UNIT 5: INVENTIONS

Exercise 1: Match each of the following word with its definition.

Words Definitions
1. _____ effective A. To talk or share information with someone.
2. _____ B. A feeling you have, like happiness, sadness, or anger.
communicate
3. _____ distance C. A way to go from one place to another.
4. _____ store D. Keep things for later use.
5. _____ emotion E. A long space between two places.
6. _____ suitable F. A thing or item you can see or touch.
7. _____ recognise G. To check or find out the size, amount, or level of something.
8. _____ measure H. To know or remember someone or something because you
have seen or heard it before.
9. _____ route I. Working well and giving good results.
10. _____ object J. Right or appropriate for a particular purpose.
Exercise 2: Complete each of the following sentences with a word from the
list above.
1. The telephone helps people ____________________ with each other even if they are far
apart.
2. The GPS shows the best ____________________ to get to your destination quickly.
3. The new smartphone has an app that can ____________________ your heart rate (nhịp
tim).
4. This application is not ____________________ for children so you shouldn’t allow them
to use it.
5. He couldn’t ____________________ her face at first, but then he remembered where
they had met.
6. The fridge is a place where we ____________________ food to keep it fresh.
7. The ____________________ of the new machine was amazing; it saved a lot of time!
8. With this 3D printer, you can create three dimensional ____________________.
9. People often express ____________________ like happiness or sadness through their
actions or words.
10. The ____________________ between two cities is about 40 km.
Exercise 3: Fill in each of the blanks with a suitbale preposition.
Phrases Meaning Phrases Meaning
1. apply __________ Áp dụng 5. experiment Thí nghiệm trên
__________
2. communicate Giao tiếp với 6. convenient Thuận tiện cho
________ __________
3. suitable Phù hợp cho 7. thanks __________ Nhờ có
__________
4. amazed Ngạc nhiên với/bởi 8. a solution Một giải pháp cho
__________ __________
Exercise 4: Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. The GPS helps me find the best _______ to go travelling.
A. route B. app C. item D. store
2. 3D _______ has opened up new opportunities for manufacturing and design.
A. solution B. printing C. experiment D. issue
3. Electric cars are effective and eco-friendly means of _______.
A. communication B. experience C. opportunity D. transportation
4. The robot _______ efficiently cleans the house while I’m busy with other tasks.
A. vacuum B. application C. laboratory D. equipment
5. Virtual reality technology never fails to _______ users with its experiences.
 A. amaze B. invent C. allow D. change
6. Cloud storage allows users to _______ and access their files from anywhere with an
internet connection.
A. communicate B. store C. act D. charge
7. _______ apps have changed the way children learn and interact with technology.
A. Education B. Educational C. Educate D. Educationally
8. Online learning can be an _______ way for students to improve their study results.
A. experienced B. active C. effective D. inconvenient
9. The e-reader is an effective device for book lovers because it enables them ________
thousands of books on it.
A. to storing B. to store C. storing D. store
10. (CLOSEST) Many inventions, like robots and AI, have amazed us with their great
features.
A. surprised B. affected C. bored D. enabled
11. (OPPOSITE) The latest mobile device has impressive features that enable users to
do multiple tasks at the same time.
A. prevent B. refuse C. allow D. approve
12. Sophia is a humanoid robot which can communicate ________ people by using
human language and expressing emotions.
A. to B. for C. with D. on
13. Sometimes, in biology lessons, we _______ experiments in the laboratory.
A. put out B. go out C. hand out D. carry out
14. Vu Quynh Lien should install this _______ on her smartphone. It helps to make her
photos more beautiful.
A. hardware B. software C. device D. equipment
15. If you have an _______, you don't have to bring all those heavy books in your bag.
A. correction pen B. e-book reader C. digital camera D. earbuds
16. The two fabrics of Velcro stick together thanks _______ the hooks on the surface and
the loops on the other.
A. by B. for C. of D. to
17. ' _________' means 'made by humans'.
A. valuable B. useful C. artificial D. helpful
18. It was not until people became interested in e-books that e-readers became _______
around the world.
A. convenient B. popular C. helpful D. cheap
19. Smartphone can be a great learning _______ but you need to think of how to use it
effectively.
A. benefit B. choice C. invention D. tool
20. Washing machine or vacuum cleaner can help you to _______ time while doing
housework.
A. kill B. save C. spend D. waste
21. Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, James Watt are among of the greatest _______ of
all time.
A. inventions B. inventiveness C. inventors D. invents
22. Internet and social networks help us easily _______ with people all over the world.
A. transport B. deliver C. communicate C. eliminate
23. (OPPSOITE) A digital camera is convenient as it is quick to view and delete as well
as easy to transfer photos to a computer.
A. harmful B. inexpensive C. uninteresting D. useless
24. The invention of smartphones made communication much more _______.
A. complicated B. difficult C. effective D. expensive
25. The smartphone has become an _______ device that almost everyone uses every
day.
A. outdated B. easy C. essential D. experimental
Exercise 5: Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following
questions.
1. My parents usually _______ in the kitchen in the evening.
A. cook B. are cooking C. will cook D. cooked
2. They have _______ completed the family project.
A. yet B. already C. ever D. never
3. He loves playing soccer _______ he doesn't have time for it during the week.
A. but B. and C. for D. or
4. In the future, we _______ more renewable energy sources to reduce pollution.
A. use B. will use C. are using D. have used
5. Members in my volunteer clup _______ trees in the community park this weekend.
They have bought a lot of trees already.
