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Read the following poem about inventions.

1. Match the headings to the verses.
Verse 1                   a. Instrument invented by Alexander Graham Bell
Verse 2                   b. Appliances that cook food
Verse 3                   c. Appliances that clean or dry things
1. Ghép các tiêu đề với các đoạn thơ
Verse 1: Appliances that cook food.
Verse 2: Appliances that clean or dry things.
Verse 3: Instrument invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
2. Fill in each of the gaps in the sentences with one ‘invention” in the poem.
a)  “Joan, where’s the (1)_________? I want to clean the floor.”
b)  Last night I was reading in the bedroom when the (2)______ rang. It was Ann, an old friend I didn’t see for more than twelve years.
c) A (3)_________ is a kitchen appliance that automatically washes, rinses, and dries dishes and utensils.
d)  “Jane, why don’t you put the meat in the (4)_________ to defrost it?”
e)  “Can I borrow your (5)__________? I've just washed my hair.”
f)  The Romans knew how to toast bread over an open fire two thousand years ago. We now toast bread with a (6)___________ on the table.
2. Điền vào chỗ trống trong những câu dưói đây bằng một “phát minh” trong bài thơ trên
a. “Joan, where's the vacuum? I want to clean the floor.
b. Last night I was reading in the bedroom when the telephone rang. It was Ann, an old friend I didn't see for more than twelve years.
c. A washing machine is a kitchen appliance that automatically washes, rinses, and dries dishes and utensils.
d. "Jane, why don't you put the meat in microwave to defrost it?
e. “Can I borrow your hairdryer? I've just washed my hair.
f. The Romans knew how to toast bread over an open five two thousand years ago. We now loast bread with a toaster on the table.