Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Robotic Restaurants

Nowadays, robots are so ___(1)___ that they are used routinely to carry out many tasks that people don’t want to do because they are repetitive, dirty, or dangerous. Robots can also be programmed to carry out ___(2)___ jobs that are too complex for humans. Robots most obviously impact everyday life, especially in the service capacity. Japan leads ___(3)___ world in robot technology by using robots in restaurant kitchens to make sushi and chop vegetables. They are also important earlier in food production, planting rice, and tending growing crops.
Additionally, robots work as receptionists, cleaners, and drink servers. Some robots specialize in ___(4)___ coffee, starting with the beans, while others can be hired as a barman to ___(5)___ drinks at parties or working behind a bar. The makers of such robots claim savings of up to 20 percent on the cost of spilled drinks.