Topic Vocabulary: Change
Core items include adapt, amend, convert, evolve, modify, persist, revise, reform, shift, substitute, trend, status quo.
Unit 4: Change and Technology
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Chủ đề: Change & Technology
Bài luyện từ vựng C1–C2 về sự thay đổi và công nghệ: phân biệt động từ gần nghĩa, collocations, phrasal verbs và cụm cố định.
Động từ chỉ thay đổi dễ nhầm
maintain (duy trì) vs remain (vẫn ở trạng thái); adapt (thích nghi/điều chỉnh để phù hợp) vs adjust (chỉnh nhẹ); persist (cứ tiếp diễn) vs sustain (duy trì được); convert (cải đạo/chuyển đổi) vs transform (biến đổi hẳn); evolve (tiến hoá dần), deteriorate/decay (suy tàn).
Tính từ & danh từ về đổi mới
radical, innovative, novel, dynamic, uniform (đồng nhất); danh từ revolution, trend, breakthrough, status quo (nguyên trạng), substitute (thứ thay thế).
Phrasal verbs công nghệ & đời sống
try out (dùng thử), back up (sao lưu), fade away (mờ dần), do away with (bãi bỏ), key in / type in (nhập liệu), take up (bắt đầu học), cheer up (vui lên), turn into / turn out (biến thành/hoá ra), wear out (mòn hỏng), turn up (xuất hiện).
Cụm cố định
a break with tradition, behind the wheel, up to date, in demand, for your own good, throw yourself into sth, know better than to... — hãy học nguyên cụm để dùng tự nhiên.
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Theory / Reference (Unit 4 Concepts)
Topic Vocabulary: Technology
High-frequency terms: breakthrough, broadband, console, data, network, download, upload, programmer, resource, technique.
Phrasal Verbs
Key forms: back up, change around, change into, do away with, key in, take apart, test out, turn into, wear out.
Phrases & Collocations
Core patterns include break with tradition, demand for, know better, click on a link, up to date, throw energy into, in/under way.
Idioms
Unit idioms: break the mould, change your tune, have a change of heart, stick to your guns, turn over a new leaf, tools of the trade.
Word Formation Focus
Common patterns: adjective/noun shifts and suffixes in forms such as continuous, evolving, flexibility, influential, capability, electrifying.
A. Complete using the correct form of the words in the box (10 questions)
Word bank: decay, endure, innovation, mature, modify, potential, progress, shift, substitute, switch.
Sometimes I wonder how many of the changes we see around us will really ______.
There has been a real ______ in attitudes towards this lately.
Mobile phones that receive TV programmes are a real ______.
Iris has a lot of ______ and should do well in her future career.
You have to try to be ______ about the situation and use your experience to find a solution.
This isn't my laptop! Someone must have ______ my bag and theirs.
We've made a lot of ______ with the plans, but we still have a long way to go.
You might have learnt the theory, but there's no ______ for practical experience.
When trees fall and start to ______, they provide a home for many insects.
I've ______ the design by giving the car six wheels instead of four.
B. Choose the correct word (12 questions)
The changing face of Britain: choose A/B/C/D for each gap.
(1) their way of life would ______ for many years to come
(2) the war caused a ______ in British life
(3) that completely changed the ______
(4) What had been a fairly ______ society
(5) underwent ______ changes after the war
(6) The ______ was away from fixed social roles
(7) and towards a more ______ society
(8) Britain began to ______ into its present form
(9) were at the time ______ and exciting
(10) New and ______ music and fashion
(11) had a great ______ on young people
(12) and the whole of Britain became less ______
Inferred from scan: Final key letter is scan-ambiguous; accepted answer follows context and standard key versions.
