【课件】Unit 1 Reading and Thinking人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册.pptx

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1、Unit 1 Science FictionReading and ThinkingExplore the relationship between humans and robots人教版（人教版（2019）选择性必修四）选择性必修四Learning objectivesBy the end of this section,you will be able to:1.read famous science fiction;2.identify peoples relationship in the science fiction;3.find out the similarities and

2、 differences between a robot,Tony,and a human being through comparison and contrast;4.write an ending for the science story;5.explore the relationship between humans and robots in the future.开篇引言选自兼具科幻作家与生物、化学教授等多重身份的俄裔美国作家阿西莫夫。这句话绝对不是一种妄言。那些曾经只能出现在科幻作品中的奇思妙想，如地心探险、星系探索智能机器人等，已经随着科技进步成为当今的科学现实。人类对地球

3、乃至整个宇宙的探索不会停止。Todays science fiction is tomorrows science fact.Isaac Asimov今天的科幻小说即明天的科学现实。今天的科幻小说即明天的科学现实。阿西莫夫阿西莫夫Lead-inLook and discuss.What do you see in the picture?What things does the picture remind you of?I can see an illustration of some modern towers and many skyscrapers,one of which looks

4、 like landing pads and docking places for spaceships.There is also a spaceship jetting across the top of the page.Some of the shapes of the buildings and the materials remind me of some modern buildings I have seen in cities like Beijing and Shanghai.Look and discuss.Have you read any science fictio

5、n?What elements does science fiction usually include?Yes,I have read some.These stories often contain scientific devices that we do not have now,and technologies that seem impossible,such as time travel.The characters may have bodies,cultures,and backgrounds that are very different than our own.The

6、themes often include space exploration,alien contact,AI,and the future of humans,etc.Cultural notesScience fiction,abbreviation SF or sci-fi,is a form of fiction that deals principally with the impact of actual or imagined science upon society or individuals.Think about the following questions.How d

7、o robots already help humans in their lives today?Pre-readingshophomefactoryeducationChatGPTWhat is a domestic robot?Name some domestic robots you know or use.A domestic robot or a service robot is an autonomous robot that is used for household chores.Most of the domestic robots are simplistic,and s

8、ome are connected to Wi-Fi home networks or the smart environments.They are highly autonomous.Robot VacuumAlpha EggSiproThink about the following questions.What do you think domestic robot could do for a family in the future?There has been a lot of work to design domestic robots lately,and they may

9、soon be a reality.Many of these robots are being designed for the handicapped or the elderly.For example,a handicapped person or an elderly person who has trouble moving around the house could be helped by a robot.The robot can also cook and feed people when they need help.Think about the following

10、questions.Predict.Whose satisfaction do you think will be guaranteed?What does the word“adapted”mean?How are robots usually described in science fiction?Will there be a robot in this novel?What type of robot will it be?This story is mainly about how a household robot was tested out in a family.Read

11、the story below,which was originally written by famous science fiction writer Isaac Asimov.Get the main idea of this story.While-readingTake notes on who these people are and their relationships to each other.Larry BelmontClaireTonyGladys Claffernaa couplea couplea couplea coupleworked for a robot c

12、ompanya housewifea household robottest outtest outtest outtest outaenviesenviesenviesenviesa rich and powerful womanComplete the diagram with the similarities and differences between Tony and a human being.Compare and contrastSome words and phrases are often used to compare and contrast information.

13、It is easier to understand two separate things by describing their similarities and differences.TonyHuman beingfacial expression never changesfacial expression changes oftenprogrammed to appear sensitive and caring;always the samesmooth haircan show true sensitivity and care;emotions can changeoffer

14、s sympathy;treats people kindly;warm bodyAlthough Tonys actions appeared sensitive and caring,he was just following his programming and these were not real emotions.In contrast to Tony,who never changed from his programming,a humans emotions can change.However,there are similarities between them.Ton

15、ys smooth hair and warm body are the same as human beings.Tony treats people kindly in the same way.He can offer sympathy just as what we do.Use the words in the boxes to describe the similarities and differences.EXAMPLEA human beings facial expression changes often,whereas Tonys never changes.How d

16、o you think this story will end?Work in groups and come up with an ending.The following questions may help you.What would happen next in the party?Was it a success?What would happen to Claire?Was she eventually satisfied?What would happen to Tony?Did he pass the test in the experiment?Post-reading L

17、isten to the rest of the story.And then think about the following questions.Do you like the ending?Why or why not?What is your ending?How different is it from your ending?Which one do you think is better?Why?Then the front door bell rang.Tony let her go and disappeared from sight.It was then that Cl

