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Unit 8 High-tech world
Lesson B Reading and critical thinking
（粤沪教版 2024）八年级
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Learning objectives
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Lead in
Pre-reading
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While-reading
Post-reading
4
Critical thinking
Summary
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Homework
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3
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Assessment
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By the end of the lesson, I will be able to...
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master expressions about self-driving cars;
understand and use the conditional clause structure;
discuss the advantages and disadvantages of self-driving cars;
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Learning objectives
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Lead in
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Watch and answer.
I see ________________in the video.
The car is special because_________
______________________________.
Q1: What do you see in the video
Q2: What makes the car special
a self-driving car
it doesn’t need a person to control it
Q: What’s the first word that comes to your mind when you hear “__________________”
Lead in
01
Free talk.
a self-driving car
Q: Have you ever imagined taking a car without a driver How would you feel
Q: Would self-driving cars make the world a better place
Skim and answer.
Would self-driving cars make the world a better place
Would self-driving cars make the world a better place
Q: From the title and picture, what do you think the article will talk about
I think it will talk about ____________________________.
Q: What questions do you have about self-driving cars
a self-driving car
If you need to take a taxi to go to school, will you choose a driverless car
Will self-driving cars be a reality in the future
Let’s read this magazine article about it.
Read and match.
A test made by a company.
People’s opinions on self-driving cars
What we should do
The advantages of self-driving cars
The situation of self-driving cars.
While-reading
03
Getting ready to go to school Imagine tapping an application on your smartphone, and a car will pick you up all by itself. It knows when to stop, where to turn, and how to avoid other cars and people in the street. Unlike human drivers, it never falls asleep or sends messages while driving.
Although self-driving cars already exist, we’re still years away from a society where you can use one to go anywhere on your own. Many car companies are adding features to make cars smarter, such as accident avoidance and self-parking. But a human driver still needs to be in control.
However, a company is now producing 100 cars that can drive themselves without any human control. These cars use computer programs and sensors to navigate, and some riders say the experience is like being in a spaceship.
However, if self-driving cars become more common, not everyone will be excited about them. Some people worry that they will take away jobs from taxi and truck drivers. Others worry about hackers who may take control of the cars and cause accidents. Finally, some people just love the experience of driving and don’t want to give it up.
What do you think Will self-driving cars make the world a better place Though they may make transportation safer, some problems also need to be solved. We must make a wise decision about whether we want to accept this new technology or not.
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Main ideas
Examples
Read and match.
While-reading
03
A test made by a company.
People’s opinions on self-driving cars
What we should do
The advantages of self-driving cars
The situation of self-driving cars.
a. We must make a wise decision.
b. It can pick you up by itself, know how to drive and never fall asleep.
c. Some worry that they will take away jobs, others worry about hackers.
d. These cars can drive themselves by using computer programs and sensors.
e. Although some features are added to make cars smarter, a driver needs to be in control.
Read and answer.
Q: What is the main idea of Paragraph 1
It talks about______________________________.
Read and answer.
While-reading
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Getting ready to go to school Imagine tapping an application on your smartphone, and a car will pick you up all by itself. It knows when to stop, where to turn, and how to avoid other cars and people in the street. Unlike human drivers, it never falls asleep or sends messages while driving.
Although self-driving cars already exist, we’re still years away from a society where you can use one to go anywhere on your own. Many car companies are adding features to make cars smarter, such as accident avoidance and self-parking. But a human driver still needs to be in control.
However, a company is now producing 100 cars that can drive themselves without any human control. These cars use computer programs and sensors to navigate, and some riders say the experience is like being in a spaceship.
However, if self-driving cars become more common, not everyone will be excited about them. Some people worry that they will take away jobs from taxi and truck drivers. Others worry about hackers who may take control of the cars and cause accidents. Finally, some people just love the experience of driving and don’t want to give it up.
What do you think Will self-driving cars make the world a better place Though they may make transportation safer, some problems also need to be solved. We must make a wise decision about whether we want to accept this new technology or not.
the advantages of self-driving cars
Read and judge.
A self-driving car needs a person to drive it to pick you up.
A self-driving car can avoid other cars and people in the street.
