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Unit 1 Science Fiction
Reading and thinking
1.What do you see in the picture
2.What do you think of when you see this picture
Look at the picture on Page 1 and discuss the following questions.
buildings and machines in the future
spaceship...
science fiction、science fiction film
AI 、technology、robot
Lead in
Discussion
Have you read any science fiction What elements does science fiction usually include
《三体》
(The Three-Body Problem)
刘慈欣
《流浪地球》
(The Wandering Earth)
刘慈欣
Lead in
Discussion
Elements of science fiction
scientific theme...
characters (robots, aliens..)
futuristic technology
Lead in-Discussion
Do you think it is possible for a robot to
look like a human being
have its own feelings
think by itself
What can robots do nowadays
Watch the video and think about these questions
Today’s science fiction is tomorrow’s science fact.
---Isaac Asimov
Reading and Thinking
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED (Adapted)
Explore the relationship between humans and robots
Step 1 Pre-reading
Prediction
Prediction
1. What kind of satisfaction do you think will be guaranteed
2. What will robot help humans do in the article?
Step 2 Reading for the main idea and the structure
Para 1-2:
C Why and how Tony came to Claire’s house
B How Tony showed Claire affection
A How Tony helped Claire with her problems and how Claire felt towards it
Para 3- 8:
Para 9:
1. Skimming: Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Step 3 Skimming for the main idea and the structure
Satisfaction Guaranteed
(Adapted)
Beginning
Development
End
Climax
Para.1-2: M______
Para3-8: H_______
Para9: L_____
eet
elp
ove
Main idea: It is mainly abouthow a household _________ was_________ ________ in a family.
robot
tested
out
Step 2 Skimming for the main idea and the structure
1. Read the story. Take notes on main characters and their relationships to each other.
Claire
Larry Belmont
worked for____________
Claire’s________
a company that made robots;
husband
Tony
a______robot made by_____ to_______
domestic
Larry’s company
take care of Claire
Gladys Claffern
one of the_____________
She was everything Claire____________________
richest and most powerful women
wished to be
Step 4 Skimming for the main idea and characters
Step 4 Skimming for the characters’ relationships
Take notes on main characters and their relationships to each other.
Larry
Belmont
Gladys
Claffern
Claire
Tony
a couple
work on
test out
a rich and powerful woman
envy
a household robot
Occasion Claire…
1. Before he arrived disliked him
2. was alarmed
3.
felt embarrassed
4. admired him
When Tony asked if he should help her get dressed
When Tony offered sympathy to her
When she first saw him
Detailed reading
Claire’s feelings towards Tony changed as the story developed. Scan the story, and then complete the chart.
Step 5 Scanning
Blank filling
Occasion Claire…
5. called him a dear
6. felt his warmth
7. felt being envied
8 cried all night
when he helped her talk to the saleswoman
when she fell and Tony caught and held her
Step 5 Scanning
Blank filling
Summarise 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 caring;
always the same
can show true sensitivity and care;
emotions can change
smooth hair
offers sympathy
treats people kindly
warm body
Step 6 Scanning
Group work
Comparison
the same as similar to
similarly more like
just as in comparison
in the same way
Contrast
different from but while whereas
although however
on the other hand
in contrast
Compare and contrast
Some words and phrases are often used to compare and contrast information. It is easier to understand two separate things by describing their similarities and differences.
Example
A human being's facial expression changes often, whereas Tony's never changes.
Human being and Tony treats people in the same way.
Use the words in the boxes to describe the similarities and
differences
How do you think this story will end
happy ending
surprising ending
sad ending
Post Reading
Prediction
She first saw Tony
When offered to help dressing
When offered sympathy
When helped talk to the saleswoman
Before Tony arrived
When she fell off the ladder, Tony caught her in time and held her.
alarmed
embarrassed
admired, trust
called him a “dear”
refused
felt his warmth
felt being envied
cried all night
Review the change of C’s feeling towards Tony
Step 5 Scanning
Post Reading
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Write down the key information of the ending .
