair
of Google Glass. Users wear it like ordinary eyeglasses, yet Google Glass is equipped with state-of-the-art
electronics. Using voice commands, you can have it take a picture of what you see, see directions right in
front of you, or translate your voice into other languages. Hopefully, this experience will help you decide
whether becoming a cyborg is right for you, or if you’re content to remain a human like the rest of us.
1. What does the passage say about smart devices?
A. They are very dangerous to use. B. They can make our lives easier.
C. They are quite expensive and not very useful.
D. Everyone should put them inside of their bodies.
2. What is a cyborg?
A. a computer that’s able to talk B. a human who refuses to use technology
C. a person who uses technology to extend their senses
D. a machine that behaves exactly like a human being
3. What did Harbisson’s eyeborg do?
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C. It made his sense of touch a little bit better.
D. It improved his vision, so he could see for miles.
4. Why was Kevin Warwick’s work important?
A. It helped researchers to build the first ever eyeborg.
B. It was the first time that anyone was able to use a robotic arm.
C. It was the first time that someone controlled an outside object with their mind.
D. It was the first time that anyone could attach a machine to their body.
5. Why does the author suggest that people should use Google Class?
A. It is the best permanent decision that they can make.
B. It is extremely cheap compared to other cyborg devices.
C. It has every single cyborg feature that a device could offer.
D. It gives them a chance to test out basic cyborg technology.
6. The word “it” refers to _____.
A. the nervous system B. a chip inside an arm
C. extended sensory input D. the electric system
7. The word “state-of-the-art” is closest in meaning to _____.
A. best available B. cheaply priced C. old but reliable D. out of fashion
8. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
A. the eyeborg helps Harbisson experience colour comfortably as other people
B. Google Glass offers you a good place to try out various robotic kinds of devices
C. Harbisson’s eyeborg makes the disabled hope there will be suitable devices for them soon
D. cyborg is the next stage of the development in modern times
18. Choose the best answer.
SCIENCE FLYING IN THE FACE OF GRAVITY
It looked just like another aircraft from the outside. The pilot told his young passengers that it was built
in 1964, a Boeing KC-L35 refuelling tanker, based on the 707. But appearances were deceptive, and the 13
students from Europe and the USA who boarded the aircraft were in for the night of their lives.
Inside, the area that normally had seats had become a long white tunnel. Heavily padded from floor to
ceiling; it looked a bit like a lunatic asylum. There were almost no windows, but lights along the padded
walls eerily illuminated it. Most of the seats had been taken out apart from a few at the back, where the
young scientists quickly took their places with a look of apprehension.
From 12 months, science students from across the continents had competed to win a place on the night
at the invitation of the European Space Agency. The challenge had been to suggest imaginative experiments
to be conducted in weightless conditions. For the next two hours, the Boeing’s flight resembled that of an
enormous bird which had lost its reason, shooting upwards towards the heavens before hurling towards
Earth. The intention was to achieve weightlessness for a few seconds.
The aircraft took off smoothly enough, but any feelings that I and the young scientists had that we were
on anything like a scheduled passenger service were quickly dismissed when the pilot put the plane into a
45-degree climb which lasted around 20 seconds. Then the engine cut out and we became weightless.
Everything became confused, and left or right, up or down no longer had any meaning. After 10 seconds
of free-fall descent, the pilot pulled the aircraft out of its nosedive. The return of gravity was less immediate
than its loss, but was still sudden enough to ensure that some students came down with a bump.
After two hours of going up and down in the plane doing experiments, the predominant feeling was one
of exhilaration rather than nausea. Most of the students thought it was an unforgettable experience and one
they would be keen to repeat.
1. What does the writer say about the plane?
A. It had no seats. B. It had no windows.
C. The inside was painted white. D. The outside was misleading.
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2. What does the word “eerily” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. badly B. brightly C. clearly D. strangely
3. What did the pilot do with the plane?
A. He climbed and made the plane turn over.
B. He climbed and made the plane fall slowly.
C. He quickly climbed and stopped the engines.
D. He took off normally and then cut the engines for 20 seconds.
4. What does the word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. the exhilaration B. the opportunity C. the plane D. the trip
5. Why was this passage written?
A. To encourage young people to take up science
B. To describe the outcome of a scientific competition
C. To report on a new scientific technique D. To show scientists what young people can do
19. Choose the correct answer.
The word “robot” first appeared in a 1921 stage play by Czech writer Karel Capek. In the play, a man
makes a machine that can think, which he calls a robot and which ends up killing its owner. In the 1940s,
the American science fiction writer, Isaac Asimov, wrote a series of stories about robots and invented the
term ‘robotics’, the science of robots. Meanwhile, in the real world, the first robots were developed by an
engineer, Joseph F. Engelberger, and an inventor, George C. Devol. Together they started Unimation, a
manufacturing company that produced the first real robot in 1961, called the Unimate. Robots of this type
were installed at a General Motors automobile plant and proved to be a success. They worked reliably and
saved money for General Motors, so other companies were soon acquiring robots as well.
