Unit 10 - Đọc hiểu & Từ vựng: Houses & appliances in the future

Read the following passage then answer the following questions.

In the future, houses and appliances are expected to be more hi-tech and efficient. Homes will be equipped with appliances that are powered by solar energy. One of the most notable changes in home appliances will be the advancement of washing machines and dishwashers. These appliances will be wireless and super-efficient. They will be able to communicate with each other and with other devices in the house.

Electric cookers will also be more advanced, with the ability to cook food quickly and evenly using various cooking methods. Moreover, houses of the future may be located in unique locations such as underwater in the ocean or outside space. Housework done by people will be significantly reduced, as types of appliances will be able to look after themselves and perform tasks automatically. Some houses may have a helipad for personal helicopters, making transportation more convenient.

What type of energy will power future home appliances?

=> will power future home appliances.

Which device will have the advancement in operating without the use of wires?

=> will have the advancement in operating without the use of wires.

What will electric cookers be able to do in the future?

=> They will be able to apply in the future.

According to the second paragraph, what will have a significant decrease in the future?

=> will have a significant decrease in the future.

What can become easier thanks to the helipad for personal helicopters at home?

=> can become easier thanks to the helipad for personal helicopters at home.

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Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The hotel is in a beautiful overlooking the lake. (LOCATE)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

My electric has different heat settings that allow me to cook various dishes. (COOK)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

I just got a new mouse for my computer, and it's so much more convenient than the wired one. (WIRE)

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

I often ask my sister to look after the children while I am away on business.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

"The pilot did a super job," a passenger said afterwards.

This is the energy that uses the power of the sun to produce electricity. What is this?

_____ gadgets are very popular these days, especially among young people who like to have the latest technology.

The captain sailed across the vast _____ in search of rare marine species.

Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin was the first human to journey into outer _____.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

We divide up the homework between us - but he always makes me clean the bathrooms!

Drag and drop to complete the sentences.

1. I heard the noise of a 16.1 hovering overhead.

2. I need to buy a new 16.2 because the old one is not cleaning dirty plates properly.

3. With my modern 16.3, I can bake cakes without having to constantly monitor the heat.

4. I always separate my white and colored clothes before putting them in the 16.4.

5. We stock a wide range of domestic 16.5, including fridges, freezers and stovens.