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and then we’ll look at the possibility of living on another planet and the role robots might play.
So first, robots. Robots are basically computers that act like human beings. They are already quite clever, and one man thinks that one day these robots will be cleverer than humans. Raymond Kurzweil is a director at Google, and he says that by 2029, computers will understand language. They will make jokes and tell stories better than we can. They will read all our emails and everything we type. Then they will use this information to learn about us and the way we think. Kurzweil says these computers will know the answer to your question before you’ve asked it. But will these robots be safe? Some people are frightened about having very clever robots. But Kurzweil isn’t worried. He says the robots won’t be dangerous. They will be our best friends.
So what about living on another planet, and how will robots help? For many years, humans have dreamed of going to Mars. But it’s not been possible, for many reasons. Firstly, it’s a very long journey. Experts predict it will take around seven months. And, of course, Mars is a dangerous place. For example: there is no air to breathe; there is a lot of radiation from the sun; and the red sand that covers the planet may be poisonous to humans. However, NASA – the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration – thinks that there are solutions to these problems. NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars in the 2030s, and thinks that maybe, in the future, people will even live there. But how will they survive? First, NASA will send robots to Mars to investigate the planet. One robot, the Curiosity, landed in 2012; another, the Perseverance, landed in 2021. Other robots will follow. Scientists hope that the robots will bring back soil and information about the weather. The robots will even use special equipment to make oxygen for people to breathe! All of this research will help astronauts travel safely. But the first astronauts will make a very big decision: they will be away from home for at least two years.
5.3 I’ll you’ll he’ll she’ll we’ll they’ll I won’t you won’t he won’t she won’t we won’t they won’t
5.4 a I’m studying French. Unfortunately, going to France is too expensive, so I think it would be better for me to find another way of studying. You can learn a lot from classes and watching French TV.
b I’m from the Emirates and I lived in Australia for one year. When I wanted something, a coffee or a sandwich, I couldn’t ask in Arabic, of course. So I was always speaking English, every day. I had no choice! And that’s why my English has improved so much.
c I lived in Argentina for six months. I went there to learn Spanish, but also to have fun. I made a lot of friends and I had an Argentinian boyfriend. It was so interesting to learn about a different culture. It was the best time of my life!
d I went to London and tried to improve my English. It wasn’t a good experience. I’m quite shy and I found it really difficult to speak to people. I was nervous because they often couldn’t understand me. In the end, I came home early.
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6.1 Jack
Jodie Jack
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Jack How do you keep fit, Jodie?
I like cycling at the weekend. How about you? I like going to the gym and doing a few weights. I don’t like going to the gym. It’s too crowded. I know what you mean. How about your diet?
Jodie Well, I want to lose weight, so I’m not eating meat at the moment.
Good idea. I want to stop eating so much sugar, but I love eating cakes.
Jodie Oh, dear. Jack
I know. I want to run a marathon next month, so I really must get fit.
6.2 1 Interviewer So Mrs Carter, how do you like to manage your staff?
Boss
Rules are important. My staff have to start work very early and work hard. And they have to look smart, too.
Interviewer Do they have to wear suits? Boss
Yes, the men do. They have to wear trousers, a shirt and a tie. And they can’t grow beards. Women have to wear skirts or dresses. They can’t wear trousers.
Interviewer What about the weekends? Do they ever have to work on Saturdays?
Boss
Yes, of course they do! And they have to keep their phones switched on 24 hours a day so I can contact them in an emergency. If I send someone an email at 3 a.m., they have to reply immediately.
Interviewer Really? That seems a bit unfair. English for the 21st Century • Transcripts 177 I don’t you don’t
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