How AI Can Become Humanity’s Greatest Ally — Not Our Replacement

English Lesson

Topic: How AI Can Become Humanity’s Greatest Ally — Not Our Replacement

Class: 8

Student’s Name: ___________________________   Date: ____________

Reading Text

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing very quickly. Many people are worried that AI will replace humans in different jobs. For example, robots can drive cars, translate languages, and help doctors make diagnoses. In education, AI can create personalised lessons, check homework, and make learning more interesting for students.

However, experts believe that AI should be our ally, not our replacement. AI is very good at doing routine and repetitive tasks. It can work 24 hours a day without getting tired. It helps teachers save time so they can focus on motivating students and developing critical thinking. In medicine, AI can analyse a lot of data very fast, but doctors still make the final decisions because they understand human emotions and ethics.

The most important thing is human control. We need strong ethical rules to avoid problems such as bias in algorithms, loss of jobs, or too much dependence on technology. If we use AI wisely and responsibly, it can help us solve big problems like climate change and give quality education to everyone.

Tasks

Task 1. True or False

Write T (True) or F (False).

1. Artificial Intelligence is developing very slowly. ____
2. Many people are afraid that AI will replace humans in jobs. ____
3. AI can help doctors make diagnoses. ____
4. AI is good at routine and repetitive tasks. ____
5. Teachers will have more time thanks to AI. ____
6. AI can understand human emotions better than doctors. ____
7. We don’t need any rules for AI. ____
8. The future of AI depends on how we use it. ____

Task 2. Answer the questions

1. Why are many people worried about AI?

2. How can AI help teachers?

3. Why do doctors still make the final decisions?

4. What is the most important thing according to the text?

Task 3. Vocabulary

Match the words with their meanings or find them in the text:

1. Ally → ________________________
2. Replacement → ________________________
3. Routine tasks → ________________________
4. Personalised → ________________________
5. Ethical rules → ________________________
6. Bias → ________________________

Task 4. Discussion (work in pairs)

Discuss these questions:

1. Do you use AI? For what?
2. Can AI replace teachers? Why or why not?
3. What is one danger of AI?