Unlike human drivers, a self-driving car may fall asleep while driving.
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The car will pick you up all by itself.
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Read and answer.
Q: What features are car companies adding to make cars smarter
They are adding features like_________________
________________________________________
Read and match.
1.go anywhere on your own A. 事故规避
2.accident avoidance B. 自动驾驶汽车
3.self-parking C. 完全独立使用
4.self-driving cars D. 自动泊车
Getting ready to go to school Imagine tapping an application on your smartphone, and a car will pick you up all by itself. It knows when to stop, where to turn, and how to avoid other cars and people in the street. Unlike human drivers, it never falls asleep or sends messages while driving.
Although self-driving cars already exist, we’re still years away from a society where you can use one to go anywhere on your own. Many car companies are adding features to make cars smarter, such as accident avoidance and self-parking. But a human driver still needs to be in control.
However, a company is now producing 100 cars that can drive themselves without any human control. These cars use computer programs and sensors to navigate, and some riders say the experience is like being in a spaceship.
However, if self-driving cars become more common, not everyone will be excited about them. Some people worry that they will take away jobs from taxi and truck drivers. Others worry about hackers who may take control of the cars and cause accidents. Finally, some people just love the experience of driving and don’t want to give it up.
What do you think Will self-driving cars make the world a better place Though they may make transportation safer, some problems also need to be solved. We must make a wise decision about whether we want to accept this new technology or not.
Read and answer.
While-reading
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accident avoidance and self-parking
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Getting ready to go to school Imagine tapping an application on your smartphone, and a car will pick you up all by itself. It knows when to stop, where to turn, and how to avoid other cars and people in the street. Unlike human drivers, it never falls asleep or sends messages while driving.
Although self-driving cars already exist, we’re still years away from a society where you can use one to go anywhere on your own. Many car companies are adding features to make cars smarter, such as accident avoidance and self-parking. But a human driver still needs to be in control.
However, a company is now producing 100 cars that can drive themselves without any human control. These cars use computer programs and sensors to navigate, and some riders say the experience is like being in a spaceship.
However, if self-driving cars become more common, not everyone will be excited about them. Some people worry that they will take away jobs from taxi and truck drivers. Others worry about hackers who may take control of the cars and cause accidents. Finally, some people just love the experience of driving and don’t want to give it up.
What do you think Will self-driving cars make the world a better place Though they may make transportation safer, some problems also need to be solved. We must make a wise decision about whether we want to accept this new technology or not.
Read and answer.
While-reading
03
Read and answer.
Q: What are two big problems about self-driving cars
People worry about __________ and ______________________________.
Read and translate.
1.go anywhere on your own
______________________________
2.accident avoidance
______________________________
3.self-parking
______________________________
4.self-driving cars
______________________________
losing jobs
hackers taking control of the cars
独自去任何地方
事故规避 / 防撞系统
自动泊车
自动驾驶汽车
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Read and answer.
While-reading
03
Getting ready to go to school Imagine tapping an application on your smartphone, and a car will pick you up all by itself. It knows when to stop, where to turn, and how to avoid other cars and people in the street. Unlike human drivers, it never falls asleep or sends messages while driving.
Although self-driving cars already exist, we’re still years away from a society where you can use one to go anywhere on your own. Many car companies are adding features to make cars smarter, such as accident avoidance and self-parking. But a human driver still needs to be in control.
However, a company is now producing 100 cars that can drive themselves without any human control. These cars use computer programs and sensors to navigate, and some riders say the experience is like being in a spaceship.
However, if self-driving cars become more common, not everyone will be excited about them. Some people worry that they will take away jobs from taxi and truck drivers. Others worry about hackers who may take control of the cars and cause accidents. Finally, some people just love the experience of driving and don’t want to give it up.
What do you think Will self-driving cars make the world a better place Though they may make transportation safer, some problems also need to be solved. We must make a wise decision about whether we want to accept this new technology or not.
What does the writer say about self-driving cars
They have no problems at all.
They may make transportation safer but still have problems.
What should we do about self-driving cars according to the text
Make a wise decision about accepting them.
Refuse them completely.
Which of the following is true according to the text
Self-driving cars are already completely safe and problem-free.
