人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册Unit 1 Science fiction Reading and Thinking 课件(共15张PPT)

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Unit 1 Science Fiction
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Today’s science fiction is tomorrow’s science fact.
—Isaac Asimov
What we read about in science fiction stories today will become reality in the future.
Issac Asimov
(1920-1992)
Two famous predictions:
We will enter space to stay.
Computerization will undoubtedly continue onward inevitably.
Do you agree with this quote Give me your reasons.
Lead in Discussing
Have you read any science fiction What elements does science fiction usually include
Elements of science fiction
futuristic setting
three-dimentional characters (robots, aliens..)
plots: time travel, alien invaders.....
themes about humanity
Lead in Discussion
What can robots do nowadays
industrial robots
household robots
entertainment robots
Lead in Discussing
What’s the future robot be like
Do you think it is possible for a robot to
think for itself
have feelings
have its own needs and desires
look and feel like a human being
Prediction
What questions come into your mind when you read the title
1. Whose satisfaction do you think will be guaranteed
2. Will her/his satisfaction be met at last
3. What does the word “adapted” mean
Rewritten&Adjusted
It is originally written by Isaac Asimov.
Skim for the setting and characters
Setting
Larry’s company made a robot, which was going to ______________by Larry’s wife, Claire.
household
be tested out
Characters (their traits and relationships)
Tony
Claire
Gladys Claffern
Tony
worked for a company that made robots
household robot
be tested out by Larry’s wife
one of the most richest and powerful women around
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Before Tony arrived
Read the story carefully and pay attention to the changes of Claire’s feelings towards Tony as the story developed.
Scan for the plot
Occasion Claire
1 Before he arrived dislike him
2 was alarmed
3 felt embarrassed
4 ridiculous,
admired him
5 called him a dear
6 felt warmth
When she first saw him
When Tony asked if he should help her get dressed
When Tony offered sympathy to her
When he helped her talk to the saleswoman
When she fell and Tony caught and held her

Detailed Reading
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Before Tony arrived
when Tony offered sympathy
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What caused the change of Claire’s feelings
Tony’s care/ attention/ service/ support/ help/ encouragement/
wisdom/integrity/ . . .
Claire What’s her characteristics

not confident, sensitive......
Was Claire satisfied with Tony and his service
Tony’s ________ is satisfying because_________.
But
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Maybe it’s wrong to fall in love with a robot
Detailed reading
What’s Tony’s feeling towards Claire
“feeling”
Does Tony have real feelings？
No, he is designed/ programmed to be sensitive and earing
Read the story again and find the similarities and differences between Tony and a human being.
Tony
Human being
facial expression never changes;
facial expression changes often;
programmed to appear sensitive and earing;
always the same
can show true sensitivity and care;
emotions can change
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smooth hair
offers sympathy
treats people kindly
warm body
Detailed reading
Comparison Contrast
the same as similar to similarly more like just as in comparison in the same way different from
but
while whereas although however on the other hand
in contrast
Critical thinking
What kind of relationship do you think humans and robots should keep Why
Science technology is a doubled-edged sward
Do regard and use it wisely and critically.
Assignment
1. Retell the story.
2. Make predictions about what might happen to Tony and Claire later.
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