Robots at Work

Which machines in the photos are most likely to eliminate jobs that have repetitive and/or predictable tasks (SELECT 2).

• the car factory robot

• the burger-making machine

• the self-driving car

• the robot cop

Section 2 is called "Robo-Workers." What might be another good title for the section?

• The Robots Are Coming

• Burger Bots

• How Robots Work

• Robot Rescue

The author wrote this article to...

• convince readers that robots will service be able to do anything a human can do

• compare factory robots with service robots

• inform readers of the role humans will play in an increasingly automated workface

• warn readers that robots will take over all jobs in the future

What conclusions (inferences) can we draw based on the main idea of this article? (choose 2)

• Those qualified for high-tech industries have a bright future ahead in the field of technology and/or robotics.

• No job is safe from being taken over.

• It confirms that jobs requiring creative thinking are in danger.

• Young people should consider training in S.T.E.M, robotics, and coding.

How many people might be forced out of their jobs by 2030 as a result of automation?

• Fewer than 4 million

• around 50,000

• between 400 million and 800 million

• between 4 million and 8 million

What is the heading of Paragraph E?

• Getting the newspaper to the printing centre

• Controlling the robots

• The LGVs' main functions

• Robots working together

What is the heading for paragraph F?

• Beware of robots!

• Getting the newspaper to the printing centre

• The LGVs' main functions

• Controlling the robots

What is the title of the article?

• Cover Technology

• A Human Touch

• Author Bot

• Robots at Work

Which job areas are being described in the article that are allowing robots? Choose ALL correct answer.

• Schools

• Restaurants

• Hospitals

• Farms

What is a negative effect of robots being used in jobs?

• They might break down easily.

• Many people could lose their jobs.

• They can't talk to people.