Robots and Humans Can Work Together

How does the author present the information in paragraph 2?

• By telling a story in time order

• By comparing and contrasting

• By showing cause and effect

• By presenting ideas in order of importance

Which sentence from the passage BEST shows cause and effect?

• But that doesn’t mean we live in a robot-dominated world.

• The real result of automation is greater efficiency and convenience.

• With technologies like electronic toll collection, online shopping, self-checkout, and ATMs, automation has become part of our daily lives.

• Lately, there has been a lot of concern in our community about robots and automated processes taking over human jobs.

 Which of the following is an effect of using remote presence system in retail?

• Companies can hire workers who work remotely from anywhere in the world.

• Workers can complete their orders 80% faster.

• Companies no longer need to hire employees to work in retail environments.

• Companies can hire less human workers and save money.

How can humans benefit from using robots in the workplace? Select ALL that apply.

• Human workers can work less hours and go on more vacations with the use of robots.

• Humans do not benefit from using robots in the workplace.

• Humans can have access to more jobs.

• Human workers can can improve their efficiency and speed with the use of robots.

According to the passage, what is one cause of increased speed and productivity in the workplace?

• Companies replaced human workers with robots

• Companies employed robots to work alongside humans

• Companies increased work hours

• Companies use remote prence systems

 Which sentence from the passage best supports robots working alongside humans?

• And with more robots on the way, life will be getting easier for everyone.

• For example, one major online retailer receives between 20,000 and 30,000 orders a day.

• In fact, with humans and robots working together, an order can be filled 80 percent faster.

• These robots have not replaced human workers.

Which sentence best states the main idea for paragraphs 4-5 of the text?

• Humans are afraid that robots will replace them in the workplace.

• Robots and humans can work together to help create more job opportunities.

• Robots complete jobs and tasks that a human worker will never be able to do.

• Human workers are better than robot workers because they never have technology problems.

Which key detail best supports the main idea for paragraphs 4-5?

• “Retail is another field in which people fear that automation will be replacing human workers.”

• “With technologies like electronic toll collection, online shopping, self-checkout, and ATMs, automation has become part of our daily lives.”

• “And with more robots on the way, life will be getting easier for everyone.”

• “These systems allow company employees to be anywhere in the world and still help customers in a store.”

According to the passage, how could robots help make more job opportunities for humans?

• Robots can help create jobs where there are few opportunities by allowing  people to work for a store that they do not live close to.

• Robots can help create jobs where there are few opportunities by teaching people how to do new skills.

• Robots can help make more job opportunities by creating more companies for people to work at.

• Robots can help make more job opportunities by taking jobs formerly held by humans.

How does a “remote presence system” put together the best efforts of human and robotic workers?

• The “remote presence system” makes it possible for a customer to help themselves instead of needing an employee.

• The “remote presence system” makes it possible for company employees to have a robot do their job for them.

• The “remote presence system” makes it possible for company employees to video-chat with customers in a store from anywhere in the world.

• The “remote presence system” makes it possible for employees to get items that need to be shipped faster.