Then the front door bell rang. _______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The next morning a car drove up and took Tony away.______________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Post Reading
Group work
Characters
Emotion
Action
Communication
Plot
...
How will Claire react to Tony’s emotion
What will happen during the party
Will Tony pass the test in the experiment
Will Tony leave ....
felt being envied
cried all night
Nowadays the application of the robots has already become a trend.
Is it good or bad for human being Why
Step 5 Post Reading
Post Reading
Example
We believe that it will be good and important to have robots help humans.
From one perspective, ...
In addition, ...
Lastly, ...
In conclusion, ...
Position
Arguments
Conclusion
Discuss in groups.
Science technology is a doubled-edged sward
Do regard and use it wisely and critically.
Step 5 Post Reading
Post Reading
Assignment
1. Continue to complete the end of the story.
2. Role play this story next class.
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Step 6 Listening and discussing
Listen to the rest of the story again and discuss with your deskmate about how different is it from your ending.
Then the front door bell rang. Tony let her go and disappeared from sight. It was then that Claire realized that Tony had opened the curtains of the front window. Her guests had seen everything! The women were impressed by Claire, the house and the delicious cuisine. Just before they left, Claire heard Gladys whispering to another woman that she had never seen anyone so handsome as Tony. What a sweet victory to be envied by those women! She might not be as beautiful as them, but none of them had such a handsome lover. Then she remembered — Tony was just a machine. She shouted "Leave me alone" and ran to her bed. She cried all night.
The next morning a car drove up and took Tony away. The company was very pleased with Tony's report on his three weeks with Claire. Tony had protected a human being from harm when he prevented Claire from falling off a ladder. He had also opened the curtains that night so that the other women would see him and Claire, which would make them envy Claire. But even though Tony had been so clever and caring, he would have to be rebuilt — you cannot have women falling in love with machines.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form
A household robot called Tony was to be tested _______ in Larry's house. Though Claire, Larry's wife, didn't like _______ idea at the beginning, she was persuaded to let the robot ____________ (company) her while her husband was away on a business trip. The robot looked like a tall and handsome man with smooth hair. Though his facial ___________ (express) never changed, the robot spoke in a deep and attractive voice. At the first sight of Tony, Claire felt alarmed because he seemed ________ (much) like a human than a machine. So when Tony offered to help dress, Claire felt more than _____________ (embarrass).
However, Tony gradually won Claire's trust. He took good care of Claire and even managed to rescue her when she fell off the ladder. He also helped Claire realize her dreams by ________(make) her home elegant, giving her a new haircut and changing her make-up.
out
the
accompany
expression
more
embarrassed
making
Summary
Thanks!
Step 2 Skimming for the main idea and the structure
Claire
Larry Belmont
worked for____________
Claire’s________
a company that made robots;
husband
Tony
a______robot made by_____ to_______
domestic
Larry’s company
take care of Claire
Gladys Claffern
one of the_____________
She was everything Claire____________________
richest and most powerful women
wished to be
Step 4 Skimming for the main idea and characters
添加题
添加标题
Step 6 Listening and discussing
Listen to the rest of the story again and discuss with your deskmate about how different is it from your ending.
Then the front door bell rang. Tony let her go and disappeared from sight. It was then that Claire realized that Tony had opened the curtains of the front window. Her guests had seen everything! The women were impressed by Claire, the house and the delicious cuisine. Just before they left, Claire heard Gladys whispering to another woman that she had never seen anyone so handsome as Tony. What a sweet victory to be envied by those women! She might not be as beautiful as them, but none of them had such a handsome lover. Then she remembered — Tony was just a machine. She shouted "Leave me alone" and ran to her bed. She cried all night.
The next morning a car drove up and took Tony away. The company was very pleased with Tony's report on his three weeks with Claire. Tony had protected a human being from harm when he prevented Claire from falling off a ladder. He had also opened the curtains that night so that the other women would see him and Claire, which would make them envy Claire. But even though Tony had been so clever and caring, he would have to be rebuilt — you cannot have women falling in love with machines.