REVISION FOR MID-SECOND TERM

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. habitat B. survival C. vulnerable D. traditional
3. A. exterminate B. extend C. expand D. example
3. A. threat B. algorithm C. thousand D. theory
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. habitat B. survival C. extinction D. endanger
5. A. interfere B. understand C. resurrect D. estimate
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
6. Smartphones are a great example of the ……….. of artificial intelligence.
A. application B. request C. programme D. relation
7. It’s high time we……………..some measures to protect endangered animals
A. took B. brought C. held D. used
8. Several programmes should be……………..to spread the concept of conservation in the public.
A. told B. used C. operated D. introduced
9. Chimpanzees………..kisses, hugs, touches in their community and used complicated system of sounds to
communicate.
A. transfer B. transmit C. exchange D. perform
10. Many……. groups now support putting a value on ecosystems.
A. conserve B. conservative C. conservation D. conservatism
11. Baby Komodo dragons will live on trees from the moment they are born …..adult ones can hardly climb and
eat them.
A. so B. therefore C. although D. because
12. They……….. the new bridge by the end of the year.
A. will complete B. will have completed C. have completed D. had been completing
13. At the end of this month, we………….here for ten years.
A. will have been living B. are living C. live D. will be living
14. The more she practises, ……………….she becomes.
A. the greater fluency B. the more fluently C. the fluenter D. the more fluent
15. The better the weather is, … ……
A. the beaches get the more crowded B. the beaches get the most crowded
C. the most crowded the beaches get D. the more crowded the beaches get
16. A.I isn’t writing complicated articles, but it has no problem with very simple articles that don’t ………….a
lot of synthesis.
A. require B. request C. ask D. take
17. Cheetah’s tail is…… during fast running, because it balances the animal and allows fast and sudden turns
which happen often when the prey tries to escape.
A. essential B. basic C. adequate D. sufficient
18. ……. robots are machines, there is no need for sleep.
A. Although B. As C. Therefore D. When
19. Highly intelligent machines can be automated to operate without human………..
A. intervening B. intervened C. intervenation D. intervention
20. GPS systems help a lot of people to………….on land, on the sea and in the air.
A. direct B. navigate C. ride D. drive
21. Many robots can learn from their mistakes and are able to adapt…………..any new situation.
A. with B. for C. to D. in
22. Microsoft says that the app Cortana continually learns about its users and it will eventually develop the
ability to………….user’s need.
