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IELTS · Part 3 · Cambridge 20 — Test 4

Robots and us: Reading answers

Answers to questions 27–40 (14 in all), each with why it is right.

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Three leaders in their fields answer questions about our relationships with robots When asked "Should robots be used to colonise other planets?", cosmology and astrophysics Professor Martin Rees said he believed the solar system would be mapped by robotic craft by the end of the century."The next step would be mining of asteroids, enabling fabrication of large structures in space without having to bring all the raw materials from Earth....I think this is more realistic and benign than the... "terraforming"* of planets."He maintains that colonised planets "should be preserved with a status that is analogous to Antarctica here on Earth." On the question of using robots to colonise other…

Answers 27–40

  1. 27

    For our own safety, humans will need to restrict the abilities of robots.

    A: Martin Rees Matching features

  2. 28

    The risk of robots harming us is less serious than humans believe it to be.

    C: Kathleen Richardson Matching features

  3. 29

    It will take many decades for robot intelligence to be as imaginative as human intelligence.

    B: Daniel Wolpert Matching features

  4. 30

    We may have to start considering whether we are treating robots fairly.

    A: Martin Rees Matching features

  5. 31

    Robots are probably of more help to us on Earth than in space.

    B: Daniel Wolpert Matching features

  6. 32

    The ideas in high-quality science fiction may prove to be just as accurate as those found in the work of mediocre scientists.

    A: Martin Rees Matching features

  7. 33

    There are those who look forward to robots developing greater intelligence.

    C: Kathleen Richardson Matching features

  8. 34

    Richardson and Rees express similar views regarding the ethical aspect of

    C: changes made to other planets for our own benefit. Matching sentence endings

  9. 35

    Rees and Wolpert share an opinion about the extent of

    B: advances made in machine intelligence so far. Matching sentence endings

  10. 36

    Wolpert disagrees with Richardson on the question of

    D: the harm already done by artificial intelligence. Matching sentence endings

  11. 37

    What point does Richardson make about fear of machines?

    B: It is the result of our inclination to attribute human characteristics to non-human entities. Multiple choice

  12. 38

    What potential advance does Rees see as a cause for concern?

    C: artificial intelligence developing independent thought Multiple choice

  13. 39

    What does Wolpert emphasise in his response to the question about science fiction?

    B: how fundamental robots are to the science fiction genre Multiple choice

  14. 40

    What is Richardson doing in her comment about reality and fantasy?

    C: recommending a change of approach in how people view them Multiple choice

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