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WorksheetsUnlock 3 Unit 6
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
George de Mestral ___ Velcro in 1941, after he noticed burdock seeds sticking to his dog's fur.
was invented
is invented
invented
invents
Eagle Eyes glasses ___ by NASA to help protect astronauts' eyes from harmful radiation.
created
was created
is created
were created
3D printing ___ today by automobile companies to print car parts, and by medical companies to print artificial body parts, such as ears.
is used
was used
using
used
Mercedes ___ the Bionic Car to resemble the shape of a boxfish. This made it stronger and reduced weight and air resistance.
were designed
designed
is designed
designing
The telephone ___ in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell. Nowadays, millions of people ___ hours each day making calls, sending messages and playing games on their modern smartphones.
was invented / spend
invented / spent
was invented / are spent
is invented / spent
Choose 2 correct answers:
Steve Jobs, the man ___ co-founded Apple in 1976, was CEO of the company when the iPod and iPhone were launched.
which
who
that
how
Al-Khwarizmi ___ was a Muslim mathematician from Baghdad, introduced the concepts of algebra to European mathematicians.
, that
, which
which
, who
The inventions ___ have had the biggest positive impact on humanity are the printing press, the electric light and the car.
which
, which
who
, that
The Mays Electrical Car is the first first Oman-produced car ___ runs on electricity instead of petrol. It will start production in 2023.
that
, which
, that
who
The compass, ___ is one of China's four great inventions, changed the world by allowing sailors and explorers to navigate the seas more safely and accurately.
who
what
which
that
The main worry ___ flying cars is safety. Any small problem with the engine could result in a fatal accident.
against
about
of
in
A real benefit ___ the Iron Man suit is that it can help disabled people to be more independent by lending them strength and mobility.
of
with
about
on
The main argument ___ favour ___ genetically modifying crops is that it could help us to feed those who are starving by creating plants that are quicker-growing and more resistant to pests.
on, for
about, with
in, on
in, of
One problem ___ electric cars is that they require charging at stations. This takes a lot longer than filling a petrol tank with petrol.
with
about
of
in
The main advantage ___ Velcro is that it makes fastening shoes much quicker and easier. This is particularly useful for children, who lack the motor skills to tie shoe laces.
with
about
of
on
Student laptops ___ accessing the internet and completing online actvities.
without
make it
allow us to
are useful for
Apps like Microsoft Teams and Zoom ___ attend classes and meetings online without the need to leave the house.
make it
without
are useful for
allow us to
___ the invention of modern sewer systems, London and other densely populated cities would be very unpleasant to live in today.
Without
Help people to
Allow us to
Make it
Soap, a seemingly insignificant invention that is around 5000 years old, has made an enormous ___ to all our lives.
attempt
decision
investment
difference
Arab mathematicians in the Middle Ages made a vital ___ to modern mathematics.
contribution
public
attempts
decision
Alchemists in the Middle Ages made many ___ to turn metals such as lead and iron into gold. However, they were unsuccessful.
difference
attempts
contribution
comparison
Smartphones are a relatively new invention, but they have quickly become an ___ part of many people's lives. We use smartphone apps for everything from cooking to gaming to keeping track of finances to finding our way to a location.
harmful
essential
artificial
scientific
The scientist Marie Curie won two Nobel prizes for her research into radioactivity. Unfortunately, the ___ radiation she was exposed to during her research caused her to become sick and resulted in her death at age 66.
disorganised
artificial
three-dimensional
harmful
The first home gaming consoles were sold in the 70s and were extremely basic. Nowadays, the gaming ___ is worth around 200 billion USD.
industry
product
device
app
