Choose the best option to fill each of the blanks to make a meaningful passage.

Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age. But actually the idea for a computer was (1) _______ out over two centuries ago by a man (2) _______ Charles Babbage.

Babbage was born in 1791 and (3) _______ up to be a brilliant mathematician. He drew up plans for several calculating machines (4) _______ he called “engines”. But despite the fact that he (5) _______ building some of these he never finished any of them. Over the years people have argued (6) _______ his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building (7) _______ engine (8) _______ on one of Babbage’s. designs.

It has taken six years to complete and more (9) _______ four thousand parts have been specially made. Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum to (10) _______ people of Babbage’s work.

Question 1

A. turned

B. thought

C. invented

D. worked

I.                             BIRTH OF THE COMPUTER

Most people think of the computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age. But actually the idea for a computer (1)………..(has/ was/ had/ is) worked out over two centuries ago by a man (2) …………(known/ recognized/ written/ called) Charles Babbage.

Babbage was born (3)………(on/ by/ in/ for) 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician. He drew up plans………..(for/ of/ with/ on) several calculating machines which he called “engines”. But despite the fact that he (5) …………(wanted/ made/ started/ missed) building some of these he never finished any of them. Over the years people have argued (6)……….(until/ whether/ while/ though) his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building (7)………….(some/ the/ an/ that) engine based on one of Babbage’s designs. (8)…………….(One/ He/ They/ It) has taken six years to complete and more (9)…………….(than/ therefore/ when/ then) four thousand parts have been specially made. Whether it works or not, the machine will be shown at a special exhibition in the Science Museum (10)…………….(to/ as/ for/ so) remind people of Babbage’s wor

Ex 4: Choose the best opinion to fill the passage

Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age. But actually the idea for a computer (1)...... worked out over 2 centuries a go by a man (2)...... Charles Babbage.

Babbage was born in 1791 and grew up to be a thrilliant mathematician. He few up plans for several calculating machines (3)...... he called "engines". But despite of the fact he (4)...... building some of these he never finished any of them. Over the years people have agued (5)....... his machines would ever work. Recently. however, the Science Museum in London has finished building (6)........ engine based on one of Babbage's designs. (7)........ has taken 6 years to complete and more (8)........ four thousand parts have been specially made. Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum (10)......... remind people of Babbage's work.

1. A. has B. was C.had D. is

2. A. known B. recognized C. written D. called

3. A. whose B. who C. these D. which

4. A. wanted B. made C. started D. missed

5. A. until B. wether C. while D. though

6. A. some B. the C. an D. that

7. A. one B. he C. they D. it

8. A. than B. therefore C. when D. then

9. A. to B. as C. for D. so

          Pele is widely regarded as the best football (1) …………………………. of all time. He (2)……………. born on October 21^st , 1940 in the countryside of Brazil. Pele’s father  was a professional football player(3) ……………… taught him  how to play  at a very young age. Pele began his career at the age of 15 . In 1958, at the age of 17, he won his first World Cup. He won three World Cup and scored 1,281 goals in his 22 year career. He was (4) …………………………. Football Player of the century. During his career, he became (5) …………………………. around the world as The King of Football.

I. One of the inventions made in the world of science and technology is the telephone. This instrument has become an important part in our daily life The word "telephone " comes from two Greek words" tele " and " phone". These words mean "far" and "sound". The telephone uses electricity to carry sound over distance. So you see, the two Greek words tell us exactly what the instrument does. Since its invention by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, the design of the telephone set has changed greatly. However, the way the telephone works is still the same. I. What has become an important part in our daily life? 2. What do the words " tele" and" phone " mean? 3. How does the telephone carry sound over a distance? 4. Who invented the telephone? 5. When was the telephone invented? 6. Has the design of the telephone set changed a lot since its invention? 2.Alexander Graham Bell was born in Scotland. He emigrated to Canada first and then to the USA in 1870s In America, he worked with the deaf-mutes at Boston University. Soon, Bell started experimenting with ways of transmitting speech over a long distance. He worked with Thomas Watson, his assistant. Bell and Watson conducted many experiments. He successfully demonstrated his invention to the public at countless exhibitions, he invented the telephone. By 1877 the first telephone was in commercial use. 1. Where was Alexander Graham Bell born ? 3. Who did Bell work with at Boston University? 4. What did Bell invent ? 5. Did Bell conduct many experiments in America? 6. Where did he successfully demonstrate his invention? 2. Where did he emigrate first ?

