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NASA Robots by Jakhil Roberts

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has designed many robots to help astronauts explore space. Some robots drive around like cars, some are just large arms, and some look like humans. All of these robots can accomplish tasks in space that are too difficult or dangerous for astronauts to do alone.

The most famous NASA robots are called the Mars rovers. According to NASA, the wheeled rovers are part of the Mars Exploration Program, “a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the red planet.” The newest rover, Curiosity, landed on Mars in August 2012. The size of a small car, Curiosity carries advanced equipment to analyze the soil and air on Mars. Curiosity has made many exciting discoveries about the planet's environment. Most importantly, it discovered that Mars contains the right ingredients to support life, including carbon, oxygen, and water. Curiosity has also found that astronauts on Mars would be exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. This discovery will help NASA protect its astronauts when they one day travel to Mars.

NASA is also building other robots. For example, the Robonaut2 looks like the upper half of a human. The human hand is a very complex and useful tool. It might seem easy for a person to press a button, grasp and lift an object, or turn a knob, but these tasks are very hard for a robot. However, a robot that could perform these tasks would be very useful to astronauts. The Robonaut2 is now being tested at the International Space Station (ISS). Eventually, NASA wants to add legs or wheels to the Robonaut2, which would allow it to move around outside the ISS.

Another robot on the ISS is a massive arm called Canadarm2. It can do repair work and transport objects too big for humans to move. Canadarm2 has even caught the Hubble telescope to allow astronauts to repair it. As technology develops, NASA will increasingly rely on robots. They will guide astronauts in new places, give them medical care, and do dangerous work for them. With their special equipment and considerable strength, robots can help humans explore new worlds.

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NASA Robots by Jakhil Roberts

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has designed many robots to help astronauts explore space. Some robots drive around like cars, some are just large arms, and some look like humans. All of these robots can accomplish tasks in space that are too difficult or dangerous for astronauts to do alone.

The most famous NASA robots are called the Mars rovers. According to NASA, the wheeled rovers are part of the Mars Exploration Program, “a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the red planet.” The newest rover, Curiosity, landed on Mars in August 2012. The size of a small car, Curiosity carries advanced equipment to analyze the soil and air on Mars. Curiosity has made many exciting discoveries about the planet's environment. Most importantly, it discovered that Mars contains the right ingredients to support life, including carbon, oxygen, and water. Curiosity has also found that astronauts on Mars would be exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. This discovery will help NASA protect its astronauts when they one day travel to Mars.

NASA is also building other robots. For example, the Robonaut2 looks like the upper half of a human. The human hand is a very complex and useful tool. It might seem easy for a person to press a button, grasp and lift an object, or turn a knob, but these tasks are very hard for a robot. However, a robot that could perform these tasks would be very useful to astronauts. The Robonaut2 is now being tested at the International Space Station (ISS). Eventually, NASA wants to add legs or wheels to the Robonaut2, which would allow it to move around outside the ISS.

Another robot on the ISS is a massive arm called Canadarm2. It can do repair work and transport objects too big for humans to move. Canadarm2 has even caught the Hubble telescope to allow astronauts to repair it. As technology develops, NASA will increasingly rely on robots. They will guide astronauts in new places, give them medical care, and do dangerous work for them. With their special equipment and considerable strength, robots can help humans explore new worlds.

Which detail BEST supports the central idea identified in question #1?

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NASA Robots by Jakhil Roberts

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has designed many robots to help astronauts explore space. Some robots drive around like cars, some are just large arms, and some look like humans. All of these robots can accomplish tasks in space that are too difficult or dangerous for astronauts to do alone.

