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B2 English Lesson: AI & Robotics (Unit 5, Lesson 4)

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B2 Lesson: AI & Robotics មេរៀន B2: បញ្ញាសិប្បនិម្មិត និងមនុស្សយន្ត บทเรียน B2: ปัญญาประดิษฐ์และวิทยาการหุ่นยนต์ Bài học B2: Trí tuệ nhân tạo & Robot B2 课程:人工智能与机器人 B2 レッスン:AIとロボット工学 B2 레슨: 인공지능 및 로봇 공학 Leçon B2 : IA & Robotique Lección B2: IA y Robótica الدرس B2: الذكاء الاصطناعي والروبوتات B2 पाठ: एआई और रोबोटिक्स Урок B2: ИИ и Робототехника

Welcome to Pursat, where traditional crafts meet the future! Vuthy, a local marble carver, and Ravy, a train conductor, are discussing how AI and robotics might change their jobs. Let's learn how to use reported speech to share what experts have predicted! សូមស្វាគមន៍មកកាន់ខេត្តពោធិ៍សាត់ ជាកន្លែងដែលសិប្បកម្មប្រពៃណីជួបនឹងអនាគត! វុទ្ធី ជាជាងចម្លាក់ថ្មម៉ាប និង រ៉ាវី ជាអ្នកបើករថភ្លើង កំពុងពិភាក្សាគ្នាថាតើ AI និងមនុស្សយន្តអាចផ្លាស់ប្តូរការងាររបស់ពួកគេយ៉ាងដូចម្តេច។ ចូររៀនពីរបៀបប្រើ reported speech ដើម្បីចែករំលែកអ្វីដែលអ្នកជំនាញបានព្យាករណ៍! ยินดีต้อนรับสู่โพธิสัตว์ ที่ซึ่งงานฝีมือดั้งเดิมมาบรรจบกับอนาคต! วุฒิ ช่างแกะสลักหินอ่อน และ ราวี พนักงานควบคุมรถไฟ กำลังหารือกันว่า AI จะเปลี่ยนงานของพวกเขาอย่างไร มาเรียนรู้การใช้ reported speech กันเถอะ! Chào mừng đến với Pursat, nơi hàng thủ công truyền thống gặp gỡ tương lai! Vuthy và Ravy đang thảo luận về việc AI có thể thay đổi công việc của họ như thế nào. Hãy cùng học cách sử dụng câu tường thuật! 欢迎来到菩萨省,传统手工艺与未来的交汇点!Vuthy和Ravy正在讨论人工智能可能如何改变他们的工作。让我们学习如何使用间接引语! 伝統工芸と未来が交差するポーサットへようこそ!大理石彫刻家のヴティと車掌のラヴィが、AIが仕事にどう影響するか話し合っています。間接話法の使い方を学びましょう! 전통 공예와 미래가 만나는 푸르사트에 오신 것을 환영합니다! Vuthy와 Ravy는 AI가 그들의 직업을 어떻게 바꿀지 논의하고 있습니다. 간접화법 사용법을 배워봅시다! Bienvenue à Pursat, où l'artisanat traditionnel rencontre l'avenir ! Vuthy et Ravy discutent de l'impact de l'IA sur leurs emplois. Apprenons le discours indirect ! ¡Bienvenidos a Pursat, donde la artesanía se encuentra con el futuro! Vuthy y Ravy están discutiendo cómo la IA podría cambiar sus trabajos. ¡Aprendamos a usar el estilo indirecto! مرحبًا بكم في بورسات، حيث تلتقي الحرف التقليدية بالمستقبل! يناقش فوثي ورافي كيف يمكن للذكاء الاصطناعي تغيير وظائفهما. دعونا نتعلم الكلام المنقول! पुरसत में आपका स्वागत है, जहां पारंपरिक शिल्प भविष्य से मिलते हैं! वुथी और रावी चर्चा कर रहे हैं कि एआई उनकी नौकरियों को कैसे बदल सकता है। आइए रिपोर्ट की गई स्पीच सीखें! Добро пожаловать в Пурсат, где традиционные ремесла встречаются с будущим! Вутхи и Рави обсуждают, как ИИ может изменить их работу. Давайте изучим косвенную речь!

1. Vocabulary: AI & Robotics

Listen and repeat the words. Then, drag them to the correct box below.

