Fb – b2 – test module 12

VOCABULARY

A. Read the text and complete the blanks with the correct
form of the words in bold.

In 1950, Alan Turing, a (1) __________ mathematician and scientist, DISTINGUISH

proposed the idea of a test it find out if people can tell if they are
talking to a machine or a real human being. Since then, computer (2)
PROGRAM
__________ all over the world, have been trying to create robots which
can pass the test by being able to hold (3) __________ conversations. STIMULATE

In June 2014, a computer program called Eugene Goostman gave such a

good (4) __________ of a 13-year-old Ukrainian boy at the Royal IMITATE
Society in London, that it passed the test. The test was for a computer
program to convince human judges more than 30% of the time during a
set of five minute keyboard conversations, that it was a real human, 10
out of 30 judges were convinced that he was real, which was a (5)
DECIDE
__________ victory, particularly because the conversations were not
limited in topic. The scientists, Vladimir Veselov and Eugene Demchenko, BROAD

hope that Eugene will help to (6) __________ our perception of how INSPIRE
robots can be used and provide (7) __________ to other scientists who
TECHNOLOGY
are trying to make (8) __________ breakthroughs.

B. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.

1. Alan is so ______ that he almost 5. Alex, I really can’t tolerate your

never remembers where this things ______ any more. Stop leaving your
are. things all over the place.
a- angered c- unexpected a- messiness c- perspective
b- unintentional d- absent-minded b- forgetfulness d- maintenance
2. The use of ______ in exhibitions on 6. There were only a few ______ typing
ancient civilizations really makes you
mistakes in the essay.
feel you are going back in time.
a- undeserved c- desirable
a- detail c- wireless hotspot
b- expected d- unintentional
b- virtual reality d- mould
7. The bank teller warned me that there’s
3. Erika prefers talking to her friends in
a number of ______ notes on the
______ rather than sending them e-
mails. market.
a- detail c- person a- economical c- imitation
b- brief d- theory b- counterfeit d- artificial
4. I was planning to go out tonight, but on 8. These last few days, Martin’s behaviour
______ I’m going to stay home and is totally ______. I don’t understand
watch a film. what’s the matter with him.
a- schedule c- second thoughts a- affordable c- non-existent
b- the job d- average b- incomprehensible d- minor
 C. Choose the correct word.
1. The president of the company has not appeared in after the scandal

became known.

2. Patrick must have misplaced his and now he can’t find the files he needs.

3. I’m trying to him working as a teacher, but I can’t.

4. Try to your children’s imagination in creative activities.

5. Is there anyone who wouldn’t like to get a(n) of what the future may hold?

6. Let’s see how what we learnt today works in

7. I don’t plan to at him for the way he acted the other day.

D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.

mishap 1. Turning a (n) _______________ into an advantage requires intelligence.

invisible 2. Allison is very _______________ of her pet parrot and doesn’t look

perceive after it properly.

to date 3. At first many of his inventions were _______________ by people as

bring about strange or unnecessary.

stimulate 4. We should all give Jim _______________ for the brilliant idea he came

neglectful up with.

5. Technological advances have _______________ significant

outcome
improvements in our everyday lives.
credit
6. Finding ways to _______________ your students’ capacity to learn, is
artefact
a challenge for any teacher.

7. Bacteria are _______________ to the naked eye.

8. What was the _______________ of your research for a new antibiotic?

9. It’s difficult to decide which invention is the most significant _______________

10. There are a number of priceless _______________ on display in the museum.

GRAMMAR

E. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.

1. Lucy _____ by the mechanic last week. 4. I often _____ to my Friends living abroad
a- got her car repair because I like to keep in touch with them.
b- had had her car repaired a- have e-mails sent
c- had her car repaired b- send e-mails
d- has got her car repaired c- get to send e-mails
2. I _____ a nice colour for my bedroom d- sending e-mails
next week. 5. We postponed _____ because we didn’t have
a- will have a decorator choose enough money.
b- will get a decorator chosen a- having painted our house
c- will have a decorator chosen b- have painted our house
d- get a decorator choose c- to have painted our house
3. Please, _____ by the accountant first d- having our house painted
thing tomorrow morning. 6. They _____ for their lost sister.
a- you will have the accounts checked a- get a detective search
b- have the accounts checked b- got a detective to search
c- will have the accounts checked c- had a detective searched
d- will you have the accounts checked d- had a detective to search
 F. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. If I _______________ (not take) my credit card with me, we _______________

(cannot pay) the bill at the restaurant yesterday.

