选修7课件：Unit 2 Robots Using language （共24张PPT）
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课件24张PPT。Unit 2Using languageA biography of Isaac AsimovReading and discussingLeading in 艾萨克·阿西莫夫
Isaac Asimov, ( 1920-1992)，
美籍犹太人，为本世纪最顶尖的科幻小说家之一，曾获代表科幻界最高荣誉的雨果奖和星云终身成就「大师奖」。以他的名字为号召的「艾西莫夫科幻杂志」，是美国当今数一数二的科幻文学重镇。 阿西莫夫是一位多产得惊人的作家，自50年代初，至今已出版了300多部著作。在家中图书室（1976年） Old photo阿西莫夫与珍尼特 演讲 军旅戎装阿西莫夫追悼会现场 作品：I, Robot 《作品100》 《最新科学指南》1920
1922
1923
1929born in Russia.sister bornmoved with family to New YorkParents bought a candy store. Mother had her third child. started working in candy store. Started to take himself seriously as a writer. 1931Date Event1939
1942-1945Bean having stories published in science fiction magazinesGained Masters degree in chemistry.Finished working in candy store.Got marriedWorked as junior chemist, Philadelphia Navy YardGot PhD in chemistry.194119481942
1950
1951-1953Became a biochemistry teacher, Boston University School of Medicine.Published his first novel.
Developed three laws for robots.Published “I, Robot”Published “The Foundation Trilogy” and won an award for it.Published first science book.Became a full-time writer.1949195319581973
1992Divorced his first wife.Had a blood transfusion. Became infected with HIV.Married for a second wife1983Died in New YorkRead through the text and then find out the answers to the following questions:What subject did Asimov teach?
When did he start having stories published?
How many children did he have?Scanning :1.What subject did Asimov teach?2.When did he start having stories published?3.How many children did he have?He taught biochemistry.In 1939.Two children, a son and a daughter.1. Who was Isaac Asimov?
A. An American scientist and writer who
got his PhD in physics in 1948.
B. A Russian scientist and writer who
married twice.
C. A Russian—American writer and
scientist who became a full—time writer
in 1958.
D. An American-Russian writer and
scientist who had two children.Comprehending2. What was Asimov best known for?
A. His mystery stories.
B. His science fiction stories.
C. His science and history books.
D. His books about the Bible and about
Shakespeare.3. All the following statements are TRUE
except_______.
A. Asimov’s talent for writing became
obvious at age 12.
B. He began having his stories published
in science fiction magazines in 1939.
C. He published his first novel in 1950.
D. He published his first science book in
1953.4. In which book did Asimov develop a set
of three “laws”?
A. The Foundation Trilogy.
B. I, Robot.
C. In his first novel.
D. In his first science book.5. What might happen in a world where
there were robots if Asimov’s three laws
didn’t exist?
A. Maybe robots will harm or injure
human beings.
B. Maybe robots will disobey human
beings.
C. In order to protect their own
existence, robots may injure human
beings.
D. All of the above.1.Which set of laws do you think is better? Give reasons.
2.Which law is the story “Satisfaction Guaranteed” based on ?
3.What might happen in a world where there were robots if Asimov’s three laws did not exist.Discussion:For against orWrite a short summary of Asismov’s life in 150-200 words. Follow the steps below.Look back at the timeline of Asimov’s life.
Underline the most important parts of his life that made him a great writer of science fiction. This can serve as the outline of your summary.
Begin by giving your assessment of Asimov as a writer. Then write down the imporant parts you have underlined.
Use a clear simple style as if you were writing to younger students in your school.Homework Finish the composition after class and exchange the compositions with the desk mates, then correct the mistakes for each other.
Isaac Asimov, ( 1920-1992)，
美籍犹太人，为本世纪最顶尖的科幻小说家之一，曾获代表科幻界最高荣誉的雨果奖和星云终身成就「大师奖」。以他的名字为号召的「艾西莫夫科幻杂志」，是美国当今数一数二的科幻文学重镇。 阿西莫夫是一位多产得惊人的作家，自50年代初，至今已出版了300多部著作。在家中图书室（1976年） Old photo阿西莫夫与珍尼特 演讲 军旅戎装阿西莫夫追悼会现场 作品：I, Robot 《作品100》 《最新科学指南》1920
1922
1923
1929born in Russia.sister bornmoved with family to New YorkParents bought a candy store. Mother had her third child. started working in candy store. Started to take himself seriously as a writer. 1931Date Event1939
1942-1945Bean having stories published in science fiction magazinesGained Masters degree in chemistry.Finished working in candy store.Got marriedWorked as junior chemist, Philadelphia Navy YardGot PhD in chemistry.194119481942
1950
1951-1953Became a biochemistry teacher, Boston University School of Medicine.Published his first novel.
Developed three laws for robots.Published “I, Robot”Published “The Foundation Trilogy” and won an award for it.Published first science book.Became a full-time writer.1949195319581973
1992Divorced his first wife.Had a blood transfusion. Became infected with HIV.Married for a second wife1983Died in New YorkRead through the text and then find out the answers to the following questions:What subject did Asimov teach?
When did he start having stories published?
How many children did he have?Scanning :1.What subject did Asimov teach?2.When did he start having stories published?3.How many children did he have?He taught biochemistry.In 1939.Two children, a son and a daughter.1. Who was Isaac Asimov?
A. An American scientist and writer who
got his PhD in physics in 1948.
B. A Russian scientist and writer who
married twice.
C. A Russian—American writer and
scientist who became a full—time writer
in 1958.
D. An American-Russian writer and
scientist who had two children.Comprehending2. What was Asimov best known for?
A. His mystery stories.
B. His science fiction stories.
C. His science and history books.
D. His books about the Bible and about
Shakespeare.3. All the following statements are TRUE
except_______.
A. Asimov’s talent for writing became
obvious at age 12.
B. He began having his stories published
in science fiction magazines in 1939.
C. He published his first novel in 1950.
D. He published his first science book in
1953.4. In which book did Asimov develop a set
of three “laws”?
A. The Foundation Trilogy.
B. I, Robot.
C. In his first novel.
D. In his first science book.5. What might happen in a world where
there were robots if Asimov’s three laws
didn’t exist?
A. Maybe robots will harm or injure
human beings.
B. Maybe robots will disobey human
beings.
C. In order to protect their own
existence, robots may injure human
beings.
D. All of the above.1.Which set of laws do you think is better? Give reasons.
2.Which law is the story “Satisfaction Guaranteed” based on ?
3.What might happen in a world where there were robots if Asimov’s three laws did not exist.Discussion:For against orWrite a short summary of Asismov’s life in 150-200 words. Follow the steps below.Look back at the timeline of Asimov’s life.
Underline the most important parts of his life that made him a great writer of science fiction. This can serve as the outline of your summary.
Begin by giving your assessment of Asimov as a writer. Then write down the imporant parts you have underlined.
Use a clear simple style as if you were writing to younger students in your school.Homework Finish the composition after class and exchange the compositions with the desk mates, then correct the mistakes for each other.