V.   Write the correct form of the words in brackets.

1.   Hoi An is known as the centre for very                            custom-made clothing. (afford)

2.   He was a very                               and honest man who would never betray anyone. (rely)

3.   Toronto is officially named the most                                city in Canada. (culture)

4.   The town’s most popular                          is the Marine Science Museum. (attract)

5.   The Province Of Luxemburg is the largest and least                               of the nine provinces of Belgium. (populate)

6.   The illustration shows examples of                      dress in the late 1840s. (fashion)

7.   The disease spread quickly among the poor slum                                    of the city. (dwell)

8.   I often think of the                                    time we had all together in Boston last spring. (please)

VI.  Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct answer to each of the questions.

A large number of inventions require years of arduous research and development before they are perfected. For instance, Thomas Edison had to make more than 1,000 attempts to invent the incandescent light bulb before he finally succeeded. History is replete with numerous other examples of people trying, yet failing to make inventions before they eventually succeeded. Yet some inventions have come about not through hard work but simply by accident.

In most cases, when someone unintentionally invented something, the inventor was attempting to create something else. For example, in the 1930s, chemist Roy Plunkett was attempting to make a new substance that could be used to refrigerate items. He mixed some chemicals together. Then, he put them into a pressurized container and cooled the mixture. By the time his experiment was complete, he had a new invention. It was not a new substance that could be used for refrigeration though. Instead, he had invented Teflon, which is today most commonly used to make nonstick pots and pans. Similarly, decades earlier, John Pemberton was a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia. He was attempting to create a tonic that people could use whenever they had headaches. While he was not successful in that endeavor, he managed to invent Coca – Cola, the world – famous carbonated soft drink.

Scientists have also made crucial discoveries by accident when they were conducting experiments. In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, an antibiotic, in this manner. He discovered some mold growing in a dish with some bacteria. He noticed that the bacteria seemed to be avoiding the mold. When he investigated further, he determined some of the many useful properties of penicillin, which has saved millions of lives over the past few decades. Likewise, in 1946, scientist Percy Spencer was conducting an experiment with microwaves. He had a candy bar in his pocket, and he noticed that it suddenly melted. He investigated and learned the reason why that had happened. Soon afterward, he built a device that could utilize microwaves to heat food. the microwave oven.

Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

A. History's Most Important Inventions

B. Accidental Inventions and Discoveries 

C. You Don't Always Get What You Want

D. How to Become a Great Inventor

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

A large number of inventions require years of arduous research and development before they are perfected. For instance, Thomas Edison had to make more than 1,000 attempts to invent the incandescent light bulb before he finally succeeded. History is replete with numerous other examples of people trying, yet failing to make inventions before they eventually succeeded. Yet some inventions have come about not through hard work but simply by accident.

In most cases, when someone unintentionally invented something, the inventor was attempting to create something else. For example, in the 1930s, chemist Roy Plunkett was attempting to make a new substance that could be used to refrigerate items. He mixed some chemicals together. Then, he put them into a pressurized container and cooled the mixture. By the time his experiment was complete, he had a new invention. It was not a new substance that could be used for refrigeration though. Instead, he had invented Teflon, which is today most commonly used to make nonstick pots and pans. Similarly, decades earlier, John Pemberton was a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia. He was attempting to create a tonic that people could use whenever they had headaches. While he was not successful in that endeavor, he managed to invent Coca -Cola, the world - famous carbonated soft drink.

Scientists have also made crucial discoveries by accident when they were conducting experiments. In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, an antibiotic, in this manner. He discovered some mold growing in a dish with some bacteria. He noticed that the bacteria seemed to be avoiding the mold. When he investigated further, he determined some of the many useful properties of penicillin, which has saved millions of lives over the past few decades. Likewise, in 1946, scientist Percy Spencer was conducting an experiment with microwaves. He had a candy bar in his pocket, and he noticed that it suddenly melted. He investigated and learned the reason why that had happened. Soon afterward, he built a device that could utilize microwaves to heat food. the microwave oven.

Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

A. History's Most Important Inventions

B. Accidental Inventions and Discoveries

C. You Don't Always Get What You Want

D. How to Become a Great Inventor