Task 2. Read the description of three robotics competitions. Tick the correct competition. B.E.S.T Robot Contest

What can high school students do with a box of materials and six weeks? The B.E.S.T Robot Contest is a great way to find out. Teams must design a robot that can successfully complete a set of tasks within a time limit, and they’ll compete against each other.

F.I.R.S.T: Tech Challenge

Teams for the F.I.R.S.T: Tech Challenge can have up to 15 high schoolers. There’s a reusable robot kit. They must use this kit to create a robot that will be able to compete in an alliance format challenge. Teams work with adult coaches and mentors to help them.

National Robotics Challenge

The National Robotics Challenge doesn’t require specific materials or a kit. Stu- dents get to build a robot that can compete in challenges like a maze and rescue. Plus, the contest isn’t just for school students; college and graduate students can participate, too.

WRITING

Part 1: BUILDING SENTENCES

Use the following words to make complete sentences. You can make necessary changes to the words.

281.agree Minh/pay/ my ticket/ for.

282.She/me//later/ phone/ offered. 283. had/yesterday/ dinner/ We/ 6 p.m.

284. very/John/patient. He/ doing/keeps/ until/ things/ successful/ he

285. English/today/I/ study/begin. 286. Da Lat/photo/is/ city/beautiful/ The.

287. Now/cartoons/watch/on/ she/TV/ 288. get usually/you/ What time/ up?

289. favourite/ What/ indoor/his/is/ activities?

290. the/ in/your/ Is/brother/ room/ learning? 291. my/That/not/bike.

292. their/ Those/ helmets.

293. Parents/your/home/ Are? 294. shopping/go/ with/mum/ her/ She/ Saturdays.

295.my/hang out/1/ friends/often/ my/ free time/.

296. At weekends/time/ spend/ my family/ 1/ prefer.

297. arrive/ Sue/ always/early.

298. some plants/ garden/ in/ There/the. 299, playing/ brother/ chess/sister/ are/ His.

300. two/you/when/ count/ one /to/ten/ Could/from/you?

WRITING

Part 1: BUILDING SENTENCES

Use the following words to make complete sentences. You can make necessary changes to the words.

259. he/can/read/when/he/be/five

260. He/not have/rice/ the fridge.

261. there/be/starfruits/basket.

262. he/ not believe/ghost.

263. yesterday morning/she/buy/present/her mother.

264. 1/do/homework/this morning.

265, she/always/expect/win/ any games.

266. my sister/avoid / walk alone/night.

267. Kevin/read/newspaper / at the moment.

268. you/tell/story/now/?

269, what/you/do/when/1/call/ you / this morning/?

270, his daughter/can/write/when/she/be/four.

271. is/ near/ school/ There/new/ our/ gas station.

272. her/ Cindy/you/ I/ found/ Can/tell/that/have/necklace.

273. John/ always/ nice clothes.

274. hardly/the/feeds/My/ever / dog / brother.

275. After/my/1/sister/look/weekends/ sometimes / younger.

276. My brother /draw/ beautiful pictures/when/seven.

277. My/me/sitting/best friend/ next /is.

 278. We/ see/ interesting film/ last night.

279. The lesson/ finish/ an hour ago.

 280. The class / finish at 11 o’clock?

Topic 1: Traffic

1. How far is it from your house to school?

2. How long does it take you to go home from school?

3. How do you go to school every day?

4. Which lane should you use when riding a bike?

5. Should you give a signal before you turn?

Topic 2: Films

1. What is your favorite type of films?

2. Which name of the film do you like best?

3. What do people say about your favourite film?

4. How do you feel when watching your favorite film?

5. Do you like horror film?

Topic 3: Festivals around the world

1. Name some festivals in Viet Nam or around the worldyou know.

2. Do you like Tet holiday?

3. What is the symbol of the Mid-Autumn Festival?

4. What is the traditional food on Thanksgiving Day?

5. What can you see on New Year’s Eve?

Topic 4: Energy sources

1. Name some renewable energy sources you know.

2. What does “solar energy” mean?

3. What should you do to save electricity at home?

4. What are the advantages of hydro enerygy?

5. Do you use solar energy to warm water?

The first industrial robot was (23) _____ to the U.S. in the 1960s. Since then, their technology has improved immensely creating many advantages of robots. The advancement of robotics has also causes robots to become more widespread across various industries ranging from manufacturing to health care. Many (24) _______ of robots seem to be most noticeable in productivity, safety, and in saving time and money.

Productivity

- Robots produce more (25)________ and high quality work.

- Robots rarely make mistakes and are more precise than human workers.

- They can work at a (26)________ speed with no breaks, days off, or holiday time.

Safety

- Robots save workers from performing (27)_____ tasks.

- They can work in hazardous conditions, such as poor lighting, toxic (28)_______, tight spaces.

- They are capable of (29)_______ heavy loads without injury or tiring.

Savings

- Robots save time by being able to produce a greater magnitude of products.

- Robots save companies money in the long run, fewer worker injuries, and with less (30)________

It is estimated that about 200 million people who use the internet computer network around the world . Most people use the internet to get information or for entertainment . A new study , however , says that almost 6% of internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives . The study says these people may find it difficult to stop using the internet because they have become addicted . Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity . According to Mr. Greenfield, a psychologist , 30% internet users say that they use the internet to escape from problems or emotions . The study also shows that having discussions with strangers in internet areas called ' chat room ' is one of the most addictive activities. 

WHAT IS THE BEST TITLE OF THE PASSAGE? 
A. DISAVANTAGES OF USING 'CHAT ROOM'
B. VIRTUAL WAY TO ESCAPE FROM PROBLEMS OR EMOTIONS
C. THE INTERNET AND ITS DISAVANTAGES
D. THE ADVANTAGES OF THE INTERNET