The most famous NASA robots are called the Mars rovers. According to NASA, the wheeled rovers are part of the Mars Exploration Program, “a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the red planet.” The newest rover, Curiosity, landed on Mars in August 2012. The size of a small car, Curiosity carries advanced equipment to analyze the soil and air on Mars. Curiosity has made many exciting discoveries about the planet's environment. Most importantly, it discovered that Mars contains the right ingredients to support life, including carbon, oxygen, and water. Curiosity has also found that astronauts on Mars would be exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. This discovery will help NASA protect its astronauts when they one day travel to Mars.

NASA is also building other robots. For example, the Robonaut2 looks like the upper half of a human. The human hand is a very complex and useful tool. It might seem easy for a person to press a button, grasp and lift an object, or turn a knob, but these tasks are very hard for a robot. However, a robot that could perform these tasks would be very useful to astronauts. The Robonaut2 is now being tested at the International Space Station (ISS). Eventually, NASA wants to add legs or wheels to the Robonaut2, which would allow it to move around outside the ISS.

Another robot on the ISS is a massive arm called Canadarm2. It can do repair work and transport objects too big for humans to move. Canadarm2 has even caught the Hubble telescope to allow astronauts to repair it. As technology develops, NASA will increasingly rely on robots. They will guide astronauts in new places, give them medical care, and do dangerous work for them. With their special equipment and considerable strength, robots can help humans explore new worlds.

Which statement BEST states the author’s purpose for writing the passage?

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NASA Robots by Jakhil Roberts

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has designed many robots to help astronauts explore space. Some robots drive around like cars, some are just large arms, and some look like humans. All of these robots can accomplish tasks in space that are too difficult or dangerous for astronauts to do alone.

The most famous NASA robots are called the Mars rovers. According to NASA, the wheeled rovers are part of the Mars Exploration Program, “a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the red planet.” The newest rover, Curiosity, landed on Mars in August 2012. The size of a small car, Curiosity carries advanced equipment to analyze the soil and air on Mars. Curiosity has made many exciting discoveries about the planet's environment. Most importantly, it discovered that Mars contains the right ingredients to support life, including carbon, oxygen, and water. Curiosity has also found that astronauts on Mars would be exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. This discovery will help NASA protect its astronauts when they one day travel to Mars.

NASA is also building other robots. For example, the Robonaut2 looks like the upper half of a human. The human hand is a very complex and useful tool. It might seem easy for a person to press a button, grasp and lift an object, or turn a knob, but these tasks are very hard for a robot. However, a robot that could perform these tasks would be very useful to astronauts. The Robonaut2 is now being tested at the International Space Station (ISS). Eventually, NASA wants to add legs or wheels to the Robonaut2, which would allow it to move around outside the ISS.

Another robot on the ISS is a massive arm called Canadarm2. It can do repair work and transport objects too big for humans to move. Canadarm2 has even caught the Hubble telescope to allow astronauts to repair it. As technology develops, NASA will increasingly rely on robots. They will guide astronauts in new places, give them medical care, and do dangerous work for them. With their special equipment and considerable strength, robots can help humans explore new worlds.

Which detail from the passage conveys the author's purpose identified in question #4?

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The Joy of Robots

by Luisa Sinclai

As technology advances, the capabilities, functions, and benefits of robots also increase. Robots provide medical treatments, assist astronauts in space, assemble products like cars, and even disarm bombs. In contrast to these very important duties, robotic toys and pets are designed to entertain and comfort people.

One of the most popular toys in 2015 was a small robot. It is modeled after BB-8, a character in the Star Wars movie The Force Awakens. The robot’s simple design is what makes it so extraordinary—it is really just a ball with a head on top that magically never falls off. Controlled by a cell phone or operating automatically, the robot rolls around and responds to voice commands. The BB-8 is also capable of learning. It develops a unique personality as its owner plays with it, and while the robot initially runs into anything in its path, it learns from these mistakes. Eventually, the robot has mapped a particular space and can avoid objects that it has run into before. On the day BB-8 was released, which was the same day The Force Awakens came out in theaters, more than 2,000 of the robots were sold every hour.

