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Unit 4 A glimpse of the future
Asimov与机器人
Isaac Asimov(1920-1992)
Isaac Asimov was an American writer, and
professor of biochemistry at Boston University,
best known for his works of science fiction
and popular science. Asimov loved to write: he
wrote or edited more than 500 books. Together
with Arthur C. Clarke and Robert A. Heinlein
Asimov was considered to be one of the “Big
Three” science-fiction writers during his
lifetime.
Asimov is perhaps best known for his
Foundation series, the first three books of which
won the Hugo Award for “Best All-Time series”
in 1966. His other major works are the Galactic
Empire series and the Robot series, in which
he put forward the Three Laws of Robotics -
an Idea which continues to exercise some
influence today.
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. How does Asimov set out the relationship
between humans and robots
He puts forward the Three Laws of Robotics, which ensure that robots should always obey and protect humans.
2. Have you read any of Asimov's novels If so,
share one story you've read with the class. If
not, would you like to read them Why or why
not
Open.
Complete the table to compare life on Earth with life on the Moon.
Wear ordinary clothes and change according to the seasons.
Breathe the air freely.
Have to make an effort to jump high.
Keep pets, such as dogs, cats, etc.
Life on Earth
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Life on the moon
Wear spacesuits whenever outside.
Breathe from an air supply.
Jump high easily.
Keep robots as pets.
Now read the passage and find out what life on the Moon is like in the novel.
1. How long had the family lived on the
Moon
2. Why could Jimmy better handle the lunar
gravity
Read the passage and answer the questions.
15 years.
He was born on the Moon.
3. What was Robutt
4. How did Jimmy talk with his father
A robot-mutt.
By radio.
Complete the summary of the story.
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Title
Author
Setting
Time:
Place:
Characters
Jimmy, a Moon-born boy
A Boy’s Best Friend
Isaac Asimov
In the future
On the moon
Mr. Anderson, Jimmy’s father
Mrs. Anderson, Jimmy’s mother
Robutt, a mechanical dog, Jimmy’s pet
adj.机械的
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Plot
Jimmy’s parents get a dog from Earth. They wanted to give it to Jimmy as a pet. But…
Jimmy already has a robot pet named Robutt. His parents think it would be good for Jimmy to have a real dog, and that he would like it. They want to send Robutt to another family. To his parents’ surprise, Jimmy refuses to accept the real dog, beause he loves Robutt and he believes Robutt loves him too. For Jimmy, Robutt is not just a mechanical dog, but a real friend.
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Different attitudes towards Robutt
Parents:
Jimmy:
Robutt is a mechanical imitation of
a dog
loves and treats him like a real dog
Now talk about your attitudes towards the story.
1. What are the similarities and differences
between Robutt and a real dog
Think & share
Similarities:
Both are able to respond to orders given by human beings.
Both can outrace human beings.
Both can guide and protect human beings.
Differences:
They have different appearances.
A real dog is a living creature, while Robutt is a machine.
A real dog loves human beings as a result its nature, while Robutt is just adjusted to act as though it loves human beings.
2. Is there any foreshadowing of Jimmy's final
decision Find clues in the reading passage.
Yes, there is.
At the beginning of the story, we know Jimmy has never seen a real dog. It also seems that he spends a lot of time with Robutt. Jimmy plays with Robut enthusiastically, shouting “Come on, Robutt”. In the middle of the passage, we are told that “Jimmy couldn’t go wrong while Robutt was around”, indicating that Robutt protects Jimmy well.
3. What other sci-fi novels about robots can
you think of Share one with the class.
4. The two reading passages in this unit
show us different aspects of technology in
the future. Which of these do you most
expect to encounter in your lifetime
Open.
Open.
Foreshadowing is when the author gives a clue as to what is to come later in the story. This often appears at the beginning of a story, or a chapter, and helps the reader develop expectations about the coming events in a story.
n.线索，提示
Work in groups. Give a talk on whether it is possible to have a real friendship with a robot.
1. Answer the questions to help to form your
point of view.
Why do Jimmy and his parents have different feelings towards Robutt
Because Jimmy was born on the Moon, he has never seen a real dog. He has been getting along well with Robutt, and thus has developed an affection for him. He can’t figure out why a real dog is better than a mechanical dog, despite his father’s explanation. While Jimmy’s parents have seen real dogs before they left Earth. They know what real dogs look like. They think Robutt is just a machine.
If you were Jimmy, which one would you choose, Robutt or a real dog
I choose Robutt, because …
I choose a real dog, because …
2. Organise the main points you would like
to cover and complete the table.
Point of view
Arguments
Supporting details
Conclusion
3. Give your talk to the class.
Now vote for the best speaker. Ask them to
share their experiences.
1. He’s at the rocket station, going through
the tests.
它在火箭站，正在接受测试。
go through: experience, endure or suffer
sth 经历，经受
e.g. He was going through a very difficult
time.
他正处于非常艰难的时期。
study or examine sth closely or systematically, esp in order to find sth仔细检查，审查
e.g. I always start the day by going through
my e-mail.
我每天第一件事就是要看电子邮件。
discuss, study or review sth in detail 详细研究，仔细琢磨
e.g. Let’s go through the arguments again.
我们再研究一下这些论据吧。
use up or consume sth; get through sth 用完，耗尽
e.g. I seem to be going through a lot of
money at the moment.