These industrial robots were nothing like the terrifying creatures that can often be seen in science fiction
films. In fact, these robots looked and behaved nothing like humans. They were simply pieces of computer-
controlled machines, with metal “arms” or “hands”. Since they were made of metal, they could perform
certain jobs that were difficult or dangerous for humans, particularly jobs that involve high heat. And since
robots were tireless and never got hungry, sleepy, or distracted, they were useful for tasks that would be
tiring or boring for humans. Industrial robots have been improved over the years, and today they are used
in many factories around the world. Though the use of robots has meant the loss of some jobs, at the same
time other jobs have been created in the design, development, and production of the robots.
Outside of industry, robots have also been developed and put into use by governments and scientists in
situations where humans might be in danger. For example, they can be sent in to investigate an unexploded
bomb or an accident at a nuclear power plant. Researchers also use robots to collect samples of hot rocks
or gases in active volcanoes. In space exploration, robots have performed many key tasks where humans
could not be present, such as on the surface of Mars. In 2004, two robotic Rovers, small six-wheeled
computerized cars, were sent to Mars.
1. When did the word “robot” appear?
A. before the 1920s B. in the early 1920s C. in the mid-1920s D. in the late 1920s
2. Which of these statements is TRUE about Karel Capek?
A. He is a famous American playwright. B. He was the first to create the word “robot”.
C. He made a robot kill a person. D. He invented a machine that can think like humans.
3. What does the word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Terrifying creatures B. Humans C. Science fiction films D. Industrial robots
4. What are industrial robots like?
A. They are computer-controlled machines.
B. They are built with metal arms and legs.
C. They behave like humans. D. They can think like humans.
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of robots?
A. They never need food to survive. B. They can survive without any sleep.
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6. What can be inferred from the passage about robots?
A. Their appearance negatively affects the job market.
B. They can stop active volcanoes from erupting.
C. They help humans travel to the outer space.
D. They take away some jobs but offer some in return.
7. Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence in bold in the first paragraph?
A. Because they were reliable and economical to General Motors, other companies started to use robots.
B. Other companies started to produce reliable and efficient robots for General Motors.
C. Every other company made use of robots because they were time-consuming and safe.
D. Robots worked well for General Motors, but caused certain trouble to others.
8. What is the author’s attitude towards robots in this passage?
A. He appreciates them. B. He dislikes them.
C. He thinks they are a nuisance. D. He is crazy about them.
20. Choose the best answer.
Snorkeling
The excitement of snorkeling in a clear tropical sea is hard to explain to someone who hasn’t done it. If
you expect to have the opportunity of trying it when on holiday, it is well worth bringing a snorkel if you
can get hold of one. Experts now recommend a separate breathing tube.
Many swimmers take a deep breath before diving with a snorkel. This is a mistake because it makes the
body so light that you dive with difficulty. It is best to take a couple of deep breaths and then a normal
relaxed breath in order to breathe in enough for the dive. Don’t take repeated deep breath before diving
because this can lead to a shortage of oxygen, which causes unconsciousness without warning.
The backs of many snorkellers get badly burnt for the snorkellers are so involved in the world below
they forget about the dangers of sunburns. The sea does not protect your back from the rays of the sun, and
it is best to wear a T-shirt. Snorkellers should also consider wearing shoes (or flippers), which may protect
their feet from cuts from sharp rocks which can easily become infected.
