The Robot That Says No
Grammar: Modal verbs — must, can't, should (rules and obligation)
A Level 2 English lesson exploring technology.
What's in this lesson
A Level 2 (elementary) ESL lesson on technology, practising modal verbs — must, can't, should (rules and obligation). The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary and discussion questions.
From the reading: The Robot That Says No
In 2023, a small company in South Korea built a factory robot called ARIO. ARIO moved boxes, checked products, and reported problems to managers. But ARIO also did something unusual — it refused to work when a worker forgot safety glasses. The robot stopped, turned on a red light, and waited. It did not move until the worker put the glasses on.
Vocabulary
- refused
- embarrassed
- production
- ignored
- reported
- unusual
Discussion questions
- Do you follow all the rules at work or school?
- Is a machine better than a person at checking rules?
- Who gives you instructions in your daily life?
The Robot That Says No
Grammar: Modal verbs — must, can't, should (rules and obligation)
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