Some people do not like using AI, which is a type of smart computer. Sabine, who works in London, thinks AI is not good for making creative things. She believes only people can make things with heart and feeling. Sabine is worried that AI takes away the joy of human-made work. Many others agree with her and feel the same way.

Florence, who owns a yoga business, also does not like AI. She thinks AI is bad for the earth and does not fit with her business, which is about people connecting. Florence knows AI can help some people, but she is not sure it is good for everyone. She worries that AI might make people forget how to think and solve problems. Other people share her worries about AI’s effects on society.

Original news source: The people refusing to use AI (BBC)

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Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– CHARADES
Instructions: Students will take turns acting out the key concepts from the article, such as “AI,” “creative,” “human-made,” and “yoga,” without speaking. The rest of the class will guess what they are acting out. This will help students engage with the vocabulary and themes.

– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Give each student a slip of paper with statements from the article, such as “AI is good for creativity” or “AI is bad for the earth.” Students will walk around the classroom and ask their classmates if they agree or disagree, marking their opinions. This encourages speaking and listening skills.

– WORD ASSOCIATION
Instructions: Start with the word “AI.” Students will take turns saying a word that they associate with “AI.” For example, if one student says “computer,” the next might say “technology.” This helps them build vocabulary related to the article’s themes.

– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Pose a question based on the article, such as “Do you think AI is good or bad?” Students will think about their answers for a minute, then pair up to discuss their thoughts. Finally, they will share their conclusions with the class. This fosters critical thinking and speaking practice.

– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Prepare vocabulary words from the article like “creativity,” “earth,” and “connect.” One student will draw a picture representing a word while the rest of the class tries to guess the word. This visual activity reinforces vocabulary comprehension in a fun way.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What is AI?

2. Who is Sabine?

3. Where does Sabine work?

4. Why does Sabine think AI is not good?

5. What does Florence think about AI?

6. What kind of business does Florence own?

7. What is Florence worried about regarding AI?
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Some people do not (1)______ using AI, which is a type of smart computer. Sabine, who works in London, thinks AI is not good for (2)______ creative things. She believes only people can make things with heart and (3)______ing. Sabine is worried that AI takes away the joy of human-made work. Many (4)______ agree with her and feel the same way.

Florence, who owns a yoga business, also does not like AI. She (5)______ AI is bad for the (6)______ and does not fit with her business, which is about people connecting. Florence knows AI can help some people, but she is not sure it is good for everyone. She worries that AI might make people forget how to think and (7)______ (8)______. Other people share her worries about AI’s effects on society.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is AI?
2. Do you like using computers? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if a robot made your favorite toy?
4. Do you think people make better art than computers? Why?
5. What is something you like to create?
6. How would you feel if you could not use your hands to make things?
7. Do you think it is important to connect with other people? Why?
8. What is your favorite way to solve a problem?
9. Do you think machines can help us? Why or why not?
10. How would you feel if everyone used AI all the time?
11. Do you like to learn new things from other people? Why?
12. What is a fun thing you do with your friends?

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📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. creative
2. heart
3. feeling
4. joy
5. business
6. connect
7. solve
8. effects
9. society
10. worry

Meanings:
(A) To join or bring together
(B) The part of you that loves
(C) A big happy feeling
(D) Making new and fun things
(E) To think about something bad that might happen
(F) To fix a problem
(G) A place where people work to make money
(H) What happens because of something else
(I) A group of people living together
(J) What you feel inside, like happy or sad
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What does AI stand for?
(a) Artificial Intelligence
(b) Amazing Ideas
(c) Automatic Internet
(d) Active Imagination

2. Where does Sabine work?
(a) Paris
(b) New York
(c) London
(d) Tokyo

3. What does Sabine think about AI?
(a) It is very helpful
(b) It is fun to use
(c) It is not good for creative things
(d) It is easy to understand

4. What does Florence own?
(a) A car shop
(b) A yoga business
(c) A toy store
(d) A bakery

5. How does Florence feel about AI?
(a) She thinks it is bad for the earth
(b) She loves it
(c) She thinks it is funny
(d) She does not care

6. What does Florence worry about?
(a) People getting too smart
(b) People forgetting how to think
(c) People being too happy
(d) People working too hard

7. What do many people think about AI?
(a) They think it is great
(b) They do not know what it is
(c) They want to use it all the time
(d) They agree with Sabine and Florence

8. What is the main idea of the article?
(a) AI is the best thing ever
(b) Everyone loves AI
(c) AI is only for computers
(d) Some people do not like AI

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Sabine thinks AI is good for making creative things.
2. Sabine believes AI can make things with heart and feeling.
3. AI is a smart computer.
4. Many people worry that AI might make people forget how to think.
5. Sabine works in Paris.
6. Some people like using AI.
7. Florence owns a yoga business.
8. Florence thinks AI is bad for the earth.
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1. What does Sabine think about AI?
2. Why is Sabine worried about AI?
3. What kind of business does Florence have?
4. Why does Florence not like AI?
5. What do some people think about AI and its effects on people?

✅ Answers

🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What is AI?
AI is a smart computer that can do things like a person.

2. Who is Sabine?
Sabine is a person who works in London.

3. Where does Sabine work?
Sabine works in London.

4. Why does Sabine think AI is not good?
Sabine thinks AI is not good because it can’t make things with heart and feeling.

5. What does Florence think about AI?
Florence thinks AI is bad for the earth and does not fit with her business.

6. What kind of business does Florence own?
Florence owns a yoga business.

7. What is Florence worried about regarding AI?
Florence is worried that AI might make people forget how to think and solve problems.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) like
(2) making
(3) feel
(4) others
(5) thinks
(6) earth
(7) solve
(8) problems
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. creative
Answer: (D) Making new and fun things

2. heart
Answer: (B) The part of you that loves

3. feeling
Answer: (J) What you feel inside, like happy or sad

4. joy
Answer: (C) A big happy feeling

5. business
Answer: (G) A place where people work to make money

6. connect
Answer: (A) To join or bring together

7. solve
Answer: (F) To fix a problem

8. effects
Answer: (H) What happens because of something else

9. society
Answer: (I) A group of people living together

10. worry
Answer: (E) To think about something bad that might happen
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. What does AI stand for?
Answer: (a) Artificial Intelligence

2. Where does Sabine work?
Answer: (c) London

3. What does Sabine think about AI?
Answer: (c) It is not good for creative things

4. What does Florence own?
Answer: (b) A yoga business

5. How does Florence feel about AI?
Answer: (a) She thinks it is bad for the earth

6. What does Florence worry about?
Answer: (b) People forgetting how to think

7. What do many people think about AI?
Answer: (d) They agree with Sabine and Florence

8. What is the main idea of the article?
Answer: (d) Some people do not like AI
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Sabine thinks AI is good for making creative things. (Answer: False)
2. Sabine believes AI can make things with heart and feeling. (Answer: False)
3. AI is a smart computer. (Answer: True)
4. Many people worry that AI might make people forget how to think. (Answer: True)
5. Sabine works in Paris. (Answer: False)
6. Some people like using AI. (Answer: False)
7. Florence owns a yoga business. (Answer: True)
8. Florence thinks AI is bad for the earth. (Answer: True)
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