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LUYỆN THI THPT QUỐC GIA MÔN TIẾNG ANH UNIT 5: INVENTIONS Thời gian làm bài: 50 phút (không tính thời gian giao đề) ĐỀ THI THỬ UNIT 5 TEST 01 Read the following announcement 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. �� Amazing Inventions – Bright Ideas That Changed Our Lives �� Have you ever (1) ____________ what life would be like without inventions? They shape the way we live, solve everyday problems, and even add fun to our routines. Read on to discover three amazing inventions that continue to make life easier, safer, and tastier! �� An Idea That Stuck – The Band – Aid  In 1920, Earle Dickson invented the ready – made bandage to help his wife, who often cut her fingers while cooking. Before then, people had (2) ____________ gauze and tape themselves, (3) ____________ was difficult and time – consuming. Dickson’s simple solution became a huge success, and today Band – Aids are available in many shapes, sizes, and colors. �� A Tasty Mistake – Chocolate Chip Cookies  In the 1930s, Ruth Graves Wakefield created a (4) ____________ accident. She ran out of baking chocolate and chopped a bar of semisweet chocolate into the dough instead. To her surprise, the chocolate pieces did not melt but kept their chip form inside the cookies. This sweet mistake gave the world one of its favorite snacks! �� Safety First – The Traffic Signal  Before the 1920s, traffic accidents were common. After witnessing a serious crash between a car and a horse – drawn carriage, Garrett Morgan invented a traffic signal. His design used “Stop” and “Go” signs, which later developed (5) ____________ today’s red, yellow, and green traffic lights that (6) ____________ our roads safer. [Adapted from https://www.readworks.org/] Question 1: A. wondered B. wonderfully C. wondering D. wonderful Question 2: A. to cutting B. cut C. to cut D. cutting Question 3: A. whom B. which C. who D. in which Question 4: A. surprisingly mistake sweet B. sweet mistake surprisingly C. mistake surprisingly sweet D. surprisingly sweet mistake Question 5: A. to B. into C. on D. for Question 6: A. do B. take C. help D. keep 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 7 to 12. THE VANISHING INVENTION In 1998, a Valencian professor made an amazing claim. Professor Antonio Cervilla discovered how to use water as a (7) ____________ for petrol. The scientist said that you could drive from Bilbao to Valencia on just half a (8) ____________ of water. His invention uses a molybdenum compound to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. Unlike (9) ____________ methods, no electricity is required and the reaction happens at atmospheric temperature. This impressive technology is based on the way plant enzymes (10) ____________ water. The use of molybdenum is the perfect choice because, although rare, it is cheap and found all around the planet. Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard about this fabulous technology. There is no explanation for the disappearance anywhere on the internet, (11) ____________ a list of similar inventions which have also (12) ____________. An inventor from the Philipines called Daniel Dingel developed a water – fuelled car but was arrested and sentenced to 20 years in prison. If this technology were to become widely available, it would prove disastrous for petrol station owners and would also save the planet from the impending environmental catastrophes being caused by pollution. Question 7: A. alternative B. option C. substitute  D. proxy

b. They can take on tasks that are too dangerous for humans; for example, police units deploy robots to inspect suspicious bags that might contain explosives. c. Because robots operate with high precision and do not tire, production errors decrease and the products we buy become better over time. d. Engineers have also built robots that help officers apprehend suspects, which means the job becomes safer for everyone involved. e. Overall, robots are a positive force for the future, provided they work alongside people rather than replace them. A. a – b – d – c – e B. e – a – d – b – c C. b – e – a – c – d D. d – b – c – a – e 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. Countless inventions have been created throughout history, (18) ____________. In my view, the most significant invention of all is the Internet. The Internet is vital because it has revolutionized the way (19) ____________. For instance, human communication has been dramatically reshaped. Instead of waiting days for letters to arrive, we can now interact with one another instantly through digital platforms. In fact, many individuals spend more time engaging (20) ____________. If you walk into a modern café today, (21) ____________ or laptops rather than conversing with the person sitting next to them. Moreover, the Internet has enabled new modes of collaboration that were previously unimaginable. Remote work and international cooperation are now commonplace. By connecting a computer to the Internet, (22) ____________. This connectivity allows individuals from different corners of the world to collaborate on projects seamlessly, even without meeting in person. Although the Internet is a relatively recent invention, it has already become indispensable in our daily lives. Without it, modern society would function in an entirely different—and far less efficient—manner. Question 18: A. most of them are important for the progress of modern human society B. which will have a profound impact on people's lives in the years to come C. and many of them have profoundly transformed human life D. with their impacts varying across cultures, technologies, and historical periods Question 19: A. and living our lives in numerous aspects B. in which information are created, shared, and consumed across societies C. we live in numerous aspects D. which has revolutionized our lives in numerous aspects Question 20: A. with others online than they do in face – to – face conversations B. for solitary browsing rather than in outdoor social activities with neighbors C. on their cell phones and laptops instead of talking to each other D. in debates on social networks rather than in local, in – person gatherings Question 21: A. people are seen using their devices instead of talking to one another B. you are likely to see most people immersed in their smartphones C. the staff will politely ask you to turn off your electronic devices D. you could catch nearly everyone staring at their handsets Question 22: A. students can retrieve learning materials far beyond what their schools can provide B. so individuals can share information with people from all over the world C. people gain access to the same resources regardless of their location D. organizations must adopt secure tools to protect sensitive data during collaboration