TOPIC 8: Robots

 IELTS Speaking part 1 sample - Robots

o 1. Do you know something about robots?

o 2. How do robots affect our lives?

o 3. Are you interested in robots?

o 4. Did you like any films about robots when you were a child?

o 5. Do you use robots in daily life?

o 6. Will you feel comfortable if you are in a car driven by a robot?

 Từ vựng IELTS Speaking Robots

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IELTS Speaking part 1 sample - Robots

1. Do you know something about robots?

- Answer 1: Yes, I have a significant understanding of robots and their applications.

Robots are autonomous machines designed to perform tasks and activities, often

with human-like capabilities. They can range from simple, like robotic arms in

manufacturing, to complex, like AI-powered humanoid robots capable of decision-

making. Robotics plays a crucial role in various industries, including healthcare,

manufacturing, space exploration, and more.

- Answer 2: I have some basic knowledge about robots, but it's quite limited. Robots,

as far as I know, are machines that can perform tasks automatically. They're used in

various areas, like factories for assembly line work or in some advanced industries.

Some of them can be controlled by remote or follow pre-programmed instructions.

However, I'm not very familiar with the latest advancements or specific applications of

robots in modern society. I believe they're becoming increasingly sophisticated and

may have significant impacts on our lives in the future.

- Answer 1: Robots have revolutionized our lives, from automating manufacturing

processes to aiding in daily tasks, making life more convenient. By robots, I mean

automated technology really. Intelligent technology is constantly evolving and the

impact it will have on our lives will become more significant in the years to come, I'm

sure.

- Answer 2: Well, robots make our lives more convenient as they can replace people

doing mundane tasks that people hate doing. From a business perspective, robots

increase the quantity of item production with minimal errors compared to laborers.

However, because of robots, some laborers lose their jobs for the obvious reason

they can't produce items as fast as robots.

3. Are you interested in robots?

- Answer 1: Unfortunately, I'm not keen on robots except for robot toys. I think that's

because I'm not a techie person. But if we talk about robot toys, well, I love them. I

still keep my robot toys that I played with when I was a kid. I still have with me my

Transformer robot, Wall-E and Lego Star Wars

- Answer 2: I'm genuinely intrigued by robots, particularly their role in fields like

healthcare and space exploration, but I guess it's also interesting to see how they will

affect our daily lives with the new developments in AI computing and machine

learning – these things are now having quite an impact on society – I find this

fascinating.

4. Did you like any films about robots when you were a child?

- Answer 1: I must admit that films about robots weren't exactly my cup of tea during

my childhood. My interests leaned more towards outdoor activities and reading

adventure novels. I was particularly fascinated by stories of brave explorers and

thrilling quests. However, I can appreciate the appeal of robot-themed movies and

their impact on popular culture. They often showcase the potential of technology and

the complex relationship between humans and machines.

that featured robots as central characters. In fact, there's now a lot of blockbuster

movies which feature intelligent machines, like Iron Man, come to think of it – and I

like them all!

5. Do you use robots in daily life?

- Answer 1: No, I don't currently use robots in my daily life. While I acknowledge the

advancements in technology, including robotics, my everyday routine doesn't

necessitate the use of robots. In my daily activities, I rely on more conventional tools

and devices. For instance, I use a smartphone and computer extensively for

communication, work, and staying informed.

- Answer 2: Yes, I suppose I do. I mean, I use apps on my phone to control the smart

lights in my bedroom, and I sometimes use my mother's robot vacuum cleaner, which

goes around the room by itself and can identify corners and knows when to turn

around and so on – so, yes, I suppose I do use robots in daily life in one way or

another.

6. Will you feel comfortable if you are in a car driven by a robot?

- Answer 1: While I appreciate the potential for safer transportation with robot-driven

cars, there might still be some initial apprehension – I mean, I think I'd be pretty

scared being in a car controlled 100% by a robot or computer – especially if you saw

the crazy traffic in my city, you'd be concerned and a bit skeptical too, I guess!

- Answer 2: Well, not until it is proven efficient and completely safe. If there aren't

enough tests conducted and if it's not mainstream yet, I won't take it. My life is so

precious to allow a robot as my driver to take me to different places.

Từ vựng IELTS Speaking Robots

 revolutionize (v.): /ˌrevəˈluːʃəˌnaɪz/ - cách mạng hóa - to completely change

something in a positive way

 automate (v.): /ˈɔːtəˌmeɪt/ - tự động hóa - to make a process or task automatic

 manufacturing processes (n.): /ˌmænjuˈfækʧərɪŋ ˈproʊsɛsɪz/ - quy trình sản xuất

 intelligent technology (n.): /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt tɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/ - công nghệ thông minh

 evolve (v.): /ɪˈvɑːlv/ - tiến hóa - to develop gradually over time

 impact (n.): /ˈɪmpækt/ - tác động - the effect or influence of one thing on another

 significant (adj.): /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ - đáng kể - important or noticeable

 years to come (idiom): /jɪrz tu kʌm/ - trong những năm sắp tới

 keen on (idiom): /kin ɒn/ - hứng thú về - to be enthusiastic about something

 techie person (n.): /ˈtɛki ˈpɜːrsən/ - người am hiểu công nghệ

 intrigued by (adj.): /ɪnˈtriɡd baɪ/ - bị cuốn hút bởi - very interested in and curious

about something

 AI computing (n.): /ˌeɪˈaɪ kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/ - máy tính trí tuệ nhân tạo

 machine learning (n.): /məˈʃiːn ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/ - học máy

 central characters (n.): /ˈsɛntrəl ˈkærəktərz/ - nhân vật chính

 blockbuster movies (n.): /ˈblɑːkˌbʌstər ˈmuːviz/ - phim bom tấn

 smart lights (n.): /smɑːrt laɪts/ - đèn thông minh

 robot vacuum cleaner (n.): /ˈroʊbɑːt ˈvækjuːm ˈkliːnər/ - máy hút bụi tự động

 apprehension (n.): /ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən/ - sự lo lắng, e ngại

 controlled (adj.): /kənˈtroʊld/ - bị kiểm soát

 skeptical (adj.): /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ - hoài nghi, đa nghi

 proven efficient (idiom): /ˈpruːvn ɪˈfɪʃənt/ - đã được chứng minh là hiệu quả

 mainstream (adj.): /ˈmeɪnstriːm/ - phổ biến, thông thường