2. Beth wishes she _______________ (not complain) all the time. It really annoys her.

3. Janet _______________ (not miss) her flight if she _______________ (wake up)

earlier morning.

4. If only you _______________ (give) me your advice a bit earlier.

5. I’d rather you _______________ (not take) the car today because I’ll need it later.

6. If Mary _______________ (hear) the phone ring, she _______________ (answer) it.

G. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the

first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words including the word given.

1. Mark joined the football team only because his father wanted him to. HAD
If _______________________ his father, Mark wouldn’t have joined the football

team.

2. Someone stole Bill’s car yesterday. STOLEN

Bill _______________________________ yesterday.

3. My parents regret not having installed an alarm system. WISH

My parents _________________________ an alarm system.

4. They missed the turn because they didn’t see the sign. NOT
They ________________________ the turn if they had seen the sign.

5. Our flat needs painting before we rent it. GET

We need __________________________ before we rent it.

6. It’s a pity we can’t visit the gallery today. ONLY

If _______________________ the gallery today.

LISTEN

Listen to a journalist talking about 3D printing. Choose a, b, c or d.

1. What is the speaker’s main intention?
a- To promote 3D printing.
b- To warn of the dangers of 3D printing.
c- To explain how to use a 3D printer.
d- To present the advantages and disadvantages of 3D printers.

2. Which of the following possibilities are not mentioned by the speaker?

a- Printing body parts for medical treatment.
b- Responding to an unexpected need.
c- New businesses opening because of the interest in 3D printers.
d- An opportunity for personal creativity.
 3. Whose use of 3D printers does the speaker believe is very important?
a- Businesses
b- Doctors
c- Designers
d- People making things at home

4. What does the speaker expect that 3D printers will achieve in the future?
a- Dangerous use of 3D printers will increase.
b- Creativity will increase.
c- There will be a radical change in medical care.
d- It is still too early to say.

5. What does the speaker mean when she says:

a- It’s a story we tell to children.
b- It’s a situation that is seen very often.
c- It’s a story from long ago.
d- It’s still a puzzle.

READ

Read the text and answer questions 1-5. Choose a, b, c or d.

THE HUGGABLE HUMANOID

I am the KSH021 Humanoid Robot, released especially for security purposes. I make an ideal
bodyguard with special features including extra strength and a knowledge or martial arts. Not just
a handsome face, I can be programmed to speak six languages in different accents and voice pitches
according to your choice. Furthermore, I come equipped with 15 separate personalities, from shy
and introverted to extroverted and loud. You can easily adjust my personality to match yours.
The first humanoid robot, the A-girl, was created six years ago after twenty years of research by Dr. Keblar Star. His goal
was to make a dutiful companion for his elderly mother. Apart from providing basic help with everyday matters such as
cooking, cleaning and ironing, the A-girl could talk, listen, converse and react. Very soon, the A-girl, known as Agnes, became
a beloved member of the Star family, outliving Dr. Star’s mother and currently programmed to keep an eye on his children.

The first humanoid available for commercial use was sold by SkyWorld, Ltd a year after Agnes was created. Since then,
various humanoid models have been created to serve specific needs, often doing jobs considered too dangerous for
humans. Though we do not have emotions, we make loyal companions.
For my part, I’m here to protect you even if this means risking my own safety, I don’t eat, sleep, complain, nor can I be
bribed and require less maintenance than a guard dog. I come with an unlimited lifetime guarantee, even though I don’t
have a life and cannot die.

1. The KSH021 Humanoid has got special features that make it a perfect
a- Translator
b- Personality
c- Security guard
d- Companion

2. What is true about the first humanoid robot?

a- It was created to do housework.
b- It was created for families who wanted more members.
c- It was created to be babysitter.
d- It was created to be a doctor’s assistant.
3. How long has it been since the first humanoid became available for commercial use?
a- five years.
b- six years.
c- twenty years.
d- twenty-five years.

4. What is SkyWolrd, Ltd?

a- the company that sold humanoids.
b- the first company that sold humanoids.
c- a company that creates humanoids for specific needs.
d- the company Dr. Keblar Star works for.

5. What is not true about the KSH021 Humanoid Robot?

a- It is available with a choice of personalities.
b- It doesn’t require much maintenance.
c- It can speak several languages.
d- It has feelings.