Nylon was invented in the early 1930s by an American chemist, Julian Hill. Other scientists worked with his invention and finally on 27 October 1938, nylon was introduced to the world. It was cheap and strong and immediately became successful, especially in the making of ladies’ stockings.
During the Second World War, the best present for many women was a pair of nylon stockings, but more importantly, it was used to make parachutes and tyres. Today, nylon is found in many things: carpets, ropes, seat belts, furniture, computers, and even spare parts of human body. It has played an important part in our lives for over 50 years. Next year, about 36 million tons of it will be manufactured.
1. Nylon can be found in .......
a. many things b. spare parts of the human body
c. furniture d. all are correct
2. what does the word 'introduced' in line 3 mean?
a. tell somebody your name. b. tell somebody the name of a person
c. bring in sth new d. bring sth somewhere
3. Nylon.....
a. was invented by Julian Hill b. was strong but expensive
c. was not very popular d. all are correct
4. which of the following is NOT true
a. Nylon was used to make ladies' stocking
b. Today, Nylon still plays an important part in our lives
c. At first, people didn't want to use Nylon
d. We can found Nylon in computers
Write a paragraph about the topic: “Is television a blessing or a curse?”, using the cues given.
IS TELEVISION A BLESSING OR A CURSE?
1. Human beings / gained much specific advancement recently. There / be a series of inventions that / have brought human conveniences / a modern life.
2. Television / set as a good example that certainly influences / our life in communication and entertainment. However, TV also / cause some bad effects of time-consuming / health problems.
3. In the first place, television / help people in the ways of communicating / each other and entertaining their life. Thanks / the appearance TV, people can keep / with up-to-date / the world.
4. What our / be if we do not have a TV at home. Because TV is a cheap / available tool / provide us daily information.
5. Also, watching TV is a valuable kind of entertainment that / help people relax after working hard or suffering / a busy life. Last but not least, TV has changed husband's behavior in connecting / each other.
6. Beside of good advantages of TV, watching TV may cause some disorders in health / working time / well.
7. Some people spend long hours in / of a TV set, they may neglect then work or duty in taking care / their family members. And young people may work less effectively / addicted to watching TV lead to passiveness and laziness.
8. In conclusion, everything / have two sides and TV is optional. It is obvious that TV / benefit our life in making people become friendly and close. I totally agree that TV is a great invention and we / have to be aware / its good points by using it suitably.
2. It is believed that the Chinese invented gunpowder
=> The Chinese
chuyển những câu sau sang lối nói bị động
1.the scientistis are carrying out an important experiment
2.people make cheese from milk
3.did Wright brothers build the first plane in 1903?
4.Witcomb L.Judson invented the ziooer in 1893
5.people have used the ballpoint pens for many years
6.they will publish a book on space travel next month
7.when i came he was repairing the computer
8.Shakespeare wote Romeo and Julietin 1592
9.Viet is going to repain these rooms tomorrow
10.our factory doesn't produce this kind of paper
Chọn lỗi sai và sửa lại cho đúng
1) Mix yellow and blue to make green.
2) After invented the light bulb,Thomas Edison went on to create many other useful inventions.
3) Thanh Ha School closed for two days last week because a flood.
4) The music was very loud and could hear from a long away.
5) In the morning, the Professor showed us up the university.
6) After met the movie star, I understood why she was so popular.
7) A sample of chocolate given after visitors have toured the factory.
8) The rice grains is husked in the mill to produce brown rice.
9) The coffee berries fermented in water for make a strong tasting liquid.
10) Ann wanted to know in order to get a map of the city.
V.Change the sentences into passive voice.
1. Alexander Bain invented the facsimile in 1843.
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2. They dry the beans in the sun.
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3. People can make payment at any post office.
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4. How do people learn English?
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5. They are going to build a new supermarket next year.
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6. Where did you take these photographs?
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7. The foreman is showing the students around the factory.
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8. I will translate the instruction into French.
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9. Has the council postponed the meeting?
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10. They were cleaning the room when I arrived.
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11. We haven't finished our homework yet.
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12. People say the computer is one of the most important inventions.
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Ai giúp mình bài này với.
Chọn lỗi sai và sửa lại cho đúng
1) Mix yellow and blue to make green.
2) After invented the light bulb,Thomas Edison went on to create many other useful inventions.
3) Thanh Ha School closed for two days last week because a flood.
4) The music was very loud and could hear from a long away.
5) In the morning, the Professor showed us up the university.
6) After met the movie star, I understood why she was so popular.
7) A sample of chocolate given after visitors have toured the factory.
8) The rice grains is husked in the mill to produce brown rice.
9) The coffee berries fermented in water for make a strong tasting liquid.
10) Ann wanted to know in order to get a map of the city.
1) she said to me . '' Turn off the lights when you go out '' ( reported speech)
2) Nobody has used this room for years ( passive)
3) Thu is very happy . Her sister wins the competition ( Adj + That_clause)
4) Watching the circus on TV is Funny ( adj+to+infinitive)
5) She can't come to class on time . She is anxious ( adj + to_infinitive)
6) Long did a good job. He was proud of it ( adj + to_infinitive)
7) Viet Nam is the country where they export coffee (compound word)
1) she said to me . '' Turn off the lights when you go out '' ( reported speech)
2) Nobody has uses this room for year ( passive)
3) Thu is very happy . Her sister wins the competition ( ADJ + That_clause)
4) Watching the circus on TV is Funny ( adj+to+infinitive)
5) She can't come to class on time . She is anxious ( adj + to_infinitive)
6) Long did a good job. He was proud of it ( adj + to_infinitive)
7) Viet Nam is the country where they export coffee (compound word)
8) She/show/me/where/buy/tickets
9) The girl fell................. her bike and hit her head ......................... the road
10) please get me a bandage
- Will...................................................?
giúp mìh với hiccc T.T