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11 Robotics

D. Rewrite these statements in the passive voice using the modal verbs.

1. AI can diagnose skin cancer more accurately than human doctors.
2. If you wear a fitness tracker, you should share the information with your doctor.
3. Patients have some concerns about telemedicine and say governments must improve access to
technology.
4. However, patients are optimistic as they can contact a healthcare professional at any
time of the day or night.
5. Developments in nanomedicine mean doctors can deliver chemotherapy directly to
cancerous areas.

6. Scientists are developing a ‘polypill’ so patients may take a combination of medicines in one pill.

E. Discuss with a partner.

1. What other developments in medicine do you think robotics will bring in the future?
2. Why might some people disagree with the use of robotics in medicine?

Speaking

A. Tell your partner about the features
your ideal smartphone would have.

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B. Listen to two people reviewing
a smartphone. Which features do they
say are useful?

a. It has a built-in fitness tracker.
b. It has a handy ‘shake to redo’ option.
c. It has a wireless charging option.
d. It has sophisticated software.
e. It’s the brand-new model.
f. It’s compact.
g. It’s compatible with other devices.
h. It’s user-friendly.
i. It’s voice-activated.
j. You can pay in shops at the touch
of a button.

C. Work with a partner to create a tech
review for your ideal smartphone.
Use the ideas in exercise B, and other
features you feel are important.

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