Vocabulary and Grammar Practice: Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals | Môn Education - Đại học Phú Yên

lOMoAR cPSD| 58504431 PART I. VOCABULARY a. Vocabulary Word Part of speech Pronunciation Meaning 1. human-like adj /ˈhjuːmən laɪk/ giống con người 2. interact v /ˌɪntərˈækt/ tương tác 3. activate v /ˈæktɪveɪt/ kích hoạt 4. application n /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
sự ứng dụng, sự áp dụng 5. facial recognition n /ˌfeɪʃl rekəɡˈnɪʃn/ nhận diện khuôn mặt 6. virtual adj /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/ ảo, không có thật 7. security n /sɪˈkjʊərəti/ an ninh 8. advanced adj /ədˈvɑːnst/
tiên tiến, trình độ cao 9. artificial intelligence n
/ˌɑːtɪfɪʃl ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ trí thông minh nhân tạo 10. chatbot n /ˈtʃætbɒt/ hộp trò chuyện 11. programme v /ˈprəʊɡræm/
lập trình, đặt chương trình 12. analyse v /ˈænəlaɪz/ phân tích 13. real-time n/adj /ˌriːəl ˈtaɪm/
nhanh chóng, ngay lập tức 14. effortlessly adv /ˈefətləsli/ một cách dễ dàng 15. digital adj /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/
trực tuyến, thuộc kỹ thuật số 16. portfolio n /pɔːtˈfəʊliəʊ/ hồ sơ 17. upload v /ˌʌpˈləʊd/ đăng tải 18. interactive adj /ˌɪntərˈæktɪv/ mang tính tương tác 19. virtual reality n /ˌvɜːtʃuəl riˈæləti/ thực tế ảo 20. hands-on adj /ˌhændz ˈɒn/ thực tiễn, thực tế 21. personalised adj /ˈpɜːsənəlaɪzd/ được cá nhân hoá 22. platform n /ˈplætfɔːm/ nền tảng 23. distance-learning n /ˌdɪstəns ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ học từ xa 24. speech recognition n /ˈspiːtʃ rekəɡnɪʃn/
khả năng nhận diện giọng nói 25. evolution n /ˌevəˈluːʃn/
sự tiến hoá, sự phát triển 26. observe v /əbˈzɜːv/ quan sát 27. milestone n /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/
mốc son, sự kiện quan trọng 28. provoke v /prəˈvəʊk/ kích thích, gây ra 29. self-driving adj /ˌself ˈdraɪvɪŋ/ không người lái lOMoAR cPSD| 58504431 30. imitate v /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ bắt chước 31. upgrade v /ˌʌpˈɡreɪd/ nâng cấp 32. voice command n.p /vɔɪs kəˈmɑːnd/ ra lệnh bằng giọng nói b. Collocations/ phrases Collocations/ phrases Meaning
1. be capable of doing something có khả năng làm gì 2. benefit from something
hưởng lợi từ điều gì 3. take over đảm nhiệm, tiếp quản PART II. GRAMMAR
a. The active and passive causatives
Câu cầu khiến chủ động và bị động (sai ai, khiến ai, bảo ai, nhờ ai làm gì) Active (Chủ động) Passive (Bị động) + O S + HAVE + Vo + O (vật) (người) S + GET + O + to- + O (vật)
S + HAVE/ GET + O (vật) + V3/ed (by + O (người) (người) V
Nhờ việc gì được làm (bởi ai)
a. I will have Peter fix my car.
 I will have my car fixed by Peter.
