Unit

5 1 FAMILY LIFE
Uni INVENTIONS
t

LESSON 3 READING

Artificial intelligence
 Unit

Uni
t
1 1Family Life LIFE
FAMILY
OBJECTIVES

o Develop reading skill for main ideas and specific information

about artificial intelligence.
 LESSON 3 READING
GETTING STARTED
Uni
Watch a video
WARM-UP
t
Activity 1: Look at the pictures of Asimo and Sophia and discuss
PRE-READING the questions below in pairs.
Vocabulary

Activity 2: Read the text below and choose the best title for it.
Activity 3: Read the text again and match the pictures with the
WHILE-READING
uses of AI.
Activity 4: Decide whether the following statements are true (T)
or false (F).

Activity 5: Work in groups and discuss how AI can be used in

POST-READING
schools. Then share your ideas with the whole class.

• Wrap-up
CONSOLIDATION • Homework
 LESSON 3 READING
GETTING STARTED
Uni
WARM-UP Watch a video
t
• Work individually.
• Watch a video and take notes.
• Answer the questions using the notes.
 LESSON 3 READING
GETTING STARTED
Uni
WARM-UP Watch a video
t
1. What is artificial intelligence?
AI is the development of computer systems that perform tasks requiring human intelligence
such as recognizing images, making decision, or engaging in dialogues.
2. What are some real-life cases in which we have probably dealt with AI?
- When we watch films, listen to music, shop online, AI gives us recommendations about
what we might like
- AI is capable of converting spoken language into text and translating it into other languages.
3. What benefits do robots/ AI bring to us?
- Robots make our everyday lives easier or take on strenuous activities.
- Self driving vehicles recognize their environment through AI and can react to it.
- In medicine, AI supports doctors when diagnosing diseases.
- In education, AI helps to individualize learning activities.
4. Can AI replace human?
No, when we would rather make our own decision, AI will not replace humans. It is just
getting better and better at supporting us.
 LESSON 3 READING
GETTING STARTED
Uni
Watch a video
WARM-UP
t
Activity 1: Look at the pictures of Asimo and Sophia and discuss
PRE-READING the questions below in pairs.
Vocabulary
PRE-READING
Look at the pictures of Asimo and Sophia and discuss the questions
1 below in pairs (p.55).

1. What are they?

They are robots.

2. What do you think they can do?

They can walk, talk, show emotions,
and do household chores.
VOCABULARY

Robot (n)
/ˈrəʊbɒt/

a machine that can perform a complicated

series of tasks by itself
 VOCABULARY

communicate (v)
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

to share or exchange
information, news, ideas,
feelings, etc
 VOCABULARY

emotion (n)
/ɪˈməʊʃn/

a strong feeling such as love, fear or anger;

the part of a person’s character that
consists of feelings
 VOCABULARY

artificial intelligence
(AI) (n)
/ɑːtɪfɪʃl ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/

the study and development of computer

systems that can copy intelligent human
behaviour
VOCABULARY

measure (v)
/ˈmeʒə(r)/

to find the size, quantity, etc. of

something in standard units
 VOCABULARY

New words Pronunciation Meaning

1. robot (n) /ˈrəʊbɒt/ a machine that can perform a complicated series

of tasks by itself

2. communicate (v) /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ to share or exchange information, news, ideas,

feelings, etc.

3. emotion (n) /ɪˈməʊʃn/ a strong feeling such as love, fear or anger; the
part of a person’s character that consists of
feelings

4. artificial intelligence /ˌɑːtɪfɪʃl ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ the study and development of computer systems
(AI) (n) that can copy intelligent human behaviour
5. measure (v) /ˈmeʒə(r)/ to find the size, quantity, etc. of something in
standard units
 LESSON 3 READING
GETTING STARTED
Uni
Watch a video
WARM-UP
t
Activity 1: Look at the pictures of Asimo and Sophia and discuss
PRE-READING the questions below in pairs.
Vocabulary

Activity 2: Read the text below and choose the best title for it.
Activity 3: Read the text again and match the pictures with the
WHILE-READING
uses of AI.
Activity 4: Decide whether the following statements are true (T)
or false (F).
WHILE-READING

2 Read the text and choose the best title for it (p.55).

A. AI development over time

B. Robots: The best AI inventions

C. AI in use today

D. AI in education
WHILE-READING

2 Read the text and choose the main idea.

In 2000, Asimo, a robot created by Honda amazed everyone by just walking down the stairs. Twenty
years later, a robot named Sophia can even communicate with people by using human language and
expressing emotions.
However, robots are just one example of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – the study and development of
machines that can copy human intelligence. Nowadays, AI has bene applied to various areas of life.
At home, devices such as vacuum cleaners can now use AI to measure the room size and recognize
any furniture. They can then decide on the most effective way to clean the house.
In transport, AI can be used on many smartphones to collect information about traffic. This can then
help drivers find the most suitable route. Travelling has become much more convenient thanks to
AI.
At work, the uses of AI are even more useful and exciting. Computer programmes, such as software
or chatbots, can help customers plan their holidays, book flights and hotels, and answer questions.
AI is one of the most important inventions of the 21st century. It has completely changed our daily
work and life.
WHILE-READING

2 Read the text and choose the best title for it (p.55).

A. AI development over time

B. Robots: The best AI inventions

C. AI in use today

D. AI in education
WHILE-READING
Read the text again and match the pictures with the uses
3 of AI (p.55).

a. Uses of AI at home
b. Uses of AI at work
c. Uses of AI in transport
WHILE-READING
Read the text again and match the pictures with the uses
3 of AI (p.55).

b. Uses of AI at work
c. Uses of AI in transport
a. Uses of AI at home
WHILE-READING
PRACTICE
Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or
4 false (F) (p.55).

T F
1. Sophia can show emotions when talking to humans. 
2. AI helps to make machines that think and act like humans.

3. AI is one of the most important inventions of the 20th century.

 LESSON 3 READING
GETTING STARTED
Uni
Watch a video
WARM-UP
t
Activity 1: Look at the pictures of Asimo and Sophia and discuss
PRE-READING the questions below in pairs.
Vocabulary

Activity 2: Read the text below and choose the best title for it.
Activity 3: Read the text again and match the pictures with the
WHILE-READING
uses of AI.
Activity 4: Decide whether the following statements are true (T)
or false (F).

Activity 5: Work in groups and discuss how AI can be used in

POST-READING
schools. Then share your ideas with the whole class.
POST-READING
Work in groups and discuss how AI can be used in schools. Then
5 share your ideas with the whole class (p.55).

• Work in groups and brainstorm

possible uses of AI in schools.
• Present group’s ideas.
• Give comments for friends’
groups and vote for the most
interesting presentation.
 LESSON 3 READING
GETTING STARTED
Uni
Watch a video
WARM-UP
t
Activity 1: Look at the pictures of Asimo and Sophia and discuss
PRE-READING the questions below in pairs.
Vocabulary

Activity 2: Read the text below and choose the best title for it.
Activity 3: Read the text again and match the pictures with the
WHILE-READING
uses of AI.
Activity 4: Decide whether the following statements are true (T)
or false (F).

Activity 5: Work in groups and discuss how AI can be used in

POST-READING
schools. Then share your ideas with the whole class.

• Wrap-up
CONSOLIDATION • Homework
CONSOLIDATION

1 Wrap-up

o Reading for general and specific information

about artificial intelligence.

CONSOLIDATION

2 Homework

1.Prepare for the next lesson: Unit 5: Speaking

2. Do exercises in the workbook