Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Humanoid Robots in Modern Factories

        The South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai has announced a plan to introduce around 30,000 humanoid robots into its factories over the next ten years. These robots, known as Atlas, are produced by Boston Dynamics which is owned by Hyundai. According to the company, (18) ____________. Hyundai believes that this technology will improve cooperation between people and machines and help factories become more efficient.

        Atlas was recently presented at an international technology event and impressed audiences with its human-like movements. The robot was able to walk, turn, and move its arms smoothly while keeping its balance. (19) ____________. Hyundai expects that these robots will collect data, learn from their surroundings, (20) ____________.

        (21) ____________, Hyundai has stated that humans will still play an important role. Some workers will be needed to train, control, and manage the robots. Experts believe that when robots take over dangerous or repetitive tasks, (22) ____________. Therefore, the use of humanoid robots is seen not only as a technological development but also as a step toward safer and more productive workplaces in the future.

(Adapted from https://breakingnewsenglish.com/)

Question 18:

A. Atlas will replace workers in completing daily tasks formerly done by humans

B. humans will work alongside Atlas and support it in completing daily tasks

C. Atlas is designed to work alongside humans and support them in daily tasks

D. Humans’ tasks will be affected by Atlas’s support while working alongside them

Question 19:

A. Advanced technology has been adopted into human-like movements

B. It proves that robots can completely change the way humans work

C. This enables workers to perform tasks more quickly and efficiently

D. Such abilities show how advanced modern robotics has become

Question 20:

A. improving efficiency with advanced artificial intelligence applications

B. or improve the application of artificial intelligence in their daily tasks

C. and improve their performance through artificial intelligence software

D. so artificial intelligence technology may improve their performance

Question 21:

A. Although the introduction of humanoid robots may cause concern about job losses

B. Since humanoid robots were introduced to the company and its prospective clients

C. As soon as humanoid robots have caused many workers to lose their traditional jobs

D. Because the advent of humanoid robots has created several new job opportunities

Question 22:

A. they can replace human workers in performing creative tasks

B. workers may lose their jobs but find new high-paying positions

C. they can save more money and handle challenging situations

D. human workers can focus on more creative and skilled work