b. I will get Peter to fix my car.  I will get my car fixed by Peter. PART III. PRACTICE
Exercise 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation
in each of the following questions. 1. A. provoke B. observe C. portfolio D. evolution 2. A. security B. hands-on C. milestone D. self-driving 3. A. return B. repair C. resurrect D. response 4. A. hacker B. automated C. application D. navigate 5. A. interfere B. incredible C. intervention D. ending 6. A. activate B. chatbot C. interactive D. virtual 7. A. advanced B. automated C. constructed D. reunited
Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in
each of the following questions. 1. A. virtual B. platform C. upload D. chatbot 2. A. interact B. analyse C. activate D. imitate 3. A promote B. diverse C. language D. combine
4. A. machine B. robot C. human D. fiction 5. A. evolution B. automation C. artificial D. applicable 6. A. application B. portfolio C. intelligence D. technology 7. A. capable B. robotic C. industry D. futurist 8. A. resurrect B. interfere C. reunite D. assembly lOMoAR cPSD| 58504431
Exercise 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. ______ learning experiences are now possible thanks to adaptive algorithms that cater to individual educational needs. A. Human-like B. Interactive C. Personalised D. Virtual
2. The ______ robotics systems have revolutionized manufacturing with their precision and efficiency. A. advanced B. real-time C. effortless D. self-driving
3. Data scientists can ______ vast amounts of information to uncover patterns that were previously undetectable. A. programme B. provoke C. upgrade D. analyse
4. The debate on the ethical use of technology has been ______ by the rapid development of surveillance systems. A. imitated B. observed C. provoked D. uploaded
5. A ______ can provide instant customer service, answering queries at any time of the day. A. command B. chatbot C. recognition D. evolution
6. With a simple ______, smart home devices can adjust lighting, temperature, and even play music. A. drawback
B. disinformation C. voice command D. evolution
7. ______ assistants have become an integral part of managing daily schedules and reminders for busy professionals. A. Tedious B. Virtual C. Self-driving D. Autonomous
8. When ______ with smart devices, users can experience a seamless integration of technology into their lives. A. analysing
B. distinguishing C. programming D. interacting
9. Modern systems are ______ of learning from their environment and improving over time through machine learning. A. advanced B. logical C. digital D. capable
10. ______ experience with coding can provide valuable insights into how artificial intelligence operates. A. Self-driving B. Capable C. Hands-on D. Robotic
11. Sorting through ______ legal documents is now faster with AI that can recognize relevant information. A. digital B. tedious C. logical D. advanced
12. AI systems can ______ between genuine user behavior and fraudulent activities to enhance security. A. distinguish B. upgrade C. automate D. replace
13. The spread of ______ can be mitigated by algorithms designed to detect and flag false information online. A. gadget B. portfolio C. chatbot D. disinformation
14. The ______ era has been significantly shaped by the development of intelligent systems that can process vast amounts of data. A. logical B. virtual C. digital D. advanced
15. Many routine tasks have become ______ due to the efficiency and automation brought by smart algorithms. A. advanced B. human-like C. obsolete D. logical
16. ______ vehicles are being tested on public roads, promising a future with safer and more efficient transportation. A. Autonomous B. Hands-on C. Human-like D. Obsolete
17. In various industries, manual processes are being ______ by sophisticated software that can make decisions and learn from outcomes. A. replaced B. activated C. interacted D. functioned
18. The ______ of predictions in fields like weather forecasting has improved dramatically with the integration of machine learning models. A. platform B. accuracy C. drawback D. gadget
19. Every modern ______ now comes equipped with some form of intelligent assistant, making everyday life more convenient. A. gadget
B. disinformation C. evolution D. recognition
20. A diverse ______ of applications in artificial intelligence showcases its versatility, from healthcare diagnostics to financial market analysis. A. disinformation B. portfolio C. chatbot D. gadget lOMoAR cPSD| 58504431
21. Social media has evolved into a powerful ______ for AI, with algorithms curating personalized content for users. A. security B. real-time C. distance-learning D. platform
22. The creation of self-driving cars was a ______ in AI, demonstrating the potential of autonomous systems. A. voice B. milestone C. drawback D. evolution
23. These systems are capable ______ learning and adapting, which enables them to perform complex tasks with minimal human intervention. A. up B. with C. to D. of
24. Farmers benefit ______ agricultural drones that can monitor crops and analyze soil conditions, optimizing yields and resources. A. from B. about C. of D. down
25. While there is concern about intelligent machines starting to ______ certain jobs, they also create new opportunities for human workers. A. give up B. take with C. go on D. take over
26. The old astronomer patiently made his ____ and wrote down what he saw. A. observation B. observatory C. observe D. observer
27. One of the popular ____ used in smartphones at present is voice recognition. A. applicant B. applicable C. applications D. apply
28. A.I. robots are ____ of having human emotions. A. able B. capable C. efficient D. fond
29. My sister ____ her laptop serviced last weekend. A. did B. got C. made D. took
30. You should ____ a professional to check your house for earthquake damage. A. have B. get C. make D. take
31. We ____ a cable TV put in this week. A. are having B. get C. have D. have got
32. The dishwasher isn't working again, so my mother is thinking of having ____. A. it repaired B. it repairing C. repaired it D. repairing it
