English 3 · Unit 5: Inventions · Cambridge Global English Stage 3

Questions

1. 1. Why is failure an important part of inventing?

   • You learn from mistakes and try again.
   • It means you should stop.
   • It never happens.
   • It makes inventions boring.
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2. 2. A person who invents things is an ____.

   • invent
   • inventor
   • inventing
   • invention
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3. 📖 This question is about a text that students read in the app.

   3. Who invented a net to catch plastic in the sea?

   • Maria Telkes
   • Lucy Hughes
   • Daniel Burd
   • Boyan Slat
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4. 📖 This question is about a text that students read in the app.

   4. Why is plastic a problem?

   • It is too heavy.
   • It is too soft.
   • It doesn't break down.
   • It is too expensive.
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5. 5. I hope ____ invent a robot.

   • for
   • in
   • to
   • at
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6. 📖 This question is about a text that students read in the app.

   6. What did the twins' final invention make?

   • smoke
   • jumpers
   • plastic bits
   • bags
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7. 📖 This question is about a text that students read in the app.

   7. Who designed the first solar house?

   • Rosalind Franklin
   • Shirley Jackson
   • Thomas Edison
   • Maria Telkes
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8. 8. "Why did you invent it?" starts with the question word ____.

   • How
   • Who
   • Why
   • What
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9. 9. Which is a way to help the planet?

   • Burn rubbish.
   • Throw bags in the sea.
   • Use more plastic wrap.
   • Recycle plastic bottles.
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10. 📖 This question is about a text that students read in the app.

    10. What did the Nigerian builders fill bottles with?

    • sand
    • paper
    • water
    • air
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