Speaking, listening and writing taskSupposition and belief I think… I suppose…I don’t think… I guess…I wonder… Maybe…I doubt… I believe…I don’t believe…Sample Robots can be found in the manufacturing industry, the military, space exploration, transportation, and medical applications. Well, for my conclusion I guess that robots are the way of the future and will be used on a daily use without being controlled remotely or by a person. I think they'll be different robots for different uses, some will be used for law enforcement and others will be used for constructive uses only. Others will be building cars, and the rest will be building the new schools we learn in and the houses we live in.Listening task1. What kinds of animals do you think they are?2. Would you like to own one? Which one? Give reasons.3. Do you think having a robot as a pet is a good idea? Give reasons why and why not.LISTENING TEXTROBOT PETSAmanda (A), Victoria (V) and Jamie (J) are reading about four robot pets and then discussing whether robot pets can be real pets.PART 1A: (reading) Aibo can walk, sit, lie down and wag its tail. It learns the name you give it and can answer when you call it. It develops its own personality. It can learn about 50 commands.V: (reading) Furby like being patted. At first he speaks his own language, then he gradually switches to English the more time you spend with it. (not reading) He looks like a big – eared bird. Isn’t he so cute, Jamie?J: Well, Victoria, I think he looks strange. I like these ones, though. (reading) Paro can open and close its eyes and move its flippers. Tama recognises her own name. She purrs when she’s patted. That shows she’s happy, but ...
