Once upon a time, the US government said "no more" to Chinese robots. They thought these robots might be bad for safety. The US said "stop" to all new robots from China. They worried someone might use them to watch people. Robots already in the US can stay here and play.
1. Draw a picture of a robot. 2. Make robot noises together. 3. Show how a robot might walk. 4. Share a fun fact about robots. 5. Pretend to be a robot doing a task.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
1. What did the US government do about Chinese robots?
They stopped new Chinese robots from being sold.
2. Why might these robots be dangerous?
They could be used to spy on people.
3. Who is not happy with the ban?
The Chinese government is not happy.
4. What does the ban not affect?
It does not affect robots already in America.
5. What does China want from other countries?
China wants them to work together to improve technology safely.
6. What did China ask the US?
To change their mind about the robot ban.
7. Who were contacted for comments?
Big Chinese robot companies were contacted.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
a time, the US government said "no more" to Chinese robots. They these robots might be bad for . The US said "" to all new robots from China. They someone might use them to watch . Robots already in the US can here and play.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Do you like robots? Why or why not? 2. What would you like a robot to do for you? 3. Are robots scary or cool to you? 4. How do you think robots help people? 5. Have you seen a robot before? Where? 6. Do you want a robot friend? 7. What games can you play with a robot? 8. Should robots go to school? 9. How would you feel if a robot cooked for you? 10. What color should robots be? 11. Do you think robots can be teachers? 12. How would you teach a robot to talk?
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