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Read the following passage and do the tasks below :
Most of us think that great ideas were the result of genius thinking. However, many of the greatest discoveries and inventions in history began with very simple beginnings.
In the 18th century, James Watt was boiling water at home. As the water began to boil, he suddenly noticed that the steam was pushing the lid of the kettle. From this, he created the steam engine.
In ancient Greece time, Archimedes stepped into a bath tub and felt that water was being pushed out when he stepped in. This is how he came up with the idea of how to find the purity of gold.
In the 17th century, Isaac Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell and hit him on the head. This is when he realized the pulling force of the earth - the gravity.
There are many other examples of how great ideas began with simple beginnings. What one needs to become an inventor are careful observation and a lot of hard work.
Answer the questions:
1. What did James Watt create?
-> He created the steam engine.
2. Did Isaac Newton realize the pulling force of the earth?
-> Yes, he did.
3. How many inventors are mentioned in the passage?
-> Three inventors.
In the second century BC, the Greek historian Antipater wrote a list of the seven greatest wonders of the ancient world; of these, only the Great Pyramid has survived. Sometimes however, civilizations can be rediscovered - and this is what happened when Borobudur, often called the eighth wonder of the world, was found again in the jungles of Java, south - east Asia.
It was in 1814 that Thomas Raffles became Governor of the island of Java. Unlike many other Europeans, he was interested in the history of the country and spent his time collecting as much information as he could.
In 1815, Thomas Raffles set off with a small party to see what he could find. They traveled for many weeks, and finally arrived at the site of Borobudur. Raffles was astonished by what he found. In front of him, almost covered by the plants and tall trees of the jungle, was one of the most magnificent buildings he had ever seen.
76. Thomas Raffles _______.
a. was Governor of the island of Java b. was the one who rediscovered Borobudur
c. was interested in the history of the country d. all are correct
77. What does the word ‘wonder’ in line 2 mean?
a. a feeling of surprise and admiration b. something that causes you to feel surprise or admiration
c. a place in a desert that has trees and water d. a thing that is built to help people remember a person
78. Raffles rediscovered Borobudur _______.
a. in 1814 b. in 1815
c. after many weeks traveling in the jungle d. b & c
79. Borobudur was _________.
a. one of the seven greatest wonders of the ancient world b. called the eighth wonder of the world
c. built in the second century BC d. all are correct
80. Which of the following is not true?
a. A Greek historian wrote a list of the seven greatest wonders of the ancient world.
b. Most of the European were not interested in the history of Java.
c. Java is the name of an island.
d. Thomas Raffles rediscovered Borobudur by accident
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Read the text about Alexander Graham Bell and do the tasks:
Alexander Graham Bell is widely known as inventor of the first telephone. He was born on March 3rd, 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland. When he was 23, Bell emigrated to Canada with his parents and the next year moved th the United States to teach deaf-mute children. With his colleague Thomas Watson, Bell worked very hard on the experimentation to invent devices such as the harmonic telegraph ( used to send multiple messages over a single wire) and phonautograph ( used to draw the shape of the sound waves). The first telephone communication was said to have happened between Bell and Watson in 1876 while Bell was at one end of the line, and Watson worked on the telephone in other room. The first transmitted words were, " Mr Watson, come here. I want to see you"
a. Decide if the statements are T or F
1. Alexander Graham Bell is Scottish /T/
2. He spent all his life in Canada /F/
3. He worked with the deaf when he moved to the USA /T/
4. He wanted to create a device that can transmit human voice /T/
5. He was able to succeed right from the first experiment /F/
6. He worked on his inventions all by himself /F/
b. Answer the questions
1. What is Bell 's "harmonic telegraph"?
It's used to send multiple messages over a single wire
2. What is Bell 's "phonautograph"?
It's used to draw shape of the sound waves
3. When did the first communication over happened and how did it happen?
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1. What is a good description for this text?
A. An autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. B. The life of Benjamin Franklin
C. The works of Benjamin Franklin. D. Franklin and American Independence.
2. When was Benjamin Franklin born?
A. 1806 B. 1794 C. 1717 D. 1706
3. Which of these happened first?
A. Franklin trains as a printer. B. Franklin runs away to Philadelphia.
C. The American colonies rebel. D. Franklin starts his first publication.
4. What was Poor Richard’s Almanak about?
A. Franklin’s reputation. B. How to succeed in business.
C. How to do government printing. D. The text does not say.
5. In which countries did Franklin live?
A. England and France. B. Philadelphia and England.
C. London and America. D. England, America and France.
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The reading is followed by several questions about it. There are four possible answers (A, B, C or D) for each question. Choose the best answer.
Benjamin Franklin
Few people can embody the spirit of early America as much as Benjamin Franklin. He lived through almost the whole of the eighteenth century, being born six years after it began, and dying ten years before it ended. In this time he saw the American colonies grow from tiny settlements into a nation, and he also contributed much to the development of the new state.
