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　UNIT 4　
A glimpse of the future
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Developing ideas
A Boy’s Best Friend
1. Students could learn some words and phrases.
2. Students could get the main idea of this passage.
3. Students could write a passage about this topic——
A Boy’s Best Friend.
Learning Aims:
小男孩最好的朋友
What is your understanding of this title？
Share with others
A Boy’s Best Friend
Brainstorming:Before learning this passage, what ideas come to your mind
1. friendship
2. AI
3. robot
Have you read any of Asimov’s novels
艾萨克·阿西莫夫（Isaac Asimov，1920年1月2日-1992年4月6日），俄罗斯犹太裔美国科幻小说作家、科普作家、文学评论家，美国科幻小说黄金时代的代表人物之一。
阿西莫夫一生著述近500本，题材涉及自然科学、社会科学和文学艺术等许多领域，与罗伯特·海因莱因、亚瑟·克拉克并列为科幻小说的三巨头。 同时也是著名的门萨学会会员，并且后来担任副会长。 其作品中以《基地系列》《银河帝国三部曲》和《机器人系列》三大系列被誉为“科幻圣经”。曾获代表科幻界最高荣誉的
雨果奖和星云终身成就大师奖。小行星5020、《阿西莫夫科幻小说》
杂志和两项阿西莫夫奖都是以他的名字命名。 他提出的
“机器人学三定律”被称为“现代机器人学的基石”。
Have you read any of Asimov’s novels
Learning to learn
Learning to learn
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.
What is foreshadowing
Now look for the main idea of this part？
1 Mr Anderson said, “Where’s Jimmy, dear ”
“Out on the crater,” said Mrs Anderson.
“Robutt is with him. Did he arrive ”
“Yes. He’s at the rocket station, going through the tests. I haven’t really seen one since I left Earth 15 years ago.”
2 “Jimmy has never seen one,” said Mrs Anderson.
3 “Because he’s Moon-born and can’t visit Earth. That’s why I’m bringing one here. I think it’s the first one ever on the Moon.”
start of the story-some introductions of places and time！
Take notes quickly！
重点词汇
Anderson 安德森 ; 安德森
Jimmy 吉米
crater 坑 ; 火山口 ;
Mrs 太太，夫人
rocket 火箭武器 ; 火箭 ;
bring 带…到某处 ; 带来 ;
on the Moon 在月球上
4 Jimmy was out on the crater, as his mother had
said. His arms and legs were long and agile. He
looked thicker and stubbier with his spacesuit
on, but he could handle the lunar gravity as no
Earth-born human being could. The outer side
of the crater sloped southward and the Earth,
which was low in the southern sky, was nearly
full, so that the entire crater-slope was brightly
lit. The slope was a gentle one and even the
weight of the spacesuit couldn’t keep Jimmy
from racing up it in a floating hop that made
the gravity seem nonexistent.
Now look for the main idea of this part？
some descriptions of crater！
Take notes quickly！
重点词汇
arms and legs 四肢
stubbier stubby的变形
spacesuit 航天服 ; 宇航服
lunar gravity 月球引力 ; 月亮引力
human being 人类 ; 人
sloped 倾斜 ; 有坡度 ;
southward 向南方 ; 向南方向
so that 因此 ; 以便
5 “Come on, Robutt,” he shouted. Robutt, who could hear him by radio, squeaked and bounded after.
6 Jimmy, expert though he was, couldn’t outrace Robutt, who didn’t need a spacesuit, and had four legs and tendons of steel. Jimmy couldn’t go wrong while Robutt was around, tripping him when he was too near a rock, or jumping on him to show how much he loved him, or circling around and squeaking low and scared when Jimmy hid behind a rock, when all the time Robutt knew well enough where he was.
7 He heard his father’s voice on his private wavelength. “Jimmy, come back. I have something to tell you.”
Now look for the main idea of this part？
Take notes quickly！
重点词汇
Come on 出场 ; 来吧！ 干吧！ 加油！
squeak 短促而尖厉地叫
outrace 超越 ；赶过；胜过
spacesuit 航天服 ; 宇航服
go wrong 出岔子，出差错
squeak 短促而尖厉地叫 ;
all the time 总是，一直
come back 回来 ; 回忆起，
Now look for the main idea of this part？
13 “He does everything I want him to do, Dad. He understands me.”
14 “No, son. Robutt is just a machine. It’s just programmed to act the way it
does. A dog is alive. You’ll see the difference once he gets here.”
15 Jimmy looked at Robutt, who was squeaking again, a very low, slow squeak
that seemed frightened. Jimmy held out his arms and Robutt was in them in
one bound.