C. Complete using the correct form of the words in the boxes (15 questions)
It's time we completely ______ the whole prison system. (reform)
I'd like you to ______ your report to include more information about costs. (revise)
I thought the report in the paper completely ______ the truth. (amend / distort)
I've ______ the contract and it now says that you will receive 15%. (amend / distort)
I sometimes find it hard to ______ a balance between work and my home life. (maintain / remain)
The important thing is to ______ calm and try to think logically. (maintain / remain)
You can ______ the chair to make it comfortable by pressing this button. (adapt / adjust)
This company needs to ______ or we're not going to survive. (adapt / adjust)
Mike and I meet for coffee on ______ Saturdays. (alternate / alternative)
There's a lot of traffic, so I'm trying to find an ______ route. (alternate / alternative)
You'll regret it if you ______ in annoying people like that. (persist / sustain)
Can the company ______ the kind of growth we've had recently? (persist / sustain)
Many people in Britain ______ to Christianity during the Roman period. (convert / transform)
Learning to use the Internet has really ______ my life. (convert / transform)
I hope the bad weather didn't ______ your holiday. (deteriorate / spoil)
D. Tick if correct, or replace the bold word (10 questions)
Type 'correct' if the bold word is right; otherwise type the replacement word.
The Internet is really a vast console of computers, all connected together.
Since we got resource, we've been watching music videos online.
Early computer games seem quite nuclear compared to today's games.
It seems to me that primitive power is far cleaner than oil.
The ancient tools have been crafted with an enormous amount of skill.
The next generation of games technique will have better graphics.
Inferred from scan: Scan wording around this sentence is slightly blurred.
There's a network in computing called 'beta testing'...
Inferred from scan: Some editions phrase this as a 'technique' in computing.
This latest breakthrough will mean cheaper, faster Internet access for all.
The computer has finished analysing all the broadband.
The sea is a great natural data but we need the right technology to use it.
E. Complete using the correct form of the words in the box (10 questions)
Word bank: click, complex, download, electronics, file, manual, offline, online, programmer, upload.
If you're interested in becoming a computer (1) ______, if you enjoy reading the (2) ______...
...if you enjoy reading the (2) ______ to find out what's really going on...
...inside consumer (3) ______ like the latest plasma TV...
Our six-week course covers everything from (4) ______ music files...
...from downloading music (5) ______ from the Internet...
You'll learn how to (6) ______ your own website to the Internet...
...and how to solve (7) ______ problems in the latest programming languages.
Go (8) ______ now and visit us on the net.
(9) ______ on 'Opportunities' and start your future now.
If for any reason our website is (10) ______, call us.
F. Write a phrasal verb in the correct form (8 questions)
Why don't you remove those wet things and put something dry on? (out)
The image on the screen slowly disappeared and I knew it was a computer virus. (away)
Let's try your new game and see if it works. (out)
You'll regret it if you don't make a copy of your important data. (up)
Have you recorded on all of the blank CDs or have you got some left? (up)
Did you hear they're thinking of getting rid of identity cards? (away)
You need to put in using the keyboard your details and then press 'enter'. (in)
We should redecorate Jake's bedroom now he's left home. (up)
G. Complete using the correct form of the phrasal verbs (8 questions)
Word bank: change around, change into, make into, mix up, switch on, take apart, turn into, wear out.
Nothing happens when I ______ it ______?
I ______ my watch ______ to see what was wrong with it.
Your essay would make more sense if you ______ the second and third paragraphs ______.
A caterpillar ______ a butterfly.
I played so much football that I ______ two pairs of boots!
In the story, Cinderella's coach ______ a pumpkin at midnight.
My CDs were all in order and now someone's ______ them ______!
They've ______ the old library ______ a really nice space for children to read in.
H. Complete with a phrasal verb (8 questions)
Word bank: bring up, brush up, cheer up, dress up, make up, take up, tidy up, turn up.
Why don't you ______ yoga?
I was depressed all day, but I started to ______ when I saw Alec.
I'm going to ______ my French before we go on holiday.
How could you ______ such a ridiculous excuse?
If you ______ your room, then you'll be able to find things more easily.
Why do you have to ______ the fact that Dennis has lost his job?
Let's ______ and go out to that new Italian restaurant tonight.
What time did Nigel finally ______ at the party, then?
I. Write one word in each gap (12 questions)
...represents a real ______ with tradition.
...satisfying the ______ for computer operating systems...
You should ______ better than to spend all your time playing computer games...
I was ______ the Web when I came across a site...
Inferred from scan: Some answer keys accept 'surfing' while some scan transcriptions show 'on'.
Click on the ______ below to become a member...
Things have definitely ______ for the worse.