A. are going to plant B. will plant C. have planted D. were planted
6. You can either join the environmental group _______ donate some money to support
the cause.
A. but B. and C. or D. for
7. The local volunteers _______ the beach when I saw them.
A. are cleaning B. were cleaning C. will be cleaned D. have been cleaned
8. The injured _______ to the hospital in an ambulance.
A. have taken B. was taking C. were taken D. were taking
9. A new park _______ next year to give children a safe place to play.
A. will be built B. is built C. builds D. has built
10. I decided _______ my grandmother’s house this weekend.
A. visit B. to visit C. visiting D. visited
11. Many people are interested in _______ environmental issues.
A. discuss B. discussing C. to discuss D. discussed1
12. The musician _______ on the stage when I arrived.
A. was playing B. played C. is playing D. will play
13. Many people are willing _______ more active in their communities.
A. become B. becoming C. to become D. to becoming
14. I was walking through the park when I saw people _______ the environment.
A. to cleaning B. cleaned C. cleaning D. to clean
15. We plan _______ a charity event next month.
A. to hold B. holding C. hold D. held
16. The new device _______ in the lab right now.
A. is testing B. is tested C. is being tested D. tests
17. I can't wait to see the movie, _______ I don’t have enough time to go today.
A. but B. and C. so D. for
18. Sally ____ the movie “Titanic” three times.
A. has seen B. have seen C. is seeing D. sees
19. We can use USB ____ information.
A. for being store B. for store C. to store D. to storing
20. She admitted _______ a mistake because she has lied to her customers.
A. make B. to make C. making D. to making
PROGRESS TEST
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.
The Greatest Invention Ever
 Have you ever wondered about a groundbreaking (1) _________ that could change
the world? This remarkable invention is a combination of technology and creativity,
designed (2) _________ the most pressing global challenges.
 The (3) _________ is easy to use and efficient, offering a sustainable solution for clean
energy. (4) _________ by a team of engineers, it has already made a significant
impact on communities worldwide, transforming how people live and work. With a
focus on improving daily life, this invention helps people (5) _________ saving money
on energy bills.
 Imagine (6) _________ into a brand-new world and embracing a future powered by
innovation and sustainability.
1. A. inventive B. invention C. invent D. inventors
2. A. solve B. solving C. to solve D. to solving
3. A. system device solar-powered B. solar-powered device system
C. device solar-powered system D. solar-powered system device
4. A. Developed B. Was developed C. Developing D. Which developed
5. A. with B. for C. to D. about
6. A. stepping B. bringing C. making D. stopping
Read of 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.
Unlock the World of Music!
 Music is a gateway to endless emotions, offering something different for everyone.
(7) _________ than being a form of entertainment, it serves as a source of inspiration,
comfort, and healing. Whether you’re in the mood for a relaxing melody or an energetic
rhythm, music speaks to the soul.
 When you (8) _________ the volume and let the music flow through you, it's like
embarking on a journey. It brings people together and creates bonds that transcend
language and culture. The diversity of music genres, from classical to contemporary,
allows every listener to find their own (9) _________. It’s amazing how such diverse
sounds can be woven into one harmonious masterpiece.
 (10) _________ the development of digital technology, music is now more accessible
than ever. With a few clicks, you can discover new artists or rediscover your favorite
songs from the past. If you look at the impact of music, it’s clear that it has influenced
people in profound ways, helping them express (11) _________ or even cope with life's
challenges. Whether you're listening to a rock anthem or a soulful ballad, the power of
music is undeniable.
 There is no (12) _________ of music available online, and there’s an infinite amount
of tracks waiting to be discovered. Explore the vast universe of sound and let music
guide your emotions!
7. A. Another B. Others C. The others D. Other
8. A. keep up B. move out C. turn up D. leave out
9. A. rhythm B. beat C. harmony D. melody
10. A. Due to B. Thanks to C. Instead of D. Because of
11. A. feelings B. thoughts C. ideas D. emotions
12.A. variety B. abundance C. shortage D. selection
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.
13.
a. David: Hey Sarah, it's been a while! How about we catch up this weekend?
b.Sarah: That sounds great, David! I’ve been meaning to meet up. What day works
best for you?
c. David: Saturday would be perfect for me.
A. c-a-b B. b-a-c C. a-c-b D. a-b-c
14.
a. Emily: Hmm, Thursday might be tough for me. I have a meeting that could run late.
How about Friday instead?
b.Emily: Hey Alex! I’m doing well, thanks. I should be free later this week. Do you have
a specific day in mind?
c. Alex: How about Thursday evening? I’m free after 6 PM.
d.Alex: Friday works for me too.
e. Alex: Hi Emily, how’s it going? Are you free to meet up sometime this week?
A. e-b-c-a-d B. e-d-b-c-a C. c-e-b-a-d D. d-a-b-e-c
15.
a. Also, I was thinking we could meet at that cozy café near the park, Café Delight. It’s
a great spot to relax and chat.
b.Would next Wednesday work for you? I’m free in the afternoon, anytime after 3 PM.
c. I hope this message finds you well. It's been a while since we last caught up, and I
was wondering if you'd be available to meet sometime next week. I thought it would be
nice to reconnect and talk over coffee.
d.If Wednesday doesn’t suit you, feel free to suggest another day or time that works
better for you.
e. Let me know what works for you, and I’ll adjust my schedule accordingly. Looking
forward to hearing from you soon!
Best regards,
John
A. a-b-c-d-e B. d-b-e-a-c C. c-b-d-a-e D. b-a-c-d-e