16 Jimmy said, “What will the difference be between Robutt and the dog ”
17 “It’s hard to explain,” said Mr Anderson, “but it will be easy to see. The dog
will really love you. Robutt is just adjusted to act as though it loves you.”
Take notes quickly！
重点词汇
understands 懂 ; 理解 ; 领会 ;
programmed 编写程序 ; 程序化的，程控的
Jimmy 吉米
squeak 吱吱声 ; 尖叫声 ;
seemed 好像，似乎，
frightened 害怕的 ; 受惊的
Anderson 安德森 ; 安德森
be easy to see 显而易见
Now look for the main idea of this part？
18 “But, Dad, we don’t know what’s inside the dog, or what his feelings are.
Maybe it’s just acting, too.”
19 Mr Anderson frowned. “Jimmy, you’ll know the difference when you
experience the love of a living thing.”
20 Jimmy held Robutt tightly. He was frowning, too, and the desperate look
on his face meant that he wouldn’t change his mind. He said, “But what’s
the difference how they act How about how I feel I love Robutt and
that’s what counts.”
21 And the little robot-mutt, which had never been held so tightly in all its
existence, squeaked high and rapid squeaks – happy squeaks.
(Adaptation of excerpts from “A Boy’s Best Friend” by Isaac Asimov)
Take notes quickly！
重点词汇
Adaptation 改编版 ;
living thing 生物
tightly 紧紧地 ; 牢固地 ; 紧密地
frown 皱眉 ; 蹙额 ;
How about... ...怎么样，如何
in all 非常 ; 总计
squeaks 短促而尖厉地叫 ;
Complete the summary of the story.
Title
Author
Setting
●Time
●Place
A Boy’s Best Friend
Issac Asimov
In the future
On the moon
Complete the summary of the story.
● Jimmy a Moon-born boy
●
●
●
Jimmy’s father
Jimmy’s mother
a mechanical dog, Jimmy’s pet
Mr. Anderson
Mrs. Anderson
Characters
Robutt
Complete the summary of the story.
Plot
Jimmy’s parents get a dog from Earth.
They want to give it to Jimmy but Jimmy has a robot pet named Robutt.
Complete the summary of the story.
Plot
Jimmy refuses to accept the real dog.
For Jimmy, Robutt is not just a mechanical dog, but a real friend.
Complete the summary of the story.
Different attitudes
●Parents
●Jimmy
Robutt is a mechanical imitation of a real dog.
He loves Robutt and treats him like a real dog.
What are the similarities and differences between Robutt and a real dog
respond to orders
outrace human beings.
different appearances.
A real dog is a living creature, while Robutt is a machine.
Similarities:
Differences:
Is there any foreshadowing of Jimmy’s final decision Find clues in the reading passage.
Yes, there is.
At the beginning of the story and in the middle of the passage.
What other sci-fi novels about robots can you think of
your opinions
... ...
AI
Three bodies problem
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a glimpse of the future
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Grammar
Subject-verb agreement (2)
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
Activity 1
a ... 50 per cent of my time was spent researching new restaurants.
b Every recommendation she gives me is great…
c … almost 50 per cent of US jobs are at risk from automation in the next 20 years.
d …none of us is prepared for the challenges of AI.
1 Why is 50 per cent singular in sentence (a) but plural in sentence (c)
Because in sentence (a), the part “50 per cent” is followed by the uncountable noun “time”, while in sentence (c), the part “50 per cent” is followed by the countable noun “job” in its plural form.
Subject-verb agreement (2)
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
Activity 1
a ... 50 per cent of my time was spent researching new restaurants.
b Every recommendation she gives me is great…
c … almost 50 per cent of US jobs are at risk from automation in the next 20 years.
d …none of us is prepared for the challenges of AI.
2 What are the subjects in sentences (b) and (d) Are they singular or plural
In sentence (b), the part “Every recommendation” is the subject. In sentence (d), the part “none of us” is the subject. Both are singular.
None & none of
None: 可单可复
Activity 2
Complete the passage by choosing the singular or plural form.