33. We ____ while we were on holiday.
A. had our alarm system stolen
B. had stolen our alarm system
C. got stolen our alarm system
D. were stolen our alarm system
34. The A.I. expert wanted to have his assistant ____ the newly made robot. A. activate B. activated C. activating D. to activate
35. I spoke to Victor last night and he said he ____ while he was on holiday. A. got stolen his phone B. had his phone stolen C. had stolen his phone D. was got his phone stolen
36. Why don't you ____ when you install this new electric gadget? A. get Aaron help B. have Aaron help C. have Aaron helped D. have got Aaron help
37. As soon as Dad ____, we can leave. A. got the car to start
B. has got the car started C. got started the car D. was got starting the car
38. My teeth were little yellow, so I ____ by the dentist. A. had cleaned them B. had them cleaned C. have them cleaned D. was cleaned them 39. Can we ____ this summer?
A. get installed air-conditioning
B. get air-conditioning to install
C. have air-conditioning installed
D. have installed air-conditioning
40. The car manufacturer ____ two automatic systems this morning.
A. has had a robotics company install
B. had a robotic company installed
C. had a robotic company install
D. got a robotic company installed
41. The computer corporation ____ malfunctioning products.
A. had their workers eliminate
B. had their workers to eliminate lOMoAR cPSD| 58504431
C. had their workers eliminating
D. had their workers eliminated
42. The robot manufacturer ____ their outdated robots for the next generation robots.
A. asked his customers exchange
B. got his customers exchanged
C. had his customers exchanged D. had his customers exchange
43. Samsung ____ by those who have bought them for technical faults.
A. has all Galaxy Note 7 returned B. has all Galaxy Note 7 to returned C. made all Galaxy Note 7 return D.
made all Galaxy Note 7 returned
44. Experts believe that in the near future humans ____.
A. have robots do the housework B. have had the housework done by robots
C. will do the housework by robots
D. will have robots do the housework
45. Nowadays, for the sake of human life, the military ____ which contain explosives.
A. have A.I. robots explore dangerous environments B. get A.I. robots explore dangerous environments C.
have A.I. robots explored dangerous environments D. get A.I. robots explores dangerous environments
46. Thanks to the A. I applications, Internet users ____ into a new language in real time. A. can translate webpages
B. can have webpages translate
C. can have webpages translated
D. can get webpages to translate
47. My sister ____ her ear pierced last weekend. A. did B. got C. made D. took
48. You'd better get someone ____ your house. A. redecorate B. redecorated C. to be redecorated D. to redecorate
49. The patient ____ his blood tested to find out the cause of his breakdown. A. asked B. had C. ordered D. took
50. I wish my father had bought me a new mobile phone instead of having it ____ like that. A. to repair B. repaired C. repairing D. being repaired
51. We are going to ____ next June, or else they will be expired. A. get our passports renewed B. get to renew our passports
C. have had our passports renewed D. have our passports to renew
52. Mr. Brown tends to ____ his car serviced twice a year at the garage near his house. A. have B. let C. rent D. give
53. The teacher had the students ____ an essay on the positive and negative effects that modern technology has on children. A. to write
B. to be written C. write D. writing
Exercise 4: Read the following announcement/ flyer and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks 
FUTURE INNOVATORS ROBOTICS CHALLENGE!
- Invent (1) _____ robot that's not only smart but also stylish.
- Let your (2) ______ run wild with unique functions and sleek design.
- Highlight your robot's ability to engage with people and adapt to its surroundings.
Deadline for entries: March 30. Exciting rewards for (3) ______ groundbreaking designs! Seize this chance to be at the
forefront of robotic innovation! 1. A. a B. the C. an D. no article 2. A. application B. chatbot C. imagination D. portfolio 3. A. more than B. the most C. the more D. the more than 
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE VISIONS ART CONTEST! lOMoAR cPSD| 58504431
- Unleash your artistic talents and depict (1) _____ AI might transform tomorrow.
- Eligibility: (2) _____ high school students from grades 10-12.
- Submission deadline: March 15th, at your school's main office.
- Announcement of winners: March 30th.
- Awards: The top three masterpieces will earn cash prizes and accolades!