1. What difficulty does the writer find about snorkeling?
A. doing it in tropical seas B. explaining the technique to a beginner
C. doing it for the first time D. describing how exciting it can be
2. Why is taking a deep breath before diving a mistake? - Because _____.
A. you will not be able to dive deeply enough B. you will not be able to float properly
C. you will use up too much oxygen D. you will lose consciousness
3. The words “involved in” most nearly mean _____.
A. concerned with B. connected with C. interested in D. associated with
4. The general impression of snorkeling the writer gives is that _____.
A. it is extremely dangerous B. most swimmers can learn to do it
C. you have to buy special clothes in order to do it
D. many people who do it suffer oxygen shortage
5. The word “infected” most nearly means _____.
A. spoilt B. rotten C. contaminated D. destroyed
21. Choose the best answer.
There is very little documentation about the origins of water polo. It is known, however, that the sport
originated in the rivers and lakes of mid-19th century England as an aquatic version of rugby. Early games
used an inflated rubber ball that came from India known as a “pulu” (the single Indian word for all “balls”).
Pronounced “polo” by the English, both the game and the ball became known as “water polo.” To attract
more spectators to swimming exhibitions, the London Swimming Association designed a set of water polo
rules for indoor swimming pools in 1870. At first, players scored by planting the ball on the end of the pool
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with both hands. A favorite trick of the players was to place the five-to-nine-inch rubber ball inside their
swimming suit and dive under the murky water, they would then appear again as close to the goal as
possible. The introduction of the rules by Scottish players changed the nature of water polo. It became a
game that emphasized swimming, speed and passing. Scottish rules moved from a rugby variant to a soccer
style of play. Goals became a cage of 10X3 feet and a goal could be scored by being thrown. Players could
only be tackled when they “held” the ball and the ball could no longer be taken under water. The small
rubber ball was replaced by a leather soccer ball. If the player came up too near the goal, he was promptly
jumped on by the goalie, who was permitted to stand on the pool deck. Games were often nothing more
than gang fights in the water as players ignored the ball, preferring underwater wrestling matches that
usually ended with one man floating to the surface unconscious. Water polo was first played in the USA in
1888. The game featured the old rugby style of play which resembled American football in the water.
“American style” water polo became very popular and by the late 1890’s was played in such venues as
Madison Square Garden and Boston’s Mechanics Hall, attracting 14,000 spectators to national
championship games.
1. According to the text, _____.
A. the origins of water polo are written thoroughly in a lot of documents
B. water polo is an aquatic version of rugby
C. water polo first appeared somewhere outside England
D. people have played water polo since the early 19th century
2. The present rules of water polo were invented _____.
A. by Scottish players B. by Indian players
C. the London Swimming Association D. in 1870
3. In water polo, the players score a goal by _____.
A. swimming B. passing C. catching D. throwing
4. The present water polo ball is made of _____.
A. rubber B. leather C. bone D. wood
5. Water polo became popular in America _____.
A. in the middle of the 19th century B. in 1870
C. in 1888 D. by the late 1890’s
22. Choose the best answer.
Synchronized swimming is water sport in which contestants perform choreographed maneuvers set to
music. Synchronized swimming requires agility, grace, timing, musical interpretation, and overall body
strength.
Three competitive synchronized swimming events are recognized internationally: solo, duet, and team
(consisting of eight swimmers), although all three events are not always held at each competition. In each
event, synchronized swimmers compete in three categories: figures, technical routine, and free routine. All
three categories are also not always held at each competition.
In the figures competition, swimmers perform 4 of a possible 20 figures, or combinations of movements.
A panel of judges awards points from 0 to 10 based on the accuracy of the performance and the timing,
height, stability, and control of the figures. In the technical routine, the swimmers must perform a set list
of elements, or combinations of figures and swimming strokes, in a prescribed order. In the free routine,
swimmers can create their own choreography of figures and strokes. In the technical and free routines,
which can last from two to five minutes each, depending on whether they are solo, duet, or team
competition, a panel of judges awards points from 0 to 10 in the categories of technical merit and artistic
impression. Technical merit encompasses the execution, synchronization, and difficulty of the elements.
Artistic impression includes the choreography, musical interpretation, and manner of presentation of the
performance. Routines are enhanced by swimmers’ use of original and expressive movements, patterns,
and rhythms. The scores for the figures and the routines are weighed according to a formula and combined
for each competitor to determine the winner.
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1. What are the synchronized swimming events recognized internationally?
