Are Smart Homes Making Us Lazy or Efficient? (B2)

Modern robotic vacuum cleaner on a patterned carpet for efficient cleaning.

Questions about the text:

What are smart homes?
How can smart home technology make our lives easier?
What is one argument against the use of smart homes?
How might excessive reliance on smart devices affect our lifestyle?
What security benefits do smart homes provide?
What privacy concerns are associated with smart home technology?
What is a key point made in the conclusion of the text?

True or False sentences:

Smart homes use devices connected to the internet.
Smart home technology always makes us lazy.
It is possible to control smart home devices with voice commands.
Smart homes do not offer any security features.
Privacy concerns are irrelevant when it comes to smart homes.
The text suggests that we should fully depend on technology for daily tasks.
Finding a balance between technology use and an active lifestyle is important.

What is FAQ?

Questions:
1. Smart homes are homes that use devices connected to the internet to manage daily tasks.
2. Smart home technology can make our lives easier by allowing us to control devices with voice commands and automate tasks.
3. One argument against the use of smart homes is that they can lead to laziness.
4. Excessive reliance on smart devices might lead to a sedentary lifestyle, where people are less active.
5. Smart homes provide security benefits such as cameras and alarms.
6. Privacy concerns associated with smart home technology include the collection of data about our habits and who has access to that data.
7. A key point in the conclusion is that we should find a balance between using technology and maintaining an active lifestyle.

True or False:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False
6. False
7. True