Many people don't like to read instruction manuals. In the UK, one in five people skips them, and in the US, it might be even more. Some people, like Caspar from a company called Aveva, think manuals are important. But in factories, workers need to know how machines work, especially if something breaks. To help, Aveva made a smart computer that can read manuals and help fix problems.

This smart computer is like a helper for engineers. It knows a lot about machines like power grids and wind turbines. If something goes wrong, it can quickly find answers and show pictures of the problem. This helps new workers learn without asking older workers who have retired. Other companies are also using smart computers to make guides. They want to make it easier for people to learn how to use machines.

Original news source: Could reading instruction manuals become a thing of the past? (BBC)

– CHARADES
Instructions: Students take turns acting out a word or phrase related to the article (e.g., "manual," "machine," "engineer"). The rest of the class guesses what it is. This helps with vocabulary recognition and pronunciation.
– SKETCH IT
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Each pair receives a key term from the article (like "smart computer" or "factory"). They must draw a representation of the term on the board without using words. The rest of the class guesses the term based on the drawing.
– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Pose a question related to the article, such as "Why do you think some people skip instruction manuals?" Students think about their answer, pair up to discuss their thoughts, and then share their insights with the class. This encourages speaking and critical thinking.
– WORD ASSOCIATION
Instructions: Start with a word from the article, like "engineer." Students take turns saying a word they associate with it (e.g., "design," "machine," "repair"). This activity helps build vocabulary and makes connections between terms.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Create a simple survey asking students if they prefer reading manuals or not, and why. After collecting responses, have students share their opinions with the class. This encourages speaking practice and the use of vocabulary from the article.

Many people don't like to read ? manuals. In the UK, one in five people skips them, and in the US, it might be even more. Some people, like Caspar from a company called Aveva, ? manuals are important. But in factories, ? need to know how machines work, especially if something ?. To help, Aveva made a smart computer that can read manuals and help fix problems. This smart computer is like a helper for engineers. It knows a lot about machines like power ? and wind turbines. If something goes wrong, it can quickly find answers and ? pictures of the problem. This helps new workers learn without ? older workers who have ?. Other companies are also using smart computers to make guides. They want to make it easier for people to learn how to use machines.

1. Do you like to read instructions? Why or why not?
2. What is a manual?
3. How would you feel if you had to fix a machine?
4. Do you think it is good to have helpers for workers? Why?
5. Have you ever used a smart computer? What did you do with it?
6. What is your favorite way to learn something new?
7. Do you like asking for help when you don’t understand? Why or why not?
8. How would you feel if you could not find the instructions?
9. Do you think it is important to know how machines work? Why?
10. What is a machine you like?
11. How would you feel if a smart computer helped you learn?
12. Do you think reading instructions can be fun? Why or why not?

Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.
Check your writing now with the best free AI for English writing!