UNIT 15 - COMPUTERS
I.

Điền từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống:

monitor
computers freshman
knob
guarantee
bulletin-board
library
technology
1. A ............ is a machine for printing text onto paper

printer
skeptical
time-consuming

2.

This machine is still under ............ so the manufacturer will repair it

3.

Some ............ can work 50,000 times faster than man.

4.

Some of the more ............ jobs can be done by machine.

5.

Adjust the ............ if the screen of the ............ is too dark

6.

Harry is in the first year at university. He is a ............

7.

They post messages on the ............ and find other people who want to talk about the same
topic.

8.

I’m rather ............ about his chances of winning

9.

Many students are sitting and reading books and magazines in the ............

10. This ............ enables computers to read handwriting
II. Điền một từ có liên quan đến chủ đề computer vào chỗ trống:
A computer has a (1)............ similar to that of the typewriter. The machine has a
(2)............ at the back so that you can connect it to a (3)............ which has a (4)............ like a
television. We often use a (5)............ which someone has written. All the information is stored
on (6)............, and at the side of the computer there is a (7)............. . A (8)............ is used to
copy the information into paper.
III. Điền giới từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống
1.


Nam turned ............ his computer, but it didn’t work

2.

I disagree ............ you. I think computers are very useful

3.

I’m having problems ............ my computer

4.

If your computer doesn’t work, you should check if the plug has come ............ the socket

5.

All the information students need is now stored ............... the university’s computers.

6.

Not all people think positively about new method of study ............... campus.

7.

The new university is different ............... the old one.

8.

Computers are necessary ............... first-year student.


IV. Đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi:
It’s not enough that the computer is invading our work and play world. It has started to
invaded our shopping world as well. Shopping by computer, or teleshopping, is a


phenomenon that is beginning to appear in homes, stores, hotels, and even airports. The
service allows the shopper to look at electronic catalogs and to order items, such as dishes,
clothing or concert tickets, without leaving the computer. This modern way of shopping is
convenient, especially for busy people.
1.

The computer is now invading ...............
A. our work and play world
B. our shopping world
C. our work, play and shopping world.

2.

Shopping by computer is also called ...............
A. teleshopping

3.

C. shopping mall

The service allows the shopper to ...............
A. see the goods

4.


B. window shopping
B. make a bargain

C. shop on-line

Internet shopping is convenient for ...
A. people who don’t have much free time
B. people who have to travel a lot
C. people who do the housework
D. people who don’t like shopping

5.

According to the passage, you can’t do your teleshopping without ...
A. a television

B. a shopping list

C. a computer

D. a telephone.

UNIT 15 - COMPUTERS
I.

Điền từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống:

monitor

computers


freshman

knob

guarantee

printer

skeptical


1.

bulletin-board
library
technology
A printer is a machine for printing text onto paper

time-consuming

2.

This machine is still under guarantee so the manufacturer will repair it

3.

Some computers can work 50,000 times faster than man.

4.


Some of the more time-consuming jobs can be done by machine.

5.

Adjust the knob if the screen of the monitor is too dark

6.

Harry is in the first year at university. He is a freshman.

7.

They post messages on the bulletin board and find other people who want to talk about
the same topic.

8.

I’m rather skeptical about his chances of winning

9.

Many students are sitting and reading books and magazines in the library.

10. This technology enables computers to read handwriting
II. Điền một từ có liên quan đến chủ đề computer vào chỗ trống:
A computer has a technology similar to that of the typewriter. The machine has a
keyboard at the back so that you can connect it to a monitor which has a screen like a
television. We often use a programs which someone has written. All the information is stored
on disks, and at the side of the computer there is a mouse. A printer is used to copy the

information into paper.
III. Điền giới từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống
1.

Nam turned on his computer, but it didn’t work

2.

I disagree with you. I think computers are very useful

3.

I’m having problems with my computer

4.

If your computer doesn’t work, you should check if the plug has come out of the socket

5.

All the information students need is now stored in the university’s computers.

6.

Not all people think positively about new method of study on campus.

7.

The new university is different from the old one.


8.

Computers are necessary for first-year student.

IV. Đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi:
It’s not enough that the computer is invading our work and play world. It has started to
invaded our shopping world as well. Shopping by computer, or teleshopping, is a
phenomenon that is beginning to appear in homes, stores, hotels, and even airports. The
service allows the shopper to look at electronic catalogs and to order items, such as dishes,
clothing or concert tickets, without leaving the computer. This modern way of shopping is
convenient, especially for busy people.


1.

The computer is now invading ...............
A. our work and play world
B. our shopping world
C. our work, play and shopping world.

2.

Shopping by computer is also called ...............
A. teleshopping

3.

C. shopping mall

The service allows the shopper to ...............

A. see the goods

4.

B. window shopping
B. make a bargain

C. shop on-line

Internet shopping is convenient for ...
A. people who don’t have much free time
B. people who have to travel a lot
C. people who do the housework
D. people who don’t like shopping

5.

According to the passage, you can’t do your teleshopping without ...
A. a television

B. a shopping list

C. a computer

D. a telephone.