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PW. Read the teensˊ ideas and give your comments on the statements about computers and robots.

♦ Computers can make our lives easier.
♦ Nowadays computers run factories, plan cities, teach children.
♦ Robots can really think as people do.
♦ We can’t imagine the 21st century without computers.
♦ People will use robots to control their lives, etc.

▋ Computers are very important in the modern world, especially in management, art, science, business, education and music. They help scientists do many experiments. Thanks to computers people have made different programs in many areas, such as health care, communication systems and business management, etc. They always help us improve the quality of life.

▋ Do you know anything about robots? A robot’s brain is a computer. Robots can help people at home and schools, in hospitals, factories, stores and malls, too. Many car factories in Japan, the USA, and other countries use robots. Robots can work all day and all night. There are robots that visit classrooms to tell children about safety.

▋ Robots are new workers nowadays. They are skilled, and they do many jobs. Robots never become tired. They can do jobs that are too boring, dangerous, or difficult for people to do. A robot’s computer “brain” tells it what to do. Of course, these machines cannot really think as people do. Most robots work in factories and stores.

▋ Robots can help people become better doctors and nurses. For example, a robot can be “a real patient” on the operating table. Robots can work for disabled people, too. They can feed and dress the disabled people. People also use robots for fun. Some robots can sing, dance, play the piano or tell jokes. Perhaps, one day, home robots will cook the food or walk a dog.