Nowadays, some companies offer genetic testing for children’s talents. A large number of clients / has been attracted to it. They are parents, eager to know what talents their children may have in the future. The process is simple. Every child provide / a small sample of blood or body tissue. / These are analysed. Each of the children / are given a report showing their possible talents. A recent example cited on the website is that one of the testing companies compare / the talents of twins Bobby and Benny. Bobby was assessed and his talents was / revealed to be mostly scientific: a 66% chance of success in chemistry and 54% in physics was / shown. Meanwhile, Benny’s highest score / shown to be in an arts subject: the test gave him 68% for literary studies. Is genetic testing reliable Some scientists say that more evidence / are needed.
have
provides
This is
is
compares
were
were
was
is
were
tissue n.（人、动植物细胞的）组织
muscle/brain/nerve, etc. tissue
cite v. to speak or write the exact words from a book, an author, etc. 引用；引述；援引
Keir Starmer ________________________(elect) as the new Prime Minister. Keir Starmer’s team _______________(prepare) for the upcoming challenges.
Keir Starmer and his deputy ________________(finalize) the cabinet appointments。
Keir Starmer, with his advisors, ____________________(make) a statement to the pressKeir Starmer, as well as his colleagues, _______________(commit) the new policies. Everyone in Keir Starmer’s administration _______________(suppose) to adhere to the new guidelines. Becoming Prime Minister ________________(represent) a significant step in Keir Starmer’s career,
Activity 3
Complete the description according to the charts, paying attention to subject-verb agreement.
Three quarters of the surface is made up of land, while the rest is sea, covering 25% of the surface.
Half of the land is covered with trees. Residential area and arable land both account for the same proportion, 20% of the total land. The rest is desert, covering 10% of the total land.
There are three kinds of people. Fifty per cent of the people are original residents, 30% are from Earth and 20% are from other planets.
Three quarters of the surface is made
up of land, …
The world of tomorrow
Time travel could result in a paradox – an event that contradicts itself. For example, if a person travelled back in time and prevented an event, that event would never have happened; there would therefore be no reason for the person to travel back in time to prevent it.
Did You Know
Activity 5
choose its main idea.
1 Time travel is dangerous.
2 Talking to people in the past can change the future.
3 Anything you say or do in the past can affect the future.
4 Time travel within your own lifetime should be avoided.
Activity 6 Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
Amazing!
Wow!
I can’t wait to...
So, what you’re saying is that...
How about...
Imagine how excited...
Expressing excitement Asking for confirmation
That’s OK, isn’t it
Are you serious
Let me get this straight. You mean that...
It’ll be exciting enough to...
Amazing!
Wow!
I can’t wait to...
Imagine how excited...
It’ll be exciting enough to...
So, what you’re saying is that...
How about...
That’s OK, isn’t it
Are you serious
Let me get this straight. You mean that...
Let me make sure I have a clear understanding of the topic of discussion.
A: "Let's get this straight — you expect me to do whatever you say, no questions asked "
B: "Yes, that's right. That's how you'll earn that big paycheck I've offered you."
Activity 7 Read the passage and put the expressions in bold into the boxes.
Expressions about time Expressions about expectation
within our lifetimes
any time soon
on the horizon
= upcoming
around the corner
far ahead of their time
bank on
bank on sb./sth doing（指望...做）
get our hopes up
be bound to happen
Activity 8 Complete the passage with the expressions in Activity 7.
Who knows in what exciting ways transport will change 1_______________________ Trains that travel at the speed of today’s aeroplanes may sound 2________________________, but scientists are already developing “hyperloop” trains that travel at over 1,000 km per hour. And although we can’t 3_________________ flying cars being the norm 4_________________, there are plans to introduce flying taxis that will be stationed (派驻；把...安置到) on rooftops around busy cities. Many cities already have elevated cycle paths and I’m sure that these are 5_________________ for many others around the world. As well as faster, safer and more comfortable transport being just 6________________________________, we can also 7________________ about shorter waiting times, with companies intending to provide on-demand services.
within our lifetimes
far ahead of their time
bank on
any time soon
bound to happen
on the horizon /around the corner
get our hopes up
available when a customer wants or asks for something
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Unit 4
A glimpse of the future
Unit 4
A Boy’s Best Friend
What’s your understanding of Asimov’s idea about robot Do you agree with him
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.
Background
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
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
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
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.
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
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
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, because he loves Robutt and he believes Robutt loves him too. For Jimmy, Robutt is not just a mechanical dog, but a real friend.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Different attitudes towards Robutt
Parents:
Jimmy:
Robutt is a mechanical imitation of a real dog.
He loves Robutt 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
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 of 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 Robutt 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
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.
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
If you were Jimmy, which one would you choose, Robutt or a real dog
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.
Why do Jimmy and his parents have different feelings towards Robutt
2. Organise the main points you would like to cover and
complete the table.
Point of view
Arguments
Supporting details
Conclusion
Now vote for the best speaker. Ask them to share their experiences.
3. Give your talk to the class.

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