At the age of 17 Franklin ran away to Philadelphia. He had already received some training as a printer’s apprentice, and this helped him seven years later, with his first publication, the Pennsylvania Gazette. He also received a contract to do government printing work, which helped him to rise from his poor background to become a successful entrepreneur. Some of his experience in business was shared in his famous Poor Richard’s Almanak, which established his reputation throughout the American colonies. In another of his works, the Autobiography, which was written toward the end of his life, he shows the same quiet common sense.
He was deeply interested in science and natural history, and his experiments with electricity and lightning led directly to the invention of the lightning rod. He was also interested in improving the conditions of his fellow men. He was involved in a number of projects in his native Philadelphia, including the setting up of a library, a university, a philosophical society, and - because he was a pragmatic man - a fire prevention service. In 1753 he became Postmaster-General of the colonies. Through this experience he began to develop the idea that the colonies of North America should be a single nation. Later, he went to London to try to persuade the British government to change the conditions, especially the taxes, that later led the American colonists into rebellion.
Whatever Benjamin Franklin’s personal feelings about the rebellion of the American states, he worked hard to make it succeed. As ambassador to France, he encouraged the French to help George Washington. After the war he attended the American constitutional congress. This was his last contribution, for he died later that year. He is still fondly remembered by Americans as one of the creators of the United States.
1. What is a good description for this text?
A. An autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. B. The life of Benjamin Franklin
C. The works of Benjamin Franklin. D. Franklin and American Independence.
2. When was Benjamin Franklin born?
A. 1806 B. 1794 C. 1717 D. 1706
3. Which of these happened first?
A. Franklin trains as a printer. B. Franklin runs away to Philadelphia.
C. The American colonies rebel. D. Franklin starts his first publication.
4. What was Poor Richard’s Almanak about?
A. Franklin’s reputation. B. How to succeed in business.
C. How to do government printing. D. The text does not say.
5. In which countries did Franklin live?
A. England and France. B. Philadelphia and England.
C. London and America. D. England, America and France.
1. The passage says that about five hundred volcanoes_____.
A. will erupt this year B. are still active C. are located under water D. have been discovered
2. Most of the active volcanoes are located in_____.
A. the Pacific Ocean B. South America C. the Atlan Ocean D. the western United States
3. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Volcanoes are found in belts or chains. B. The earth’s crust is weak along mountain ranges. C. Hot rock escapes during volcano eruption. D. Volcanoes can be found in the ocean basins.
4. The Hawaiian Islands were built by volcanoes that_____.
A. began erupting under water B. formed a mountain range under water
C. finally reached the surface of the ocean D. both A and C
5. The best title for this selection may be_____.
A. How the Hawaiian Islands Were Built B. At the Bottom of the Ocean
C. The Earth’s Volcanoes D. Why Volcanoes Erupt
Fill in the gap with one suitable words
Enrico Rastelli
Enrico Rastelli was probably the greatest juggler the world has ever known. Juggling involves throwing(1)....a.....number of objects up into the air and catching them (2).....without......dropping a single one. Rastelli was able to juggle(3)....as.....many as eight balls at the same time. However,(4)....what......made him a genius was his perfect style, rather(5).......than......the quantity of objects he(6)...could.....juggle.
Rastelli's contributions to juggling were many. He started using rubber balls(7)...instead....of the cotton balls that were(8)......in...use at the time.These rubber balls are now standard. It was Rastelli,too, who began the now commonly seen practice(9).....of.....throwing a ball into the air,and then catching(10)........it....on a stick held in his mouth.
Enrico Rastelli was born into a circus family in Siberia in 1896. Although he spent some of his early years in Italy, it(11)......was.......in Russia that he acquired his juggling skills. It was not uncommon(12).....for...him to practise twelve hours a day, and this dedication was reflected in his astonishing performances. The degree of control shown(13)....by......Enrico Rastelli has never been equalled.
26. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Thomas Edison’s many inventions
B. Improvements in telephone and telegraph
C. The History of Menlo Park
D. An accidental invention
27. In what year did the invention of phnograph occur?
A. 1876 B. 1877 C. 1878 D. the article does not say
28. What was Edison working on when he created the phonograph?
A. A telegraph repeater B. A telegraph diaphragm
C. A telephone repeater D. A telephone diaphragm
29. According to the passage, how was the phonograph made?
A. With a telephone needle and a recorder
B. From a recording of a telegraph
C. With only a telegraph repeater
D. From a combination of telephone & telegraph part
30. According to the passage, how did Edison test his new invention?
A. He made improvements to the machine.
B. He used a carbon transmitter.
C. He read a children’s rhyme.
D. He produced the audience voice.
A. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:
1..Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. James Watt, Archimedes and Isaac Newton.
B. Steam Engines, Gold and Gravity
C. Great Ideas with Simple Beginnings
2. Which of the following is NOT true of inventors?
A. They have simple thinkings.
B. They have very careful observations.
C. They work extremely hard.
B. Answer the questions:
1. What did James Watt create?
……He created the steam engine.……………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Did Isaac Newton realize the pulling force of the earth?
……Yes, he did……………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. How many inventors are mentioned in the passage?
……There are 3 inventors……………………………………………………………………………………………….