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1.What do you see in the picture
2.What things does this picture remind you of
Look at the picture on Page 1 and discuss the following questions.
We can see buildings and machines in the future.
It reminds us of science fiction.
Lead in Discussion
3. Have you read any science fiction What elements does science fiction usually include
Elements of science fiction
scientific theme...
characters (robots, aliens..)
futuristic technology
paranormal activities
Lead in Discussion
4. What can robots do nowadays
industrial robots
household robots
entertainment robots
Lead in Discussing
5. Do you think it is possible
for a robot to
think for itself
have feelings
have its own needs and desires
look and feel like a human being
Unit 1 Science Fiction
Satisfaction guaranteed
Lead in Discussing
Do you agree with him Why
What does he mean by saying, “Today’s science fiction is tomorrow’s science fact”.
Isaac Asimov
Read the story below which was adapted from Isaac Asimov’s science fiction.
What does the title mean
1. Whose satisfaction do you think will be guaranteed
2. Will there be a robot in this novel What type of robot will it be
3.What does the word “adapted” mean
Rewritten&Adjusted
It is originally written by Isaac Asimov.
Skim for the setting and characters
Setting
Larry’s company made a robot, which was going to ______________by Larry’s wife, Claire.
household
be tested out
Characters (their traits and relationships)
Larry Belmont
Tony
Claire
Gladys Claffern
A couple
test out
work on
a woman that Claire admires and wants to be
a domestic robot

Scan for the plot
Read carefully and figure out the change of Claire’ feelings to Tony.
dislike
alarmed
embarrassed
thankful
shy & nervous
1. Before Tony arrived
2. She first saw him
3. Tony asked if he should help her get dressed
4.Tony offered sympathy
6.Claire fell Tony’s warmth
ridiculous, admired& trusted
5.Tony helped her talk to the saleswoman
1.Was Claire satisfied with Tony and his service
2.What caused the change of Claire’s feelings
Yes. Because Tony provided her with such perfect service and great comfort.
Tony’s care/attention/support/help/
encouragement/wisdom...
3.To claire, was Tony more like a household robot ,or a friend or even a lover
A lover.
(Various answers.)
Detailed reading
Read carefully and figure out the change of Claire’ feelings.
1.What would happen next in the party Was it successful
2. What would happen to Claire Was she eventually satisfied
3. What would happen to Tony Did he pass the test in the experiment
Prediction
Prediction
Understand foreshadowings(伏笔) and predict the ending in groups
1. Although it was completely innocent, Claire felt guilty.(Para 6)
It turned out that Tony was a robot, so there is no crisis in Claire’s marriage. But Claire might have fallen in love with Tony before she knew it.
2. He suggested that she invite Gladys and friends to the house ...(Para 7)
Gladys and her friends all admired her beauty, especially when she saw the handsome robot.
3. She heard him declare that he did not want to leave her the next day, and that he felt more than just the desire to please her. (Para9)
Her heart was hurt because Tony just did it as it had been pragrammed. At last, Tony was sent back to the company and was to be upgraded.
There are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people’s eyes.
Sample
The door bell rang just as Claire’s husband entered from the garage door. Larry had come home early.
Tony declared that he loved Claire. Larry, hearing this, raced to take her from Tony’s arms.
“What are you doing, Tony ” yelled Larry.
“I am doing as I am programmed!” answered Tony.
Just then the ladies who had rang the door bell appeared.
“You didn’t answer the doors, so we just decided to come in,” Gladys said. “See! I told you! That’s the man she was talking sweetly to!”
“Good heavens!” shouted all the ladies.
Predict the ending in groups
Sample
“He isn’t a human!” answered Larry. “He’s a robot I designed to take care of Claire. I just never imagined…”
“What a handsome robot with decorating skills!” exclaimed one of the ladies.
“I need him!” demanded Gladys.
“I want one too,” shouted all the others.
From that day on, the orders for more Tony’s went on and on. Claire remained stylish, kept a beautiful home, and her husband.
Predict the ending in groups
1.Tony let her go and ________________________. It was then that Claire realised that ________________________________ of the front window.
2.What ______________________________ by those women! She might not be as beautiful as them, but _____________________________________________.
3. But even though Tony had been _______________________, he would ____________________－you cannot have women _______________ _______________.
disappeared from sight
Tony had opened the curtains
falling in love
a sweet victory to be envied
none of them had such a handsome lover
so clever and caring
have to be rebuilt
with machines
How different is it from your ending.
Listening
Tony was taken away and had to be rebuilt...
7.Guests saw Tony holding Claire
8. Claire remembered Tony was just a machine
envied
sad
Claire’s feelings toward Tony changed as the story developed.
Tony was taken away and had to be rebuilt...
Read the story again and find the similarities and differences between Tony and a human being.
Tony
Human being
facial expression never changes;
facial expression changes often;
programmed to appear sensitive and earing;
always the same
can show true sensitivity and care;
emotions can change
Detailed reading
smooth hair
offers sympathy
treats people kindly
warm body
Detailed reading
Comparison Contrast
the same as similar to similarly more like just as in comparison in the same way different from
but
while whereas although however on the other hand
in contrast
Example
A human being’s facial expression changes often, whereas Tony’s never changes.
Work in groups and voice your opinions.
Critical thinking
1. Do you like the ending Was it a logical one
2. How did Tony feel about Claire
Was he also attached to Claire
Was he just a robot and was just performing his duty
Isaac Asimov's three laws of robotics
A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
A robot must obey any orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
Critical thinking
Critical thinking
1. Do you think it is possible for a person to love a robot Why
Yes, I do, because the robot thinks and acts like human beings, which can make us forget the differences between robots and human beings. Our love for someone mainly comes from emotion instead of the matter of what we are made of.
Various answers.....
2. What kind of relationship do you think humans and robots should keep Why
Science technology is a doubled-edged sward
Do regard and use it wisely and critically.
Assignment
1. Write a short passage to present your view about the development of robots and AI.
2. Role play this story next class.
THANKS

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