人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册Unit 1 Science fiction Reading and Thinking 课件(共19张PPT)

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Unit1
Science Fiction
Reading and Thinking
Explore the relationship between humans and robots
2024.4.10
高二
Learning Objectives
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To be able to grasp the general idea of the passage and grasp the context of the passage.
To develop the interest in reading science fiction.
To be able to voice opinions about robots and AI.
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Do you like reading science fiction What elements does science fiction usually include
scientific theme
futuristic technology
paranormal activities
setting in the future
characters
(robots,aliens..)
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1.Who is this man
Isaac Asimov
A biochemist (生物化学家) and a highly successful American writer of science fiction.
Do you agree with him Why
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He wrote about robots.
His works focus on exploring the relationship between robots and humans.
Today’s science fiction is tomorrow’s science fact.
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What can robots do nowadays
entertainment robots
industrial robots
Robots are the products of science and technology, which can only do what it’s programmed to do by human beings.
household robots
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Whose satisfaction do you
think will be guaranteed
Read for title
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How do you understand
the word “adapted”
Read for genre (skimming)
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What is the genre of this passage
A. Argumentative writing (议论文)
B. Narrative writing (记叙文)
C. Expository writing (说明文)
D. An advertisement
Read for main idea
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Part 1 (para.1, 2)
Part 2(para.3-8)
Part 3(para.9)
C. Larry persuaded Claire to accept the robot that would be tested out.
B. The process of the robot helping Claire.
A.The result of Claire living with the robot.
Main idea: It is mainly about
how a household _________ was
_________ ________ in a family.
robot
tested
out
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Read for content
How many characters are mentioned
Who are they
What are the relationships between them
Claire
(a housewife)
Gladys Claffern
(a woman Claire envies/admires)
Characters
Larry Belmont
(work for a robot company)
Tony
(a household robot)
a couple
made
test out
friends
How does Tony help her
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I am not clever.
He gave her a new ____________ and
improved her ____________.
hairstyle
makeup
My house isn’t elegant.
He__________the house completely.
transformed
I want to be like Gladys Claffern.
He suggested a _____in her house.
party
The sale-woman was rude to me.
He made the woman change her
________________.
attitude
I fell off the ladder.
He managed to _________ in time
from the next room.
Read for details
catch her
Read for feelings
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Read the story carefully and pay attention to the changes of Claire’s feelings towards Tony as the story developed.
Occasions
Feelings
Before Tony arrived
dislike
She frist saw Tony
alarmed
Tony asked about dressing
embarrassed
Tony offered sympathy
ridiculous
admirable
Tony helped to talk with saleswoman
thankful
When Claire fell Tony’s warmth
shy & nervous
1.Was Claire satisfied with Tony and his service
2.What caused the change of Claire’s feelings
Yes. Because Tony provided her with such perfect service and great comfort.
Tony’s care/attention/support/help/
encouragement/wisdom...
3.To Claire, was Tony more like a household robot ,or a friend or even a lover
A lover.
(Various answers.)
Scan for the feelings
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Read for comparison
Tony
Human being
facial expression never changes;
facial expression changes often;
programmed to appear sensitive and caring;
can show true sensitivity and care;
emotion always
the same
emotions can change
smooth hair
offers sympathy
treats people kindly
warm body
similarities:
the same as, similar to, similarly, more like, just as, in comparison,
in the same way
contrast:
different from, but, while, whereas, although, however, in contrast, on the other hand
Eg:Tony’s smooth hair and warm body are the same as human beings.
A human being’s facial expression changes often, whereas Tony’s never changes.
Although Tony’s 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 human’s emotions can change.
However, there are similarities between them.
Tony’s 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.
1. What would happen next in the party Was it successful
2. What would happen to Tony Did he pass the test in the experiment
3. What relationship do you think will develop between humans and robots in the future
Brainstorm the ending
sad ending
happy ending
surprising ending
Work in groups and brainstorm your ending.
What relationship do you think will develop between humans and robots in the future
Discuss in groups
It is possible that robots will be used by human beings as a substitute for human relationships. Certainly, some people are lonely and may find robots comforting , in much the same way people nowadays feel comforted by a pet . Of course, the main advantage of a robot is that a robot can be programmed to always get along with people and never get angry or upset. In this sense, some people may prefers the company of robots to that of human beings because it is easier to get along with a robot than to have to develop a genuine human relationship.
Assignment
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Finish the writing with the questions by yourself in a logical ending within 150 words.
Thank you!