When you're ______ the wheel of the new T4 sports car...
More and more places have wheelchair ______ these days.
...it's for your own ______ and you'll thank me later.
Anna has really thrown her ______ into her career.
Keep your computer system up to ______.
...pass him one from his ______ kit.
J. Write one word in each gap (Changing ambitions) (12 questions)
...provides access (1) ______ better-paid careers.
...has changed, (2) ______ where few people had university degrees...
...to one where they are very common. A (3) ______ many underpaid teachers...
Swapping the desk for the (4) ______ box...
...who are very much (5) ______ demand.
Those who (6) ______ the change are finding...
...they can earn a good (7) ______ more than they used to.
Workers who (8) ______ something about this vital science...
...high fees (9) ______ customers...
...in (10) ______ of the controlled working environment...
...they can usually (11) ______ the break now...
...go back to their profession (12) ______ a later date.
K. One word that can be used in all three sentences (8 questions)
...system is in ______ / it's of no ______ / what's the ______ of trying...?
face up to ______ / changed that much in ______ / ______ TV
out of ______ / offered a ______ at Oxford / take the ______ of
serve a ______ / a sense of ______ / on ______
against the ______ / watch the ______ / around the ______
in the ______ of / online ______ / in good ______
in the ______ of texting / peace ______ / a ______ of elimination
path ______ around / what ______ you to... / scientist ______ me into
L. Idioms: complete each dialogue (10 questions)
Idiom bank: a leopard can't change its spots, all mod cons, break the mould, change your tune, have a change of heart, know sth inside out, reinvent the wheel, stick to your guns, the tools of the trade, turn over a new leaf.
'Do you think they might pick Lisa on Thursday?' 'It would really ______ for them to choose a woman...'
'I thought you were going to tell Nigel you were angry with him.' 'Well, I ______ and decided to ignore it after all.'
'Your son's behaviour in class has improved this term.' 'Let's hope he's ______.'
'Is your research based on other people's work?' 'Well, there's no point ______, is there?'
'I'm not sure whether to let Jenny go to the party.' 'You should ______ and show her you're serious.'
'I wish Terry wouldn't be so thoughtless all the time.' 'I know, but ______, you know.'
'I'm thinking of asking Felicity out.' 'You've ______, haven't you? You said she annoyed you.'
'You've got lots of books on computing languages.' 'They're just ______, really.'
'You moved recently. What's your new place like?' 'It's got ______ and it's handy for the train.'
'Maria fixed my computer yesterday.' 'Oh, she ______ computers ______, doesn't she?'
Inferred from scan: Scan punctuation around this line is faint; accepted forms include the complete idiom.
M. Word formation in context (10 questions)
...a time of (1) ______ technological change and development. (CONTINUE)
...dealing with a constantly (2) ______ world of gadgets... (EVOLVE)
...saw many (3) ______ changes. (REVOLT)
People had needed to show (4) ______ throughout the nineteenth century... (FLEXIBLE)
...constantly making (5) ______ to deal with changing working conditions. (ADJUST)
...people had to become more (6) ______ than ever before. (ADAPT)
...the telephone and other (7) ______ developments... (INFLUENCE)
...gave people the (8) ______ to live and work in ways... (CAPABLE)
...little remained (9) ______ as the camera, cinema, phonograph... (ALTER)
...all had an (10) ______ effect on people and society. (ELECTRIC)
N. Complete by changing the form of the word in capitals (10 questions)
The weather's been so ______ today that I don't know what to wear. (CHANGE)
Bonnie showed a lot of ______ in the way she handled the problem. (MATURE)
The flats were built in the 1960s, but they were all ______ in the 90s. (MODERN)
Jack got in a lot of trouble for ______ breaking school rules. (PERSIST)
I really don't think I'd have the ______ to finish a marathon! (ENDURE)
I feel a lot better since I decided to stop eating ______ food. (PROCESS)
Can we ______ the lesson for next Wednesday? (ARRANGE)
We need to rely more on wave power, wind power and other ______ sources of energy. (NEW)
I gradually lost touch with Ricardo after his ______ to Islam. (CONVERT)
I'm scanning my gran's photos because they'd be ______ if anything happened to them. (PLACE)
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