A. figures, technical routine, and free routine B. solo, duet, and team
C. a set list of elements D. All are correct.
2. What categories do synchronized swimmers compete in each event?
A. grace, timing, musical interpretation B. choreography of figures and strokes
C. figures, technical routine, and free routine D. movements, patterns, and rhythms
3. How do judges award points to the performance in the figures competition?
A. based on height, stability
B. based on the accuracy of the performance and the timing
C. based on control of the figures D. All are correct.
4. How long do the technical and free routines last?
A. They last two minutes each. B. They last five minutes each.
C. They last four minutes.
D. It depends on whether they are in solo, duet, or team competition.
5. What does the manner of presentation of the performance belong to?
A. the accuracy of the performance B. technical merit
C. choreography of figures and strokes D. artistic impression
23. Choose the best answer.
Recreational diving or sport diving is a type of diving that uses scuba equipment for the purpose of
leisure and enjoyment. In some diving circles, the term “recreational diving” is used in contradistinction to
“technical diving,” a more demanding aspect of the sport which requires greater levels of training,
experience and equipment.
Recreational scuba diving grew out of related activities such as snorkeling and underwater hunting. For
a long time, recreational underwater excursions were limited by the amount of breath that could be held.
However, the invention of the aqualung in 1943 by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and its development over
subsequent years led to a revolution in recreational diving. However, for much of the 1950s and early1960s,
recreational scuba-diving was a sport limited to those who were able to afford or make their own kit, and
prepared to undergo intensive training to use it. As the sport became more popular, manufacturers became
aware of the potential market, and equipment began to appear that was easy to use, affordable and reliable.
Continued advances in SCUBA technology, such as buoyancy compensators, modern diving regulators,
wet or dry suits, and dive computers, increased the safety, comfort and convenience of the gear encouraging
more people to train and use it.
Until the early 1950s, navies and other organizations performing professional diving were the only
providers of diver training, but only for their own personnel and only using their own types of equipment.
There were no training courses available to civilians who bought the first scuba equipment. Professional
instruction started in 1959 when the non-profit National Association of Underwater Instructors was formed.
Further developments in technology have reduced the cost of training and diving. Scuba-diving has
become a popular leisure activity, and many diving locations have some form of dive shop presence that
can offer air fills, equipment and training. In tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world, there is a large
market in holiday divers, who train and dive while on holiday, but rarely dive close to home. Generally,
recreational diving depths are limited to a maximum of between 30 and 40 meters (100 and 130 feet),
beyond which a variety of safety issues make it unsafe to dive using recreation diving equipment and
practices, and specialized training and equipment for technical diving are needed.
1. Recreational diving _____.
A. requires more equipment than technical diving
B. are taken up by many people for leisure and entertainment
C. needs no equipment D. requires more experience than technical diving
2. Recreational underwater excursions used to be limited _____.
A. as underwater hunting was banned
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C. because divers could not take enough amount of breath with them
D. because the necessary amount of breath was too heavy to bring
3. According to the second paragraph, in the 1950s and early 1960s, recreational scuba diving was a sport
limited because _____.
A. divers did not like to take part in any intensive training courses
B. there were not any intensive training courses for divers
C. there were not enough kit for many divers
D. kit and intensive training were too expensive for many people to afford
4. These following sentences are true except _____.
A. In the early 1950s anyone who wanted to dive could be professionally trained.
B. In the early 1950s there were no training courses available to civilians who bought the first scuba
equipment.
C. As recreational diving became more popular, manufacturers have made more and more diving
equipment.
D. Advances in scuba technology encourage more and more people to train and use it.
5. Holiday divers _____.
A. do not like to dive in tropical and sub-tropical parts
B. can dive as deep as they like because of safety
C. are those who go away from home to dive D. are limited in tropical and sub-tropical parts
24. Choose the best answer.
The Southeast Asian Game (SEA Games) is a biennial multi-sport event involving participants from the
current 11 countries of Southeast Asia. The regional sport event under the regulation of the Southeast Asian
Games Federation helps promote cooperation, solidarity, and mutual understanding among the countries in
the Southeast Asian region.
The Southeast Asian Games owes its origin to the Southeast Asian Peninsular Games or UEAP Games.
On May 22, 1958, delegates from the countries in the Southeast Asian Peninsular attending the 3 rd Asian
Games in Tokyo, Japan, had a meeting and agreed to establish this sport organization. The first SAEP
Games were held in Bangkok from December 12 to 17, 1959, comprising more than 527 athletes and
officials from Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Viet Nam, and Laos. When Indonesia and the
Philippines were formally admitted in 1977, the games changed its name to the Southeast Asian Games.
