UNITS
Unit 7
INVENTIONS
AND
DISCOVERIES

VOCABULARY
GRAMMAR
- Inventions, inventors and their
- Non-defining relative clauses
work
- Defining relative clause with who,
-Word stress: compound nouns
which, that, where
- Conjunctions to give examples:
such as, for example
Tiếng Anh 10 – Smart World
UNIT 7 TEST
I. PRONUNCIATION (0.8 points)
A. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. microscope
B. mode
C. globe
D. login
2. A. achieve
B. machine
C. attach
D. change
B. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. fasten
B. network
C. private
D. invent
4. A. portable
B. telescope
C. inventor
D. instantly
II. USE OF ENGLISH (3.8 points)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
5. After cleaning the cut on the finger gently, Sophia took a ______ out of her wallet and stretched it over
the cut.
A. medicine
B. first aid
C. bandage
D. Band-Aid
6. Sydney, ______ attracts many tourists, is often crowded in the summer.
A. that
B. which
C. where
D. whose
7. Alexander Fleming, ______ discovered penicillin, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1945.
A. that
B. which
C. who
D. whom
8. This is the place in New Zealand ______ they made the film The Lord of the Rings.
A. which
B. that
C. where
D. on which
9. If the _______ reads 36.5°C, then you don't have a fever.
A. Band-Aid
B. microscope
C. speedometer
D. thermometer
10. We can see craters on the moon with ______.
A. a microscope
B. a telescope
C. binoculars
D. lens
11. The doctor attached a monitor _______ the mother's stomach so that she could listen to the baby's
heartbeats.
A. to
B. into
C. with
D. on
12. The Fahrenheit scale is named ______ the physicist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit.
A. from
B. behind
C. after
D. before
13. I don't think this jacket is a good choice. It's ______ to wear leather jackets at the moment.
A. fashion
B. fashionable
C. unfashionable
D. fashionably
14. The Internet connects people around the world. ______, we can make friends with people in different
countries via social networking sites.
A. However
B. Such as
C. Although
D. For example
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

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15. I'm looking for a light, portable laptop that I can take on business trips.
A. easy to use
B. easy to install
C. easy to carry and move
D. easy to read and type
16. Always make sure that the kids are safely strapped into their car seats.
A. connected
B. glued
C. tied up
D. fastened
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
17. You need to attach the printer to the computer with this cable.
A. connect
B. remove
C. separate
D. take down
18. There are twin, double and single rooms available, all with private facilities.
A. civil
B. public
C. common
D. exclusive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
19. Hai Phong is the place which I was born and grew up.
A
B
C
D
20. Thanks to the Internet, we can communicate with each other instant, regardless of where we are.
A
B
C
D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
21. Student A: Can I borrow your notes, please?
Student B: __________
A. Well done!
B. No, thanks.
C. Yes, sure.
D. Yes, I can.
22. Student A: Can you tell me about the inventor of the modern bicycle?
Student B: __________
A. I can't ride a bicycle.
B. Sure. John Starley, who was an English inventor, created the modern bicycle.
C. I know a lot about inventors.
D. Bicycles are one of the greatest inventions in history.
23. A: Can you help me? I'd like to know how to turn on this air conditioner.
B: _________
A. Not at all. This room is very hot.
B. You're welcome. I'm glad to help you.
C. Yes, certainly. First, you have to plug it in.
D. God helps those who help themselves.
III. WORD FORMATION (0.4 points)
Write the correct forms of the words in brackets.
24. Many people think that Michael Faraday is one of the greatest ____________ in history. (INVENT)
25. The program ____________ downloads and installs new updates, so you don't need to do it manually.
(AUTOMATIC)
IV. READING 
A.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5. 
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Ever since I was young, I have always wanted to be an inventor. I wanted to create things to change the lives
of the people around me. Many children dream of being a fireman or going to space in a (26)
______________. They want to be like Neil Armstrong, (27) ______________ was the first man on the
moon, in 1969. However, I always wanted to be more like Thomas Edison or Alexander Graham Bell, who
were both amazing inventors that changed the world. What makes the job of being an inventor so exciting is
that you need to be technical and creative. You can create something big, like a new car, or something small,
something (28) ______________ that you can carry around. I guess that's why I want to be an inventor,
because I can choose what I do and what I want to make. Actually, what I really want is to make something
for people who need help with their everyday lives. I can't wait to be an inventor. (29) ______________, I
also know that it isn't going to be easy. It is going to take a lot of hard work and studying. Success doesn't
happen (30) ______________; it takes a long time to happen. If I can't be an inventor, there are still other
jobs I would like to do like being a scientist or an engineer. There are so many possibilities! 
 
26. A. rocket
B. thermometer
C. scale
D. strap  
27. A. which
B. who
C. when
D. that  
28. A. fashionable B. private
C. portable
D. automatic  
29. A. However 
B. Although 
C. Because 
D. So  
30. A. quickly
B. instantly
C. globally
D.  easily  
  
B. Read the following passage. For each of the statements below, write T if it is TRUE, F if it is FALSE
and NI if there is NO INFORMATION given.  
 
THE HISTORY OF INVENTIONS 
There have been many creations and discoveries in the last few centuries that have changed the world. When
people think of important inventions, they usually think of the car, the lightbulb, the phone and the internet.
However, inventions don't always have to be about technological advances.   
One of the first inventions in history was stone tools, used for farming and building more than two million
years ago. Before that, people used to use their hands, but it was slow and tiring. Stone tools might sound
unimportant, but they helped give the idea for many more inventions to come, such as wooden boats,
clothing and paints. Many of these were invented in Africa.  
If you think that inventions were just used for work and to make life easier, you might be mistaken.
Inventions have often also been about what makes people happy and keeps them entertained. Think of
musical instruments, the radio and the cinema. People are always looking for new ways to enjoy their time,
or to make difficult times easier. It's not always about turning hard work into easy work.  
It's important to understand the inventions of the past to see how much the world has changed, and to
appreciate these changes and advances. While it is hard to know what the next big invention will be, it is
exciting to try and guess. 
 
