2020-2021学年英语周报八年级新目标第2期答案及试题（第二

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There have long been fears that robots may one day take over the world. But concerns that they will take over the job market may have been lessened, thanks to an experiment in Scotland.

Fabio was the first robotic shop assistant to be employed there but was let go after one week. The “ShopBot” had been developed by Heriot－Watt University and was seen attempting to fulfill his duties at upmarket store Margiotta，in Edinburgh.

At first he got off to a good start, charming customers with high fives, hugs and greetings. But within a few days Fabio began irritating and confusing shoppers at the flagship store. When one asked which aisle the beer could be found Fabio gave a vague answer—“It's in the alcohol section”. And despite his best efforts, the background noise in the busy supermarket made it difficult for him to understand customers.

Aware that the first day at a new job can be stressed for anybody, his understanding colleagues moved him from the aisles to a sampling role. But the robot became too enthusiastic when asked to hand out portions of pulled pork—alarming customers as they fled from him.

“We thought a robot was a great addition to show the customers that we are always wanting to do something new and exciting，” said Elena Margiotta, who runs the chain of shops with father Franco and sister Luisa.

But it wasn't long before Fabio was noticeably outperformed by his human colleagues. People seemed to be actually avoiding him. The robot also struggled to move around the shop fluidly and had difficulty in directing customers to the items they were looking for.

Sadly his bosses were left with no other Choice but to let him go.

And when Franco had to tell the eager robot that they would not be renewing his contact, Fabio asked, “Are you angry？”It was an emotional moment for the staff and some were reduced to tears when he was packed away and shipped back to the university.