(共28张PPT)
Unit 1 Science Fiction
Language Points 1
The United Nations has warned of the risks of the smartphones in schools, _______ (state) “only technology that ________ (support) learning” _________ (merit v. 应得,值得) in schools.
Mobile devices can cause ________ (distract), risk pupil ________ (private) and lead to cyber-bullying, _____ (say) Unesco, the UN’s education, science and culture agency.
But less than one-in-four countries have laws or policies _______ (ban) phones in shools, the report found.
stating
supports
is merited
distraction
privacy
banning
says
Textbook P4
1. Replace the underlined parts with words of similar meanings from the text. Rewrite the sentences if necessary.
We believe he is a man of absolute honesty, and trust his words completely.
Henry told me that he was in a hurry as he had arranged to see the dentist at 10:00 a.m.
Rumours are like sharp knives, cutting one’s self- respect into pieces. We should be aware of this and not spread unkind news around.
adj.绝对的
integrity
had an appointment with
n. 谣言
dignity
4. Because of the holiday, the students were allowed to go home early.
5. Whoever is charged with a crime should be presumed innocent until prove otherwise.
were dismissed
not guilty
v. 假定,假设
2. Match each word with the proper definition below.
1 income A money that someone is paid regularly, usually monthly,
by the organisation he or she is working for
fee B money given for work done, goods received, etc.
fare C money paid for work or services, typically on a daily or
weekly basis
payment D extra amount of money added to somebody’s wages as a
reward for hard work or good performance
salary E money received from work, investments and so on
bonus F money paid to a professional person or organisation for
advice or services
saving G money paid for a journey on public transport, such as
the bus, train, or the taxi
8 wage H money saved for a special purpose
E
F
G
B
A
D
H
C
3. Complete the passage using the correct forms of the words in the box. Then in pairs share your opinion on AI 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. 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.
science fiction
tested out
more like
fascinating
Sophia, currently said to be the most advanced AI 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. When it comes to games, 2017 became a year in which AI defeated humans in so many games that AI researchers say that it will not be long before AI can win at almost everything. So have we lost the _______ of being the most intelligent
creature Maybe in the future, as AI becomes even more ________, it will become a major threat to humans. However, some people ________ this fear. They believe if AI can handle tasks like calculating and driving for us, we will have more time for creating, thinking, and “being human”.
dignity
intelligent
dismiss
1. 出差去 be away ______ a business trip
2. 看上去更像人类而不像机器 seem more like a human ______ a machine
3. 高大英俊,头发光滑,声音低沉 tall and handsome ______ smooth hair and a deep voice
4. 逐渐欣赏某人的智慧和诚实正直 gradually admire one’s ________ ____ ____
5. 有尊严地 _________ dignity
6. 提高某人的社会地位 ___________ one’s social position
7. 作为恩惠 _______ a favour
8. 涂指甲 _________ _________ ___________
9. 对某人粗鲁无礼 be ________ _______ _________
10. 改变态度;转变态度 _______ ________ ____________
11. 在恋爱;在交往 be _______ a relationship
12. 稳步改进 work steadily _______ the improvements
13. 推开某人 push sb ________
14. 感觉不只是想取悦某人 feel ________ __________ just the desire to please sb
on
than
with
wisdom and integrity
with
improve
as
paint one’s nails
rude to sb
change one’s attitude
in
on
away
more than
1. fiction 小说 →先听为快
①What type of book is the woman reading
A.Science fiction. B.Horror fiction. C.Romantic fiction.
M: Do you still have that book I lent you, Mary
W: It’s just here Mark. I’m still partway(到中途) through reading it. Normally I read science fiction or love stories but this is fascinating!
M: I’m glad you like it. I’m not a fan of horror fiction but I thought it was great.
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②What types of books does the man like reading now
A.Love stories. B.Detective stories. C.Science fiction.
W: What kind of books do you like reading
M: Various kinds. As a boy, I liked science fiction. When I became a teenager, I enjoyed reading detective stories. Now, I like love stories.
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literary forms
essay
poetry
prose
story
fiction
diary
novel
playwright
fable
legend
fairy tale
小说
传奇
剧本
神话故事
传记
故事诗歌
散文
随笔
小说
日记
寓言
science fiction 科幻小说
用思维导图记单词
biography
(1)The university students will test out the computer program for
any bugs.
(2)Our beauty products are not tested on animals.
(3)We all know that true friendships stand the test of time.
(1)test v._______________________ n._________
test on sth _______________ test out _______________
(2)stand the test of time ______________________
测验;测试;检查;考验
测试
在……上做试验
经得起时间的考验
检验;测试
2.It was going to be tested out by Larry’s wife,Claire.
它将由拉里的妻子克莱尔进行测试。
try out
try out for
set out (to do sth.)
turn out
give out
leave out
work out
run out = run out of
试用;测试;测验
参加选拔
出发;开始(做某事)
证明是;结果是
分发;用完
省略;遗漏
算出;解决
用完;用尽
3. He seemed more like a human than a machine.
more like 更像是;更接近
(1) Social robots are more like companion than tools.
(2) 续写佳句:这更像是一种无意识的反应,而不是我的善举。
It was more like an automatic reaction than an act of kindness on my part.
there is nothing like 没有比……好的
(1)We would like to announce the appointment of Julia Lewis as head of sales.
(2)She has an appointment with the science fiction writer to meet at the cafe.
(3)I’m coming here by appointment to collect my salary and bonus.
4. She had an appointment to paint her nails, then she went into an expensive clothes shop.
她按预约去美甲后,走进了一家昂贵的服装店。
make/have an appointment with sb ____________________
by appointment __________________________
keep/break an appointment __________________
和某人有一个约会
按约定;按事先预定的时间
守约/违约
①Please cancel my _______________(appoint)for tomorrow afternoon — I have to go to a funeral.
