"Robots Will Take Professional Jobs"

How does the author support the point that "...as new technology develops, humans will no longer be needed?"

• by explaining the ways that technology has advanced

• by explaining the different ways humans and technology work together

• by proving that there are many ways technology can get tasks done cheaper and more efficiently

• by explaining the difference between "blue collar" and "white collar" jobs

What evidence from the passage best supports the answer to part A?

"By proving that there are many ways technology can get tasks done cheaper and more efficiently."

• "Some people think that humans and technology can exist together in the workplace."

• "No one thought a robot could do specialized professional work better than a human."

• "Surgeons will still be required to set up, but robots can perform much of the procedure."

• "The lower cost of machines and computer programs means they could eventually block people from taking these jobs."

What is the meaning of the word "majority" as it is used in paragraph 3?

• the greater part of a group

• the best part of a group

• the entire group

• the smaller part of a group

How does the author present the information in "Robots Will Take Professional Jobs?"

• by explaining the effects of robots in the workplace

• by presenting a problem with robots as well as solutions

• by comparing and contrasting robots and human workers

• by presenting ideas in order of importance regarding robots

According to the passage, what is one cause of people losing their jobs?

• people are not qualified

• advancements in technology

• they're being replaced by robots

• people leaving jobs because of low pay

Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to part A?

"they're being replaced by robots"

• "Many new and important computer and robotic technologies were invented."

• "Many employers found that it cost much less to maintain a robot than to pay a human worker salary."

• "Once a surgical robot is properly trained, it can determine how to best conduct an operation."

• "Surgeons will still be required to set up but robots can perform much of the procedure."