Automation

Automation

/ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃən/

The use of machines to perform tasks without human input. ការប្រើប្រាស់ម៉ាស៊ីនដើម្បីបំពេញការងារដោយគ្មានមនុស្ស การใช้เครื่องจักรทำงานโดยไม่ต้องใช้คน Sự tự động hóa 自动化 自動化 자동화 Automatisation Automatización أتمتة स्वचालन Автоматизация

To implement

To implement

/ˈɪmplɪment/

To put a plan, system, or new technology into action. អនុវត្ត / ដាក់ឲ្យដំណើរការ นำไปปฏิบัติ Thực thi / Áp dụng 实施 / 执行 実行する 실행하다 Mettre en œuvre Implementar تنفيذ लागू करना Внедрять

Cutting-edge

Cutting-edge

/ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/

Highly advanced, innovative, or pioneering. ទំនើបចុងក្រោយបង្អស់ ล้ำสมัย Tối tân / Tiên tiến nhất 尖端的 最先端の 최첨단의 De pointe De vanguardia متطور अत्याधुनिक Передовой

Efficiency

Efficiency

/ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

The ability to do something well without wasting time or resources. ប្រសិទ្ធភាព ประสิทธิภาพ Hiệu quả 效率 効率 효율성 Efficacité Eficiencia كفاءة दक्षता Эффективность

To replace

To replace

/rɪˈpleɪs/

To take the place of something or someone. ជំនួស แทนที่ Thay thế 取代 / 替换 取って代わる 대체하다 Remplacer Reemplazar يستبدل बदलना Заменять

Precision

Precision

/prɪˈsɪʒən/

The quality of being exact and accurate. ភាពច្បាស់លាស់ ความแม่นยำ Độ chính xác 精确度 正確さ 정밀도 Précision Precisión دقة सटीकता Точность

Labor-intensive

Labor-intensive

/ˈleɪbər ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

Needing a large workforce or a large amount of physical work. ដែលត្រូវការកម្លាំងពលកម្មច្រើន ที่ใช้แรงงานมาก Thâm dụng lao động 劳动密集型的 労働集約型の 노동 집약적인 À forte intensité de main-d'œuvre Intensivo en mano de obra كثيف العمالة श्रम प्रधान Трудоемкий

Algorithm

Algorithm

/ˈælɡərɪðəm/

A set of mathematical instructions used by computers to solve problems. ក្បួនដោះស្រាយ (អ៊ែលហ្គោរិទ្ធឹម) อัลกอริทึม Thuật toán 算法 アルゴリズム 알고리즘 Algorithme Algoritmo خوارزمية एल्गोरिथ्म Алгоритм

Skeptical

Skeptical

/ˈskɛptɪkəl/

Having doubts or reservations about something. ដែលមានការសង្ស័យ ที่สงสัย Hoài nghi 持怀疑态度的 懐疑的な 회의적인 Sceptique Escéptico متشكك संदेहवादी Скептический

A stepping stone

A stepping stone

/ə ˈstɛpɪŋ stoʊn/

An action or event that helps one make progress towards a goal. ជំហានឆ្ពោះទៅរកភាពជោគជ័យ ก้าวสำคัญสู่ความสำเร็จ Bàn đạp (để tiến tới mục tiêu) 垫脚石 踏み台 / 飛躍のきっかけ 발판 Un tremplin Un trampolín / escalón نقطة انطلاق सीढ़ी / मील का पत्थर Ступенька (к цели)

Match the Definitions

To replace
Efficiency
Cutting-edge
A stepping stone
To implement
Automation
Labor-intensive
Algorithm
Skeptical
Precision
Operating without human control
The most modern or advanced
Maximum output, minimum waste
Doubtful about a claim
Computer logic/instructions
To install or begin using a system
To take over someone's role
Requires hard physical work
Exactness in carving or math
A phase leading to better things

2. Grammar: Reported Speech

When we report what someone else said without using their exact quotes, we use Reported Speech. At the B2 level, you must remember to shift tenses backward, change pronouns, and adjust time expressions.

Direct Speech (Exact quote) Reported Speech (Indirect) Tense Shift Rule
"I am carving marble today." He said (that) he was carving marble that day. Present Continuous ➔ Past Continuous
"The AI improved our train schedules." She mentioned (that) the AI had improved their train schedules. Past Simple ➔ Past Perfect
"Robots will not replace us." He promised (that) robots would not replace them. Will ➔ Would
"Do you use algorithms?" She asked if I used algorithms. Yes/No Question ➔ 'If' + Past Simple

Grammar Practice (Part 1: Statements)

1. Ravy: "The new software is highly efficient."
➔ Ravy stated that the new software highly efficient.
2. Engineer: "We will implement the system next month."
➔ The engineer promised they the system the following month.
3. Vuthy: "I have always been skeptical of robots."
➔ Vuthy admitted that he skeptical of robots.

