Tiêu đề TỜ SỐ 20 TEST 01 UNIT 5 INVENTIONS.docx ✅

Read the 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. Inventions have changed the world in countless ways. From life – saving medical devices to time – saving gadgets, inventions have improved our lives and shaped the way we live. One of the earliest known inventions was stone tools developed by humans millions of years ago. Throughout history, inventors have utilized their creativity and scientific knowledge to bring us amazing innovations. One of the most influential inventors in history is Thomas Edison. He was a prolific inventor and held over 1,000 patents. One of his most famous inventions is the light bulb which changed the world by providing inexpensive lighting to large parts of society. Another invention that has had a major impact on modern life is Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone. His invention revolutionized communication and allowed people to talk to one another no matter how far apart they were. The Wright brothers are credited with inventing the first successful airplane, allowing humans to fly for the first time in 1903. Other important inventions include the television created by Philo Farnsworth and John Logie Baird; antibiotics discovered by Alexander Fleming; the internal combustion engine invented by Rudolph Diesel; and the personal computer created by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. Inventions continue to shape our lives today, with new technologies such as drones, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and more being developed. Inventors are constantly pushing boundaries to find new ways of improving our lives and making the world a better place. As we look towards the future, it will be exciting to see what new inventions will come next! [Adapted from www.Games4esl.com] Question 23: According to the passage, all of the following are examples of modern technologies EXCEPT? A. drones B. robotics C. the telephone D. artificial intelligence Question 24: The word "prolific" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. creative B. productive C. well – known D. skillful Question 25: The word "inexpensive" in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to which of the following? A. affordable B. costly C. beneficial D. simple Question 26: The word "which" in paragraph 2 refers to which of the following? A. the light bulb B. Thomas Edison C. his most famous inventions D. the world Question 27: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. The Wright brothers invented the first airplane in the 19th century. B. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone to allow people to talk to each other globally. C. Rudolph Diesel invented the first personal computer. D. The television was invented by Philo Farnsworth and John Logie Baird independently. Question 28: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the sentence: "Inventors are constantly pushing boundaries to find new ways of improving our lives"? A. Inventors are limited by existing technologies in their quest for improvement. B. Inventors are always trying to go beyond current limits to enhance our quality of life. C. Inventors focus mainly on maintaining the status quo rather than creating new things. D. Inventors are primarily concerned with theoretical concepts rather than practical applications. Question 29: In which paragraph does the author discuss how modern technologies continue to impact our lives? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 Question 30: In which paragraph does the author provide an example of a communication invention from the past? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 Read the 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 31 to 40. INVENTIONS