51 Read the text about the film The Terminator. Some words are missing. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each gap (1–8). Put a cross ( ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. LAnGUAGE In USE 8 The Terminator What happens if artificial intelligence becomes smarter (0) humans and takes over? This is exactly what happens in The Terminator, a 1984 film directed by James Cameron and (1) Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Terminator is a cyborg, which is a robot that is not only shaped like a human, but also has living tissue over its metal skeleton. This futuristic (2) makes it difficult to tell the humans from the robots. Having been sent from the year 2029 to the year 1984, the Terminator has been programmed to kill a young woman named Sarah Connor. Sarah, (3) , has no idea that her life will have a huge effect on the future of humankind. A human resistance fighter, Kyle Reese, also travels back from this post-apocalyptic future, where the world has changed (4) all recognition. He tells Sarah that she is in danger of being killed by the terrifying Terminator. At first, Sarah finds it hard to believe Kyle, but gradually she starts to trust him. She (5) that an artificial intelligence defence network, known as Skynet, will become self-aware in the near future and set off nuclear bombs (6) most of humankind. This will allow the AI system to take over and kill any surviving people. Sarah is told that she will have a child, John Connor, who will (7) up to lead the rebellion against the machines in the future. Sarah needs to (8) alive at all costs since John Connor will be humankind’s last hope as they fight the machines. A race against time (9) to keep Sarah safe and ensure the future survival of humans. The Terminator can use his futuristic intelligence and strength to find Sarah, but can she and Kyle (10) a way to stop him? Can they win the race against time to save humankind? 0 A under B from C than D above 1 A includes B starring C stars D character 2 A technology B ideas C vehicle D decision 3 A firstly B however C lastly D in conclusion 4 A from B against C before D beyond 5 A learns B can hear C does know D states 6 A discovering B concerning C killing D developing 7 A head B look C grow D pick 8 A feel B stay C come D seem 9 A begins B beginning C runs D is running 10 A make B try C take D find Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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