UNIT 11: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

WORD PRONUNCIATION MEANING

application (n) /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/ ứng dụng

attendance (n) /əˈtendəns/ sự có mặt, sĩ số
biometric (adj) /ˌbaɪəʊˈmetrɪk/ thuộc về sinh trắc

breakout room (n) /ˈbreɪkaʊt ru:m/ phòng học chia nhỏ, chia nhóm

cheating (n) /'tʃiːtiŋ/ sự lừa dối, gian dối, gian lận

complain (v) /kəmˈpleɪn/ phàn nàn, khiếu nại
contact lens (n) /ˈkɒntækt lenz/ kính áp tròng
convenient (adj) /kənˈviːniənt/ thuận tiện, tiện lợi
develop (v) /dɪˈveləp/ phát triển
digital (adj) /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ số, kĩ thuật số

discover (v) /dɪˈskʌvə/ phát hiện, khám phá

epidemic (n) /ˌepɪˈdemɪk/ dịch bệnh
experiment (n) /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/ thí nghiệm
eye-tracking /ˈaɪ ˌtrækiŋ/ theo dõi (cử động) mắt
face to face (adj) /ˌfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs/ trực tiếp, mặt đối mặt

feedback (n) /ˈfːdbæk/ (ý kiến) phản hồi, hồi đáp

fingerprint (n) /ˈfɪŋɡəprɪnt/ (dấu) vân tay

invent (v) /ɪnˈvent/ phát minh

invention (n) /ɪnˈvenʃn/ sự phát minh, sáng chế

mark (v) /mɑːk/ chấm điểm

platform (n) /ˈplætfɔːm/ nền tảng
recognition (n) /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn/ sự nhận biết, sự công nhận

scanner (n) /ˈskænə/ máy quét

science (n) /ˈsaɪəns/ khoa học

screen (n) /skriːn/ màn hình, màn chiếu

solution (n) /səˈluːʃn/ giải pháp, đáp án
technology (n) /tekˈnɒlədʒi/ công nghệ

truancy (n) /ˈtruːənsi/ trốn học, nghỉ học không phép

I. Choose the word whose underlined port is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. a. invent b. chemist c. develop d. technology
2. a. science b. scared c. Scottish d. screen
3. a. explore b. exchange c. experiment d. existence
4. a. inventors b. benefits c. panels d. homes
5. a. nuclear b. future c. bulb d. mute

II. Choose the word that has different stress pattern.

1. a. biometric b. development c. experiment d. technology
2. a. impolite b. scientific c. technology d. economic
3. a. spaceship b. benefit c. technical d. reality
4. a. technique b. available c. programmer d. explorer
5. a. unemployment b. laboratory c. engineer d. conservationist

III. Underline the correct answer.

1. Video conferencing allows employees to interact / recognise with each other in real time.
2. Alexander Graham Bell created / invented the telephone when he made a mistake while doing an
experiment.
3. Researchers has developed / discovered new methods to produce energy and materials from the harmful
greenhouse.
4. It’s a free app development software that creates / develops Android apps and iPhone apps with ease.
5. Scientists are now trying to create / explore the nearby planet Mars for its possibility to become our second
home.
6. Astronomers have discovered / developed a new planet that resembles our own Uranus.
7. Scientists are working hard to create / invent new vaccines for complex viruses.
8. The program recognised / explored the suspect’s face from the security camera footage.
9. They’re developing / creating a new technology that could help provide clean water.
10. You have to connect / interact to the Internet all the time during your online lesson.

