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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A technological field that is gaining some traction lately is robotics. Tech companies have taken on the challenge of designing and creating\u00a0robots that look and behave like humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are supposed to help humans do things for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All thanks to the continuous developments in AI, these robots have become smart enough to form meaningful relationships with humans.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People now have their robot therapists to share their secrets with. There are those turn to companion robots to ease feelings of loneliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about robot companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningenglish\/english\/features\/6-minute-english_2025\/ep-250918<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201ctaken aback<\/strong>\u201d mean, \u201cAnd I think when people meet her, they’re always <\/em>taken aback<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0by Abi.\u201d<\/em> Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cto have a mind of its own<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cAbi <\/em>has got a mind of her own<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use the idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cendearing<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cSo, I was very much trying to replicate the qualities of being approachable and <\/em>endearing<\/em><\/strong> of these different Pixar characters that you’d watch in all of these films<\/em>.\u201d Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What would you say are the promises and pitfalls of robot companions?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Generally, what are your thoughts on humanoids? How would you feel about having a companion robot? <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What are your thoughts on humans forming relationships with robots?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. \u201cElderly residents who regularly chat with Abi say the robot companion brings them joy and a sense of community.<\/em>\u201d Do you think robots are capable of bringing joy and a sense of community to humans? Share your views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What ethical guidelines and international treaties should be put in place before the widespread deployment of humanoids?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. How can companion robots be designed to interact with humans in a way that is beneficial and with the least possible disruption?\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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