Will Automation Affect You? Many people believe that increasing automation in industries such as construction, healthcare, and agriculture will cause major upheavals in society unless people learn to adapt to the change. People will need to learn new skills, ones that go beyond what is necessary for the jobs that exist now.

Perez de Cruz, an engineer in an automobile company, says, "A vehicle driven by a robot is much safer than a vehicle driven by a human being. "Like her, many people believe that automation will lead to rapid advancements in many fields. However, automation may also lead to anger and frustration as many people lose their jobs. It is important that the government address these issues. It should create new policies and invest in skill development. This will ensure that automation does not result in people being left jobless.

What is the central idea of this article?
A.
Automation will lead to many jobs becoming redundant as robots take over production.
B.
The government must have a plan to help people who may lose jobs because of automation.
C.
The government must have a plan to help industries adopt automation and stay competitive.
D.
Automation will lead to fewer accidents since computers can guide cars

read this excerpt from “incidents in the life of a slave girl.”

i went about my evening work with trembling steps. mr. flint twice called from his chamber door to inquire why the house was not locked up. i replied that i had not done my work. "you have had time enough to do it," said he. "take care how you answer me! "

i shut all the windows, locked all the doors, and went up to the third story, to wait till midnight. how long those hours seemed, and how fervently i prayed that god would not forsake me in this hour of utmost need! i was about to risk everything on the throw of a die; and if i failed, o what would become of me and my poor children? they would be made to suffer for my fault.

at half past twelve i stole softly down stairs. i stopped on the second floor, thinking i heard a noise. i felt my way down into the parlor, and looked out of the window. the night was so intensely dark that i could see nothing. i raised the window very softly and jumped out. large drops of rain were falling, and the darkness bewildered me. i dropped on my knees, and breathed a short prayer to god for guidance and protection. i groped my way to the road, and rushed towards the town with almost lightning speed.

what is the main idea of this excerpt?

harriet worked for a man called mr. flint who became very impatient when she did not finish her work.

harriet waited until after midnight to run down the stairs and jump out of a window into the rain.

harriet was a frightened young girl who found the faith and courage to leave her home for an unknown life.

harriet felt very nervous about running away because she did not like being alone in the darkness.

explanation:

  plan: i will begin with a quotation about the importance of unity in a community. then, i will state my claim that an activity will unite our school by creating a shared vision, purpose, and direction. in the body, i will use three main points that describe the different avenues the students can take: through a variety of clubs, through a special event, or through an awareness week. i will provide evidence about other towns that have unity activities and the kinds of events that they include. pictures will illustrate my three main points in action. for the ending, i will restate the main idea in a new way and pose a question to keep the audience thinking.