The Invention of the Robot

Match the words and word phrases with the correct definitions as they are used in text 9A. to turn into to change or develop from one thing to another verifiable able to be proved humanoid a machine or creature with the appearance and qualities of a human actual existing in fact to take over to begin to have control of something powerful having a lot of power to control people or events Which of the following sentences best summarises the main points of each paragraph? Why?The first § is about the ancient legend of Cadmus explains how the concept of artificial servants was born gives an overview of the ancient prototypes of modern robots The second § describes the origin of the word ‘robot’ gives some details on how the word ‘robot’ appeared and how the concept of robots became a reality is about Check playwright Karel Capek The third § is about how real robots actually look like and operate what robots are made of how the robot’s computer is set u The fourth § is devoted to the benefits of robotisation describes different type of robots describes the most popular robots used today and the benefits of their application The fifth § gives the author’s opinion concerning our future jobs explains why the replacement of people with robots is unlikely and what the future of robotics really is describes the most complicated robot What jobs will robots take over? Listening about robots. Study the descriptions of the links below. Choose one video that you find the most interesting, watch it a few times and prepare to tell your groupmates about it. Add your own opinion.What jobs will robots take over? Can you build a robot in one day? Artificial intelligence: Can you build a robot in one day? Will you be replaced by a robot? Intelligent machines: Will you be replaced by a robot? Read the sentences and choose the right option. Explain your choice and translate the sentences into Russian. 1. At the current amount of production they expect it will take a few months to carry out the order.2. These measures have been taken with a view to increasing the company's results.3. Our faculties are in two separate buildings.4. The results of the new research seem to conflict with the exciting theories.5. The CEO is one of the most powerless figures in a company.6. She started studying English, but chose to History in her second year.7. He was an experienced player who was working hard to enhance his performance.8. If you don’t make any tries to join in their conversation they won’t let you say a word.9. A series of video are designed to extend public awareness of how to protect yourself from the virus.10. He asked for help because he could not sort the equipment up. Course: intermediate / Unit 27 / Session 2 / Activity 3 1. What is a present participle clause?2. What is a past participle clause?3. What do we use participle clauses for? H to a 6 Minute Grammar mini lesson on participle clauses and answer the following questions.