The idea of robotic toys is not new. Sony, for example, has been making robotic dogs for over a decade. These dogs can move, bark, and respond to commands. They don’t need food, water, or exercise, and they never make a mess. These robotic dogs are good replacements for real pets because they’re easier for children to care for. Similarly, Hasbro manufactures robotic cats that can meow, purr, and ask for belly rubs. Hasbro says these cats “bring fun, joy, and friendship” without the difficulty of caring for a real animal. Keeping a pet healthy requires money, time, and open space. Robots allow people to have a “pet” who might otherwise not be able to afford or care for one.

Although not as remarkable as exploring outer space, robots built for entertainment bring joy to millions of people around the world. Robotic animals can be great company for those unable to have a pet. Robotic toys are also capable of getting kids interested in science and technology.

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The Joy of Robots

by Luisa Sinclai

As technology advances, the capabilities, functions, and benefits of robots also increase. Robots provide medical treatments, assist astronauts in space, assemble products like cars, and even disarm bombs. In contrast to these very important duties, robotic toys and pets are designed to entertain and comfort people.

One of the most popular toys in 2015 was a small robot. It is modeled after BB-8, a character in the Star Wars movie The Force Awakens. The robot’s simple design is what makes it so extraordinary—it is really just a ball with a head on top that magically never falls off. Controlled by a cell phone or operating automatically, the robot rolls around and responds to voice commands. The BB-8 is also capable of learning. It develops a unique personality as its owner plays with it, and while the robot initially runs into anything in its path, it learns from these mistakes. Eventually, the robot has mapped a particular space and can avoid objects that it has run into before. On the day BB-8 was released, which was the same day The Force Awakens came out in theaters, more than 2,000 of the robots were sold every hour.

The idea of robotic toys is not new. Sony, for example, has been making robotic dogs for over a decade. These dogs can move, bark, and respond to commands. They don’t need food, water, or exercise, and they never make a mess. These robotic dogs are good replacements for real pets because they’re easier for children to care for. Similarly, Hasbro manufactures robotic cats that can meow, purr, and ask for belly rubs. Hasbro says these cats “bring fun, joy, and friendship” without the difficulty of caring for a real animal. Keeping a pet healthy requires money, time, and open space. Robots allow people to have a “pet” who might otherwise not be able to afford or care for one.

Although not as remarkable as exploring outer space, robots built for entertainment bring joy to millions of people around the world. Robotic animals can be great company for those unable to have a pet. Robotic toys are also capable of getting kids interested in science and technology.

Which statement BEST explains the author's point of view in the passage?

Read the title and passage, and answer the question.

The Joy of Robots

by Luisa Sinclai

As technology advances, the capabilities, functions, and benefits of robots also increase. Robots provide medical treatments, assist astronauts in space, assemble products like cars, and even disarm bombs. In contrast to these very important duties, robotic toys and pets are designed to entertain and comfort people.

One of the most popular toys in 2015 was a small robot. It is modeled after BB-8, a character in the Star Wars movie The Force Awakens. The robot’s simple design is what makes it so extraordinary—it is really just a ball with a head on top that magically never falls off. Controlled by a cell phone or operating automatically, the robot rolls around and responds to voice commands. The BB-8 is also capable of learning. It develops a unique personality as its owner plays with it, and while the robot initially runs into anything in its path, it learns from these mistakes. Eventually, the robot has mapped a particular space and can avoid objects that it has run into before. On the day BB-8 was released, which was the same day The Force Awakens came out in theaters, more than 2,000 of the robots were sold every hour.

The idea of robotic toys is not new. Sony, for example, has been making robotic dogs for over a decade. These dogs can move, bark, and respond to commands. They don’t need food, water, or exercise, and they never make a mess. These robotic dogs are good replacements for real pets because they’re easier for children to care for. Similarly, Hasbro manufactures robotic cats that can meow, purr, and ask for belly rubs. Hasbro says these cats “bring fun, joy, and friendship” without the difficulty of caring for a real animal. Keeping a pet healthy requires money, time, and open space. Robots allow people to have a “pet” who might otherwise not be able to afford or care for one.