Join us in this artistic journey and express your (3) ______ ideas about the future of AI! 1. A. how B. which C. how long D. who 2. A. Each B. Every C. Much D. All 3. A. human-like B. visionary C. digital D. self-driving 
Step into the world of tomorrow at our Tech Expo 2024! Marvel at cutting-edge robots and state-of-the-art gadgets that will
redefine your daily life. Get (1) ______ experience with the latest innovations, understand the mechanics behind them, and
discover their incredible abilities. Perfect for tech enthusiasts of every age! Come (2) _____ to the Tech Pavilion, from June
10th to June 15th. Dive into (3) _____ advancements of technology and leave inspired! Entry is complimentary. Experience the
evolution of technology with us! 1. A. tedious B. advanced C. hands-on D. human-like 2. A. down B. with C. up D. about 3. A. an B. no article C. a D. the 
(1) _____ on a tech adventure at Innovation Day 2024!
Attention all tech-savvy kids and teens! Get ready for a thrilling journey into (2) ______ future.
• Unveil the latest in smart devices, immersive VR experiences, interactive coding sessions, and much more. Immerse
yourself in the realm of high-tech with (3) ______ workshops and live demonstrations. This is your chance to be part of the
digital revolution! Save the date: July 20th at the Youth Tech Hub. We can't wait to see you there! 1. A. Embark B. Interact C. Observe D. Upgrade 2. A. no article B. an C. the D. 3. A. tedious B. disaspointing C. real-time D. engaging
Exercise 5: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful
paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. 1.
a. Firstly, they simplify time management by providing instant access to schedules and reminders, freeing up time for personal pursuits or work.
b. Additionally, they support individuals with health conditions by monitoring vital signs and sending alerts in case of irregularities.
c. Smartwatches are a remarkable innovation, offering a variety of advantages that enhance daily life.
d. Furthermore, they enable seamless connectivity, allowing users to receive notifications and control other devices directly from their wrist.
e. Secondly, they promote health and fitness by tracking physical activity and encouraging regular exercise.
f. In summary, smartwatches are a valuable addition to modern life, offering convenience, health benefits, and improved connectivity.
A. c – e – a – b – f – d
B. c – a – e – b – d – f
C. c – a – d – e – b – f
D. c – d – b – a – e – f 2.
a. Moreover, security risks are a concern, as smartphones can be vulnerable to data breaches.
b. Smartphones, despite being indispensable in modern life, have their own set of disadvantages.
c. Firstly, they may contribute to reduced face-to-face interactions, impacting social skills.
d. In summary, while smartphones offer numerous benefits, it's important to weigh these against the potential issues e. Secondly,
the cost of owning a smartphone is not limited to the purchase price; users must also account for data plans and app purchases.
f. Lastly, they may not always perform flawlessly, causing user dissatisfaction. they may bring. lOMoAR cPSD| 58504431
A. b – e – f – c – a – d
B. b – c – e – a – f – d
C. b – a – e – f – c – d
D. b – c – e – a – f – d 3.
a. Imagine having access to any book at any time!
b. It's quite remarkable, don't you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Best wishes.
c. Firstly, e-books offer unparalleled convenience, allowing us to carry entire libraries in our pockets. d. Dear Thanh, I trust you're doing great!
e. Lastly, e-books cater to different reading preferences with adjustable text sizes and formats, making reading accessible to all.
f. Secondly, they support interactive features like hyperlinks and multimedia, which can enhance our understanding of complex topics.
g. I've been thinking about the benefits of incorporating e-books into our reading habits. A. a - c - e - d - b - g - f
B. f - d - g - c – a - b - e C. d - g - c - a - f - e - b D. g - d - a - f - c - e - b
Exercise 6: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.  WHAT IS AI?
Artificial intelligence is the technology that allows machines to possess human-like intelligence. It means creating
intelligence (1) _______ . The machines or robots are programmed (2) _______ they think like humans and act like them. It is
believed that machines can be programmed to possess cognitive abilities. AI robots can think, make the most appropriate
decisions and learn from past experiences without any human intervention. This concept is called machine learning (3) _______
is a sub-branch of artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence can be (4) _______ into two different types, namely - weak AI and strong AI. Weak AI involves
performing some tasks like answering questions and performing basic tasks like setting the alarm, playing music, or making a call.
Strong AI refers to performing (5) _______ that involve problem-solving and decision-making without human intervention. This
type of AI is found in smart robots, self-driving cars.
