Стр.69 Рабочая тетрадь Модуль 5 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 9 класс

5 English in Use: Multiple Choice Cloze

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For questions 1–12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.

The Squid-inspired Robot

When most people think of robots, they think of the human-like androids of science 0) ______. However, one 1) ______ of researchers at Harvard University has a different 2) ______ to robotics. 3) ______ of mimicking the human body, they have looked to other 4) ______ of life for inspiration; namely, the squid.

5) ______ of a special silicone membrane that is 6) ______ with air, the robotic squid can 7) ______ its body much like a real one. This gives it such flexibility that the robot can 8) ______ beneath doors! What’s more, by pumping a coloured dye through the robot’s veins, it can camouflage itself 9) ______ to its surroundings. It can even 10) ______ its temperature in order to hide from infrared sensors!

The 11) ______ of this chameleon-like robot is funded by DARPA (Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency), an agency of the US Ministry of Defence. Could it be, then, that this flexible robot is set to 12) ______ the role of the world’s first digital spy?

0. A fantasy; B fiction; C legend; D myth
1. A gang; B unit; C team; D body
2. A method; B approach; C procedure; D tactic
3. A Otherwise; B Rather; C Although; D Instead
4. A types; B forms; C modes; D kinds
5. A Composed; B Created; C Produced; D Built
6. A collected; B piled; C filled; D loaded
7. A raise; B expand; C increase; D boost
8. A squeeze; B cram; C press; D squash
9. A according; B relevant; C concerning; D relating
10. A convert; B transform; C manipulate; D adjust
11. A expansion; B evolution; C development; D growth
12. A take off; B take on; C take down; D take in

Speaking

Choose the correct response.

1. A: I’m not interested in history.
   B: a) I like the sound of that.
   b) Really? I find it fascinating.
2. A: Tickets are only £4.
   B: a) That’s not too bad. Let’s go.
   b) There is a chance I’ll enjoy it.
3. A: How about going to the Space Museum?
   B: a) Me too. I think it would be amazing.
   b) What’s so special about it?
4. A: It’s got lots of exhibits about UFOs.
   B: a) There is a possibility.
   b) Actually, I do like the sound of that.
5. A: I like the idea of going to the planetarium.
   B: a) Yes, I bet you’ll enjoy it.
   b) Really? I think that seems good.
6. A: There is an IMAX film about space.
   B: a) I don’t agree with that.
   b) I’ll have to think about it.
7. A: Oh come on! I’m sure you will like it.
   B: a) Well, I suppose it might be fun.
   b) It’s got interactive exhibits.
8. A: Is it worth going there?
   B: a) Why don’t we go this weekend?
   b) Well, there’s a space walk and a shuttle ride.
9. A: It’s got fascinating exhibits and a flight simulator!
   B: a) OK. You’ve convinced me!
   b) What’s it like there?
10. A: I think to be a lawyer you must be a good communicator.
    B: a) Yes, you’re right.
    b) That could be a problem.
11. A: If you want to be a nurse, you must be sensitive to others.
    B: a) I believe it’s not a good idea.
    b) In my opinion, you also need teamwork skills.
12. A: I’d like a job where I have to face challenges.
    B: a) That would be interesting.
    b) It’s very helpful.