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Unit 9: Artificial Intelligence
1- Vocabulary
Activity 1: Fill in the blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the list below.
ability – artificial intelligence – chore – efficient – evolve – human error – perform a task –
productive – robot – science fiction – strong AI – threat – Turing test – vacuum cleaning robot
– weak AI
1. Many people worry that advanced AI could become a _______ to jobs in the future.
2. She has the _______ to learn new languages very quickly.
3. Scientists are working hard to develop _______ that can think and learn like humans.
4. My least favorite household _______ is doing the laundry.
5. Self-driving cars are designed to be more _______ than human drivers, reducing
accidents.
6. Over time, technology continues to _______ and improve.
7. The accident was caused by _______ rather than a system malfunction.
8. AI-powered machines can now _______ that once required human workers.
9. The new software helps employees stay more _______ by organizing their
schedules efficiently.
10. A _______ is a machine programmed to complete tasks automatically.
11. Books and movies about futuristic technology and space travel are part of the
_______ genre.
12. Researchers aim to develop _______ , which can understand, reason, and learn at
a human level.
13. Some chatbots and AI programs still fail the _______ , proving they cannot yet
match human intelligence.
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14. I bought a _______ to help keep my floors clean without effort.
15. Most AI we use today, such as voice assistants, are examples of _______
because they are designed for specific tasks.
Activity 2: Word Match
Match each word or phrase with its correct definition. Write the correct letter
next to each number.
A) The ability to complete an action or job
B) A branch of computer science that creates smart machines
C) A household duty or task
D) Working in a way that saves time and resources
E) To change and improve over time
F) A mistake caused by a person rather than a machine
G) To carry out a job or function
H) Achieving a lot in a short amount of time
I) A machine that can complete tasks automatically
J) A genre of books and movies based on futuristic and imaginary technology
K) AI that can reason, think, and learn like humans
L) A possible danger or risk
M) A test to determine if an AI can think like a human
N) A small robotic device designed to clean floors
O) AI that is limited to specific functions and cannot think independently
1. ___ ability
2. ___ artificial intelligence
3. ___ chore
4. ___ efficient
5. ___ evolve
6. ___ human error
7. ___ perform a task
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8. ___ productive
9. ___ robot
10. ___ science fiction
11. ___ strong AI
12. ___ threat
13. ___ Turing test
14. ___ vacuum cleaning robot
15. ___ weak AI
2- Video
Watch the following video and give your opinion about the topic.
3- Discussion questions
Discuss the potential benefits and risks of AI-powered technologies, such as automation,
machine learning, and natural language processing, in the workplace and society.
Explore the ethical considerations around the development and deployment of AI systems,
including issues of bias, privacy, and accountability. How can these challenges be
addressed?
Debate the impact of AI on the job market, including the displacement of certain roles and
the creation of new ones. What strategies can be implemented to ensure a smooth
transition?
Analyze the role of AI in decision-making processes, particularly in areas like healthcare,
finance, and criminal justice. Discuss the implications for human autonomy and decision-
making.
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Answer Keys
Fill in the Blanks Word Match
1. threat 1. A
2. ability 2. B
3. artificial intelligence 3. C
4. chore 4. D
5. efficient 5. E
6. evolve. 6. F
7. human error 7. G
8. perform a task 8. H
9. productive 9. I
10. robot 10. J
11. science fiction. 11. K
12. strong AI 12. L
13. Turing test 13. N
14. vacuum cleaning robot 14. O
15. weak AI