The writer does not give a clear "yes" or "no" answer to the question.
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Categories Details
Advantages of self-driving cars _________________________
2. _________________________
People’s worries _________________________
2. _________________________
Read and fill in the chart.
While-reading
03
Never fall asleep.
Help avoid traffic accidents.
Hackers may control cars.
Drivers will lose jobs.
Read and write.
Post-reading
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_____ 1 Unlike human drivers, it never falls asleep or sends messages while driving.
_____ 2 Although self-driving cars already exist, we’re still years away from a society where you can use one to go anywhere on your own.
_____ 3 Many car companies are adding features to make cars smarter.
_____ 4 A company is now producing 100 cars that can drive themselves without any human control.
_____ 5 We must make a wise decision about whether we want to accept this new technology or not.
B2 Read the sentences and write F if they are facts and O if they are opinions.
F
O
F
F
O
Read and Talk.
Post-reading
04
Q: Is this sentence a fact or an opinion Why
It’s a fact/opinion because ______.
Q: How do you know it’s a fact
The text says ______, so it can be proven true.
Subskill: Distinguishing facts and opinions
Facts can be proven true, like numbers or history.
Opinions are what someone thinks, feels or believes.
To tell the differences, you need to check for proof and consider who’s talking in a text.
B3 Work in pairs.
Post-reading
04
B3 Work in pairs and answer the questions.
Q1 Will you take a driverless car after reading the text Why
Q2 Do you think self-driving cars will take away jobs from taxi and truck drivers
Agree
safer, convenient, no tired driving, no drunk driving, no distracted driving, always focused on the road, easy to use, tap an app, no need to drive myself
Disagree
worried about safety, hackers, technical problems, accidents, still not fully developed, human control is needed, not reliable enough
VS
Read and debate.
Post-reading
04
Topic：Self-driving cars will definitely make the world better.
Agree
I agree that ______. Because the text says ______. Also, in real life, ______.
Disagree
I disagree with ______. The text mentions ______. Besides, I think ______.
Agree
safer, convenient, no tired driving, no drunk driving, no distracted driving, always focused on the road, easy to use, tap an app, no need to drive myself
Disagree
worried about safety, hackers, technical problems, accidents, still not fully developed, human control is needed, not reliable enough
VS
B4 Complete the sentences.
Post-reading
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B4 Complete the sentences with the words from the text. Use the first letters to help you.
1 If you t______ your finger on the screen of your phone, it means you’re lightly touching the screen.
2 To a______ is to stay away from or not do something to stop trouble.
3 Although driverless cars have already become real and e______ in our life, it won’t be everywhere in the near future.
4 A f______ is a special part of something that makes it interesting or useful.
5 If someone says it rains a lot in spring, he/she means rain is c______ in spring.
6 If you’re a w______ person, you should make smart choices based on your knowledge and experience.
1 If you t______ your finger on the screen of your phone, it means you’re lightly touching the screen.
2 To a______ is to stay away from or not do something to stop trouble.
3 Although driverless cars have already become real and e______ in our life, it won’t be everywhere in the near future.
4 A f______ is a special part of something that makes it interesting or useful.
5 If someone says it rains a lot in spring, he/she means rain is c______ in spring.
6 If you’re a w______ person, you should make smart choices based on your knowledge and experience.
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B5 Complete the Q&As.
Post-reading
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B5 Complete the Q&As with the words in the box.
Q&As about Self-driving Cars
Q: Are self-driving cars safe
A: With the development of computer science and technology, self-driving cars are becoming safer. The system that 1 ______________ the car will never get tired or 2 ___________. These are two big reasons for many car accidents.
Q: Are self-driving cars more environment-friendly
A: Yes, self-driving cars can benefit the environment by reducing the number of cars on the road. For example, the car that takes you to football practice will be smart enough to know it should 3 ___________ two or three of your teammates on the way.
Q: Can self-driving cars communicate with each other
A: Of course, they can communicate with other self-driving cars to 4 ________ traffic jams. They can monitor other cars' locations and take the passengers in the car away from dangerous places. They are truly smart cars!
take control of
fall asleep
pick up
avoid
List some ways.
