Unit 10 – Artificial Intelligence

Starting Off

Look at the photo and answer the questions.

1. What comes to your mind when you hear the term “Artificial Intelligence”?
2. Have you ever used technology that you think is powered by AI? What was it?
3. How do you think AI is changing the way we live and work?

Listening

1. Listen to this conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in modern education. Pay attention to the details to answer the questions.

Speaking

Activity 1: Warm-Up
Let’s think about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on our daily lives. Answer the following questions:

1. What do you know about artificial intelligence?
2. Can you think of any examples of AI that you use in your life?
3. How do you think AI will affect our future?
4. Do you think AI can help solve important world problems? Why or why not?
5. Do you feel comfortable with the idea of machines becoming smarter than humans? Why or why not?

Activity 2: Small Group Discussion
Work in pairs or small groups. Take turns answering these questions and listening to your partner’s ideas:

1. How do you think artificial intelligence could improve education?
2. Can AI ever fully replace human workers in certain jobs? Why or why not?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using AI in healthcare?
4. Do you think AI can make decisions that are fair and unbiased? Why or why not?
5. What are some potential risks of developing advanced AI systems?

Activity 3: Role-Play 
Let’s practice expressing your ideas about AI in different scenarios:

• Role 1: Explaining AI to a Friend
  Imagine you are explaining artificial intelligence to a friend who doesn’t know much about it. How would you describe AI and its uses?
  Use phrases like:
  • “Artificial intelligence is…”
  • “It can be used for…”
  • “AI helps by…”
  • “One example of AI is…”
• Role 2: Discussing the Future of AI
  Imagine you are discussing the future of AI with a group of people. What are your thoughts on how AI will develop?
  Use phrases like:
  • “I think in the future AI will…”
  • “It’s possible that AI could…”
  • “One way AI might change the world is…”

Activity 4: Debate 
Now, let’s have a debate! Each team will argue for one side of the debate about artificial intelligence.

• Team 1: AI Will Improve Our Lives
  Argue that AI will bring positive changes to society and improve people’s lives in the future. Consider how it can help in areas like healthcare, education, and business.
• Team 2: AI Poses Risks to Society
  Argue that AI could bring risks such as job loss, privacy issues, or ethical concerns. Consider how society could be harmed by AI if not managed properly.

Debate Guidelines:

• Each team will have 3–4 minutes to present their argument.
• Use phrases like:
  • “We believe that AI will…”
  • “One reason AI will improve our lives is…”
  • “However, AI could also…”

After the debate, discuss which arguments were most convincing and why.

Reflection: The Role of Artificial Intelligence
Take a moment to think about the following questions:

• How do you feel about the increasing use of artificial intelligence in our daily lives?
• Do you think AI could have negative consequences for humans? Why or why not?
• What kind of jobs do you think will be most affected by AI in the future?
• Do you think we should put limits on how AI is developed? Why or why not?
• How can we make sure AI is used ethically and responsibly in the future?