A. imagine B. anticipate C. link D. indicate
23. My brother got his laptop ……………as it was still under warranty.
A. service B. servicing C. serviced D. to service
24. The team leader had his computer programmers ………….a new model of domestic robots.
A. designed B. design C. to design D. designing
25. You should…… a professional to check your house for earthquake damage.
A. have B. make C. take D. get
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
26. Within a few more years a whole host of robotic adaptations will be running many aspects of our lives.
A. fields B. walks C. ways D. parts
27. The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss.
A. reserve B. generation C. natural environment D. diversity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
28. After six months in the wildlife park, the little panda was released to the wild last week.
A. brought B. captured C. dropped D. led
29. Look at the illustrations of different parts of a computer system.
A. together B. average C. similar D. pure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
30. Someone stole Jane’s motorbike last week.
A. Jane’s motorbike has been stolen last week. B. Jane had someone stole her motorbike last week
C. Jane had her motorbike stolen last week D. Last week Jane had someone to steal her motorbike.
31. money /we/ spend , endangered animal / save
A. The more money we spend, the more endangered animals we save.
B. The more money we spend, the less endangered animals we save.
C. The less money we spend, the more endangered animals we save.
D. The more money we spend, the few endangered animals we save.
32. By the year 2040/ sea turtles/ restore/ population level/ thanks/ human efforts
A. By the year 2040 sea turtles will restore population level thanks to the human efforts.
B. By the year 2040 sea turtles will have been restored their population level thanks for the human efforts.
C. By the year 2040 sea turtles will have restored their population level thanks to human efforts.
D. By the year 2040 sea turtles have restored their population level thanks for human efforts
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
33. Stephen Hawking achieved world recognition as both an inventor as well as a scientist.
A. achieved B. as C. a dancer D. as well as
34. If robots begin to replace humans in every field, it will eventually lead in unemployment.
A. begin to replace B. every field C. will eventually D. lead in
35. This vase has the same design, but it is of different shaped from that one.
A. the same B. different C. shaped D. from
Read the passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to the questions from 36 to 40
About 200 million years ago, as the Triassic Period came to a close, many species of animals disappeared from
the face of the earth. Scientists previously believed that the series of extinctions happened over a period of 15 to
20 million years. Recent discoveries in Nova Scotia suggest, however, that the extinctions may have happened
over a much shorter period of time, perhaps less than 850.000 years.

Evidence for a rapid extinction of species at the end of the Triassic Period is found in the McCoy Brook
Formation along the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. Fossils found in this formation indicate a rapid
disappearance of species rather than a slow and gradual change over time. One explanation for relatively sudden
extinction at the end of the Triassic may be that a large meteorite struck the earth at the time and is responsible
for a 70-kilometer hole nearby. If geologists and other researchers can find evidence, such as shocked quartz in
the rock formations, that a meteorite did strike the earth, it would give more credence to the theory of rapid
Triassic extinctions. It is possible, however, that even if a rapid extinction happened in and around Nova Scotia,
it did not necessarily occur in the rest of the world.
36. The passage mainly discusses…………..
A. The appearance of animal species at the end of the Triassic Period
B. Evidence of a relatively sudden extinction of species
C. The possibility of an extinction happening simultaneously throughout the world
D. A meteorite hole in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia
37.  All of the following were mentioned in the passage EXCEPT……….
A. the extinction of late Triassic animals B. the duration of time for the extinction
C. a large meteorite hitting the Earth 10 million years ago
D. the use of types of rock in scientific research
38. According to the passage, what would give evidence that a meteorite struck the earth? 
A. a gradual change in species over time B. a change in the quartz
C. gold deposits in the veins of rocks D. a change in the waters of the Bay of Fundy
39. Which of the following could best replace the word "struck" as used in line 8? 
A. Affected B. discovered C. devastated D. hit
40. Which of the following best describes the author's tone? 
A. aggressive B. explanatory C. apologetic D. cynical
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 45.
The technology of intelligent machines improves amazingly with the help of artificial intelligence. Robots,
known as steel-collar workers, are widely employed in different (41) _____, such as marine research, space
exploration and some modern assembly lines. Robots bring about advantages undoubtedly, and meanwhile, they
are not as versatile as expected.
The advantages of robots are innumerable. The employment of robots on assembly (42)______ saves a lot of
labor forces. Robots are widely used in developed countries. In Japan, one out of ten thousand workers are
robots, which not only improve the working efficiency, but also enhance accuracy. That is the reason why
robots are so popular in automobile industry and electronic production line.
Another merit is that robots can take the place of human beings and work in the dangerous environment or the
places not accessible for us. Human beings have extended their cognition to the outer space, where there are
considerable unpredictable dangers. Robots can work in any kind of situation, no matter how (43)_____ the
environment is. In hospital, robots work as professional doctors doing operation on the patients. Furthermore,
robots can work (44) _______ the clock, never knowing what tiredness is.
However, the disadvantages of robots are undeniable. Firstly, all the robots and other intelligent machines are
designed by human beings. What robots do is follow the instruction and pre-set programming by human beings.
If there is something wrong with the electric circuit or programs, robots will become good-for-nothing
machines. Besides, robots cannot work creatively when confronted with complicated situation.
In short, robots are subsidiary to human beings. However competent they are in various kinds of field, robots
will never take the place of human beings and (45)______ a decisive role in our work and life.
