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VI. WRITING
An essay about the advantages and disadvantages of home robots
1. Work in pairs. Decide whether the following ideas (A-D) are advantages (+) or disadvantages (-) of home robots. Then complete the notes using the sentences (a-d) in the box.
a. They may lose their critical thinking skills.
b. They can work without a break and provide 24/7 service.
c. They can interact and play games with people.
d. They need to be programmed to perform each task.
| Advantages/ Disadvantages | Ideas |
| ____________________________ | A. People will have more time for leisure activities and family bonding. • Robots can do repetitive and boring jobs. • (1) _____ |
| ____________________________ | B. Humans can become dependent on Al technologies. • (2) _____ • They may become lazy. |
| ____________________________ | C. The cost of development and maintenance of robots is high. • Robots need expensive spare parts. • (3) _____ |
| ____________________________ | D. They can answer questions about many topics. • (4) _____ • They can provide information and entertainment. |
2. Write an essay (180-200 words) about the advantages and disadvantages of home robots, using the ideas in 1 and the suggested outline below.
Introduction
• People are beginning to use home robots.
• They have advantages and disadvantages.
• ____________________________________________.
Body
• Advantages: Using home robots has several advantages. ____________________.
• Disadvantages: _______________________________________.
Conclusion
• Home robots may make lives easier and happier, but there are certain problems as well.