目前我花钱似乎很多。
(of a law, bill, etc) be officially approved or accepted (法律、合同等正式)通过
e.g. The bill didn’t go through.
法案没有通过。
go
短语
go with 伴随; 与……相配
go down 倒在地上; (船等)沉没; (日、
月)落下; (价格、温度)减低, 下降
go in for 喜欢, 爱好
go by (指时间)过去, 消逝
go ahead 走到前面; 继续前进;
进展; 干吧, 说吧
【语境应用】翻译句子。
1) After months of efforts the work finally went
through.
_______________________________________
2) I always start the day by going through my
mail.
_______________________________________
3) He has gone through a lot since his father died.
_______________________________________
4) We’ve gone through all those envelopes I
bought last week.
_______________________________________
我总是每天一早就查阅我的邮件。
经过数月的努力，这项工作终于完成了。
父亲死后他受了很多苦。
我们用完了我上周买的所有信封。
2. Jimmy held out his arms and Robutt
was in them in one bound.
吉米伸出双臂，罗布跳了上去。
hold out: move your hand away from
your body, for example to shake hands
with someone 伸出，递出
e.g. Max held out his cup for a refill.
马克斯递过杯子来要再续一杯。
last; remain 维持，坚持
e.g. We can stay here for as long as our
supplies hold out.
我们的供应品能维持多久， 我们就能在这
里呆多久。
【拓展】hold短语
hold back 退缩; 阻止; 抑制
hold down 控制, 保持住
hold off 保持距离; 推迟
hold on 坚持; 不要挂断电话
hold up 举起; 耽搁
【语境应用】用适当的介词或副词填空。
1) All those who agree please hold _______ your hand.
2) His poor education is holding him ______.
3) The water won’t hold ________ much
longer.
4) Hold ________ making your decision until
Monday.
5) We will aim to hold ________ prices.
back
off
out
up
down
3. Jimmy said, “What will the difference be
between Robutt and the dog ”
吉米问：“那罗布和狗有什么不一样呢？”
difference between … and………和……之
间的不同
e.g. There are many differences between
living in a big city and living in the
countryside.
生活在大城市与生活在乡村有许多不
同之处。
tell the difference between A and B 区分A和B
make a difference 有作用，有影响
make no difference 没有作用，没有影响
be different from 与……不同
be different in 在……方面不同
differ from … in… 在……方面与……不同
【语境应用】单句语法填空。
1) There are no significant ___________
(different) between the education systems
of the two countries.
2) Can you tell the subtle difference ________
the words “require” and “request”
3) The twins are different __________ each
other __________ their behavior.
differences
between
from
in
4. Jimmy held Robutt tightly.
吉米紧紧地抱着罗布。
tightly adv. firmly or closely 紧紧地
e.g. Many commuters are forced to stand,
tightly packed in, like sardines.
许多坐通勤车的人被迫像罐头里的沙
丁鱼一样，紧紧地挤在车厢里。
tight adj. 紧的，牢的；紧身的；严密的；（时间、金钱）紧的
5. He was frowning, too, and the desperate
look on his face meant that he wouldn’t
change his mind.
他也皱着眉头，脸上的坚定表明他不会改
变心意。
desperate adj. willing to do anything to
change a very bad situation, and not
caring about danger 拼命的，绝望的
e.g. I had no money left and was desperate.
我身无分文，已经走投无路了。
be desperate for… 非常需要……的
be desperate to do sth 非常想做某事
in desperate need of …非常需要……
【语境应用】完成句子。
1) 他们拼命寻找事故幸存者。
They ________________________ to find
survivors from the accident.
2) 我现在非常渴望见到我的朋友安妮。
I ________________________ my friend
Annie now.
3) 灾难现场急需药物。
________________________ for medicines
at the disaster site.
made a desperate attempt
am desperate to see
There is a desperate need
6. Now make comments on your partner’s
story and see whether the language style is
consistent.
现在对你搭档的故事进行评论，看语言风
格是否一致。
consistent adj. always behaving in the
same way or having the same attitudes,
standards etc – usually used to show
approval 一贯的，一致的
e.g. She's the team's most consistent player.
她是该队中表现最为稳定的选手。
be consistent with与……一致，与……相吻合
be consist of 由……组成/ 构成（不用于进行时态和被动语态）
consist in 在于，存在于
【语境应用】完成句子。
I still think the results __________________（与……一致）some other research.
are consistent with
It was not until an hour later that he noticed that Carolyn had left her emergency call device on the breakfast table.
直到一个小时后，他才注意到卡罗琳把她的紧急呼叫装置放在了早餐桌上。
not …until…的强调句型
在含有not. . . until的句型中, 在对until引导的从句进行强调时, 要将not until放在一起加以强调, 构成“It is/was not until. . . that. . . ”句式。
重点句式
【注意】
until和till通常可以互换，但在句首及强调句中只能用until。
2) until/ till引导时间状语从句时，在肯定句
中，主句一般用延续性动词，表示动作延
续到until/ till所指的时间为止；在否定句中，
主句一般用非延续性动词，表示“直
到……才发生”。
3) not until…从句位于句首时，主句用部分
倒装。
【语境应用】完成句子。
_________________________________ (直到近来他们才鼓励) the development of tourist-related activities in the rural areas.
2) Not until you've done your homework
_____________________ (才能出去玩).
3) ________________________ the war finally came to an end.
直到1972年战争才结束。
can you go out to play
It was not until 1972 that
Not until recently did they encourage
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