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(共21张PPT)
Reading and Thinking:
UNIT 1 SCIENCE FICTION
Explore the relationship between humans and robots
Learning Objectives
To develop your interest in reading English novels by appreciating the story.
To develop your reading habits, like general reading, scanning for details and how to analyze and appreciate literature works (deep reading).
To develop your communicative ability through designed group and pair activities.
1.What do you see in the picture
2.What do you think of when you see this picture
Look at the picture on Page 1 and discuss the following questions.
buildings and machines in the future
spaceship...
science fiction、science fiction film
AI 、technology、robot
Lead in
Discussion
Today’s science fiction is tomorrow’s science fact.
---Isaac Asimov
What we read about in science fiction stories today will become reality in the future.
Teaching objectives:
By the end of this period, you will be able to…
learn how a science fiction is developed and how many elements it includes.
understand the theme expressed in science fictions.
complete the story with bold but reasonable imagination.
develop a right and critical attitude towards the development of robots and AI.
Have you read any science fiction What elements does science fiction usually include
《三体》
(The Three-Body Problem)
刘慈欣
《流浪地球》
(The Wandering Earth)
刘慈欣
Elements of science fiction
scientific theme...
characters (robots, aliens..)
futuristic technology
Lead in
IMPORTAINT POINT
Part 2
Pre-reading
Before you read ,discuss these questions in groups.
How do robots already help humans in their lives today
What do you think a domestic robot could do for a family in the future
IMPORTAINT POINT
Part 3
While-reading
Skim the passage and think about the questions:
What is the main idea of the passage
What kind of genre (体裁) is the passage
Match the following paragraphs with their main topics:
Satisfaction Guaranteed
How do you understand
the word “adapted”
Whose satisfaction do you
think will be guaranteed
Read for text type
What is the genre of this passage
A. Argumentative writing (议论文)
B. Narrative writing (记叙文)
C. Expository writing (说明文)
D. An advertisement
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Part 1 (para.1-2)
Part 2(para.3-8)
Part 3(para.9)
C. Larry persuaded Claire to accept the robot that would be tested out.
B. The process of the robot helping Claire.
A.The result of Claire living with the robot.
Main idea:
It is mainly about
how a household _________ was
_________ ________ in a family.
robot
tested
out
Read for the structure
01
02
03
How many characters are mentioned
Who are they
What are the relationships between them
Read for details
Read the story again and answer detailed questions.
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.
comparison:
the same as, similar to,
similarly, more like,
just as, in comparison,
in the same way
What are the similarities and differences between Tony and a human being Use the words in the boxes to describe the similarities and differences. (P3 E5)
contrast:
different from, but, while, whereas, although,
however, in contrast,
on the other hand
Tony
Human being
programmed to appear sensitive
can show true sensitivity and care
always the same
emotions can change
offers sympathy
treats people kindly
warm body
A human being’s facial expression changes often, whereas Tony’s never changes.
EXAMPLE
IMPORTAINT POINT
Part 4
Discussion
1. How did Tony feel about Claire
Was he also attached to Claire
Did he have no feelings was he just a robot and was just performing his duty
2.What are the similarities and differences between Tony and human being
comparison:
the same as, similar to,
similarly, more like,
just as, in comparison,
in the same way
contrast:
different from, but, while, whereas, although,
however, in contrast,
on the other hand
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添加标题
What are the similarities and differences between Tony and human being
· facial expression never changes;
· programmed to appear sensitive;
· always the same
· facial expression changes often;
· can show true sensitivity and care
· emotions can change
smooth hair
offers sympathy
treats people kindly;
warm body
comparison:
the same as, similar to, similarly, more like, just as, in comparison,
in the same way
contrast:
different from, but, while, whereas, although, however,
in contrast,
on the other hand
Read for comparision
A human being’s facial expression changes often, whereas Tony’s never changes.
Although Tony’s actions appeared sensitive and caring, he was just following his programming and these were not real emotions.
In contrast to Tony, who never changed from his programming, a human’s emotions can change.
However, there are similarities between them.
Tony’s smooth hair and warm body are the same as human beings.
Tony treats people kindly in the same way.
He can offer sympathy just as what we do.
在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A household robot called Tony was to be tested _______ in Larry's house. Though Claire, Larry's wife, didn't like _______ idea at the beginning, she was persuaded to let the robot ____________ (company) her while her husband was away on a business trip. The robot looked like a tall and handsome man with smooth hair. Though his facial ___________ (express) never changed, the robot spoke in a deep and attractive voice. At the first sight of Tony, Claire felt alarmed because he seemed ________ (much) like a human than a machine. So when Tony offered to help dress, Claire felt more than _____________ (embarrass).
However, Tony gradually won Claire's trust. He took good care of Claire and even managed to rescue her when she fell off the ladder. He also helped Claire realize her dreams by ________(make) her home elegant, giving her a new haircut and changing her make-up. Therefore at the party all the guests who ____________ (invite) were filled with admiration when they saw her house was __________ (complete) changed. Claire felt satisfied and recovered her confidence. And Tony said he was so attached _____ her that he hated to leave her.
out
the
accompany
expression
more
embarrassed
making
were invited
completely
to
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