Brunei was admitted at the 10th SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, and East Timor became the 11th member
at the 22nd SEA Games in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
There are competitions to design the SEA Games mascot, emblem, and hymn. People purchase SEA
Games mascots as souvenirs of the events. The golden buffalo – Trau Vang – was chosen as the mascot for
the 22nd SEA Games in Viet Nam. To the Vietnamese people, the golden buffalo symbolizes a golden
harvest, prosperity, and happiness. The 23rd SEA Games mascot eagle is a symbol of elegance, strength,
and pride of the Philippines. The 24th SEA Games mascot cat was believed to bring good luck and prosperity
to the Thai people. The emblem is also designed for the host country. The 22nd SEA Games emblem was
the representation of a legendary bird named Chim Lac, which decorated the Ngoc Lu bronze drum. Its
harmonious and vigorous curves created a feeling of movement and strength. The 22nd SEA Games song
For the World of Tomorrow was heard everywhere in Viet Nam during the event. The merrier the
atmosphere is, the “Faster, Higher and Stronger” the athletes are.
The sport organization proves to be more and more successful as the number of its sports and participants
has become larger and larger. The Games is really a celebration to promote friendship among Southeast
Asian countries.
1. Which of the following statements is not TRUE?
A. There are competitions to design the SEA Games emblem.
B. The Southeast Asian Games has the origin of the Southeast Asian Peninsular Games.
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D. The SEA Games mascot is awarded to the host country every year.
2. The big sport event in the Southeast Asia _____.
A. attracts many outstanding athletes all over the world
B. helps promote mutual understanding among the countries in the region
C. improves the economy of the Asian countries
D. provides professional training program to athletes in the region
3. The sport event has had its current name _____.
A. on 17th December, 1959 B. after the 10th Sea Games
C. after the 3rd Asian Games in 1958 D. since 1977
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4. The 22 Sea Games emblem was a stylized drawing of a _____.
A. the Ngoc Lu bronze drum B. the golden buffalo
C. legendary bird named Chim Lac D. a cat, a symbol of prosperity
5. The sport organization becomes more and more successful because _____.
A. the Games is the symbol of the friendship of Asian countries
B. it is under the regulation of the Southeast Asian Games Federation
C. there are more and more participants as well as the number of its sports
D. it has the mascots that are the symbol of strength and prosperity
25. Choose the best answer.
A new class of 75-foot yachts has replaced the 12-meter racing vessels that populated the America’s
Cup races since the late 1800s, but the excitement and challenge of the race remain unabated. Only once in
the history of the America’s Cup has the prize left the shores of the United States. That coup was
perpetrated by Australian businessman Alan Bond and his yacht Australia II, skippered by John Bertrand
in 1983.
Dating back to the middle of the 19th century, the America’s Cup is the oldest international sporting
trophy of any kind. In 1851, at the invitation of England’s Earl of Wilton, Commodore of the Royal Yacht
Squadron, the New York Yacht Club sent the schooner America across the Atlantic to race against the
British. The sole American entry went against seventeen of Britain’s racing yachts and finished ahead of
the Aurora by 18 minutes. The prize, an ornate silver urn, named “The Hundred Guinea Cup” for its cost,
was handed over to the winners and was known thereafter as the “America’s Cup.”
Six years after the race, the Cup was given to the New York Yacht Club with the understanding that any
foreign yacht club could challenge for it. Despite twenty-five challenges, the Cup remained in America’s
hands until 1983. However, the only man to have lost the cup in 1932, Dennis Connor, was not the one to
accept defeat. During a grueling four and a half months of elimination races in some of the most testing
conditions in which 12-meter boats had ever sailed. Dennis Connor won the right to compete for the Cup.
In September 1988 Connor’s controversial 60-foot catamaran, Stars and Stripes, sailed past Michael Fay’s
equally controversial 130-foot yacht, New Zealand, to win back the prize in a court-challenged victory. The
final court decision kept the cup on American soil but led to the demise of the complicated formula that
dogged with the 12-meter yachts for so many years.
1. With which of the following statements would the author agree?
A. The America’s Cup races should be relegated to an event of the past.
B. The British are responsible for America’s winning streak.
C. The America’s Cup is an important and stimulating event.
D. There should be a return to the old formula for America’s Cup racing boats.
2. The passage preceding this one is most likely about _____.
A. other international yacht races B. how to sail in foul weather
C. boating terms D. the construction of sailing vessels
3. The main idea of this passage is _____.
A. how to win the America’s Cup B. why Australia won the America’s Cup
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4. Which of the following conclusions about the America’s Cup is supported by the passage?
