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B5U4 Living with technology
Reading
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What do you think of AI Describe with adjectives.
useful
dangerous
helpful
threatening
amazing
…
Artificial intelligence: friendly or frightening
Learning objectives
By the end of this section, I will be able to:
1. predict the structure of the article according to the title and the pictures;
2. analyse the benefits and potential threats of the development of AI;
3. understand the meaning and function of words in the context;
4. see technology in a critical way.
Step 1: Be a conscious predictor
If you were to write about AI, what aspects of it would you talk about
Task 1: Read the title and pictures to predict the basic structure
(1) The title shows the text is mainly about ___________ and _____________ of AI and the discussion reached (an/ no) agreement.
(2) The picture shows that we’re getting closer to _______________________ between humans and machines.
Step 1: Be a conscious predictor
advantages
disadvantages
benefits
dangers/ threats
√
the dividing line
Step 1: Be a conscious predictor
AI is already ___________ in many fields.
AI can pose _____________ to humans.
applied
dangers/ threats
Tip 1: We can predict the main idea of a scientific article through the __________ and __________.
title
pictures
Step 1: Be a conscious predictor
Task 2: Skim the text for main idea
1. A1 on p46
AI is a _______ of computer science that aims to create intelligent machines __________ the complex networks of the human brain.
branch
imitating
AI has _________ over a long time and had some major ______________.
developed
breakthroughs
AI is being ______ in various fields, _______________ the way we live.
applied
transforming
The development of AI has also caused _________ and _______.
concerns
fears
We need to make sure that we won’t ____________ AI.
fall victim to
Para. 1-Introduction to the topic
para.2-Introduction to AI
Para.3-Development of AI
Para.4-Application of AI
Para.5-Concerns and Fears AI brings
Para.6-Conclusion
Step 1: Be a conscious predictor
Supporting details
Tip 2: The common structure of scientific articles is _______
past
today
future
Step 2: Be a curious reader
Which aspect of AI is not mentioned in paragraph 2
definition
aim
approach
capacity
Analyze massive amounts of data through multiple layers
Imitate complex networks of the human brain
Task 1: Explore more details
disadvantage
01
03
Since_________
Years before the mid-1950s
In the mid-1950s (1955)
In _______
In 2017
Today
The development of computers has made the dream of AI a reality.
The theory had been ________ by Alan Turing.
The term “artificial intelligence” was c______ by John McCarthy.
Deep Blue beat the world chess champion Garry Kasparov, which is a major breakthrough.
AlphaGo defeated Ke Jie, ________ the best human Go player
_______
Step 2: Be a curious reader
Paragraph 3 follows a _______ order.
time
the 1940s
explored
coined/
created
1997
arguably/
possibly

Tip 3: We can figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word ___________________
in the context
Task 1: Explore more details
Step 2: Be a curious reader
AI
Friendly—Be applied in many fields Frightening—Bring concerns and fears
Finance, ________ Machines developing human-like intelligence
Autonomous vehicles, ________ Thinking machines _______________
________ ________
Analyse paragraphs 4&5
Expressions of giving examples
to name but a few
from … to …
for instance/example
varying/ranging from A to B
such as
like
Task 1: Explore more details
Step 2: Be a curious reader
What is the function of the first sentence in paragraph 5 (In short, this technology is transforming the way we live.)
What do Hawking’s words mean Why are his words used
Analyse paragraphs 4&5 again
Tip 4: We can support our opinions by _________ and __________.
A conclusion to the influence of AI on humans, and a transition(过渡) between the two paragraphs.
“完全人工智能的发展可能意味着人类的终结。”
giving examples
using quotes
To show the potential dangers.
Step 2: Be a curious reader
Why does the author begin the article with an imaginary scene in paragraph 1
Why does paragraph 6 mention the imaginary scene again
Compare paragraph 1 & paragraph 6, and discuss the questions in pairs.
To echo(呼应) what he says at the beginning and make readers think deeper about the main idea of the article.
AI
To arouse readers’ interest and introduce the topic.
Step 2: Be a curious reader
What is the author’s attitude towards AI
AI
A. supportive B. doubtful C. objective D. indifferent(漠不关心的)
Step 3: Be a critical thinker
Task 1: Pair research
What other fields can AI be applied in
Step 3: Be a critical thinker
Task 2: Group speech
Imagine you were in 2050, what would your life be like with AI What aspects of your life would be influenced Are those influences friendly or frightening Work in groups of four to make a speech with no more than 2 minutes.
Student A: Monitor the discussion and deliver the speech on stage;
Student B: Describe one aspect of life AI would change;
Student C: Describe another aspect of life AI would change;
Student D: Conclude the speech with your opinion.
Step 3: Be a critical thinker
Imagine you were in 2050, what would your life be like with AI
Step 3: Be a critical thinker
Show time!
Peer-assessment
1.Have they supported their opinion with proper details
2.Have they presented their speech in a logical and attractive way
However technology develops, we shouldn’t be too dependent on it, but be “3C” users and face up to challenges. And then we can stay ahead of machines.
Conscious
Curious
Critical
Will AI replace human beings
Homework:
1.Reflect on what you have learned based on the checklist;
2.Write down your speech with at least 80 words and polish it up based on the assessment criteria;
3. Finish B1 on p47 to know more about AI;
4. Do more research on these questions: What might the high-tech products be like in the future What kind of future can technology bring to humans

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