(Adapted from universal-robots.com) 1. A. articulately B. arduously C. artificially D. immediately 2. A. until B. because C. although D. so that 3. A. which B. who C. where D. what
4. A. controlled B. classified C. generated D. analyzed 5. A. others B. the others C. other D. the other 
ChatGPT: New AI chatbot has everyone talking to it
A new chatbot has passed one million users in less than a week, the project behind it says.ChatGPT was publicly released on
Wednesday by OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research firm (1)_____ founders included Elon Musk.ChatGPT is the latest in a
series of AIs which the firm refers to as GPTs, an acronym which (2)_____ for Generative Pre-Trained Transformer.To develop the
system, an early version was fine-tuned through conversations with human trainers.The system also learned from access to
Twitter data according to a tweet from Elon Musk who is no longer part of OpenAI's board. The Twitter boss wrote that he had
paused access "for now”. The results have impressed (3) _____ who've tried out the chatbot. OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman
revealed the level of interest in the artificial conversationalist in a tweet.The project says the chat format allows the AI to answer
"follow-up questions, admit its mistakes, challenge incorrect premises and reject inappropriate requests"A journalist for
technology news site Mashable who tried out ChatGPT reported it is hard to provoke the model into saying offensive
things.(4)_____, OpenAI warns that "ChatGPT sometimes writes plausible-sounding but incorrect or nonsensical
answers".Training the model to be more cautious, says the firm, causes it to decline to answer questions that it can answer
correctly.Briefly questioned by the BBC for this article, ChatGPT revealed itself to be a cautious interviewee (5)_____ of expressing
itself clearly and accurately in English.
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology 1. A. where B. which C. who D. whose lOMoAR cPSD| 58504431
2. A. care B. take C. stand D. look 3. A. little B. few C. much D. many 4. A.As a result B. Therefore C. However D.So
5. A. afraid B. fond C. able D. capable 
A scientist said robots will be more intelligent humans by 2029. The scientist's name is Ray Kurzweil. He works for Google as
Director of Engineering. He is one of the world’s leading experts on (1) _______ intelligence (A.I). Mr Kurzweil believes computers
will be able to learn from experiences, just like humans. He also thinks they will be able to tell jokes and stories, and even flirt.
Kurzweil‘s 2029 prediction is a lot sooner many people thought. The scientist said that in 1999, many A.I. experts said it would
be hundreds of years (2) _______ a computer was more intelligent a human. He said that it would not be long before computer
(3) _______ is one billion times more powerful the human brain.
Mr Kurzweil joked that many years ago, people thought he was a little crazy for predicting computers would be as intelligent as
humans. His thinking has stayed the same but everyone else has changed the way they think. He said: “My views are not radical
any more. I've actually stayed (4) _______. It's the rest of the world that's changing its View.” He highlighted examples of high-
tech things we use, see or read about every day. These things make us believe that computers have intelligence. He said people
think differently now: "Because the public has seen things like Siri (the iPhone’s voice-recognition technology) (5) _______ you
talk to a computer, they've seen the Google self-driving cars."
(Source: https://breakingnewsenglish.com) 1. A. artificial B. false C. handmade D. fake 2. A. while B. after C. then D. before
3. A. intelligent B. intelligently C. intelligence D. intelligences 4. A. consistent B. insistent C. persistent D. resistant 5. A. which B. where C. whom D. what
Exercise 7: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
 Home robots, despite their convenience, present several disadvantages. Firstly, their reliance on complex technology makes
them susceptible to malfunctions and breakdowns, (1) ______ for users. Secondly, their presence in the household can make
individuals overly dependent on automation, diminishing (2) ______ to perform essential tasks manually. Moreover, their
integration into daily life may (3) ______ to engage in physical activity, leading to a sedentary lifestyle and associated health risks.
Additionally, (4) ______ within the home, home robots can make individuals feel uneasy about privacy and surveillance issues. In
conclusion, although home robots provide convenience, (5) ______ such as maintenance worries, reliance, sedentary habits, and privacy concerns.
1. A. increasing maintenance costs and inconvenience
B. which increase maintenance costs and inconvenience
C. that increases maintenance costs and inconvenience D. and increase maintenance costs and inconvenience
2. A. our ability B. their ability C. its ability D. this ability
3. A. to make people less inclined B. make people more inclined
C. to make people more inclined D. make people less inclined
4. A. constantly monitored activities
B. while it constantly monitors activities
C. though they constantly monitor activities D. constantly monitoring activities
5. A. carefully considering their disadvantages is essential
B. we should consider carefully their disadvantages
C. it is essential to carefully consider their disadvantages
D. their disadvantages have been considered carefully
 ChatGPT offers students numerous advantages. Firstly, it provides (1) ______, assisting with homework and research. Secondly,
it serves as a virtual tutor, answering questions and (2) ______. Thirdly, (3) ______ by offering suggestions and feedback on essays
and assignments. Furthermore, it fosters creativity by generating ideas and brainstorming sessions. Lastly, it promotes critical
thinking by engaging students (4) ______. In essence, ChatGPT serves as a versatile tool for students, aiding them in various aspects of (5) ______.