A. The America’s Cup race is losing its popularity.
B. The Australians will not be contenders in the future.
C. The America’s Cup will never again leave the shores of the United States.
D. The next America’s Cup race will not be as controversial as the last.
5. The words “that coup” in the first paragraph refer to _____.
A. the Australian win B. Alan Bond
C. the yacht Australia II D. the America’s Cup race
26. Choose the best answer.
The primary attraction of snorkeling is the opportunity to observe underwater life in a natural setting,
such as coral reefs, fish, starfish, and mollusks. Other organisms that can be seen while snorkeling include
various forms of seaweed, jellyfish, shrimp and sea turtles. Snorkeling requires no special training, only the
ability to swim and to breathe through the snorkel. However, it is considered advisable that one get some
instruction from a tour guide, dive shop, or equipment rental shop, any of which often can be found around
popular snorkeling locations. Instruction generally covers equipment usage, basic safety, what to look for,
and what to look out for, including how not to damage fragile organisms such as coral. As with scuba-
diving, it is always recommended that one should not snorkel alone but rather with a friend, a guide, or a
tour group.
Swim fins used in snorkeling are usually longer than those used in diving. Snorkel is a tube about thirty
centimeters (twelve inches) long, usually J-shaped, fitted with a mouthpiece, and constructed of rubber or
plastic. It is used for breathing air from above the water surface when the mouth and nose are submerged,
either when snorkeling or during a surface swim before or after scuba-diving. The snorkel usually has a
piece of rubber that attaches the snorkel to the outside of the strap of the diving mask, as sticking the snorkel
in between the strap and the mask could cause the mask to leak, or risk losing the snorkel should the diver
choose to switch to scuba.
Typically, the diving mask also serves to prevent breathing through the nose, so that one is forced to
breathe through the snorkel. This also provides some negative pressure which helps keep the mask sealed
against the face, though attempting to breathe out through the nose can break this seal and fog the mask.
1. Snorkeling _____.
A. offers divers an opportunity to observe marine life
B. needs a very special training
C. does not require an ability to swim D. is too dangerous for everybody to enjoy
2. We cannot get instructions for snorkeling from _____.
A. a college B. a tour guide C. a dive shop D. an equipment rental shop
3. A snorkeler should not _____.
A. rent diving equipment B. use any equipment
C. dive with a friend D. dive alone
4. The snorkel _____.
A. is a long rope B. has swim fins
C. is made of rubber or plastic D. is longer than 12 inches
5. The snorkeler breathes through his _____.
A. nose B. mouth C. fin D. face
27. Choose the best answer.
What makes science fiction the literature for so many? Arthur C. Clarke, the novelist and scientist, gave
a good answer once, when asked why he chose to write in this genre: “Because,” he said, “no other literature
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those significant realities of our time is science and technology. Those are the things that have made this
century move so fast, in ways that earlier generations could hardly even imagine, and science fiction has
played some part in accelerating their progress. In the 1930s there was no television, radio showed little
interest in science, even the daily newspaper covered it scantily and not very well; but science-fiction
magazines were exploiting in every pulpwood issue the latest concepts from genetics and nuclear physics
to cosmology. I think it is so fair to say that a majority of the world’s leading scientists today were first
turned on to their subjects by reading science-fiction stories.
The other reason for a fascination with science fiction is that the central fact of contemporary life is
rapid, ever-accelerating change, change that alters the rules of all our lives all the time. And science fiction
is, in science, the literature of change.
1. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. Why Read Science Fiction? B. How Science Relates to Reality?
C. Popular Literature of the 1930s D. Topics in Science Fiction
2. What is the author’s main purpose in this passage?
A. to explain the popularity of science-fiction literature
B. to show the need for science-fiction literature
C. to clarify different types of literature D. to discuss the work of Arthur C. Clark
3. According to the passage, which of the following carried news of science and technology to the public
in the 1930s?
A. radio broadcasts B. science-fiction magazines
C. television programs D. newspaper coverage
4. The author mentions all of the following as being part of reality with which science-fiction is concerned
except _____.
