Question

1 Read Robots. Match questions 1-4 with paragraphs A-D.
1 What are modern robots used for?
3 What is a robot?
2 What are the benefits and dangers of robots?
4 How did robots develop?
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functions were very basic. For example, in 1930 a robot called Elektro could
walk by voice command, speak about 700 words, smoke cigarettes and
move his head and arms. Elektro was a humanoid – that is he looked like a
human with arms and legs. However, his movements were very slow and
mechanical
B Robots became more sophisticated with the development of micro-
processors. They became smarter and faster and could be programmed
to perform a wide range of functions. The first digitally operated and
programmable robot called Unimate was invented in 1954. Unimate
was used to assemble car components in the USA. This was the first
big step towards the automation of car manufacturing.
C Today, robots are a part of many aspects of industry, medicine,
science, space exploration, construction, food packaging and are
even used to perform surgery. The most recent robots can move
talk, walk, run or fly, and work independently of humans. They have
'intelligence' which allows them to make
independent decisions and interact with
humans. As they become more adaptable,
they can be used for everything from military
purposes to looking after elderly people.
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D Some people think robots have many benefits over humans. They don't
get sick or bored. They do their jobs very precisely and consistently.
They don't need food or sleep and they never argue or complain, and
they can also do many things that humans can't. However, some
people are worried that robots will become too intelligent and may one
day take over the world,
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