SOPHOMORES PRE TEST

I. VOCABULARY

1. rise: To apppear in a slow way.

2. develop: process  of something.

3. amazing: something incredible, difficult to believe.

4. hi-tech: the latest technology.

5. toy: object used by children to play.

6. search: to look for something.

7. (to) move along: continue, go to the next part.

8. ground: surface of the earth.

9. such as: like, as an example.

10. aircraft: flying object.

11. (to) launch: sending an object to the sky.

12. (to) scan: analyze, explore.

13. rooftop: upper part of a building.

14. hidden: out of sight.

15. damage: not complete, in a bad condition.

16. improvement: making something better that before.

17. surgery: medical procedure, operation.

18. surgeon: Doctor who performs an operation.

19. accurate: something that is precise.

20. limb: extremities like arms and legs.

21. (to) hold a competition: to organize an event.

22. (to) broadcast: Sending out a TV or radio program.

 

II. QUESTIONS ON "THE RISE OF THE ROBOT".

 

 

1.Which are the three aspects of robot’s use described in the text?

A: The three aspects mentioned are: rescue, health improvement and entertainment.

2.    In rescue, what do robots look like? What do they provide?

A: Robots look like hi-tech toys.  They can provide important information after natural disasters such as hurricanes, fires and earthquakes.

3.What do rescue robots have?

A: Robots have cameras and microphones.

4.      What do rescue robots do after a hurricane?

A: Robots can scan rooftops for survivors and give information about the condition of roads.

5.What do ground robots do?

A: They can look for victims in places people can’t fit into or that are very dangerous.

6.What do robots in hospitals do?

They are used in operations, they are also used to help people with disabilities.

7.How robots help people with disabilities?

A: They help people who have missing limbs for many years.

 

8.        What is the robotic arm? Explain.

A:  it’s a device that can be controlled by thought, is still been developed by doctors and can help people with disabilities. With this, people can do things like picking up objects.

9.What happens in South Korea?

A: The robot Olympics take place every year. People from around the world who are fascinated by robots get together.

10.What can robotic creations do?

A: These are programs that can do all kinds of things such as run or kick a football.

11. What is Robot Wars?

A: It is a TV show that involves remote-cntrolled robot vehicles  taking part in games.

12. When was the first Robot Wars competition?

A: The first competition was held in August, 1994 in San Francisco, California.

III. CHANGE THESE SENTENCES INTO PASSIVE OR ACTIVE WHERE NECESSARY.

1.They painted the house.

2.A dog was run over by a car.

3.The man caused the fire.

4.The car is being fixed by the mechanic.

5.We are protected by the police.

6.She is helping her neighbor.

7.He wrote great songs.

8.Technology improved our lives.

 

IV. READING ALOUD. "THE RISE OF THE ROBOT". Page 61.