Pre-reading questions:
- What is the definition of AI?
- What are some examples of creative jobs that require a human touch?
Vocabulary:
- emotional intelligence /ih-MOH-shuh-nl in-TEL-i-juhns/
- currently /KUR-uhnt-lee/
- complex /kuhm-PLEKS/
- capable /KEY-puh-buhl/
- plumber /PLUHM-er/
[noun phrase] – the ability to understand the way people feel and react and to use this skill to make good judgments and to avoid or solve problems
Having emotional intelligence means being aware of your own feelings and how they affect others.
[adverb] – at the present time
Currently, I am studying English, but I used to study Spanish in high school.
[adjective] – involving a lot of different but related parts
The math problem was too complex for me to solve on my own, so I asked the teacher for help.
[adjective] – able to do things effectively and skillfully, and to achieve results
With hard work and practice, anyone is capable of improving their skills in a particular subject.
[noun] – a person whose job is to supply and connect or repair water pipes, baths, toilets, etc.
When the sink in my bathroom was clogged, I had to call a plumber to come and fix it.
Article reading:
Firstly, creative professions such as writers, artists, and musicians require a level of imagination and originality that AI cannot match. These professions require a certain level of emotional intelligence and empathy, which are essential human qualities that AI currently cannot emulate. Secondly, professions that require social skills and emotional intelligence, such as therapists and social workers, are unlikely to be replaced by AI anytime soon. These jobs require the ability to relate to human emotions and involve complex ethical decision-making, which AI is not yet capable of. Lastly, jobs that require physical dexterity and mobility, such as plumbers, carpenters, and electricians, are unlikely to be taken over by AI. These professions require manual labor and problem-solving skills that AI cannot replicate. In addition, these jobs require the ability to adapt to unexpected situations, something that AI is not yet capable of doing.
In conclusion, while AI technology has advanced significantly in recent years, there are certain jobs that require uniquely human skills and qualities that cannot be replaced by machines.
Comprehension questions
- What are some professions that require emotional intelligence and creativity?
- Why are therapists and social workers unlikely to be replaced by AI anytime soon?
- What are some professions that require physical dexterity and problem-solving skills that AI cannot replicate?
- Has AI advanced significantly in recent years?
- Can AI replicate all of the essential human qualities that certain jobs require?
Discussion questions
- Have you ever done something that requires human skills and qualities that cannot be replicated by machines? Could you tell me something about it?
- What are some creative professions that you know are unlikely to be taken over by AI anytime soon? Please elaborate on your answer.
- Do you agree that there are certain jobs, such as those in creative professions, that require uniquely human skills and qualities that AI cannot replicate?
- What makes the decision-making process in jobs like therapy and social work complex, and why is AI not yet capable of it?
- Why is it important to recognize the value of human skills and qualities that cannot be replicated by machines as AI technology continues to develop?