Unit 1 Reading and thinking 学案-高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册.docx

2019新人教高中英语选择性必修四Unit1 Science FictionReading and Thinking公开课学案学习目标：1.To learn about the stylistic features of science fiction.2.To explore the relationship between humans and robots.3.To complete the story with reasonable imagination.4.To develop a right and critical attitude towards the development of robots and AI.Part Discuss the video1.What can the robot do in this video?_2.Would you feel happy if a robot became a member of your family? Why or why not?_3.Do you think it is possible for a robot to fall in love with a human being? Why?_Part ReadingActivity 1 Read for the main idea.1.What is the type of this text?A.Narration.B.Exposition.C.Practical writing.D.Argumentation.2.Whats the main idea of the text?It is mainly about how a was in a family. Activity 2 Read for the main characters and their relationships.Read the text to find out the main characters and their relationships with each other.  Larry Belmontan employee of a company that makes robots   Part Textual analysisActivity 1 Analyse the plot.Read the text again and fill in the blanks.Para.1Tony was going to be by Claire.  Para.2Claire Tony for the first time. Para.3Tony served and offered to help .  Para.4Tony showed for Claire.  Para.5Tony promised to help Claire improve and .  Para.6Tony helped Claire the saleswoman. Para.7Tony suggested that Claire invite and her friends. Para.8Tony Claire when she was falling off the ladder.  Para.9Tony expressed his to Claire.  Activity 2 Brainstorm the ending.Work in groups to talk about the ending of the story referring to the following questions.·How will Claire react to Tonys emotion?·What will happen during the party?·Will Tony pass the test in the experiment?·.Then listen to the rest of the story to make a comparison._Activity 3 Analyse the changes of Claires feelings towards Tony.Activity 4 Summarise the similarities and differences between Tony and a human being.Use the words in the boxes to describe the similarities and differences.Example:A human beings facial expression changes often,whereas Tonys never changes._Part Critical thinkingActivity 1 Group discussion.1.Is Claire satisfied with Tony? Why?_2.Do you think the test is a success or a failure? Why?_Activity 2 Debate.The Relationship with Robots: Good or Bad for Humans?Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. A great philosopher Emil Cioran once said, “A man is a robot with defects.”We believe that it will be good and important to have robots help humans.From one perspective, .In addition, .Lastly, .In conclusion, .Part Summary课文语法填空,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 robot named Tony was sent to Claires house 1.(test) out. He looked like a real man, tall and handsome with smooth hair 2. a deep voice. Not only did he look like a human, but he 3.(behave) like a real man. He did everything to comfort Claire. He prepared breakfast in 4. morning. He even tried to help Claire get 5. (dress), which made Claire feel embarrassed. When he heard that Claire was not 6. (satisfy) with her house, he began to improve it. When he learnt that Claire was jealous of another lady, he helped to improve 7. (she) makeup and make Gladys and her friends admire Claire by 8. (hold) a party at home. Tony was only a robot,but he could do and think 9. (exact) like a real man. He even fell in love with his hostess, Claire, near the end of the test. 10. excellent science fiction it is! Part Assignment1.Design a robot or an AI device.2.Do some research about robots or AI devices, and write a list of as many robot characters or AI devices as you can think of.参考答案：Part Discuss the video1.She can clean up the house, make clothes, cut hair, and cook meals.2.Id be happy. Because a household robot can save me much time.3.I dont think so. Because a machine cant have feelings like a human.Part Reading Activity 11.A2.household robot; tested outActivity 2ClaireLarrys wife Tonythe robot to be tested out by Claire in her houseGladys Clafferna woman that Claire enviesPart Textual analysisActivity 1 tested out;saw;breakfast; dressing;sympathy;herself;her home;speak to;Gladys;caught;loveActivity 2 In my view, Claire will fall in love with the robot.Larry returns happily with his promotion and meets with the company, but is slightly disconcerted with Claires change and her depression since Tony was taken back to the lab. The engineers point out that Tony will have to be reworked, since they cannot produce a model that a woman will fall in love with.Activity 3 Refusedwas alarmedfelt embarrassedadmired, trustedcalled him a dearfelt his warmthfelt being enviedcried all nightActivity 4 Tonys body is warm just as a humans.Part Critical thinkingActivity 1 1.Yes, she is. Because Tony helped Claire a lot. When she thought she was not so beautiful, Tony gave her a new haircut and changed the makeup she wore. When she thought her house was not elegant, he helped her transform the house completely. When the saleswoman was rude to her, he made her change her attitude. When Claire was in danger, he managed to protect her.2.I think it is a failure. Because during the test, Tony not only understood Claires feelings and emotions, but he was developing his own. Given that Tony was not programmed to have an affection previously, it will be dangerous for humans to live with a machine with his own feelings and thoughts.Activity 2 略Part Summary1.to be tested2.and3.behaved4.the5.dressed6.satisfied7.her8.holding9.exactly10.WhatPart Assignment略学科网（北京）股份有限公司