COMPREHENSION FORM 3

PASSAGE 1 Study the graph and notes below and answer the question that follows.

THEME : SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

26. Which statement best describes the trend between 2001 to 2003? A A gradual increase B An increase of double the number of users C Stagnant with no increase D Drop in number of users 27. Give one possible reason for the increase in number of Internet users. A It is sophisticated to use Internet. B There are more Internet providers. C It is compulsory to use Internet for banking D Use of Internet is free of charge 28. In your opinion, how can government help to increase the use of Internet? A Remove all import tax on computer parts. B Build Smart schools only C Equip all schools and homes with computers C B B A

Notes:

Reasons: more computer users and Internet providers lower prices - government support - reduce in import tax increase in e-commerce, e-learning and Internet

PASSAGE 2 Read the notes below and answer the questions that follow. Robots - Made to Obey

25. Based on the graph, the number of Internet users shows a A regular increase B irregular C sharp increase D slow increase

1969 : Shakey - developed at Stanford Research Institute. First robot to sense its environment 2000 : Aibo - robotic dog developed by Sony that reacts to voice commands and touch and can be given different 'personalities' as it ages 2000 : Asimo - Honda's humanoid that go upstairs, answer the door and understand gestures and spoken commands

COMPREHENSION FORM 3

THEME : SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

2002 : SDR-4X - Sony robot that can sing, dance, recognize faces, voices and names, hold simple conversations and get up after being pushed over Advances in robotic movement and speech are predicted to usher in a new breed of highly interactive robot or the helpful humanoid. They can hold, talk and walk. Hold Advanced humannoid robots with fully functioning, five-fingered hands can sense their environment and adjust their vice-like grip to fit any object. Talk New robots can mimic human voices and are complete with tongue, teeth and lips. Walk Two-legged robots can now walk around with a relaxed, natural gait, created by using fewer motors in the robot's joints and allowing gravity to act on a body supported by freely hinged legs. 25. What is special about Shakey? A It was developed in 1969. B It was the first robot that can sense its environment. C It could dance. D It was developed at the Stanford Research Institute. 26. Which robot can sing, dance, and hold simple conversations? A Shakey B Aibo C Asimo D SDR-4X 27. Which words show that the helpful humanoid robot act like a human? A B C D 'vice-like grip' 'mimic human voices' 'relaxed, natural gait' 'freely hinged legs'

28. What are the three advanced functions of the helpful humanoid? A It can dance and talk. B It can talk and hold. C It can talk, hold and walk. B D C D