IV. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
technologies epidemic inventions available biometrics
feedback convenient attendance digital application

1. In the future, security cameras will scan our faces to check ___________________.
2. Students can download Quizlet ___________________ and search for a quiz made by their teacher.
3. Many students find online learning ___________________ because it allows them to learn at their own
pace and on their own schedule.
4. The ongoing Ebola ___________________ has sparked fears around the world.
5. The Internet is one of the greatest ___________________ in human history.
6. Elias Robot provides teachers with ___________________ on each student’s progress.
7. Engineers are developing new ___________________ that can make vehicles more environmentally-
friendly.
8. I think 3D contact lenses will be ___________________ for purchase in a few years.
9. By using ___________________ such as fingerprints and facial recognition, smartphones offer enhanced
levels of security.
10. ___________________ communication can provide governments with a way to communicate with
citizens.
V. Complete the sentences with the words in the table below. Use the plural form if necessary.
fingerprint scanner breakout room eye tracking face recognition
video conferencing 3D contact lenses robot teacher experiment
1. Some people are against conducting ___________________ on animals.
2. ___________________ will be able to help relieve tired eyes.
3. Most modern smartphones can quickly unlock with a fingerprint or ___________________.
4. Shalu is the world’s first ___________________ to teach more than 6 subjects in 47 different languages.
5. Employees have to press their finger on this ___________________ to check attendance.
6. ___________________ allow users to split the Zoom meeting into seperate sessions.
7. ___________________ technology can help decode eye movements of a person.
8. Zoom and Google Meet are the two most popular tools for ___________________.
VI. Use the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences.
1. Due to the ______________ in the science and technology, impossible things have become possible.
(develop)
2. Robots increase worker ______________ by preventing accidents since humans are not performing
______________ jobs. (safe - risk)
3. One disadvantage of robots is its high cost for the ______________. (produce)
4. There is no ______________ reason why Japan will not be able to make progress in robotics. (technology)
5. The key to YouTube’s success is the ______________ for anyone from anywhere in the world to broadcast
themselves for free. (able)
VII. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Computers are helpful 1 ______________ many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information
even 2 ______________ quickly than a person. Second, computers can work with a lot of information at the
same time. Third, they can 3 ______________ information for a long time. They do not forget things that the
common people do. 4 ______________, computers are almost always correct. They are not perfect, but they
usually do not 5 ______________ mistakes.
Recently, it is important 6 ______________ about computers. There are a number of things to learn. Some
companies have 7 ______________ at work. In addition, most universities 8 ______________ day and night
courses in Computer Science. Another way to learn is from a book, or from a friend. After a few hours of
practice, you can 9 ______________ with computers. You may not be an expert, but you can have 10
______________.
1. A. in B. on C.at D. over
2. A. much B. rather C. more D. less
3. A. hold B. carry C. stay D. keep
4. A. However B. Moreover C. Therefore D. Nevertheless
5. A. do B. make C. have D. take
6. A. know B. knowing C. to know D. knew
7. A. classes B. meetings C. schools D. discussions
8. A. send B. offer C. bring D. spend
9. A. use B. make C. work D. take
10. A. fun B. funny C. enjoy D. for fun
VIII. Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.
FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY
Technology is growing by leaps and bounds. Proper use of technology7 holds a bright future for us.
So, how can technology shape up the future in a better way? Let’s take a look!
 Clean Energy
Global energy consumption is increasing and we will face a shortage of fossil fuels in the coming
decades. However, technology is helping us deal with this problem by developing clean energy. Development
in the field of solar power technology has drastically reduced the cost of solar cells. Generation of electricity
through wind turbines has also grown rapidly in the recent years. So, in the near future, technology can help
us do away with dependence on fossil fuels and embrace clean and green energy solutions.
Virtual Reality (VR)
Remember Pokemon Go? Well, that was one of the earliest examples of virtual reality. Tech giants
like Google, Facebook, and Nokia are spending a huge amount of money to make VR experience better for
the customers. However, with time and further developments, VR can be used for communication through
holograms, for interacting with 3-D objects and other useful and educational purposes.
Flying cars
