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Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
Announcement: Grand Opening of Our High-Tech Center
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand-new High-Tech Center, a
state-of-the-art facility (1) ______ to revolutionize the way we integrate technology into daily life.
The center features cutting-edge advancements, including a (2) ______that ensures
security and enhances user convenience. Visitors who would like to see our (3) ______ technology
in action are warmly invited to join us for this special event.
The highlight of the center is its ability to (4) ______our demand for efficiency and
innovation in various fields. Amazingly, the center intends to replace most of its workers (5)
______ robots, which makes operations faster, smarter, and more cost-effective.
We encourage you to capture this memorable occasion. Don’t forget to get someone
(6)_______a picture of us during the ribbon-cutting ceremony!
Question 1: A. forms B. formed C. forming D. which formed
Question 2: A. recognition facial screen B. facial recognition screen
C. screen facial recognition D. facial screen recognition
Question 3:A. innovate B. innovation C. innovative D.
innovatively
Question 4:A. meet B. see C. hear D. address
Question 5: A. on B. by C. for D. with
Question 6: A. to take B. take C. taken D. taking
Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
Discover the Digital Portfolio App
Looking for an innovative way to enhance your learning experience? The Digital Portfolio
app is here to transform the way you engage with education!
A (7)______of benefits make this app a must-have for students and teachers alike. Its user-
friendly interface helps users stay organized and effortlessly track their academic progress. One
of its standout features is enabling students and teachers to connect by engaging with each
(8)______in real-time. Whether it's to give (9) ______on homework or collaborate on group
projects, this app bridges the gap in communication.
Teachers can use the app to explain (10) ______clearly with the help of interactive tools,
ensuring students grasp even the most complex topics. The app has already (11) ______really
well in schools worldwide, proving its effectiveness in modern education. (12) ______
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accessibility, the Digital Portfolio app is compatible with multiple devices, ensuring seamless use
anywhere, anytime.
Join the future of learning with the Digital Portfolio app today!
Question 7: A. number B. amount C. deal D. lots
Question 8:A. another B. other C. others D. the other
Question 9:A. answer B. explanation C. advice D. feedback
Question 10: A. definitions B. ideas C. concepts D. notions
Question 11: A. come off B. come up C. come by D. come round
Question 12: A. In addition to B. Regardless of C. In spite of D. With regard to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement
of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the
following questions from 13 to 17
Question 13. a. Sally: I’m really sorry for being late. I didn’t mean to keep you waiting.
b. Sally: I overslept this morning and missed the last bus. Luckily, a stranger gave
me a ride
c. Janna: Don’t worry about it at all. But tell me, what happened to you?
A. a - c – b B. b - a – c C. c - a – b D. c - b - a
Question 14. a. B: Yes, actually. It was a trip to Da Lat with my family during last summer
vacation.
b. A: Do you have a trip that has had a big impact on your life?
c. B: Well, it was the first time my whole family had traveled together in years. We
explored beautiful places, like the flower gardens and waterfalls, and spent quality
time reconnecting.
d. A: Wow, that sounds like an amazing trip. I’m glad you had such a meaningful
experience with your family!
e. A: That sounds lovely! What made it so special for you?
A. c - d - e - b – a B. e - b - c- d - a C. b - a - c - d – e D. b - a - e - c - d
Question 15. Dear Sally,
a. By the way, I’d love to invite you to watch my classmates and me present it next
Saturday if you’re free.
b. Please let me know by Tuesday so I can make the necessary arrangements.
c. I really hope to see you at my school and catch up in person!
d. It’s been a while since we last talked, and I hope you’re doing well.
e. I’ve been busy preparing a presentation project about future cities and was
wondering if you know of any AI software that can help create attractive slides and
refine my presentation.
Best regards,
Janna
A. a - b - d - e – c B. e - b - c- d - a C. d - e - a - b – c D. b - a - e - c - d
Question 16. a. Another challenge is limited access to learning resources, but this can be
overcome by using online platforms and seeking mentors for support.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
Coming from the Czech word 'robota',(18)______. In 1949, the British inventor William Grey
Walter introduced the first machine (19)______. Ten years later, the first industrial robotic arm
was installed at a General Motors plant in the US. Such robots are mostly used in the car and
computer industries.
The first robot to use Artificial Intelligence was known as Shakey. (20)______. Shakey could
observe its surroundings, create a plan, and find its way across a room or push a box along the
floor. Twenty years later, a walking robot called Dante, which was capable of climbing steep
slopes, (21)______. The late 1990s marked a milestone in the history of robots when Kismet, a
robotic head designed to provoke and react to emotions, was created.
