(共33张PPT)
Using Language (I)
Unit 2
Listening and
speaking
Do you like the story “Satisfaction Guaranteed” Why
Do you think human will be able to make a robot like Tony
Do you want a robot like Tony at your house Why
Free Talk
Robots can help us do a lot of things, but can you imagine sometimes they can also cause some troubles for you Please make a list of the troubles that might be caused by a robot and give your reasons.
Molly and Kate are discussing the story “Satisfaction Guaranteed”. Read the questions and then listen to finish the following tasks.
Listening
1. Listen to the conversation and tick the correct boxes.
1. Who really likes the story
2. Who thinks that Claire loved
Tony
3. Who thinks that Tony loved
Claire
Molly Kate
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4. Who thinks that the purpose of
Tony’s actions was to make
Claire feel good about herself
5. Who thinks taking Tony away
must have hurt Claire
6. Who said that making a robot
so much like a man was bound
to cause trouble
Molly Kate
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What does Kate think the difference between robots and humans is
2. How does Kate think Claire was hurting herself
By seeing herself in a negative way (By her lack of confidence).
Robots can’t feel emotion of any kind.
2. Listen again and answer the questions.
3. Why would one of the girls like a robot such as
Tony living at her house
4. What does Kate think the company's biggest mistake was
She likes the idea of a handsome man whose only purpose was to please her.
Making the robot look so much like a real man.
3. Listen to the tape again and write down the expressions of supposition and belief.
I think / I suppose / I guess /
I believe
Maybe …
Imagine it is the future and people have household robots. In groups carry out the tasks. Use the expressions in Exercise 3 in your discussions.
Speaking
Sample Discussion
S1: I think robots will be able to make
life so much better for people. For
example, nobody will need to do
housework any more because the
robot will do it for them.
S2: Maybe they could also make
wonderful dinners for parties and tidy
up the children’s bedrooms after
they’ve gone to bed.
S3: Yes, that would be great. I wonder
whether you could have a robot follow
your instructions. Whether it could
make a sandwich or cut the grass.
S2: I guess my children would like a robot
that did their homework for them!
S1: I suppose mine would too. But in
that case, how would you ever know
if someone had done the homework
by themselves
S3: Yes. And if you had a really creative
idea who’d believe that you’d
created it
S1: I don’t like that idea. Maybe it’s best
for us to do our own work – whether
it’s good or not!
In the future, people will have robots in their houses to do the housework. Have a discussion about this situation.
Group A
The positive effects
Group B
The negative effects
Spokesperson for Group A
We imagine that there will be many positive effects of having household robots. People will be relived from doing housework, cleaning or cooking. Robots will be able to rebuild and decorate the home and design and do the garden. People will be free to work or enjoy their leisure time. Life will become an endless paradise!
Sample
Spokesperson for Group B
We imagine that there will be many negative effects of having household robots. People will become fat and lazy if they no longer have to take care of their houses or their gardens. There will be many medical problems with people who are overweight or don’t do enough exercise. The hospitals will
Be crowded with lazy and sick people. What is worse, if a robot breaks down people will no longer have the useful skills of decorating and cooking. Therefore they would find it very difficult to manage their lives. Life will become a doctor’s nightmare!
Workbook (P 54)
Listening
Now there are many kinds of robots. Can you describe the function of one robot
Now listen to the interview and number the pictures in the order that you hear about them.
1
2
3
4
Listen to the interview again and fill in as much of the table as you can. Share your answers with a partner.
Robot What is the robot What can the robot do
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2
Vacuum cleaner
Personal
robot called “PaPeRo”
It can move from room to room cleaning your house. You can programme it so that it cleans when you’re away and you can control what it’s doing from your computer at the office.
It understands 650 phrases, speaks more than 3,000 words. It can recognize different people. I t can check your email. It can help children do research on the Internet for their homework, talk to them about their day at school and play games.
Robot What is the robot What can the robot do
3
4
Tiny helicopter
Walking chair
It will be used to fly into dangerous areas. For example, it can fly into a house that’s been destroyed by an earthquake and check if anyone’s inside.
It helps people who can’t walk to go up and down stairs.
Robot 1 could stuck somewhere in the house, might fall down stairs and then not able to clean;
couldn’t empty itself of the dirt collected.
Robot 2 couldn’t replace a human friend;
unable to understand feelings; couldn’t look after the child in a dangerous situation.
The robots that Emma talks about sound very exciting, but can you think of any negative aspects of each robot In pairs, discuss what these might be. Use your imagination.
Robot 3 could be easily damaged; sometimes wouldn’t be able to tell whether someone was dead or alive; not able to give first aid.
Robot 4 might fall over on rough or steep ground; looks like the person is too far off the ground and would find it difficult to move from the chair to another place.
What kind of robots do you want to design Give reasons, using the words you have learnt.
Workbook (P 59)
Listening task
What kinds of animal do you think they are
Would you like to own one Which one Give reasons.
Do you think having a robot as a pet is a good idea Give reasons.
Read the words and get familiar with their meanings.
pat
wag
flippers
purr
摇, 摇摆
轻拍, 抚拍
鳍状肢
(猫等满足地)呜呜叫
hiss
发出嘘声(表示不满), 发嘶嘶声
Listen to Amanda, Victoria and Jamie talking about robot pets. Look at the pictures again and match them with the robots’ names.
Furby
Aibo
Paro
Tama
Picture 2
Picture 1
Picture 3
Picture 4
Fill in as much of the table as you can.
Name Type of animal What it can do
Robot 1
Robot 2
Aibo
Dog
Can walk, sit, lie down and wag its tail. Learns the name you give it and can answer when you call it. Develops its own personality. Can learn about 50 commands.
Furby
Not stated but looks like a big-eared bird.
Likes being patted. Speaks his own language, then gradually switches to English the more time you spend with him.
Name Type of animal
What it can do
Robot 3
Robot 4
Paro
Seal
Can open and close its eyes and move its flippers.
Tama
Cat
Can recognize her own name. Purrs when patted. If you hit her she’ll give you an angry hiss. Gradually her bahaviour changes and she develops her own personality.
Listen to the second part of the discussion again. Tick the correct box for each question.
Amanda Victoria Jamie
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1 Who doesn't understand why someone would want a robot as a pet
2 Who believes that robot pets are just toys
3 Who thinks that if someone thinks of the robot as a pet, then it is a pet
4 Who believes that you can make a robot happy
5 Who thinks that robot pets would be good for people who are unable to have a live pet
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