41. A. aspects B. parts C. jobs D. careers
42. A. rows B. ramps C. lines D. columns
43. A. wonderful B. beautiful C. peaceful D. awful
44. A. for B. around C. at D. with
45. A. keep B. play C. take D. make
Read the passage and mark the correct answer A, B, C or D to the questions from 46 to 50.
The Rise of Robots
As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were
growing up. They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labour for little
pay. Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year. In fact, with the help of robots
we soon might have to do much at all. But is this a good thing?
By 2030, it’s estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide. Companies are already
starting to integrate them into the workforce. The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to
launch a factory within the next 10 years that’s completely staffed by robot workers. Meanwhile, an American
company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers. With the push of a button
it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers
get the perfect cream on top. Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and
night without a break.
Robots are also invading our homes. The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically
according to a schedule. The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade.
Then there’s the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time.
The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room. Once you finally catch it,
you’re probably too awake to hit the snooze button. Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they
will likely become more capable as time goes on.
Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future
filled with robots. Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines do everything for us. Others have
even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their
masters. These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be
answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future.
46. According to the first paragraph, how is life changed since our grandparents’ time?
A. Children have to walk longer distances to school C. The education system has got much worse.
B. Things aren’t as hard as they once were D. It hasn’t changed much at all
47. How is Briggo’s invention superior to human workers?
A. It is better at conversation C. It never has to stop
B. It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making D. It can operate machinery
48. What would happen if you pressed the snooze button?
A. The alarm clock would turn off forever C. You would have to wake up immediately
B. Nothing would happen at all D. The alarm would stop, but go off again soon
49. Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over robotics?
A. Robots may be dominant at the workplace C. Robots may do some harm to humans
B. The ideas of robotics may seem far-fetched D. It takes some time for people to accept robots
50. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. Some reasons why people don’t accept robots yet
B. A very amusing science-fiction story about robots
C. How people in local communities are supporting robots
D. A few of the latest robots on the market today

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Keys - Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. habitat B. survival C. vulnerable D. traditional
3. A. exterminate B. extend C. expand D. example
3. A. threat B. algorithm C. thousand D. theory
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. habitat B. survival C. extinction D. endanger
5. A. interfere B. understand C. resurrect D. estimate
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below.
6. Smartphones are a great example of the ……….. of artificial intelligence.
A. application B. request C. programme D. relation
7. It’s high time we……………..some measures to protect endangered animals
A. took B. brought C. held D. used
8. Several programmes should be……………..to spread the concept of conservation in the public.
A. told B. used C. operated D. introduced
9. Chimpanzees………..kisses, hugs, touches in their community and used complicated system of sounds to
communicate.
A. transfer B. transmit C. exchange D. perform
10. Many……. groups now support putting a value on ecosystems.
A. conserve B. conservative C. conservation D. conservatism
11. Baby Komodo dragons will live on trees from the moment they are born …..adult ones can hardly climb and
eat them.
A. so B. therefore C. although D. because
12. They……….. the new bridge by the end of the year.
A. will complete B. will have completed C. have completed D. had been completing
13. At the end of this month, we………….here for ten years.
A. will have been living B. are living C. live D. will be living
14. The more she practises, ……………….she becomes.
A. the greater fluency B. the more fluently C. the fluenter D. the more fluent
15. The better the weather is, … ……
A. the beaches get the more crowded B. the beaches get the most crowded
C. the most crowded the beaches get D. the more crowded the beaches get
16. A.I isn’t writing complicated articles, but it has no problem with very simple articles that don’t ………….a
lot of synthesis.
A. require B. request C. ask D. take
17. Cheetah’s tail is…… during fast running, because it balances the animal and allows fast and sudden turns
which happen often when the prey tries to escape.
A. essential B. basic C. adequate D. sufficient
18. ……. robots are machines, there is no need for sleep.
