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Unit 4 Living with technology
Reading
Lead-in
Watch the video and answer the question.
Q:What problem is reflected in the sci-fi movie
the conflict / war between AI and human beings
AI is developing at a very rapid pace.
Many people worry about the effects that AI might have.
Pre-reading
a science article
autonomous vehicles
domestic robots
recommendation systems
writing novels
instant translations
faces recognition
Predict the content.
Q: Which aspects about AI might be talked about in this article
Sharp eyes
faces recognition
instant translations
autonomous vehicles
domestic robots
recommendation systems
writing novels
While-reading
2.______________________________________________________.
1.____________________________________________________.
Read the whole article quickly and summarize the topic sentences.
Introduction
(Para.1)
AI can make your dreams come true.
AI is a branch of computer science that aims to create intelligence machines.
AI has developed over time and had made some major breakthroughs.
Main body
(Para.2-5)
Conclusion
(Para.6)
3._____________________________________________________.
5.___________________________________________________.
AI is already being applied in many fields.
4._____________________________________________________.
AI has also brought concerns and fears.
We should be careful with AI.
definition
development
application
concerns
Reading tip:
Pay special attention to the beginning and ending sentence and some linking words in each paragraph, like “but” and “while”.
vision of fu_____
ture
attitude
By posing a challenging question
By describing an imaginary scene
By giving a real-life example
By providing a helpful tip
Q: How does the author start the article
Listen and choose the correct answer.(Para.1)
Writing tip:
An imaginary scene can arouse readers’ imagination and their interest in the topic.
Read Para.2 and complete the flow chart.
a branch of computer science that aims to create intelligence machines
one essential aim:
1._____________________________
to develop computer intelligence
learning
adjusting
performing
one approach to the aim:
2._______________________
Deep-learning
analyzing
imitating
Listen and complete the table.(Para.3)
In 2017 3._____________________________________.
In 1997 A major breakthrough in AI was made.
In the mid-1950s 2.__________________________________.
Years before the mid-1950s 1.__________________________________.
Since the 1940s The development of computers has finally
made the dream of AI a reality.
Alan Turing had explored the
theory of AI.
The term “artificial intelligence”
was coined.
A computer program defeated arguably
the best human Go player.
Q: What might happen in the future
Read Para.4 and list the examples.
The applications of AI
finance
health care
machine translation
art
Share your life experience.
Q:Have you ever experienced any applications of AI
Can you share your experience and feelings
study
social media
…
entertainment
Read Para.5 and answer the questions.
Q1: What are the concerns and fears about AI
Could machines really develop human-like intelligence
What would happen if they did
Would thinking machines work alongside humans or threaten the existence of humans
How would they be published if they committed crimes or even murdered humans
Writing tip:
By asking questions, the author pushes readers to reflect on the topic.
“The development of full artificial intelligence
could spell the end of the human race.”
Q2: What does the word “spell” mean in Line 46
Listen and answer the questions.( Para.5)
To form a word with letters in the correct order
To do something that someone else would usually be doing
To cause something bad to happen in the future
Read Para.6 and answer the questions.
Q1: What is the function of the following sentence in Para.6
Q2: What is the author’s attitude towards AI and why do you think so
“We may still think it would be fantastic to relax all day
and allow autonomous machines to do all the work for us—...”
Bringing the topic back to the imaginary scene in Para.1
critical / objective / cautious (谨慎的)
Q3: What is your own attitude towards AI and why
Analyze the title.
Q: What do you think of the title Is it a good one
1) Asking a question
To arouse readers’ interest and make them think deeper about AI
2) Using an alliteration (头韵)
To capture reader’s attention and
leave a lasting impression
Post-reading
Discuss in groups for further thinking.
Q: Would AI work alongside humans or threaten the existence of humans
Q: What should be done to live with AI for a brighter future
Discuss in groups for further thinking.
government
companies
individuals
Discuss in groups for further thinking.
AI ethics (伦理道德) :
the set of principles that guide the responsible use of AI
Government: address issues like AI privacy, fairness, and accountability, ensure AI development matches societal values, and help build trust and confidence in wider AI use.
Companies: adopt ethical guidelines and ensures their AI systems are fair and protect privacy
Individuals: obey the laws and rules and use AI in a proper way
AI holds boons and perils; wise use makes it serve humanity.
Sublimation
Homework
Write an article about an AI course.
学校综合实践课程“人工智能”即将开始，请你作为该课程的讲师，向有意报名此课程的同学对该课程作简单的介绍，内容包括：
1.课程开设时间及地点；
2.人工智能的好处及应用领域；
3.希望大家加入此课程学习。
（词数为80词左右）
The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don’t really even notice it, so it’s part of everyday life.
—Bill Gates

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