- •Get a grip. Part 1.
- •Skim the text (Parts 1 and 2) and tell who Ron Diftler, Russ Tedrake, Roderic Grupen are and what they say about robots, robotics and their work.
- •Look through the list of words and phrases and check if you know their Ukrainian equivalents. Use the Mini-Dictionary (unit 3) if necessary.
- •Explain the meaning of the following phrases.
- •C ross the odd word out.
- •Match the words in the left-hand column with the words in the right-hand column to make phrases from the text. You may use some words several times. Translate the collocations into Ukrainian.
- •Match the words with their translation.
- •Now, use the words above to complete the sentences. Use the remaining words to make up sentences of your own.
- •Match the words with their definitions.
- •Fill in the gaps with appropriate words from the list below.
- •Fill the cells in the table with the words derived from the given ones.
- •Fill in the words in the correct form.
- •Rearrange the letters in bold to make words that fit into the gaps.
- •Choose the correct answer.
- •Work in small groups. Match 1-6 with a-f to make sentences.
- •Look through Mini-Grammar section. Explain what Gerund is using the verbs given below in sentences about your groupmates. Use the given verbs in any tense adding verbs in Gerund.
- •Underline the Gerund in the given function. Translate into Ukrainian.
- •Translate the following paragraphs into English using the Gerund.
- •Correct the mistakes.
- •Translate into English. Pay attention to the use of the Infinitive.
- •Think of other words that can be added to such a glossary.
- •Work in pairs. Student a: you are Eduardo Torres-Jara, a developer of Obrero. Student b: You are Aaron Edsinger, one of developers of Domo. Exchange information about your achievements.
- •Work in small groups. You have invented a new robot. Make a short presentation of your robot.
- •Discuss the following quotations in small groups.
- •Problem-solving How much do you know about robots? Work in pairs. Choose the correct answer.
- •Mini-Dictionary unit 3 Robot making industry
- •Mini-grammar The Gerund
- •The functions of the Gerund in the sentence
Choose the correct answer.
Robots can classify/ be classified by their specificity of purpose.
A robot might be designed perform /to perform one particular task extremely well.
Of course, all robots by their nature can be pre-programmed/ re-programmed to behave differently, but some are limited by their physical form.
General-purpose autonomous robots can perform a variety of functions dependently/ independently.
Humanoid robots are still in a very unlimited/ limited stage.
Thus humanoid robots are really quiet/ quite limited, despite their intelligent behaviors.
A typical factory contains hundreds of industrial robots working on fully automated production/ productive lines.
Industrial robots are also used extensively for palletizing and packaging of manufacturing/ manufactured goods.
Work in small groups. Match 1-6 with a-f to make sentences.
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Most commonly industrial robots are fixed robotic arms used |
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is easier to increase compared to conventional robots. |
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The functionality and effectiveness of a modular robot |
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interact with human workers in performance of simple industrial tasks. |
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A collaborative robot is a robot that can |
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for production and distribution of goods. |
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The general view in Asian cultures is |
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that the more robots advance, the better. |
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As robots have become more advanced, |
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experts have increasingly explored the questions of what ethics might govern robots' behavior. |
Look through Mini-Grammar section. Explain what Gerund is using the verbs given below in sentences about your groupmates. Use the given verbs in any tense adding verbs in Gerund.
e.g. Vasyl enjoys reading sci-fi literature.
To enjoy, to hate, to fancy, to appreciate, can't bear, can’t help, to not mind, to consider, can/can't imagine, to mind, to give up, to miss, to put off / postpone.
Underline the Gerund in the given function. Translate into Ukrainian.
A. Subject: 1. Sending and receiving pictures and videos is possible thought MMS. 3. Heating the cathode to a high temperature leads to electron escaping. 4. Changing the resistance of a circuit is one of the methods of controlling the flow of current in a circuit. 5. Increasing virtual memory will definitely speed work of you computer. 6. Accelerating of elementary particles can be achieved by high potential.
B. Predicate: 1. We started improving the device. 2. I can't help surfing on the net every day. 3. In the century we hope living in ecologically clean houses 4. Every time I begin operating multiple programs on my computer it hangs up. 5. Mr. Franklin continued working at the problem of atmospheric electricity.
C. Attribute: 1. The white line in the centre of the road is the best way of controlling traffic. 2. Measures of keeping air clean are part of ecological program. 3. The idea of utilizing the energy of oceans is not new. 4. The experimentalists suggested a new method of turning the light and heat of the sun directly into electricity. 5. The second way of producing electricity is by means of generators that get their power from steam or water turbines. 6. Zero gravity suggests the possibility of growing crystals of a basically new quality.
D. Object: 1. The computer keyboard is a peripheral unit that helps in typing the words and numbers with the symbols and thus communicate with the computer. 2. They discussed improving the program. 3. Some people don’t mind eating genetically modified products. 4. The author mentioned inventing fiber-optic cable as one of the most influential achievements. 5. The scientists succeeded in harnessing solar power.
E. Adverbial modifier: 1. The task is accomplished by clicking with your mouse on some tiny icon on the screen 2. Physicists have developed laser installations for heating thermonuclear fuel with laser beams. 3. All successful viruses manage to make changes in computer programmes by eventually taking control over them. 4. Bluetooth provides real-time data and transmissions by providing effortless wireless connection of portable and stationary communication. 5. Most people use the Internet only for sending and receiving e-mail messages.