Although not as remarkable as exploring outer space, robots built for entertainment bring joy to millions of people around the world. Robotic animals can be great company for those unable to have a pet. Robotic toys are also capable of getting kids interested in science and technology.

Which detail form the passage conveys the author's point of view identified in question #7?

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NASA Robots by Jakhil Roberts

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has designed many robots to help astronauts explore space. Some robots drive around like cars, some are just large arms, and some look like humans. All of these robots can accomplish tasks in space that are too difficult or dangerous for astronauts to do alone.

The most famous NASA robots are called the Mars rovers. According to NASA, the wheeled rovers are part of the Mars Exploration Program, “a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the red planet.” The newest rover, Curiosity, landed on Mars in August 2012. The size of a small car, Curiosity carries advanced equipment to analyze the soil and air on Mars. Curiosity has made many exciting discoveries about the planet's environment. Most importantly, it discovered that Mars contains the right ingredients to support life, including carbon, oxygen, and water. Curiosity has also found that astronauts on Mars would be exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. This discovery will help NASA protect its astronauts when they one day travel to Mars.

NASA is also building other robots. For example, the Robonaut2 looks like the upper half of a human. The human hand is a very complex and useful tool. It might seem easy for a person to press a button, grasp and lift an object, or turn a knob, but these tasks are very hard for a robot. However, a robot that could perform these tasks would be very useful to astronauts. The Robonaut2 is now being tested at the International Space Station (ISS). Eventually, NASA wants to add legs or wheels to the Robonaut2, which would allow it to move around outside the ISS.

Another robot on the ISS is a massive arm called Canadarm2. It can do repair work and transport objects too big for humans to move. Canadarm2 has even caught the Hubble telescope to allow astronauts to repair it. As technology develops, NASA will increasingly rely on robots. They will guide astronauts in new places, give them medical care, and do dangerous work for them. With their special equipment and considerable strength, robots can help humans explore new worlds.

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Read the title and passage, and answer the question.

The Joy of Robots

by Luisa Sinclai

As technology advances, the capabilities, functions, and benefits of robots also increase. Robots provide medical treatments, assist astronauts in space, assemble products like cars, and even disarm bombs. In contrast to these very important duties, robotic toys and pets are designed to entertain and comfort people.

One of the most popular toys in 2015 was a small robot. It is modeled after BB-8, a character in the Star Wars movie The Force Awakens. The robot’s simple design is what makes it so extraordinary—it is really just a ball with a head on top that magically never falls off. Controlled by a cell phone or operating automatically, the robot rolls around and responds to voice commands. The BB-8 is also capable of learning. It develops a unique personality as its owner plays with it, and while the robot initially runs into anything in its path, it learns from these mistakes. Eventually, the robot has mapped a particular space and can avoid objects that it has run into before. On the day BB-8 was released, which was the same day The Force Awakens came out in theaters, more than 2,000 of the robots were sold every hour.

The idea of robotic toys is not new. Sony, for example, has been making robotic dogs for over a decade. These dogs can move, bark, and respond to commands. They don’t need food, water, or exercise, and they never make a mess. These robotic dogs are good replacements for real pets because they’re easier for children to care for. Similarly, Hasbro manufactures robotic cats that can meow, purr, and ask for belly rubs. Hasbro says these cats “bring fun, joy, and friendship” without the difficulty of caring for a real animal. Keeping a pet healthy requires money, time, and open space. Robots allow people to have a “pet” who might otherwise not be able to afford or care for one.

Although not as remarkable as exploring outer space, robots built for entertainment bring joy to millions of people around the world. Robotic animals can be great company for those unable to have a pet. Robotic toys are also capable of getting kids interested in science and technology.

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