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VOCABULARY 1
EARTH On Earth, robots

1 Listen and read. TR: 8.1 are often used to perform
useful tasks like cleaning
and shopping. Robovie R3
2 Listen and repeat. TR: 8.2 is a Japanese robot that

helps older people. Robots
Robots (or “bots”) are not just in science-fiction movies. In real perform social tasks, too.
life, they work in many environments—in space, on land, and For example, AIBO, the

underwater. They do amazing jobs! robot dog, is a wonderful

SPACE Robots can explore space easily because they are mobile companion for people.
and extremely precise. Also, they never need food or sleep. ASIMO, an android robot
“Bots” have successfully visited Mars, Venus, and Jupiter, where with human features,
they were controlled by humans on Earth using remote controls. can even serve tea and
play soccer.

UNDERWATER Bots do tasks
that are too dangerous or
complex for humans. They
can respond to commands
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underwater, like collecting
information about ocean life.
Scientists hope to be able to

program them to clean oil
spills, too. Can robots help us
save our oceans?

3 Ask and answer. Work with a

partner. What did you learn?

Have robots Yes, they have. They’ve been
been to Jupiter? to Mars and Venus, too.

Mars Rover
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