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        South Korea is developing next-generation military robots that will mimic the movements and capabilities of birds, snakes, marine creatures and even insects on the battlefields of the future. The Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA), which oversees the creation of weapons systems for the military has announced plans to develop "biobots" - robots that are based on real creatures - to be deployed as early as 2024, Yonhap News reported.

        (I) There is a recognition that the South Korean military will very soon need to rely more heavily on technology to defend the nation, with a falling birthrate meaning that fewer young men are available to do their mandatory national service, which ranges from 21 months in the army to 24 months in the air force. (II) In addition, there is growing resistance among many men to obligatory military service and the South Korean government has recently made it easier for some to avoid serving, such as by claiming that it contravenes their religious beliefs. (III) Another "trick" that exempts a man from military service is tattoos that cover most of his body. (IV)

        In the initial stages, bird-like androids or swimming robots will be deployed to carry out reconnaissance operations, miniature mechanical flying devices will be able to provide information on the actions of an enemy force and robots that can move like a snake will be able to access constricted spaces. As well as assisting in military operations, these devices will be able to assist in search-and-rescue operations and will have applications in areas affected by natural disasters.

        The agency said it is turning to designs that have been inspired by the natural world because nature has engineered animals to survive and thrive in their environments over millions of years. The South Korean military plans to work closely with domestic technology companies, which are widely seen as among the most advanced in the world in the areas of artificial intelligence, but have less of a focus on military applications.

(Adapted from https://www.telegraph.co.uk)

Question 31. Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?

Others have claimed to be suffering mental illness or have put on so much weight that they are above the maximum limit for recruits.

        A. (I)                B. (II)                C. (III)                D. (IV)

Question 32. The word engineered in the final paragraph can be best replaced by __________.

        A. determined                B. decided                C. designed                D. defined

Question 33. The word which in paragraph 2 refers to __________.

        A. birth rate                B. service                C. technology                D. nation

Question 34. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as mimicking the movements and capabilities of military robots?

        A. birds                B. marine creatures                C. insects                D. rabbits

Question 35. Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?

A. South Korea is developing the best military robots

B. Military robots can assist in military operations and natural disasters.

C. Military robots are the most advanced artificial intelligence in the world

D. Robots are designed based on real creatures

Question 36. The word constricted in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

        A. narrow                B. massive                C. tiny                D. shallow

Question 37. Based on paragraph 3, which of the following is TRUE about the use of "biobots" in the future?

A. Only snake robots are useful in areas affected by natural disasters.

B. Swimming robots must always be deployed along with flying ones.

C. Birdlike androids will only assist in reconnaissance operations.

D. Small flying robots can be used to gather information about enemy forces.

Question 38. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in the first paragraph?

South Korea is developing next-generation military robots that will mimic the movements and capabilities of birds, snakes, marine creatures and even insects on the battlefields of the future.

A. Modern military robots are created by South Korea can imitate the actions and characteristics of animals for future battlefields.

B. South Korea are created military robots which can imitate the actions and characteristics of animals for future battlefields.

C. Modern military robots will battle with birds, snakes, marine creatures and even insects in South Korea battlefields.

D. The actions and characteristics of animals will mimic modern military robots of South Korea for future battlefields.

Question 39. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Military robots have been widely used by the South Korean army in various missions.

B. Future "biobots" will only be based on flying and swimming creatures.

C. The South Korean army may collaborate with other technology companies in the country.

D. The majority of Korean men does not want to join the army because of religious reason.

Question 40. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

A. Measures taken by the South Korean army to increase the country's birth rate.

B. The development of animal-based robots for military purposes in South Korea.

C. New technology being used in rescue operations in areas affected by disasters.

D. Reasons why real animals are perfect models for military robots in Korea.

 

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