1. A. access instantly to information
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D. instantly access to information
2. A. explaining complex concepts B. explains complex concepts C. explained complex concepts D. to explain complex concepts
3. A. when it enhances writing skills
B. having enhanced writing skills
C. it enhances writing skills D. not only does it enhance writing skills
4. A. with the meaning of conversations and debates B. from conversations to debates’ meaning C. to converse and debate
meaningfully D. in meaningful conversations and debates 5. A. its academic journey B. their academic journey
C. our academic journey D. his academic journey
Exercise 8: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 1 to 5.
 Clever crows have surprised scientists once again with remarkable problem-solving skills. In a task designed to test their tool-
making skill, a group of New Caledonian crows was presented with a problem in which food was placed in a box behind a door
that left a narrow gap along the bottom. With the food deep inside the box and only short sticks - too short to reach the food -
the crows were left to work out what to do. The sticks were designed to be combinable - one was hollow to allow the other to
slot inside. And with no demonstration or help, four out of the eight crows inserted one stick into another and used the resulting
longer tool to fish for and take the food from the box. In the wild, crows have been also known to be able to use tools. They can
use leaves, rocks, and even their own feathers to facilitate other important tasks. They even can use hooks to trap insects.
How intelligence evolves was studied in one experiment when crows were prompted to use a kind of vending machine to gain
rewards. By studying the birds' cognitive abilities, researchers hope that their findings could help the development of Artifical
Intelligence (AI) technology. Presented with these tasks, unlike anything crows would come upon in nature, scientists showed
how the birds adapted their own instinctual behavior to complete the fabricated tests.
1. Which of the following could be the title for the passage?
A. Technology behind crows' intelligence
B. Crows and artificial intelligence
C. Crows - In laboratory or in the wild D. Crows - Intelligent birds
2. The food used in the test on New Caledonian crows, ________.
A. was placed nearby a box behind a door
B. was taken easily by the crows without using any tools C. was
placed in a position which was difficult to reach D. was taken by the crows with the support of researchers
3. The underlined word "their" in the passage refers to_______. A. sticks' B. researchers' C. rewards' D. crows’
4. The underlined word adapted in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_______. A. changed B. supported C. distracted D. abandoned
5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Crows cannot use other tools except for sticks to do difficult tasks.
B. Crows are very clever when using tools to facilitate difficult tasks.
C. Scientist were surprised by the crows' problem-solving skills during the experiment.
D. The results of research on the crows' cognitive abilities may help scientists in AI development.
 RoboCup is a football competition that has taken place every year since 1997. But the players are not human; they are robots.
The competition's full name is ‘Robot Soccer World Cup’, and the aim is to create, by the middle of the 21st century, a team of
robot footballers that are able to play against and beat the winners of the real World Cup.
In order for robots to play football, robotics companies have had to develop special technologies. A robot can't just run onto the
field and start kicking the ball. So each robot is fitted with a webcam which is connected to a computer inside the robot. The
robot is able to see where the other players are, where the goal is and, most importantly, where the ball is. They are programmed
to make their own decisions and during the match the robots' creators are not allowed to tell them what to do. The robots are,
however, able to communicate with other members of their team, via a wireless network.
There is a long way to go before robots will be able to compete against humans. They need to become more intelligent and
become able to react more quickly and anticipate the game. But the technologies that are being developed for scoring goals have
other uses as well. It may be possible to develop robots that can be used in search and rescue, for example, finding people trapped lOMoAR cPSD| 58504431
in buildings after earthquakes. They may not be as fun to watch as real footballers, but at least they don't demand enormous salaries!
(Adapted from Solutions 3 Edition by Tim Falla and Paul A Davies)
1. What is the passage mainly about? A. Robots that play football
B. A normal football competition
C. Robots that are useful for search and rescue
D. Footballers and their average salaries
2. According to paragraph 2, what is special about a robot player?
A. It cannot kick the ball. B. It can't run onto the field.
C. It is fitted with a camera inside the body.
D. It is unable to see where the ball is.
3. The word They in paragraph 3 refers to________.
A. Technologies B. Goals C. Humans D. Robots
4. The word react in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______. A. prepare B. support C. respond D. understand
5. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The robots can't talk with other members or people during the match.
