TEST MODULE 4(A)
A. Fill in the missing word / phrase. There are three answers you do not need to use.
Artificial brain, common, phone line, exists, discovered, overcome, modem, become, server, build, invented, ordinary, figurative speech.
1. George didn’t have an Internet connection, so we checked his____________________________ to see if it was working.
2. Do you believe robots will ever be able to understand idioms or other parts of_________________________?
3. Scientists are working on creating a (n)___________________________ which will make robots think on their own.
4. Some experts believe that robots with human intelligence will someday ______________________ a reality.
5. I don’t think that a machine that can think on its own _____________________________ .
6. Julia can’t connect to the Internet because her computer doesn’t have a (n) __________________________.
7. One of the problems robotics experts have to ____________________________ when creating a household robot is getting it to understand and respond to every day language.
8. Mark used recycled materials to _____________________________ his robot for the science exhibition.
9. David has ___________________________ a new gadget again. He really loves making things.
10. It’s quite ___________________________ for households to have a microwave.
B. Complete the sentences with the Future forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. The sky is grey and gloomy. It____________________________(rain)tonight.
2. I’m sure he ______________________________(be) at home soon.
3. She____________________________(drink) 3 litres of water by the end of the day.
4. This time next week I ______________________________(travel) across France.
5. I can’t go out on Saturday or Sunday night. I ___________________________(study) all weekend.
6. The play _____________________________(begin) at 6 pm.
7. Today I ___________________________(meet) with my estate agent.
8. Look! He’s very upset. He ___________________________(cry) any minute.
9. John _________________________(give) a demonstration of the new robot tomorrow evening.
10. I__________________________(install) the anti-virus software on your computer as soon as I get home tonight, I promise.
C. Underline the appropriate time phrases and put the verbs into the correct tense.
1. I’d like to have a word with you when/ before you________________________ (leave).
2. George ________________________ (finish) his chores until/ by the time his parents come home.
3. I _________________________ (send) you the e-mail as soon as / while the Internet starts working again.
4. Don’t send out the invitations to the party when/ until we________________________ (know) for sure that the band we’ve booked is coming.
5. Sam ________________________(buy) a new mobile phone by the time/ when he has saved enough money.
D. Circle the correct answer.
1. The robots of the future will have ____ amazing abilities that they will be able to do almost anything.
A. such an B. so C. such
2. Ann called Jim____ ask him about her computer problem.
A. so that B. so as C. to
3. I will not download the file____ I have installed anti-virus software.
A. by the time B. until C. while
4. He bought a used computer ____ spend all of his savings.
A. in case not B. so as not to C. in order not
5. James stop playing his video game ____ he heard his mum at the door.
A. by the time B. while C. as soon as
6. Isaak Newton ____ gravity when an apple fell on his head.
A. invented B. discovered C. devise
E. Fill in the gapes with the correct form of the words in bold.
1. There is a lot of _________________ (inform) available on the Internet.
2. Click on the __________________ (attach) in the e-mail to see the pictures they sent us.
3. The parents voted for an increase in ________________ (spend) on computers in the new school year.
4. Recent research has led to the ________________ (discover) that more and more adults are enjoying video games.
5. Despite advances in technology___________________ (discuss) about the negative effects of video games continues.
F. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.
1. She relies _______ the Internet to keep informed about global events.
2. The thief broke_______ our house.
3. _______ theory morning should be a happy time.
4. Mary uses the Internet to cater ______ most of her shopping needs.
5. What’s wrong with the washing machine now? It’s always breaking ________!
6. Creating a robot is much more difficult______ practice.
7. They broke__________ prison and escaped.
8. Very few of us enjoy mornings apart_______ during weekend.
9. John wrote to his cousin ______ the new website.
10. A husband and wife had a terrible argument and then they broke __________.
G. Complete the exchanges using the phrases below. There is one extra phrase.
* Have you tried running a search?
* I’ve already tried that and it didn’t work.
* That’s really kind of you.
* Mmm... in a way, yes.
* Sure, what’s the problem?
1. A: Can you give me a hand with the printer.
B: ____________________________________________________
2. A: Would you agree that many teenagers spend too much time on their computers?
B: ____________________________________________________
3. A: Let me take a look at that computer problem for you.
B: ____________________________________________________
4. A: I’ve lost some files.
B: ____________________________________________________
5. A: I suggest that you reboot the system.
B: ____________________________________________________
H. Listen to some people talking about their mobile phones and match the speakers (1-5) to the statements (A-E).
A. I only make short phone calls on my mobile. Speaker 1 _____
B. I feel that I need my phone too much. Speaker 2_____
C. I spend a lot of money on my mobile phone. Speaker 3_____
D. I don’t like the way people phrase text messages. Speaker 4 _____
E. Mobile phones are good for reasons of safety. Speaker 5_____
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