Since the beginning of the 21st century, more robots have been created to improve our
lives. The first self-driving car was launched on 8 October 2005 when a Volkswagen Touareg
named "Stanley' won a racing competition across the desert. In 2012, AI expert Geoffrey Hinton
and his team created the first accurate visual recognition system.
(22) ______. She can imitate human gestures and facial expressions and is able to answer
certain questions and make simple conversations.
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(Adapted from Global Success)
Question 18: A. Karel Čapek used the word “robot” to describe artificial people in a play in the
year 1920
B. we are now using robots properly with multi-tasking in life as well as work
C. the word 'robot' was first used in 1920 in a play by Karel Čapek to describe
artificial people
D. inventors have rapidly developed robots into indispensable assistants in human
life
Question 19: A. of which arms could not move as quickly as those of humans at that time
B. which were known to be able to move slowly in response to light stimulus
C. could run, jump, and even dance gracefully on the outdoor stage like a real
dancer
D. were used in multiple tasks, especially dangerous ones in far-reaching places
Question 20: A. Inventors also leverage AI to perform complex tasks under the sea or in
space
B. We can be proud of the achievements we have already made in the robotic field
C. With these, humans have taken a step further in the field of AI research and
utilization
D. It was developed at Stanford Research Institute between 1966 and 1972
Question 21: A. that had made in order to perform a wide range of tasks for the human
being
B. was built to go into active volcanoes and the undersea floor as well
C. having been created with the view to exploring extremely dangerous places
D. whose duties were to travel in search of new lands for us to inhabit in the future
Question 22: A. In 2016, Sophia, a human-like robot, was introduced by a Hong Kong-based
company B. A lot of robotic inventions were published by one of the most famous
companies in Hong Kong
C. With Sophia, a company in Hong Kong proved to be successful in the robotic field
D. Our life is a bit difficult thanks to a new invention in the robotic industrial field in
2016
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
Robots are useful for exploring and working in space. In particular, many robots have been
sent to explore Mars. Such robots have usually looked like a box with wheels. Though these
robots are useful, by their very nature they are unreliable, extremely expensive, and they
break easily. Also, they cannot do very many tasks. Because of these problems, scientists have
been developing a new and unusual kind of robot. These new robots move like snakes, so they
have been given the name “snakebots.”
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But how can such a robot shape be made? A snakebot is built like a chain made of about
thirty parts, or modules. Each module is basically the same in that they all have a small
computer and a wheel to aid movement. The large computer in the “head” of the snake makes
all of the modules in a snakebot work together. The modular design of the snakebot has many
advantages. If one module fails, another can be added easily. Snakebot modules can also
carry different kinds of tools, as well as cameras. Since each module is actually a robot in
itself, one module can work apart from the rest if necessary. That is, all the modules can
separate and move on their own, and then later, reconnect back into a larger robot.
Overall, the snakebot design is much simpler than that of common robots. Thus,
snakebots will be much less expensive to build. For example, a robot recently sent to Mars cost
over a hundred million dollars, whereas snakebots can cost as little as a few hundred dollars.
With their versatility and affordability, snakebots seem to be the wave of the future, at
least as far as space robots are concerned.
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 1 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen)
Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the problems with traditional
robots?
A. They are expensive to build. B. They are difficult to control.
C. They cannot perform many tasks. D. They are prone to breaking easily.
Question 24: The word "unreliable" in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to:
A. expensive B. trustworthy C. complex D. fragile
Question 25: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to:
A. robots B. modules C. wheels D. computers
Question 26: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence "Snakebot
modules can also carry different kinds of tools, as well as cameras”?
A. Each module of a snakebot can transport equipment like tools and cameras.
B. Tools and cameras must be attached to the head of the snakebot.
C. Snakebots require cameras and tools to function properly.
D. Only the head module of the snakebot can carry tools and cameras.
Question 27: The word “versatility” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by:
A. simplicity B. adaptability C. durability D. efficiency
Question 28: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Snakebots cannot work without all modules connected.
B. Snakebots are cheaper to build than traditional robots.
C. Each module in a snakebot must be replaced frequently.
D. Traditional robots are more flexible than snakebots.
Question 29: In which paragraph does the passage explain how snakebots can be repaired?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 30: In which paragraph does the passage compare the cost of snakebots to that of
traditional robots?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4