WorksheetsVocab for the Final Quiz + Seen Passage
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
a body part, such as an arm or leg, that is attached to the main part of the body
appendage
mobility
exploit
to make impure or unclean through contact.
keener
mobility
contaminate
capable of being transmitted by infection
mobility
infectious
keener
more acutely sensitive
keener
appendage
mobility
the capability of moving from place to place
keener
mobility
exploit
present throughout
pervasive
serendipitous
the process of restoring someone to physical capability
rehabilitation
pervasive
one that has the same functions and traits as another.
counterpart
deprivation
exotic
the condition of not having one’s needs met, a lack of
deprivation
exploit
foreign; unusual; exciting
exotic
exploit
to use for selfish purposes
exploit
futile
uselessness
futility
sterile
to lose strength and vitality
languish
sterile
information that supports a certain cause
sterile
propaganda
barren; lacking vitality
languish
sterile
In what way is the C-Leg advancement over previous prosthetic devices?
It is more expensive than the other devices.
It imitates a natural step
It causes happiness to the amputee.
The story about Cameron Clapp in Robo legs shows that artificial limbs, or prosthetics, can help people __________
a.Move like robots
Plan for the future
Play sports
What is different about the way young amputees feel about their prosthetic limbs?
The amputees are proud of their very expensive prosthetics
The amputees are not ashamed of their prosthetic limbs.
The amputees try to hide their prosthetics.
According to the article Robolegs, what do some people who use artificial limbs do that shows pride?
Sign up for military service
Display their sports medals
Decorate their electronic limbs
The story of Isaac Newton in "Eureka: Scientific Twist of Fate” is used to introduce the main idea that ________
Scientific discoveries are the result of genius.
Scientific discoveries started in the 1600s.
Scientific discoveries are the result of both luck and a gifted mind.
The stories in Eureka: Scientific Twists of Fate” show that some scientific discoveries result from _______________.
a.Work that countries do together.
Decades of specialized study
Luck combined with intelligence
Both articles “Robo-Legs and Eureka discuss progress in the field of ________________
Sports
medicine
computers
Computers
A computer does not _______________.
Respond to commands
Process information
Operate by itself
Which of the following items does not contain a computer?
An MP3 player
A new model automobile
Electrical pencil sharpeners
