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Robots are machines that can perform some of the work people do. Most robots don't look like humans at all. But they do have arms that can lift things. Some robots can run around on

Robots need people to make them work. People put computers Inside the robots. The computers receive a set of Instructions to follow. These are called programs. The programs
Before robots were built, writers made up stories about them. Some science-fiction stories have shown robots taking over the worid. But it would not be possible for this to happen. Robots cannot think on their own.
will bring you a glass of water and the newspaper on a tray.
1. This story is about machines called_________ 2. Why can't robots take over the worid in real life?

Factories use robots to lift pieces of metal too hot for human hands. Robots can help build cars and can protect buildings from thieves. You can even order one for your home. It

3. Write the sentence In paragraph four that tells two ways robots help at work.

4. Why do you think robots don't have to look like people?

5. What word in paragraph two means "orders or directions"? 6. Write two three-syllable words from paragraph two.
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