B. The movement of each robot is controlled by the captain of the team.
C. Watching robot footballers is more exciting than watching real human players.
D. Robots need increased intelligence and better movements to play against humans.
 The use of Chatbot A.I in language teaching has revolutionized the way we approach language learning. These intelligent
software programs offer a range of benefits that make language education more engaging, effective, and accessible.
One of the most significant benefits of Chatbot A.I in language teaching is the personalization it offers. Chatbots are capable of
adapting to each student's learning style, pace, and ability, delivering lessons that are tailored specifically to their needs. This
ensures that students receive instruction that is most relevant to them, leading to improved engagement and motivation.
Another advantage of Chatbot A.I is that it provides students with immediate feedback. Unlike a traditional classroom setting
where students have to wait for a teacher to correct their mistakes, Chatbots can provide instant feedback on pronunciation,
grammar, and vocabulary, helping them to identify and address their weaknesses in real-time. The availability of Chatbot A.I
technology 24/7 also makes language learning more accessible. Students can practice their language skills at any time, from
anywhere, without having to worry about scheduling conflicts with a teacher. This flexibility means that language learning can
become a more integral part of students' daily lives, helping to embed the new language more deeply in their minds.
Finally, Chatbot A.I provides an enjoyable and engaging experience for language learners. With its use of gamification techniques
and interactive dialogues, Chatbots make language learning feel like a fun and engaging activity, rather than a chore.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The instant feedback of Chatbot A.I in language teaching
B. The personalization of Chatbot A.I in language teaching
C. The benefits of Chatbot A.I in language teaching
D. The 24/7 availability of Chatbot A.I in language teaching
2. According to paragraph 2, Chatbots______.
A. provide lessons that are tailored specifically to students' needs.
B. make students lose engagement and motivation.
C. are incapable of adapting to each student's pace.
D. help students receive the most irrelevant instruction.
3. The word "their" in paragraph 3 refers to________. A. Chatbots’ B. mistakes’ C. teachers’ D. students’
4. The word "embed" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to______. A. plant B. seal C. enclose D. bury
5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the essay?
A. Chatbots are only available during traditional classroom hours.
B. Chatbots are unable to adapt to each student's learning style.
C. Chatbots make language learning feel like a chore. lOMoAR cPSD| 58504431
D. Chatbots provide instant feedback on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.
Exercise 9: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 1 to 7.
 The world of work has been undergoing dramatic changes. Step by step, robots are taking over manual jobs that used to be
done by semi-skilled workers. AI assistants in the forms of holograms have been on trial at Changi Airport and Boston Airport.
Their performance as perfectly efficient check-in staff has amazed users. Certain restaurants in South Korea have introduced
tablets for self-order and have even made use of maid robots in place of waiters and waitresses. Getting a secure job or a career
can't have been more challenging.
On leaving school, 18-year-olds are faced with one of the toughest decisions of their life: career choice. Which to pursue requires
sensible decision basing on their in-depth self-understanding. Guidance from school counsellors and parents together with
insights into their potentials from character tests will empower them to make informed decisions. It is also worth noticing that,
in this ever-advancing world school-leavers need to be well-prepared for changes and oncein-a-lifetime opportunity.
However, bewildering career choice may be, it is no more than the beginning of a person's career. To further it, they have no
alternative but to become better day by day. In essence, career development is a continual and lifelong process in which they
need to specify their goals, boost their own confidence, improve communication skills, and expand personal networking. Actually,
university graduation simply celebrates the completion of adults' mainstream education, signifying their non-stop self-
improvement. Of all the qualities, a person's flexibility will work in this fullof-changes world. Flexibility manifests itself in
professional agility, problem-solving skills, change management and innovative thinking. As long as they are not set in their way
of thinking, they can easily get a task done.
AI has been replacing certain blue-collar workers, but it can never establish a role in a field that has something to do with
emotional intelligence (EQ). Automated learning machines can repeatedly lecture a subject, but they can never become an
inspiring story for students. Robots in hospitals can accurately perform operations, but at no time can they comfort the lonely
and suffering patients like a gentle nurse.
Technology has taken mankind to a world of constant change. School-leavers are expected to improve themselves and own the
right skills to meet the social demands.
