人教版(2019)选择性必修 第四册 Unit 1 Science Fiction Build up your vocabulary课件(共15张PPT)

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名称 人教版(2019)选择性必修 第四册 Unit 1 Science Fiction Build up your vocabulary课件(共15张PPT)
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(共15张PPT)
Unit 1
UNIT 1
SCIENCE FICTION
To consolidate key vocabulary by doing exercises
Replace the underlined parts with words of similar meanings from the text. Rewrite the sentences if necessary.
1 We believe he is a man of absolute honesty, and trust his words completely.
integrity
2 Henry told me that he was in a hurry as he had arranged to see the dentist at 10:00 a.m.
had an appointment with
3 Rumours are like sharp knives, cutting one's self-respect into pieces. We should be aware of this and not spread unkind news around.
dignity
4 Because of the holiday, the students were allowed to go home early.
were dismissed
5 Whoever is charged with a crime should be presumed innocent until proven otherwise.
not guilty
Answer the following questions.
1. Why did Claire begin to trust Tony What do you think is the most important factor that helps you to earn people's trust
Tony always treated Claire with dignity, and she gradually admired his wisdom and integrity. Therefore, she began to trust him.
For me, those who are honest and sincere are more likely to win my trust.
2. Why do you think though it was completely innocent, Claire still felt guilty when she was discovered by Gladys
Obviously, Claire was innocent of cheating on her husband, yet she did follow all Tony's instructions and tend to rely on him emotionally, which showed that her attitude and feelings changed greatly. I believe that's why she felt guilty somehow.
A money that someone is paid regularly, usually monthly, by the organisation he or she is working for
B money given for work done, goods received, etc.
C money paid for work or services, typically on a daily or weekly basis
D extra amount of money added to somebody's wages as a reward for hard work or good performance
E money received from work, investments and so on
F money paid to a professional person or organisation for advice or services
G money paid for a journey on public transport, such as the bus, train, or taxi
H money saved for a special purpose
1. income
8. wage
2. fee
3. fare
4. payment
5. salary
6. bonus
7. saving
Match each word with the proper definition below.
Complete the passage using the correct forms of the words in the box. Then in pairs share your opinion on Al development.
fascinating test out dismiss science fiction
more like dignity intelligent
It would not be surprising if we found it difficult to distinguish between reality and ____________ in the future.
For example, robots first appeared in sci-fi novels, but now robot soldiers have already been ____________ in war.
science fiction
tested out
Robot experts have also built robots that can see, talk, and do other things like humans. Although a robot that looks ____________ a human than a machine could make many people a bit uncomfortable, we have to admit that it is a _____________ possibility. Sophia, currently said to be the most advanced Al robot in the world, is a great example. She has been interviewed many times, appeared on the covers of magazines, and become the first non-human in the world to be given citizenship by a country.
more like
fascinating
fascinating test out dismiss science fiction
more like dignity intelligent
When it comes to games, 2017 became a year in which Al defeated humans in so many games that Al researchers say that it will not be long before Al can win at almost everything. So, have we lost the ___________ of being the most intelligent creature Maybe in the future, as Al becomes even more ____________, it will become a major threat to humans. However, some people ___________ this fear. They believe if Al can handle tasks like calculating and driving for us, we will have more time for creating, thinking, and “being human”.
dignity
intelligent
dismiss
fascinating test out dismiss science fiction
more like dignity intelligent
How do people feel about AI robots looking more like a human than a machine
What are people’s attitudes towards more and more intelligent robots
Do you agree that Sophia should be given citizenship Why or why not
Finish the exercises in the workbook and preview Grammar.
THANKS