31. The most important inventions have been about technological advances.
__________
32. One of the first inventions created was stone tools.                   
__________
33. Many of the earliest inventions were made in Africa.
__________
34. There are more inventions in entertainment than in other aspects of life.
__________
35. People appreciated past inventions more than modern ones.
__________
 
C. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions. 
 
THE GREATEST INVENTORS 
When we think of “the greatest inventors” in the world, we almost always think of those like Thomas Edison
or Alexander Graham Bell. They had revolutionary ideas and there is no doubt that our lives would be very
different (and very boring) without their creations. It almost seems like nobody has invented anything useful
in a long time, but this is simply not true!  
Our technology today is so advanced that new inventions don't seem to have life-changing results. But this
doesn't mean that they aren't useful, or that they aren't amazing, either. It's just that they are less noticeable
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than it was in the past when new creations considerably changed our way of life. And so, we should
celebrate these incredible people and respect them as much as we respect the inventors that came before
them. 
Modern-day inventor Elon Musk has transformed the world of automobiles with his creation of arguably the
first self-driving car that performs as well as regular cars.  
Before he passed away in 1931, Thomas Edison held the world record for the largest number of inventions –
1093 to be exact. In 2003, a Japanese inventor named Shunpei Yamazaki beat his record. As of today,
Yamazaki holds the record of 6074 inventions, and counting!  
And then there is Mark Zuckerberg whose invention actually did change our lives, especially in terms of
social media, marketing, and even job creation. Zuckerberg was only 19 years old when he invented
Facebook. In 2007, at age 23, Zuckerberg became the world's youngest self-made billionaire. 
36. What is true about paragraph 1? 
A. Everyone knows about Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell. 
B. Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell used to be the greatest inventors. 
C. Past inventions seem to have a greater influence on our life than modern ones. 
D. There haven't been any great inventions for a long time. 
37. Why do we not seem to take much notice of new inventions today?  
A. They are bad inventions. 
B. They make little changes to our lives.  
C. There aren't many new inventions. 
D. They aren't useful. 
38. What did Elon Musk invent? 
A. The first fully self-driving car  
B. The first social media platform about cars 
C. The first electric car  
D. The first mobile-controlled automobile 
39. What is the current world record of inventions? 
A. 1931 
B. 1093 
C. 2003 
D. 6074 
40. Which is NOT an effect of Mark Zuckerberg's invention? 
A. People can have more jobs. 
B. People can share things online easily. 
C. People can promote and sell things better. 
D. People lead better lives. 
V. WRITING (1 point)
Use relative clauses to combine each pair of the following sentences without changing the meaning.
41. The Watt steam engine was an important invention of the Industrial Revolution. It was created in 1776.
→ The Watt steam engine_______________________________________________________.
42. John Starley created the modern bicycle in 1885. He was an English inventor.
→ John Starley _______________________________________________________________.
43. I never forget the garden. We met each other for the first time at this garden.
→ I never forget the garden _____________________________________________________.
44. It's the best homemade pizza. I have never eaten anything better.
→ It's the best homemade pizza __________________________________________________.
45. You borrowed the books from the library. You have to take good care of them.
→ You have to take good care of the books _________________________________________.
VI. LISTENING
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Listen to a radio show about advice on How You Can Become an Inventor and complete the notes with
suitable information. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR NUMBER.
TIPS ON HOW TO BECOME AN INVENTOR


Never quit! Around (46) _____________ percent of people fail on their first try.



Find a (47) _________ or a mentor. Learning from someone else who has done it is very important!



Always try (48) __________ your ideas. This will help you find success.



The final tip – be (49) ____________.



If you find it difficult, take a shower. (50) _________ percent of new ideas happen in the shower.

EXTRA QUESTIONS (1 point)
VII. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that combines each pair of the
following sentences below without changing the meaning.
51. The violinist is internationally famous. She played at the concert last night.
A. The violinist who played at the concert last night is internationally famous.
B. The violinist played at the concert last night is internationally famous.
C. The woman she played at the concert last night is internationally famous.
D. The woman that plays at the concert last night is internationally famous.
52. Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in the early 1990s. He was a scientist..
A. Tim Berners-Lee was the scientist invented the World Wide Web in the early 1990s.
B. Tim Berners-Lee was the scientist who invented the World Wide Web in the early 1990s.
C. Tim Berners-Lee, that was the scientist, invented the World Wide Web in the early 1990s.
D. Tim Berners-Lee that was the scientist, invented the World Wide Web in the early 1990s.
53. They intend to hold the meeting at the hall. It has a seating capacity of 300 people.
A. The hall which they intend to hold the meeting has a capacity of 300 people.
B. The hall that they intend to hold the meeting is able to contain 300 people.
C. The hall where they intend to hold the meeting enables to contain 300 people.
D. The hall where they intend to hold the meeting has enough seats for 300 people.
SENTENCE COMPLETION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following questions.
54. Songdo, ______, has 60,000 residents.
A. where is a smart city in South Korea
B. which a smart city in South Korea is
C. that there is a smart city in South Korea
D. which is a smart city in South Korea
55. The invention of X-ray helps doctors detect many health problems, _______.
A. include bone breaks, tooth decay and infections
B. such as bone breaks, tooth decay and infections
C. example are bone breaks, tooth decay and infections
D. consisting bone breaks, tooth decay and infections
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