Critical thinking
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1 Review. List some ways that self-driving cars are different from regular cars in the text.
Example
Self-driving cars Regular cars
How to start Tap an app on the smartphone. Use car keys.
Driver behavior
Never falls asleep or sends messages while driving.
May get tired, fall asleep or use phones when driving.
Control method
Uses computer programs and sensors to drive itself.
Driven by a human driver.
Read and evaluate.
Critical thinking
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2 Evaluate. In what ways can self-driving cars make people's life better What problems might they bring
e.g. By tapping an app on the smartphone, we can control the car even when we are not in the car. But sometimes we may tap on the wrong place by mistake, which will cause trouble.
Safety risks: Hackers might take control of the car and cause accidents.
Job loss: Taxi/truck drivers may lose their jobs.
Technical problems: The system might fail in bad weather.
Wrong operation: You may tap the wrong button on the app and cause trouble.
Persuasion plan.
Critical thinking
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3 Create. If you are the leader of a company that produces self-driving cars, what can you do to persuade customers to buy a driverless car instead of a regular car
Sentence Structure
“Buy our self-driving cars! They are ______ because ______.”
“Choose us, and you will enjoy ______.”
“Never worry about ______ again — our cars can ______.”
Words Bank
safer → they never fall asleep or use phones while driving
more convenient → you can control the car with just a tap on your phone
smarter → they use sensors and computers to avoid dangers
eco-friendly → they can pick up more people and reduce traffic
a relaxing ride without driving the easiest way to get around town hands-free control from your phone a stress-free journey every day
traffic accidents → keep you safe by avoiding other cars being late
→ take the fastest route to your destination
Show time
Talk clearly (内容清晰)
Pronunciation(发音标准)
Body language(使用肢体语言)
Fluently(流利的)
Reasonable(理由合理)
Grade and share:
The words we have learned
一、根据首字母或汉语提示补全单词。
I t__________ the screen to open the app. (轻触)
The car can a__________ other cars to keep safe. (避开)
Self-driving cars use s__________ to find their way. (传感器)
It’s common for people to f__________ when they are tired. (睡着)
We need to make a w__________ choice about new technology. (明智的)
Summary
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void
ensors
all asleep
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The phrases we have learned
二、英汉互译
pick up the passengers _________________________________
fall asleep while driving __________________________________
take control of the car __________________________________
avoid traffic accidents ___________________________________
make cars smarter ___________________________________
自动驾驶汽车 __________________________________
电脑程序 __________________________________
交通事故 _________________________________
送你上学 __________________________________
高科技世界 __________________________________
Summary
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接乘客
开车时睡着
控制汽车
避免交通事故
让汽车更智能
self-driving cars
computer programs
traffic accidents
take you to school / send you to school
high-tech world
The sentences we have learned
三、句子翻译
自动驾驶汽车可以自己来接我。
_______________________________________________________________它永远不会在开车的时候睡着或发消息。
_______________________________________________________________有些司机担心黑客会控制他们的车。
_______________________________________________________________我们必须决定是否接受这项新技术。_______________________________________________________________
Summary
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Self-driving cars can pick me up by themselves.
It never falls asleep or sends messages while driving.
Some drivers worry that hackers may take control of their cars.
We must decide whether to accept this new technology or not.
四、用短文内的单词或短语完成句子
A self-driving car can ____________ you up from your home.
Unlike human drivers, it never ____________ while driving.
The cars use computer programs and ____________ to navigate.
Some people worry that hackers may ____________ of the cars.
Self-driving cars may make transportation ____________.
The sentences we have learned
Summary
06
pick
falls asleep
sensors
take control
safer
Assessment
06
Self-assessment
I can master expressions about self-driving cars.
I can understand and use the conditional clause structure.
I can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of self-driving cars.
Basic (基础)
Improving(提升)
Extend (拓展)
Homework
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完成课文配套阅读练习，梳理文本中提到的自动驾驶汽车的特点与功能。
小组合作，分角色朗读课文并改编对话，分别扮演支持 / 反对自动驾驶汽车的角色。
制作一张 “My View on Self-driving Cars” 小卡片。
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