②He _________________(appoint) as general manager for his rich experience as well as excellent educational background.
③Amie Salmon, disabled, is attended throughout her schooldays by a nurse ____________(appoint) to guard her.
④Having graduated from college, he is appointed _______ an assistant in the physics department.
appointment
is appointed
appointed
as
【翻译】
我写信来恭喜你被任命为学生会主席。
I am writing to congratulate you on your being appointed as chairman of the Student Union.
I am writing to extend my congratulations on your appointment as chairman of the Student Union.
5. saleswoman n.女售货员
听力集训:听职业
①What is the woman
A.A student. B.A teacher. C.A saleswoman.
√
M: Excuse me. I’d like to know whether the French dictionary I ordered has arrived.
W: Just a moment, sir. Let me check it for you. Oh yes, it has.
听力集训:听职业
②What's the possible relationship between the speakers
A.Husband and wife.
B.Boss and secretary.
C.Customer and saleswoman.
√
M: Excuse me, we ordered a pizza this morning, but I’m afraid it has gone sour.
W: I’m sorry. I’ll change it for you right away.
③What probably is the woman
A.A waitress. B.A secretary. C.A saleswoman.
M: Excuse me. My soup is cold and the bread is rather hard as well.
W: Sorry, sir. I’ll bring you some new as soon as possible.
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(1)John had a guilty look on his face,leaving all the tasks to me.
(2)He was set free, for there wasn’t enough evidence to prove
him guilty.
(1)guilty adj. _________________________
be/feel guilty (about…) _____________________
(2)guilt n. 内疚,过失
a sense of guilt
内疚的;惭愧的;有罪的
(对……)感到内疚
6.Although it was completely innocent, Claire felt guilty.
虽然这是完全清白的,但克莱尔依然感到内疚。
负罪感
(1)_____________________________________(对所有的谎言感到内疚), she wrote a letter of apology to her teacher.
(2)我对缺席你的课程感到很内疚,所以我想做些事情弥补我的过错。
I felt guilty about my absence from your lesson, so I want to do something to make up for my mistake.
I felt guilty about being absent from your course, so I want to do something to compensate for my fault.
Feeling guilty about all the lies
一句多译:(心理描写)他满脸内疚。
(一般表达1)His face was full of guilt. (有中式英语味)
(一般表达2)He had guilt written all over his face.
(高分表达1)Guilt was written all over his face. (被动语态)
(高分表达2)Guilt crept onto his face.(无灵主语句)
(1)Due to lack of funds, we have no alternative but to suspend the project.
(2)He was suspended from the club for four games after arguing with the referee.
(3)She kept him in suspense for several days before she said that she would marry him.
7.Claire tried to help by working on a light suspended from the ceiling, but she fell off the ladder.
克莱尔试图帮忙弄一个挂在天花板上的灯,但她却从梯子上掉了下来。
(1)suspend vt. _____________________
suspend…from… ____________________________________
be suspended from the ceiling 吊在天花板上
be suspended from school/club 被勒令停学/退出俱乐部
(2)suspense n. 悬念;焦虑
in suspense ________________________________
把……悬挂在……上;暂令……停职(停学)
悬而未决;处于焦灼等待状态
悬;挂;暂停;暂缓
①Sales of the drug ____________________(suspend) until more tests are completed.
②The builders worked on wooden platforms,___________ (suspend) by ropes from the roof of the building.
③The wonderful film gave me a good experience because of its __________(suspend).
are suspended
suspended
suspense
8. The guests would be arriving soon, so Claire dismissed Tony for the rest of the night.
(1) After the class was dismissed, I came to him to apologize for my bad manners earlier in the day.
(2) He was dismissed from his job for incompetence.
vt. 让(某人)离开;解散;解雇;消除
dismiss sb. from...for... 因为...把某人从...解雇
dismiss the class 下课
(1)The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake.
(2)I declare to you that I have never lied about the affair.
(3)The chairman declared for suspending the decision to increase the employees’ salary.
9. She heard him declare that he did not want to leave her the next day, and that he felt more than just the desire to please her.
她听见他宣布说,他第二天不想离开她,他不仅仅是想讨她的欢心。
declare sth to sb ________________________
declare for/against… ______________________________
declare war on/against…__________________
声明表示支持/反对……
向某人表明……
对...宣战
①I disliked my present job, but my father declared __________ my idea.
②When the result _______________(declare), the great crowd outside the town hall cheered wildly.
against
was declared
declaration n. 声明;宣告
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
《世界人权宣言》
语法填空
The company for which Larry worked was to have a newly-made robot 1._______
(call) Tony, which was going to be tested out by Larry's wife Claire at home. At the first sight of Tony, Claire felt 2._______ (alarm). She thought 3._____was ridiculous that a robot should look so much like a human, 4._____ his smooth hair and a deep voice although his facial expression never changed. On the second morning, Tony wanted to help her to dress, which made Claire 5. ___________ (embarrass) and she refused him. But later she was glad that Tony could make her home 6. _________ (elegance), give her a new hairstyle and improve her makeup. To decorate her home, Tony could also write out a list of 7. _______(item) for her to buy. And finally, Tony helped Claire to finish all the work. Tony suggested Claire that she 8. ____________ (invite) Gladys and her friends to the house the night before he was 9.____________
(leave) and Larry was to return. 10.________ made us unbelievable was that Tony didn't want to leave Claire in the end!
called
alarmed
it
with
embarrassed
elegant
items
(should) invite
to leave
What