Grammar Practice (Part 2: Questions)

1. Vuthy: "Does the robotic arm cost a lot of money?"
➔ Vuthy asked the engineer the robotic arm a lot of money.
2. Ravy: "When did you attend the tech expo?"
➔ Ravy asked Vuthy when he the tech expo.

3. Reading: The Future of Pursat's Marble and Rail

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Vuthy wiped the fine, white marble dust from his hands and looked across the bustling platform of the Pursat train station. The familiar rumble of the approaching carriage signaled the arrival of Ravy, his childhood friend and a seasoned train conductor. They often met for iced coffee when Ravy’s route brought her through the province. Today, however, Vuthy had something entirely new on his mind: artificial intelligence and robotics.

As they sat down, Vuthy pulled out a shiny brochure from a recent technology expo he had attended in Phnom Penh. "I spoke with an engineer about the future of carving," Vuthy began. He told Ravy that the representative had explained how a new cutting-edge robotic arm could carve marble with incredible precision. According to the engineer, the machine used a complex algorithm to scan a piece of stone and chip away at it flawlessly.

"I told him that marble carving in Pursat was deeply traditional and highly labor-intensive," Vuthy noted. "But he promised that the technology wouldn't erase our art. He claimed that it would just handle the heavy, dangerous cuts, leaving the delicate finishing work to human hands."

Ravy took a sip of her coffee and nodded thoughtfully. She admitted that she had been highly skeptical about automation when she first heard about it. However, she shared some news from her own industry. Ravy explained that the national railway was implementing a new AI system to manage train schedules along the northern line.

"My supervisor announced that the new software had already improved our efficiency by thirty percent," she said. "He told us that we didn't need to worry about our jobs. He promised that the AI was just a stepping stone toward a safer transit network, not a tool to replace conductors."

Vuthy traced the edge of his coffee cup. "I asked the engineer how much the robotic arm cost," he chuckled. "He told me that I would need a small business loan! Still, I am thinking about it. If it saves my back and lungs from the heavy dust, it might be worth the investment."

Ravy smiled and pointed toward her waiting train. "They told me the same thing about the digital ticket scanners last year, and now I can't imagine working without them. The world is changing quickly, Vuthy."

As the station whistle blew, they both realized that whether it was moving heavy stone or coordinating massive trains, technology was steadily making its way into the heart of Cambodia. The key was learning to control the machines, rather than letting the machines control them.

Reading Comprehension

1. What did the engineer promise Vuthy regarding the robotic arm?

2. How did Ravy initially feel about automation?

4. Listening: Conversation

Conversation

Listen to Vuthy and Ravy continuing their conversation at the café. Pay attention to how they report what other people said.

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Ravy Vuthy, my boss told me that we are going to use AI for ticket pricing next year.
Vuthy Really? A vendor in the market said that AI would just make everything more expensive.
Ravy I disagree. The tech team explained that the algorithm would actually help passengers find cheaper off-peak tickets.
Vuthy That sounds like great efficiency. I hope the robotics company replies to my email soon.

Listening Quiz

1. Ravy's boss said they would use AI for ticket pricing.

2. The vendor claimed that AI would lower prices.

5. Speaking: Roleplay Practice

Practice responding to Ravy using reported speech. Read your lines out loud.

Ravy
What did the engineer say about the robotic arm's accuracy?
Vuthy (You)
He claimed that it would carve with incredible precision.
Ravy
Are they going to replace all the marble carvers in Pursat?
Vuthy (You)
No. He promised that it was only a stepping stone, and they wouldn't replace human art.

6. Writing: Your Turn

Imagine you are Vuthy. Write a formal email to the tech company inquiring about the robotic arm. Notice how the writer uses Reported Speech to reference their past conversation.

Dear TechPro Robotics,

I am writing to inquire about the automated carving machines. Last week, your representative told me that the new algorithm could improve my workshop's efficiency. He also promised that the machine would not replace my traditional skills.

I would like to know if it is difficult to implement.

Sincerely,
Vuthy

Your Turn to Write

Dear [Company Name],

I am writing to ask about the cutting-edge AI software for train scheduling. During the expo, your engineer (say/that) it (will/reduce) delays.

I am somewhat skeptical, so I wanted to ask if (it / be) easy to implement.

Best regards,
Ravy
B2 English Lesson: AI & Robotics (Unit 5, Lesson 4)
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