Unit 12 Robots

Unit 12 : Robots- Getting stared

1.Where are Nick and Phong?

2. What will they be able to talk about?

1. New words

1. role /roul/ (n): vai trò                            

2. minor /'mainə[r]/ (a):  nhỏ, k quang trọng

3. human /'hju:mən/  (a): con người          

4. (to) do the laundry /'lɔ:ndri/:  việc giặt ủi quần áo

5. hedge /hedʒ/ (n): hàng rào, bờ chậu   

6. level /'levl/ (a): ngang mức, mặt,mức

Nick: Good morning

Dr Alex, can you tell us something about robots, please?

Dr Alex: Yes, of course.

Nick: What do you think about the role of robots in the past?

Dr Alex: Well, in the past they had a minor role. They could only do very simple things.

Phong: What can they do now?

Dr Alex: Now they can do quite a lot. Home robots can do the housework. Doctor robots can help sick people.

Phong: Can they build a house?

Dr Alex: Yes, they can. Worker robots can even build big buildings.

Nick: Can they teach?

Dr Alex: Yes, teaching robots can teach in classes.

Nick: What do you think robots will be able to do in the future?

Dr Alex: Well, I think they will play a very important role. They will be able to do many things like humans.

Phong: Will they be able to talk to us?

Dr Alex: Sure they will. But they won't be able to do things like playing football or driving a car