Many grown-ups look for jobs, but they don't get one. They feel like robots, not people, read their papers. Companies use smart helpers to pick who to give jobs to. These helpers make things quicker. But some grown-ups think these helpers are not always nice. A group called 'Friends Like Us' wants everybody to know they can ask for a person to read their papers. Many don't know they can say "no" to a computer's choice. This makes some people sad. They want all things to be fair in choosing jobs. This group tries hard to make things better for everyone.
Original news source: Is an 'AI war' complicating your job search? – BBC News (BBC)
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📖 Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Let's draw a picture of what you want to be when you grow up.
2. Can you name some jobs you know?
3. Act out what a grown-up does at work, and we will guess the job.
4. What does 'fair' mean to you?
5. Have you ever helped a friend? Tell us about it.
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
They are trying to find jobs.
They feel robots read their applications.
They use smart helpers.
The group is called 'Friends Like Us'.
Some people think the helpers are not fair.
They can ask for a person to read their applications.
They are trying to make things better.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Many grown-ups look for jobs, but they get one. They feel like robots, not people, read their papers. Companies use helpers to pick who to give jobs to. These helpers things quicker. But some grown-ups think these helpers are not always nice. A group called ' Like Us' wants to know they can ask for a to read their papers. Many don't know they can say "no" to a computer's choice. This some people sad. They all things to be fair in choosing jobs. This group tries hard to make things better for everyone.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. What do you want to be when you grow up?
2. Why do you think some helpers might not be nice?
3. Do you like when things are fair? Why?
4. Have you ever felt sad about not getting what you wanted?
5. Do you want a robot to help you? Why or why not?
6. What can you do to help someone feel better?
7. Why do you think 'Friends Like Us' helps people?
8. Would you rather talk to a person or a robot? Why?
9. How would you tell someone to be fair?
10. What is a group that helps people?
11. Do you think it's important to get help when needed?
12. How do you feel when you help someone?
Individual Activities
📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.