A. change B. science C. publication D. technology
5. The phrase “turned on to” as used in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. employed by B. disenchanted with C. introduced to D. changed by
IX. Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
1. Artificial intelligence is based on the assumption that the process of human thought can be mechanized.
A. Thanks to the assumption that the process of human thought can be mechanized, artificial intelligence
is basic.
B. Artificial intelligence assumed that the process of human thought can be mechanized.
C. That the process of human thought can be mechanized is an assumption in artificial intelligence.
D. That the process of human thought can be mechanized is the assumption on which artificial is based.
2. An electronic brain refers to a large computing machine depending primarily on electronic devices for
its operation.
A. An electronic brain depends on a large computing machine for its operations with electronic devices.
B. A large a large computing machine depending primarily on electronic devices for its operation is known
as an electronic brain.
C. A large computing machine depends on an electronic brain for its operations with electronic devices.
D. Depending on electronic devices primarily for its operations is a large computing machine as an
electronic brain.
3. If Intelligence is naturally or artificially selected, each new generation becomes smarter.
A. Because intelligence is not naturally or artificially selected, no new generation becomes smarter.
B. Each new generation becomes smarter as there is no selection of natural or artificial intelligence.
C. Thanks to natural or artificial selection of intelligence, each new generation becomes smarter.
D. Each new generation becomes smarter when intelligence is naturally and artificially selected.
4. People cannot have computers solve problems in which the rules do not currently exist.
A. Problems in which rules do not currently exist cannot be solved by computers.
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C. Problems in which rules do not currently exist have to be solved by computers.
D. People have to solve problems in which rules do not currently exist by computers.
5. After the robots have conquered everything, humans will have to do low-skilled physical and highly
skilled, complex mental jobs.
A. Having conquered everything, the robots have humans do low-skilled physical and highly skilled
complex mental jobs.
B. Humans will do low-skilled physical and highly skilled mental job after having the robots conquer
everything.
C. Letting the robots conquer everything, humans will have to do low-skilled physical and highly skilled
mental jobs.
D. Before doing low-skilled physical and highly skilled complex mental jobs, humans have the robots
conquer everything else.
6. Why don’t we get someone to fix our computer?
A. Fixing our computer is someone else’s duty.
B. Let’s have someone to fix our computer.
C. Someone will have our computer fixed. D. Why don’t we have our computer fixed?
7. My car needed servicing, so I took it to a garage.
A. I took my car to a garage to have it serviced.
B. I took my car, which needed to be servicing, to a garage.
C. I had a garage get serviced my car. D. My car was taken to a garage to have it serviced.
8. Someone stole my dad’s mobile phone last night.
A. My dad had his mobile phone stolen last night.
B. My dad got someone steal his mobile phone last night.
C. My dad asked someone to steal his mobile phone last night.
D. My dad was robbed of his mobile phone last night.
9. Someone is checking my car tyres for me.
A. I’m getting my car tyres checked. B. I have my car tyres checked regularly.
C. I’m having my car tyres to be checked by someone.
D. My car tyres are being checked by myself.
10. Why don’t you get someone to update the new computer program for me?
A. I suggest that you update the new computer program for me.
B. Shall I have the new computer program updated for you?
C. Why don’t you ask someone to update the new computer program for me?
D. Why don’t you have the new computer program updated by yourself?
11. We have decided to employ someone to put in a better lock.
A. A better lock has been decided to be put in.
B. We have decided to have a better lock put in.
C. We have decided to put in a better lock. D. We have decided that we put in a better lock.
12. Jane recommended asking someone to mow the lawn.
A. It is recommended by lane that the lawn was mowed.
B. Jane recommended mowing the lawn. C. Jane recommended getting the lawn mowed.
D. Someone was recommended to be mowed the lawn.
13. The teacher had his students use their laptops to surf the Net for resources in his class.
A. According to the teacher, the students had their resources surfed on their laptops.
B. Laptops must be used to surf for resources by the students in the class.
C. The teacher asked his students to use their laptops to surf the Net for resources in his class.
D. With the laptops, the students could surf the Net for resources in class.
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B. We are impossible to live outer space without special equipment.
C. Without special equipment, we are very likely to live in outer space.
D. But for special equipment, we couldn't have lived in outer space.
15. Had he known more about computer programming, my brother would have worked for a computer
company.
A. A better knowledge of computer programming will help my brother find a job in a computer company.
B. My brother didn’t know much about computer programming, so he didn’t work for a computer company.
C. My brother wishes he had known more about computer programming and could work for a computer
company.
