elearn site

 
English 8: Unit 15: Computers

Read the passage and choose the correct answer:

Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age. But actually, the idea for a computer was worked out over two centuries ago by a man called Charles Babbage.
Babbage was born in 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician. He drew up plans for several calculating machines which he called “engines”. But despite the fact that he started building some of these, he never finished any of them. Over the years people have argued whether his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building an engine based on one of Babbage’s design. It has taken six years to complete and more than four thousand parts have been specially made. Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum to remind people of Babbage’s work.


1. Who was Charles Babbage?
A. He was a brilliant mathematician.
B. He worked out the idea for a computer.
C. all are correct
D. He was born in 1791.
Explain:


2. The word “engines” in the second paragraph refers to ............... .
A. calculating machines
B. computers
C. product of new technological age
D. modern inventions
Explain:


3. The Science Museum has built an engine based on one of Babbage’s ............... .
A. design
B. process
C. method
D. technology
Explain:


4. How long did it take the Science Museum to complete the engine?
A. 7 years
B. 5 years
C. 8 years
D. 6 years
Explain:


5. Which statement below is correct?
A. Because the engine doesn’t work, it won’t be on show at the exhibition in the Science Museum.
B. Most people think that computers are not the products of the new technological age.
C. Despite Babbage started building some calculating machines, he never finished any of them.
D. Recently, the Science Museum has not finished the engine based on Babbage’s design.
Explain:
Score: 0/10
No.DateRight ScoreTotal ScorePercent
 
PARTNERS
NEWS
Khai giảng lớp học tiếng anh miễn phí cho trẻ em nghèo

Triển khai chương trình hoạt động xã hội nhằm tích cực đóng góp cho cộng đồng

Báo Doanh Nhân Sài Gòn viết về trang web elearn.edu.vn

"Better English, Better Choice" (tạm dịch: Tiếng Anh tốt hơn, Lựa chọn tốt hơn) là khẩu hiệu của website ôn luyện tiếng Anh trực tuyến http://elearn.edu.vn.

 

BEES Group
Address: 57/8A Đường số 3, KP1, P.Tăng Nhơn Phú B, Q.9, TP.HCM
Tel: 0932 727 818
Copyright 2010-2020 - All Rights Reserved