[originaltext]W: I heard that your company is using new technology to care for

W: I heard that your company is using new technology to care for the elderly.
M: Yes. We are using robots to make the elderly live more comfortably.
W: That is a relief for those who don’t want to go into a nursery home or anything.
M: Our robots serve as caregivers inside old men’s house. They can help do a lot of things.
W: Such as taking them to many places?
M: Sure. They can help the elderly meet doctor’s appointments. Some robots can even do word puzzles with the old people.
W: Sounds quite intelligent. Is there anything else that is special about your robots?
M: Our latest model, Rudy, will help prolong seniors’ independence. So it is built in features where caregivers, emergency responders, or family can check in remotely through a Skype-like interface.
W: My grandmother fell down when she lived alone up in Rhode Island and ended up losing her independence. She moved into my home. And, as a teenager, I watched my mom take care of her. I wished I had Rudy when I was in that situation.
M: Can you imagine that Rudy has a sense of humor. It can tell jokes.
W: Hard to believe. I heard that some robots can play games, and even dance.
M: Yes. The best feature for a robot is companionship. You can talk to him all day, and he responds to you. It is good to have somebody to have a conversation with.
W: A Brigham Young University study showed that when it comes to the impact on lifespan, loneliness is equal to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. So it is good to hear that robots can provide companionship for seniors.
Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
8. What can the robots do for the elderly?  
9. What is the latest model, Rudy, designed for?
10. What is a particular feature of Rudy mentioned by the man?
11. What is the best feature of a robot?