Are People Ready for Robots?

What is the main idea of the passage 'Are People Ready for Robots?'

• The passage discusses the readiness of people to accept robots in their daily lives.

• The passage explains the technical aspects of building robots.

• The passage talks about the history of robots.

• The passage describes the economic impact of robots.

According to the passage, one way robots are used in factories is:

• for packaging products

• for customer service

• for marketing

• for financial analysis

In the passage, it is mentioned that robots are increasingly involved in people's ______.

• people's activities

• people's dreams

• people's diets

• people's emotions

True or False: The passage suggests that robots are only used in industrial settings.

• True

• False

According to the passage, one benefit of using exoskeletons is:

• increased strength and endurance

• reduced energy consumption

• improved balance and stability

• enhanced sensory perception

One reason mentioned in the passage for why people might adopt robotic pets is:

• They are low maintenance compared to real pets.

• They can perform household chores.

• They are cheaper than real pets.

• They can talk to their owners.

Fill in the blank: The passage states that robots have already become a part of almost every aspect of ______.

• robots have already become a part of almost every aspect of

• human life

• the environment

• technology

At the beginning of the article, it can be inferred that some people think robots are —

• an inappropriate use of technology

• unnecessary in a home setting

• objects to be feared

• a threat to many industrial jobs

Part B: Which sentence from the article best supports the answer to Part A?

• A) Say the word "robots," and many people think of unrealistic science-fiction movies or books about the future. (paragraph 1)

• B) Some movies portray robots as thinking beings bent on taking over the world. (paragraph 1)

• C) In some workplaces, robots and humans work together. (paragraph 2)

• D) The robot arms allow the workers to assemble a far greater number of parts per hour than the workers could on their own. (paragraph 2)

Which idea should be included to create a complete summary of paragraph 5?

• Exoskeletons are designed to make the people who wear them stronger.

• Exoskeletons are worn by warehouse workers.

• Exoskeletons allow people to do all of their normal activities.

• Exoskeletons make people look like they are in a science-fiction movie.