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THEME 8 EXERCISES

C. Choose the correct option.

1. ---- cooling systems can cause issues like slowdowns, unexpected shutdowns, and permanent damage to
computers.
a) Artificial b) Consistent c) Defective

2. As there were too many ---- factors, like complex login procedures and search algorithms, users had difficulty in
adapting to the new website.
a) complicating b) feasible c) measurable

3. The improvement in sound quality was ---- to the average user, but professionals immediately noticed and
appreciated it.
a) negligible b) precise c) provable

4. The laboratory had a ---- quantity of microscopes for all students to actively participate in the biology experiment.
a) consistent b) measurable c) sufficient

5. The newly developed telescope’s ---- optics allowed astronomers to observe distant galaxies with incredible detail.
a) provable b) precise c) feasible
D. Replace the words and phrases in bold with one of the words given below. Change the form
if necessary.

advance deficit insight

invention outbreak process quantity

shift speculation suspicion

1. Scientists reacted quickly to the sudden start of the new disease and worked diligently to figure out how to stop
its spread. ________________
2. The company’s technological investment rates are at risk of falling because of the annual budget shortfall.
________________
3. There is a change in the experimental approaches of laboratories in order to improve sustainability and ethics in
scientific research. ________________
4. The scientist’s mistakes in the experiment and misinterpretation of the data showed a lack of clear
understanding. ________________
5. Johannes Gutenberg’s pioneering creation of the printing press played an important role in spreading
knowledge during the Renaissance. ________________
6. With the recent improvements in medical research, doctors are now more optimistic about finding a better
treatment for diabetes. ________________
7. To avoid baseless hypotheses, developers use detailed testing methods to guarantee the reliability of their
innovations. ________________
8. Many users have distrust when they click on email links, as they think they might be directed to unsafe
websites. ________________
9. Developing an efficient and user-friendly smartphone application involves a series of steps, such as planning,
designing, and testing. ________________
10. Engineers measure the amount of electricity that electronic devices use to design more energy-saving products.
________________

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