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What if robots become humans!
Many years ago, robots were only found in science fiction stories. They were machines that
could walk, talk, and help people with difficult tasks. Today, robots are real. They are used in
factories, hospitals, homes, and even in space. But what if one day, robots become just like
humans?
Imagine a world where robots can think, feel, and understand like people. These robots would
not just follow orders. They could make their own decisions. They could laugh, cry, or even
make friends. Scientists are already working on robots with artificial intelligence, or AI. AI
allows robots to learn from experience, just like a human brain.
Some people think this is a great idea. Robots could help in many ways. They could care for the
elderly, teach children, or do dangerous jobs like fighting fires or working in space. These
robots would never get tired or bored. They could work all day and night without rest.
Others are worried. If robots become too smart, they might start to replace humans. They might
take over jobs and leave people without work. Some fear that robots could make their own rules
and stop listening to humans. This could be dangerous if robots do not understand what is right
or wrong.
There is also the question of feelings. Can a robot really feel love, sadness, or kindness? If a
robot says “I’m your friend,” is it telling the truth or just saying what it was programmed to
say? Many scientists believe that even if robots act like humans, they still do not have real
feelings. They can copy emotions, but they do not feel them the way people do.
In the future, there may be rules about how robots should behave. Some people say robots
should never hurt humans. Others say robots should always tell the truth and follow the law.
These rules could help protect people and make sure robots are used for good reasons.
So, what if robots become humans? It could change the world. Life might become easier, safer,
and more exciting. But it could also bring new problems. People will need to be wise and
careful as they build smarter machines.
The future with human-like robots is not far away. It is important to ask questions now and
make smart choices before robots become too much like us.
Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D:
1. What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
A. A type of car engine
B. A human brain
C. A robot's ability to learn
D. A computer virus
2. Why do some people support human-like robots?
A. They want robots to be teachers only
B. Robots can help with hard or dangerous jobs
C. Robots are fun to watch
D. Robots are cheaper than pets
3. What do some people worry about?
A. Robots becoming too tall
B. Robots losing batteries
C. Robots taking over human jobs
D. Robots eating too much
4. What do some scientists say about robot emotions?
A. Robots have real feelings
B. Robots copy emotions but don’t feel them
C. Robots don’t speak
D. Robots hate feelings
5. What is one rule people think robots should follow?
A. Always sing songs
B. Never hurt humans
C. Wear colorful clothes
D. Sleep at night
6. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Robots are bad
B. Robots may become like humans, and this has good and bad sides
C. Robots should not go to school
D. Robots only work in factories