Our lives are full of things to do. These things keep us busy not only at school and work but also at home. 16 , we do not have enough time to enjoy ourselves.
Now there is no 17 for us to dream any longer. Robotic 18 have developed different types of robots. Robots come in different sizes and shapes. Often they 19 ordinary machines, but they can move and act as human beings. Some industrial robots work 20 factories. They can work in very hot, cold or dirty places. Still others work at home. They can help do all kinds of 21 . For example, they can sweep the floor, 22 beds, prepare food and wash dishes.
Robots have many advantages. They can keep 23 for a long time but never get tired. They are not afraid of dangerous or difficult jobs. Besides, they don’t need to eat or drink. They only need a set of instructions to 24 a particular operation. They will follow different programs to carry out different jobs. A UN report says that by the end of 2009 there will be 4.1million robots doing jobs around the world. 25 more and more people lose their jobs, they won’t feel sorry about those useful robots.
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( )17. A. hope B. need C. way D. direction
( )18. A. workers B. doctors C. scientists D. cashiers
( )19. A. look like B. take place C. put on D. think about
( )20. A. in B. with C. from D. on
( )21. A. fun B. homework C. business D. housework
( )22. A. do B. mop C. sweep D. make
( )23. A. work B. working C. works D. worked
( )24. A. perform B. create C. produce D. prove
( )25. A. Although B. Unless C. Until D. While