A. Although B. As C. Therefore D. When
19. Highly intelligent machines can be automated to operate without human………..
A. intervening B. intervened C. intervenation D. intervention
20. GPS systems help a lot of people to………….on land, on the sea and in the air.
A. direct B. navigate C. ride D. drive
21. Many robots can learn from their mistakes and are able to adapt…………..any new situation.
A. with B. for C. to D. in
22. Microsoft says that the app Cortana continually learns about its users and it will eventually develop the
ability to………….user’s need.
A. imagine B. anticipate C. link D. indicate
23. My brother got his laptop ……………as it was still under warranty.
A. service B. servicing C. serviced D. to service
24. The team leader had his computer programmers ………….a new model of domestic robots.
A. designed B. design C. to design D. designing
25. You should…… a professional to check your house for earthquake damage.
A. have B. make C. take D. get
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
28. Within a few more years a whole host of robotic adaptations will be running many aspects of our lives.
A. fields B. walks C. ways D. parts
29. The Bali Tiger was declared extinct in 1937 due to hunting and habitat loss.
A. reserve B. generation C. natural environment D. diversity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
28. After six months in the wildlife park, the little panda was released to the wild last week.
A. brought B. captured C. dropped D. led
29. Look at the illustrations of different parts of a computer system.
A. together B. average C. similar D. pure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
30. Someone stole Jane’s motorbike last week.
A. Jane’s motorbike has been stolen last week.
B. Jane had someone stole her motorbike last week
C. Jane had her motorbike stolen last week
D. Last week Jane had someone to steal her motorbike.
31. money /we/ spend , endangered animal / save
A. The more money we spend, the more endangered animals we save.
B. The more money we spend, the less endangered animals we save.
C. The less money we spend, the more endangered animals we save.
D. The more money we spend, the few endangered animals we save.
32. By the year 2040/ sea turtles/ restore/ population level/ thanks/ human efforts
A. By the year 2040 sea turtles will restore population level thanks to the human efforts.
B. By the year 2040 sea turtles will have been restored their population level thanks for the human efforts.
C. By the year 2040 sea turtles will have restored their population level thanks to human efforts.
D. By the year 2040 sea turtles have restored their population level thanks for human efforts
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
33. Stephen Hawking achieved world recognition as both an inventor as well as a scientist.
A. achieved B. as C. a dancer D. as well as
34. If robots begin to replace humans in every field, it will eventually lead in unemployment.
A. begin to replace B. every field C. will eventually D. lead in
35. This vase has the same design, but it is of different shaped from that one.
A. the same B. different C. shaped D. from
Read the passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to the questions from 36 to 40
About 200 million years ago, as the Triassic Period came to a close, many species of animals disappeared from
the face of the earth. Scientists previously believed that the series of extinctions happened over a period of 15 to
20 million years. Recent discoveries in Nova Scotia suggest, however, that the extinctions may have happened
over a much shorter period of time, perhaps less than 850.000 years.

Evidence for a rapid extinction of species at the end of the Triassic Period is found in the McCoy Brook
Formation along the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia. Fossils found in this formation indicate a rapid
disappearance of species rather than a slow and gradual change over time. One explanation for relatively sudden
extinction at the end of the Triassic may be that a large meteorite struck the earth at the time and is responsible
for a 70-kilometer hole nearby. If geologists and other researchers can find evidence, such as shocked quartz in
the rock formations, that a meteorite did strike the earth, it would give more credence to the theory of rapid
Triassic extinctions. It is possible, however, that even if a rapid extinction happened in and around Nova Scotia,
it did not necessarily occur in the rest of the world.
