REVIEW TEST 7
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READING (10 marks)
1 Read the article and fill in the gaps (1–5) with the sentences (A–F). There is
one sentence that you will
not need to use. 1 mark for each correct answer.
A It can push a cart and open and close doors.
B Over the years there were some problems developing a machine to move like humans do.
C ASIMO is the most advanced humanoid robot in the world.
D These robots are even learning to recognize objects, people and vocabulary.
E The first version of ASIMO was able to move its limbs naturally, imitating human actions.
F They are also increasingly common in the home.
Robots are widely used today in factories, in space and deep under water for jobs which are too dirty, boring or
dangerous for humans to do.
1
. Robot vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers and other such devices
have become very popular in some countries. However, while these robot devices have their uses, they are nothing
compared with the potential offered by ASIMO, which has been in development by Honda since 1986.
2
. It has been available to consumers since 2000, when the first version of a humanoid robot was
introduced to the market. Honda wanted to see if it was possible to build a robot
that could act like a human, help
out in the home, play sports, balance on one foot and even dance.
3
. However, researchers soon
had a robot that could walk on uneven surfaces and climb stairs. The technology has since been improved so that
the robot can turn around and reach speeds of up to six kilometres per hour, using its upper body to control
movement.
The machine is designed to be people-friendly. It is hoped that robots like this could be used to help elderly people
in their homes. Honda are also using this technology to create mobility aids for people with disabilities.
4
. It can even shake hands and recognize gestures. Standing at 120 centimetres tall, the ASIMO
looks like a child wearing a spacesuit. Like a child, it can look into the faces of adults when they are sitting down. It
can hold two kilograms in its hands and carry a tray without dropping the contents.
The most recent version of ASIMO is autonomous, which means it can continue moving without being controlled by
an operator. Researchers are now working on robots that can learn about the world around them and respond to
human touch and voice.
5
. Although robots seem to be becoming more human in their appearance and abilities, it is
unlikely that in the future they will look any more like us than they currently do. This is because in general people
feel uncomfortable with robots that resemble humans too closely.
2 Read the article again and write true (T) or false (F) next to the statements below. 1 mark for each
correct answer.
1 The ASIMO has been on the market since 1986.
2 The ASIMO was built with the ability to make friends with people.
3 The most recent version of ASIMO can move without a human operator.
4 You can now buy a robot that is able to develop according to its immediate environment.
5 Consumers do not like robots that look too much like real people.
VOCABULARY (10 marks)
3 Use the words and phrases in the box to complete the sentences below. You will not need to use all
the words. 1 mark for each correct answer.
centre
of
gravity humanoid gestures
uneven robotics mechanical
failure mobility
aid biomimicry
1
Small children can learn to ski quickly because their
is very low, and so they don’t
fall down.
2
In the future,
robots that look, move and talk like people will help us perform
many boring tasks.
3 The robots can perform a number of simple hand
, such as waving and clapping.
4
Since 1986, Honda have been working on a robot that can act as a
for people
with disabilities.
5
Robots can find it difficult to walk on
surfaces, preferring flat roads, pathways and
floors.
4 Use the words and phrases in the box to complete the sentences below. You will not need to use all
the words. 1 mark for each correct answer.
probably definitely advantage disadvantage concern possibly benefit scientific discovery innovation
1 We
will
all die one day.
2
The research will
lead to some interesting innovations, but it is too early to be
certain.
3 The
main
of the new system is that it makes online payment much more secure.
4 My
only
about humanoid robots is that they might one day take over the planet.
5
I am too old to
from these discoveries, but I know that
they will make life easier
for my grandchildren.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (10 marks)
5 Complete the table using will, could or won’t together with definitely, probably and possibly. 1 mark
for each correct answer.
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