Listen again and answer the questions.

LISTENING

9. Listen to the text and decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F):

1. You can now buy a robot in convenience stores in Japan.

2. Housework has become a thing of the past in Japan.

3. A new robot is on sale in Japan for $150,000.

4. The robot has an independent personality.

5. The robot has a vocabulary of 10,000 words.

6. The robot can help its owners become rich and live longer lives.

7. The robot will give you your daily schedule.

8. The robot will relax and watch television when no one is at home.

 

10. Listen again and answer the questions.

1. What do you think about Wakamaru home robot?

2. Would you like to have a home robot?

3. Do you think home robots will become as popular as computers in our life?

4. Do you think robots will become more intelligent than humans in future?

5. How do you think home robot should look like?

6. What do you think a home robot should do?

7. Will robots have an independent personality?

SPEAKING

11. In the Internet or in magazines find the information about new robots. Choose one of these robots and make notes of its specifications. Bring your notes to the class and explain why you like this robot.

12. We can’t imagine modern society without robots. They play very important role in our life. Find examples of robots in a story, a film and in real life. Share your information with your fellowmates and after that you’ll decide who has found the most interesting or technologically advanced robots?

WRITING

13. Imagine that you are an inventor. Try to design a robot to do a dangerous or boring job for you. Make notes (60 - 80 words) about: