Worksheets7th Grade EpicEd - Comparing Information in Paired Passages
Total questions: 4
Worksheet time: 8mins
Passage 1:
Artificial intelligence holds great promise for improving human life. AI can analyze data faster and more efficiently than humans, leading to breakthroughs in areas like disease diagnosis and weather prediction. It can perform repetitive tasks with greater speed and accuracy, freeing up human time. AI also has the potential to make transportation safer, personalize education, and provide other benefits that enhance society. While there are real concerns, with proper rules and laws, AI can usher in an era of great progress.
Select two details that are included in the text.
The passage recommends banning all artificial intelligence.
The passage states that AI will free up time by taking over every job.
The passage states that AI can allow humans to have more time for other things.
The passage recommends strict rules on AI.
Passage 2:
Artificial intelligence poses significant risks if the government does not step in and create strict laws about its use. Depending too much on AI for jobs could lead to many workers being unemployed and unable to provide for their families. While AI has promising applications, it also has the potential to get out of our control in dangerous ways. Rather than rushing into advanced AI, we need to carefully weigh the societal hazards and institute strict controls right from the start.
Select two details that are included in this text.
Artificial intelligence will eventually replace every human in the workforce.
The passage argues that society should not over-rely on AI.
Artificial intelligence has the potential to get out of our control.
Artificial intelligence often creates false information.
Both authors would argue that...
AI needs to be regulated (controlled).
the benefits outweigh the consequences.
AI is harmless.
The author of (a) would argue that the benefits of artificial intelligence outweighs the potential consequences.
