Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38
ROBOTS
Ever since it was first possible to make a real robot, people have been hoping for the invention of a machine (34) _______ would do all the necessary jobs around the house. If boring and repetitive factory work could be (35) _______ by robots, why not boring and repetitive household chores too?
For a long time the only people who really gave the problem their attention were amateur inventors. And they came up against a major difficulty. That is, housework is actually very complex. It has never been one job, it has always been many. A factory robot (36) _______ one task endlessly until it is reprogrammed to do something else. It doesn’t run the whole factory. A housework robot, on the other hand, has to do (37) _______ different types of cleaning and carrying jobs and also has to cope with all the different shapes and positions of rooms, furniture, ornaments, cats and dogs. (38) _______, there have been some developments recently. Sensors are available to help the robot locate objects and avoid obstacles. We have the technology to produce the hardware. All that is missing the software- the programs that will operate the machine.
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Reference explanation:
Correct answer: A
Knowledge: Read and fill in words
Explain:
The blank needs a relative pronoun that modifies the noun “machine”, so the correct answer is that. Information: people have been hoping for the invention of a machine that would do all the necessary jobs around the house:
People still hope to invent a machine that can do all the necessary work around the house.
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Since the dawn of robotics, people have dreamed of a machine that could do more than just perform mundane tasks. They have envisioned a robot that could think and act independently, a machine that could interact with humans and even become an integral part of society. This dream has been realized in the form of the modern robot, a machine capable of performing complex tasks and interacting with the world around it.
Robots have come a long way since their invention in the 1950s, when the first machines were only able to carry out simple tasks such as opening and closing doors. Nowadays, robots are capable of performing complex tasks such as assembling products, carrying out medical procedures, and even providing companionship. Robots have become so advanced that they are now used in a variety of industries, from manufacturing to healthcare to food service.
The development of robots has been accelerated by advances in artificial intelligence, which allow machines to learn from their environment and make decisions on their own. This has enabled robots to become more autonomous and efficient, as they are able to make decisions based on the data they collect. This has allowed robots to become more reliable and accurate in their tasks, reducing the need for human intervention.
Robots are also being used in the home, where they can be used for a variety of tasks such as cleaning and security. Robots are also being used in education, where they can help students learn in an interactive and engaging way. And, of course, robots are being used in entertainment, where they can provide companionship and even act as virtual tour guides.
Robots have come a long way since they were first invented, and they show no signs of slowing down. As technology continues to advance, robots will become even more sophisticated and capable of performing even more complex tasks. As robots become more integrated into our lives, they will become an even more integral part of our society.
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