This sounds straight out of a movie, but flying cars might soon be mainstream. Amazon has already
started delivering goods with the help of its drones, and Google is working on building its own powerful
drones. A couple of start-ups are also working on building flying cars. A flying car for all intents and
purposes is a drone that is capable of carrying people. There are already a handful of flying vehicle prototypes:
Terrafugia has TF-X; Pal-V has the Pal-Vl; I-TEC has the Maverick LSA “Flying Car”; and lastly AeroMobil
s.r.o. has the AeroMobil 3.0.
These are just a few of the amazing technologies that we will have in the coming years. And what’s
next? Teleporting? Anything is possible!
A. Match the words or phrases with their meanings.
1. by leaps and bounds a. completely accept
2. do away with b. considered normal and used by most people
3. embrace c. a company that is just beginning to operate
4. hologram d. very quickly
5. mainstream e. an aircraft without a pilot, controlled from the ground
6. drone f. the first model of something new
7. start-up g. a three-dimensional image
prototype h. put an end to
B. Choose the correct answers.
1. According to the passage, technology can help _____________.
a. create an energy shortage b. reduce energy consumption
c. end our dependence on fossil fuels d. stop using clean energy
2. In the future, virtual reality can be used for _____________.
a. interacting with 3-D objects b. teaching and learning
c. holographic communication d. all of the above
3. Which statement is true about flying cars?
a. They are just science fiction. b. They are presently at the prototype stage.
c. They are produced in large quantities. d. They will be launched in the coming year.
4. In the sentence ‘There are already a handful of flying vehicle prototypes...’, what does ‘a handful of’ mean?
a. a large number of b. a small number of
c. a great deal of d. an amount of
5. The flying car TF-X has been developed by _____________.
a. Terrafugia b. I-TEC c. AeroMobil d. Pal-V
6. Which of the following statement is NOT true?
a. Virtual reality technology is now used in video gaming. b. Solar power and wind are clean energy.
c. Amazon’s flying cars are being used for delivery. d. Technology can bring us a bright future.
IX. Choose the underlined word or phrase, A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
1. Bell is best known for his inventor of the telephone, for which he received his first patent in 1876.
A. known B. investor C. for which D. in
2. Voyager 2 is a spacecraft which has expanded us knowledge of the solar system.
A. is B. which C. us D. of
3. Our teacher says that Thomas Edison invents the light-bulb in the 19th century.
A. says B. invests C. the light-bulb D. in
4. She promised me two days ago that she won’t tell him about that.
A. promised B. ago C. won’t D. about
5. I disagree to the idea that robots will only bring benefits to people in the future.
A. disagree to B. will only C. benefits to D. in the future
6. Mandy said, ‘Don’t come round that day because I’m seeing my dentist at 3 o’clock.’
A. said B. that day C. I’m seeing D. at
7. I signed up for this online English class because it seemed interested to me.
A. for B. because C. interested D. to
8. Scientists said they would explore a possibility of living on Mars.
A. said B. would C. a D. living on
9. Technology is considered as a key factor for development economic.
A. Technology B. as C. key factor D. development economic
10. She told to me that her parents were arriving the following day.
A. told B. that C. were arriving D. following

X. Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first one. Use the words given.
1. Because of the bad weather, the plane couldn’t touch down. (impossible)
→ Bad weather made it ______________________________________________________________
2. My brother likes science fiction books very much. (fond)
→ My brother ______________________________________________________________________
3. ‘I’m going to attend the New-Tech Exhibition next Monday.’ (said)
→ Peter ___________________________________________________________________________
4. ‘The train to New York departs every two hours.’ (announced)
→ They ___________________________________________________________________________
5. Does the robot have the ability to think and act independently? (able)
→ Is ______________________________________________________________________________
6. The explorer discovered the pyramid while he was hiking deep in the jungle. (when)
→ The explorer _____________________________________________________________________
7. ‘What about going to the Science and Technology Fair?’ Mark said to me. (should)
→ Mark suggested ___________________________________________________________________
8. Don’t waste time persuading him to go with us. (worth)
→ It’s _____________________________________________________________________________
9. If we can’t make aircrafts quieter, this area will still suffer from noise pollution. (unless)
→ This area ________________________________________________________________________
10. The mayor said that they were developing technology to identify criminals faster. (we)
→ The mayor said, ___________________________________________________________________