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UNIT 1
SCIENCE FICTION
To practice some new words or expressions by doing exercises
Replace the underlined parts with words of similar meanings from the text. Rewrite the sentences if necessary.
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1 We believe he is a man of absolute honesty, and trust his words completely.
integrity
2 Henry told me that he was in a hurry as he had arranged to see the dentist at 10:00 a.m.
had an appointment with
3 Rumours are like sharp knives, cutting one's self-respect into pieces. We should be aware of this and not spread unkind news around.
dignity
4 Because of the holiday, the students were allowed to go home early.
were dismissed
5 Whoever is charged with a crime should be presumed innocent until proven otherwise.
not guilty
Match each word with the proper definition below.
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A money that someone is paid regularly, usually monthly, by the organisation he or she is working for
B money given for work done, goods received, etc.
C money paid for work or services, typically on a daily or weekly basis
D extra amount of money added to somebody's wages as a reward for hard work or good performance
salary
payment
wage
bonus
E money received from work, investments and so on
F money paid to a professional person or organisation for advice or services
G money paid for a journey on public transport, such as the bus, train, or taxi
H money saved for a special purpose
income
fee
fare
saving
Complete the passage using the correct forms of the words in the box. Then in pairs share your opinion on Al development.
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fascinating test out dismiss science fiction
more like dignity intelligent
It would not be surprising if we found it difficult to distinguish between reality and ____________ in the future.
For example, robots first appeared in sci-fi novels, but now robot soldiers have already been ____________ in war.
science fiction
tested out
Robot experts have also built robots that can see, talk, and do other things like humans. Although a robot that looks ____