WorksheetsDubai Robots
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
1. What’s the purpose of the author in this text?
a. Describe a dangerous consequence technology can bring.
b. Give examples of the types of robots they use in Dubai.
c. Inform about the use of robotics for security purposes.
d. Explain how Dubai’s robots are built.
2. How are cop robots presented in paragraph 1?
a. As criminals
b. As frightening machines
c. As robots with a human-like appearance
d. As machines that can climb very tall buildings
3. Who built these robots?
a. The BBC
b. Pal Robotics
c. A group of citizens
d. Dubai Police Department
4. According to paragraph 2, where are you most likely to see one of these robots?
a. Near an important monument
b. Next to a famous TV studio
c. In a police station
d. At a restaurant
5. The word duties in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
a. taxes
b. offices
c. professions
d. responsibilities
6. The word its in paragraph 3 refers to
a. robot
b. people
c. software
d. information
7. What is the connotation of the word unmanned in paragraph 4?
a. Without weapons
b. Using many men
c. Without people
d. Using some arms
8. What is stated in paragraph 4?
a. Dubai police officers are pretty intelligent.
b. In 2030, one quarter of Dubai Police will be robots.
c. Computers are essential for the Dubai government.
d. The BBC work together with Dubai Police to fight crime.
9. How does Noel Sharkley seem to feel about cop bots?
a. He criticizes the fact that the robots do not include an emergency button.
b. He does not think this implementation is safe for the citizens.
c. He’s happy to hear the robots will work as tourist guides.
d. He’s worried people can mistreat these robots.
What do you think? If these robots were implemented in your country, would this imply something beneficial for the community?