(Adapted from Friends Global)
1. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A. AI Taking Over Young Adult’s Jobs
B. School-Leavers’ Knowledge and Flexibility for Jobs
C. Job Challenges and Opportunities for Young Adults D. Face the New Workforce
2. Robots are taking over manual jobs because _______.
A. the mordern world prefers automatic holograms
B. they work more effectively than workers
C. they challenge the semi-skilled workers
D. they perform as perfect check-in staff
3. The word insight in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______. A. sightseeings B. opportunities C. understandings D. choices
4. The word bewildering in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______. A. various B. uncertain C. important D. serious
5. The word they in paragraph 4 refers to _______. A. patients B. robots C. hospitals D. students
6. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. AI is more efficient than humans in performing poperations.
B. Flexibility helps a person grow professionally.
C. The key to a good choice of career is knowing oneself thoroughly.
D. Learning machines give students the inspiring lectures.
7. Which of the following can be inferred from the reading passage?
A. AI is not a frightening threat to young adults’ career.
B. Uninformed young adults are hard to meet the social demands.
C. Humans change technology to manifest themselves in professional agility.
D. 18-year-olds should pursue the toughest decisions of their life. lOMoAR cPSD| 58504431
 Making robots work well in the home is incredibly difficult. Their sensory apparatus is limited because sensors are expensive
and interpretation (especially common-sense knowledge) is still more suited for research than deployment. Robotic arms are
expensive to build and not very reliable. This limits the range of possibilities: Mowing and vacuuming? Sure. Sorting laundry?
Hard, but doable. Picking up dirty items around the home? Doubtful. How about assistants for the elderly or those who need
medical supervision? This is a booming area of exploration, but I am skeptical. Today's devices are not reliable, versatile, or
intelligent enough - not yet, anyway. Moreover, the social aspects of the interaction are far more complex than the technical ones,
something the technology-driven enthusiasts typically fail to recognize. Three likely directions for the future are entertainment,
home appliances, and education. We can start with today's existing devices and slowly add on intelligence, manipulative ability,
and function. Start small and build. The market for robots that entertain by being cute and cuddly is already well established. The
second generation of vacuum cleaners is smarter than the first. Sony's dog gets smarter and less expensive with each new version.
We don't get think of washing machines, microwave ovens, and coffee makers as robots, but why not? They don't move around
the house, but they are getting better and smarter every year. And when the coffee maker is connected to the pantry and
dishwasher, that will be a home robot worthy of the name: same for the coupling of sorting, washing, drying, and storing clothes.
Education is a powerful possibility. There is already a solid basis of educational devices that aid learning. Today's robots can read
aloud in engaging voices. They can be cute and lovable - witness the responses to the multiple quasi intelligent animals on the
toy market. A robot could very well interact with a child, offering educational benefits as well. Why not have the robot help the
child learn the alphabet, teach reading, vocabulary, pronunciation, basic arithmetic, maybe basic reasoning? Why not music and
art, geography and history? And why restrict it to children? Adults can be willing and active learners.
Now this is a direction worthy of exploration: Robot as teacher. Not to replace school, not to replace human contact and
interaction, but to supplement them. The beauty here is that these tasks are well within the abilities of today's devices. They
don't require much mobility nor sophisticated manipulators. Many technologists dream of implementing Neil Stephenson's
children's tutor in his novel The Diamond Age: Or, a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer. Why not? Here is a worthy challenge.
1. It is understood from paragraph one that ____.
A. Home robots are still expensive even though they can do various technical tasks.
B. Home robots are not reliable and intelligent enough for complex social interactions.
C. Home robots have not been commonly used as they are still in research.
D. Home robots have been recognized by the technology-driven enthusiasts.
2. Which of the following statements is TRUE as discussed in the passage?
A. The best home robots are now for entertainment purposes.
B. Home robots now are integrated into home appliances.
C. Home robots help parents teach their children more intelligently.
D. Smart home appliances should be considered home robots.
3. The writer mentions Sony's dog as an example of ____.
A. robots doing household chores B. robots entertaining in the house C. clean and intelligent pets D.
best-selling robots for entertainment
4. The word "They" in paragraph two refers to ____. A. washing machines B. microwave ovens C. coffee makers D. home appliances
5. The word "engaging" in paragraph three mostly means “____” A. satisfying B. attractive C. sweet D. warm
6. The author of the passage may agree that ____.
A. Robots nowadays are most beneficial in the field of education B. Home robots
are not popular due to the high cost of manufacture
C. Robots to entertain will be marketed more and more to children
D. Robots have been becoming an integral part of our home life
7. The next paragraph following this passage may include more information about robots as ____. A. toys B. home appliances C. tutors D. active learners --- THE END ---