In the not-too-distant future, we     1     (live) in smart homes, which will keep us secure, save us energy, and provide a more comfortable environment to live in. For example, the     2     (integrate) sensors will go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself. Your home will learn your     3     (day) routine and preferences. Your lights, favourite music or TV programmes will come on     4     instant you enter the door. All controls will respond to voice commands. Besides, how well you sleep every night will     5    (record) by your bed, and your     6     (weigh) problem will be checked as well. Even the smart toilets can     7     (constant) keep track of your health. Moreover, by providing you with relevant information early on, smart homes can help prevent serious damage     8     accidents, like big fires. Though some of these new     9     (innovation) are readily available and being used in some homes, it will still take some years     10    most new homes begin to use this high technology.

Over the past 50 years, robots     1     (become) a normal part of our everyday lives. They build cars in factories, clean up dirt in the house and deal with bombs in war zones. However, some     2     (invent) are trying to create a future where robots not only do our boring and dangerous jobs but also become a part of our families.

Japanese Robotics Company introduced LOVOT,     3     robot that weighs as much as a baby and looks like a mix between a penguin and a bear.     4     LOVOT cannot build a car, it can build a relationship with     5     (it) owner and provide love and companionship. In fact, LOVOT is just one of the latest robots meant to help those     6     feel lonely.

Robots like LOVOT are being developed at the perfect time. Many countries have “aging societies” with the populations of old people outweighing young people, resulting     7     more people who not only need assistance with things like getting     8     (dress) and cooking meals but also friendship and love. Additionally, it is predicted that 40 percent of Japanese will be living alone by 2040, meaning loneliness among younger populations may also increase     9     (significant). However, if LOVOT can give us all the affection we get from     10     (pet) without any of the mess or regular care, we might not be so lonely after all.