Today, we’ll learn about four kinds of satellites(人造卫星).   

The first kind of satellite studies the geography _______ the Earth(地球). People use it to make maps. It also helps countries see where they may find oil(石油) _______ gold(黄金).

People use the second kind of satellite _______ ways for ships and planes. A ship or a plane can _______ a message to the satellite. Then it can find out where the ship or the plane is.

The _______ kind studies the weather. People use these satellites to watch clouds and strong winds _______ across the Earth. They help countries make preparations(准备工作) when very bad weather _______ coming.

What about _______ last kind of satellite? People use it for communication(通讯). These satellites can send telephone calls between _______. People from one country send the call to the satellite and then the satellite sends ________ to a station in another(另一个的) country. Some can carry hundreds of calls at the same time. Also these satellites can carry pictures.

Honda is a Japanese company. It is famous ________ its cars. In 1986, Honda started to make a robot which would be able to walk. In 1997, ASIMO ________. And now, 24 years later, ASIMO can do more things-it is able to jump, run, walk and even jump on one foot! ________ amazing it is!

These days, Honda is taking ASIMO all around the world to show it to young people. The company want ________ to study science well. Honda also says that in the future, ASIMO will be able to do more dangerous work for humans like fire fighting. Many people think that ASIMO is very fantastic ________ it helps people do daily work, such as cleaning and washing.

However, ASIMO is not cheap, so not every person has enough money ________ one. What’s more, there are still some things that the robot ________ do. “I don’t think that ASIMO can make the old people feel less lonely（孤独）,” said a scientist in Honda. “So if your family has ________ old person, maybe you should talk with him or her on the phone each week. You can go to his or her house for a cup of tea or coffee, ________. I’m sure he or she will be ________ to see you than to stay with a robot,” added the scientist.

My name is Kaspar and I’m a child-sized robot. I am able to move my arms and head. I can open and close my mouth and eyes, ________. I can even show several feelings, such as happiness, sadness and surprise.

I was first made by scientists ________ 2005. My job is to help children with autism (自闭症) understand feelings and language and know how to get along with people. It’s good to help the children be active by ________ with them. It ________ me ten minutes once a week to play with them. I often speak slowly to them, ________ they can better understand what I am saying. I like being touched by these children. However, if a child hurts ________, I will hide my face in my hands and cry out, “Ouch! This hurts.” The child will then know it is wrong to hurt others. ________ clever robot I am!

You might ask if I have really helped the children learn some social skills. The answer is “yes”. I remember ________ four-year-old girl in the kindergarten. She didn’t like to be touched by others. She can hug everyone now and make some friends after having played with me for some time. She is ________ than before.

As a robot for autistic children, I hope to become more helpful. I believe that scientists ________ make my wish come true in the future.