D. Knowing more about computer programming, my brother would find a job in a computer company.
X. Indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences.
1. Artificial intelligence is a study. It's about how to make computers do intelligent things that people can
do, such as think and make decisions.
A. Artificial intelligence is the study of how to make computers do intelligent things that people can do,
such as think and make decisions.
B. Artificial intelligence studies how to make computers intelligent things that people can do, such as think
and make decisions.
C. How to make computers do intelligent things that people can do, such as think and make decisions is the
study of artificial intelligence.
D. Making computers do intelligent things that people can do, such as think and make decisions is the study
of artificial intelligence.
2. We are transferring to computers all sorts of complex tasks. These tasks are supposed to require human
intelligence and abilities.
A. We are transferring to computers all sorts of complex tasks that require human intelligence and abilities.
B. Tasks supposed to require human intelligence and abilities are transferred to computers.
C. We are transferring to computers all sorts of complex tasks supposed to require human intelligence and
abilities.
D. All sort of complex tasks supposed to require human intelligence and abilities must be transferred to
computers.
3. We have become too dependent on computers for personal interactions. This makes us spend way too
much time on them.
A. We have become dependent enough on computers for personal interactions, so we spend too much time
on them.
B. We have become so dependent on computers for personal interactions that we spend too much time on
them.
C. We have to spend much time on computers to satisfy our dependence on them for personal interactions.
D. We have to spend much time on computers to maintain dependence on them for our personal interactions.
4. It’s true that our jobs and lives are coming ever more automated. It seems a sure bet that the trend will
continue.
A. It’s true that our jobs and lives are becoming ever more automated, and it seems a sure bet that the trend
will continue.
B. It’s true that our jobs and lives are becoming ever more automated, but it seems a sure bet that the trend
will continue.
C. It’s true that our jobs and lives are becoming ever more automated because it seems a sure bet that the
trend will continue.
D. It’s true that our jobs and lives are becoming ever more automated, then it seems a sure bet that the trend
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doctor’s ability to his grasp of the intricacies of a patient’s condition.
A. Although computers can provide valuable information to doctors, they can never match an experienced
doctor to his grasp of the intricacies of a doctor’s condition.
B. However valuable is the information that a computer provides a doctor, it cannot help the doctor grasp
the intricacies of his patients’ condition.
C. Computers cannot match an experienced doctor to his grasp of the intricacies of a patient’s condition
even though they can provide him with valuable information.
D. Being provided with valuable information by the computer, a doctor can match his own experience and
ability to the intricacies of his patients’ conditions.
6. We don’t have to wash the dishes any more. We have just bought a new dishwasher.
A. It is not necessary for us to wash the dishes, even when we have bought a new dishwasher.
B. No longer do we have to wash the dishes because we have just bought a new dishwasher.
C. The new dishwasher we have just bought needs doing the washing-up.
D. With the help of the new dishwasher, we won't have to do the washing-up very often.
7. My piano makes unsatisfactory sound. Someone is going to tune it tomorrow.
A. I’m going to have my piano tuned tomorrow due to the unsatisfactory sound it makes.
B. If my piano makes unsatisfactory sound, someone is going to tune it tomorrow.
C. My piano makes unsatisfactory sound, so I am going to tune it tomorrow.
D. The piano which makes unsatisfactory sound is going to be tuned tomorrow.
8. Many industries today use highly automated vehicles. They can drive with almost no human intervention.
A. Although many industries today use many automated vehicles, they can drive without human
intervention.
B. Many industries today use highly automated vehicles which can drive with almost no human
intervention.
C. With almost no human intervention, many industries today can run highly automated vehicles.
D. When vehicles are highly automated in many industries, humans do not have to intervene in their
operation.
9. I did not dare to turn on the television. I was afraid of waking the baby up.
A. I did not dare to turn on the television for fear of waking the baby up.
B. I decided not to turn on the television in order to wake the baby up.
C. I decided to turn the television volume down to avoid waking the baby up.
D. Waking up the baby, I could not continue watching the television.
10. I have narrowed it down to two computer games. I can't make up my mind.
A. Although I have narrowed it down to two computer games, I still can’t make up my mind.
B. Having narrowed it down to two computer games, I can make up my mind.
C. I have narrowed it down to two computer games, which helps me make up my mind.
D. If I don’t narrow it down to two computer games, I won’t be able to make up my mind.

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