41. The passage mainly discusses…………..
E. The appearance of animal species at the end of the Triassic Period
F. Evidence of a relatively sudden extinction of species
G. The possibility of an extinction happening simultaneously throughout the world
H. A meteorite hole in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia
42.  All of the following were mentioned in the passage EXCEPT……….
A. the extinction of late Triassic animals B. the duration of time for the extinction
C. a large meteorite hitting the Earth 10 million years ago
D. the use of types of rock in scientific research
43. According to the passage, what would give evidence that a meteorite struck the earth? 
B. a gradual change in species over time B. a change in the quartz
C. gold deposits in the veins of rocks D. a change in the waters of the Bay of Fundy
44. Which of the following could best replace the word "struck" as used in line 8? 
A. Affected B. discovered C. devastated D. hit
45. Which of the following best describes the author's tone? 
B. aggressive B. explanatory C. apologetic D. cynical
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 45.
The technology of intelligent machines improves amazingly with the help of artificial intelligence. Robots,
known as steel-collar workers, are widely employed in different (41) _____, such as marine research, space
exploration and some modern assembly lines. Robots bring about advantages undoubtedly, and meanwhile, they
are not as versatile as expected.
The advantages of robots are innumerable. The employment of robots on assembly (42)______ saves a lot of
labor forces. Robots are widely used in developed countries. In Japan, one out of ten thousand workers are
robots, which not only improve the working efficiency, but also enhance accuracy. That is the reason why
robots are so popular in automobile industry and electronic production line.
Another merit is that robots can take the place of human beings and work in the dangerous environment or the
places not accessible for us. Human beings have extended their cognition to the outer space, where there are
considerable unpredictable dangers. Robots can work in any kind of situation, no matter how (43)_____ the
environment is. In hospital, robots work as professional doctors doing operation on the patients. Furthermore,
robots can work (44) _______ the clock, never knowing what tiredness is.
However, the disadvantages of robots are undeniable. Firstly, all the robots and other intelligent machines are
designed by human beings. What robots do is follow the instruction and pre-set programming by human beings.
If there is something wrong with the electric circuit or programs, robots will become good-for-nothing
machines. Besides, robots cannot work creatively when confronted with complicated situation.
In short, robots are subsidiary to human beings. However competent they are in various kinds of field, robots
will never take the place of human beings and (45)______ a decisive role in our work and life.
41. A. aspects B. parts C. jobs D. careers
42. A. rows B. ramps C. lines D. columns
43. A. wonderful B. beautiful C. peaceful D. awful
44. A. for B. around C. at D. with
45. A. keep B. play C. take D. make
Read the passage and mark the correct answer A, B, C or D to the questions from 46 to 50.
The Rise of Robots
As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were
growing up. They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labour for little
pay. Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year. In fact, with the help of robots
we soon might have to do much at all. But is this a good thing?
By 2030, it’s estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide. Companies are already
starting to integrate them into the workforce. The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to
launch a factory within the next 10 years that’s completely staffed by robot workers. Meanwhile, an American
company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers. With the push of a button
it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers
get the perfect cream on top. Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and
night without a break.
Robots are also invading our homes. The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically
according to a schedule. The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade.
Then there’s the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time.
The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room. Once you finally catch it,
you’re probably too awake to hit the snooze button. Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they
will likely become more capable as time goes on.
Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future
filled with robots. Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines do everything for us. Others have
even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their
masters. These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be
answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future.
51. According to the first paragraph, how is life changed since our grandparents’ time?
C. Children have to walk longer distances to school C. The education system has got much worse.
D. Things aren’t as hard as they once were D. It hasn’t changed much at all
52. How is Briggo’s invention superior to human workers?
C. It is better at conversation C. It never has to stop
D. It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making D. It can operate machinery
53. What would happen if you pressed the snooze button?
C. The alarm clock would turn off forever C. You would have to wake up immediately
D. Nothing would happen at all D. The alarm would stop, but go off again soon
54. Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over robotics?
C. Robots may be dominant at the workplace C. Robots may do some harm to humans
D. The ideas of robotics may seem far-fetched D. It takes some time for people to accept robots
55. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
E. Some reasons why people don’t accept robots yet
F. A very amusing science-fiction story about robots
G. How people in local communities are supporting robots
H. A few of the latest robots on the market today

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