18、aire realised that Tony had opened the curtains of the front window.Her guests had seen everything!The women were impressed by Claire,the house,and the delicious cuisine.Just before they left,Claire heard Gladys whispering to another woman that she had never seen anyone so handsome as Tony.What a sw

19、eet victory to be envied by those women!She might not be as beautiful as them,but none of them had such a handsome lover.Then she remembered Tony was just a machine.She shouted“Leave me alone!”and ran to her bed.She cried all night.The next morning a car drove up and took Tony away.The company was v

20、ery pleased with Tonys report on his three weeks with Claire.Tony had protected a human being from harm when he prevented Claire from falling off a ladder.He had also opened the curtains that night so that the other women would see him and Claire,which would make them envy Claire.But even though Ton

21、y had been so clever and caring,he would have to be rebuilt you cannot have women falling in love with machines.Review the story.Pay attention to Claires feelings towards Tony.before he arriveddisliked himwhen she first saw himwas alarmedwhen Tony asked if he could help her get dressedfelt embarrass

22、edwhen Tony offered sympathy to heradmired him,began to trust himwhen he helped her talk to the saleswomancalled him a dearReview the story.Pay attention to Claires feelings towards Tony.when she fell and Tony caught and held herfelt his warmthafter the ladies saw Tony holding her and speaking to he

23、r lovingly through the window felt being enviedafter she remembered he was just a machine and shouted out,“Leave me alone!”cried all nightSummarize Claires feelings towards Tony changed as the story developed.And think about the following questions.What will a real housekeeper do in these occasions?

24、What about Claires husband?Explore the theme of this story.Are Tonys actions and words all included in the experiment or self-developed?Has Tony hurt Claire or protected her?Why?Do you think Tony is a success or a failure?Why?Will robots evolve and have their own intelligence or feelings?Discuss the

25、 questions in pairs.Do you think it is possible for a person to love a robot?Why?What relationship do you think will develop between humans and robots in the future?Words and Expressions .,but she gradually admired his wisdom and integrity and began to trust him.(P2)但她逐渐欣赏托尼的智慧和正直，并且开始信任他。integrity

26、/nterti/n.诚实正直；完整；完好 搭配搭配搭配搭配moral integrity 骨气，气节territorial integrity 领土完整in the integrity 完整，原封不动a man of integrity 正直的人例句例句例句例句They said the greatest virtues in a person were integrity,correctness and honesty.他们说一个人身上最重要的美德就是正直、得体和诚实。We all have an interest in maintaining the integrity of the ec

27、osystem.维持生态系统的完整是我们共同的兴趣。She had an appointment to paint her nails,then she went into an expensive clothes shop.(P2)她按预约去美甲后，走进了一家高档时装店。appointment /pntmnt/n.预约；约会；委任搭配搭配搭配搭配make/have an appointment with sb.与某人约会keep/break an appointment 守/违约present oneself for an appointment 求职resign ones appointm

28、ent 辞去职务announce the appointment of 宣布的任命例句例句例句例句If possible,could we make another appointment to go to the bookstore?如果可能的话，我们可以再约一个时间去书店吗？His promotion to manager was a popular appointment.他升任经理是众望所归的。Claire tried to help by working on a light suspended from the ceiling,but she fell off the ladder

29、.(P3)克莱尔试图帮忙安装天花板上的吊灯，但从梯子上摔了下来。suspend /sspend/vt.悬；挂；暂停；暂缓搭配搭配搭配搭配be suspended in 悬浮在suspend production 停产suspend payment 停止支付suspend sb.from duty 勒令某人停职suspend on 因而停止/中断例句例句例句例句A beam of sunlight lit up the particles of dust that were suspended in the air.一束阳光照出了悬浮在空气中的尘埃颗粒。Bus service will be s

30、uspended until the highway is repaired.公路修复前，公共汽车暂停行驶。The guests would be arriving soon,so Claire dismissed Tony for the rest of the night.(P3)客人们很快就要来了，于是克莱尔让托尼结束了当晚的工作，说当夜不再需要他了。dismiss /dsms/vt.让（某人）离开；解散；解雇；消除搭配搭配搭配搭配dismiss a class 下课dismiss the court 退庭dismiss the thought 打消念头dismiss for 因而解雇dismiss sb.from sb.s job 免职例句例句例句例句Dont dismiss that possibility entirely.不要完全排除这种可能性。The cook was dismissed because her cooking was so poor.那个厨师被解雇了，因为她的烹调技术太差了。Read the science fiction aloud.Polish up your ending of the story.And exchange ideas with your partner.