外研版（2019）选择性必修第三册Unit 4 A glimpse of the future Presenting ideas课件(共46张PPT)

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Unit 4
A glimpse of the future
Developing ideas & Presenting ideas
Learning Objectives
PART. 01
Understand the daily study and life of British middle school students by watching videos. Based on your own daily study and life, compare the study and life in Chinese and British schools, and find out the similarities and differences between the two. Talk about your first impression of high school life, and have a preliminary perception of the study and life in the senior high school stage.
Learning Objectives
Analyze sci-fi texts, identify foreshadowing, compare robot/dog traits, and extract story elements to enhance comprehension. Discuss robot-human friendships, continue sci-fi stories, and present “ideal future days” with clear structure and descriptive language.
Explore sci-fi visions of future tech via Asimov’s work, understanding global perspectives on human-robot relationships and technological ethics.
Break down story elements (foreshadowing, character attitudes) and compare robot vs. real pet traits. Continue sci-fi stories and design original “ideal future days” with imaginative details.
Work in groups to discuss sci-fi themes, peer-review stories, and share future-life designs, learning from peers’ ideas. Independently analyze texts, plan story continuations, and reflect on future-tech concepts, taking ownership of exploring sci-fi and future-life topics.
Understand the daily study and life of British middle school students by watching videos. Based on your own daily study and life, compare the study and life in Chinese and British schools, and find out the similarities and differences between the two. Talk about your first impression of high school life, and have a preliminary perception of the study and life in the senior high school stage.
Teaching Focuses and Anticipated Difficulties
Analyze sci-fi texts to identify foreshadowing, compare robot and dog traits, extract story elements, discuss robot-human friendships, continue sci-fi stories, and present “ideal future days” with clear structure and descriptive language.
Identifying foreshadowing and breaking down story elements in sci-fi texts, and continuing sci-fi stories with imaginative details to design original “ideal future days”.
Lead-in
PART. 02
What do you know about Asimov
Isaac Asimov was an American writer, and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and popular science. Asimov loved to write: he wrote or edited more than 500 books. Together with Arthur C. Clarke and Robert A. Heinlein, Asimov was considered to be one of the “Big Three” science-fiction writers during his lifetime.
Asimov is perhaps best known for his Foundation series, the first three books of which won the Hugo Award for ”Best All-Time Series” in 1966. His other major works are the Galactic Empire series and the Robot series.
Watch the video and answer the questions.
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. How does Asimov set out the relationship between humans and robots
He puts forward the Three Laws of Robotics, which ensure that robots should always obey and protect humans.
2. Have you read any of Asimov’s novels If so, share one story you’ve read with the class. If not, would you like to read them Why or why not
Three Laws of Robotics
Law I: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
第一法则：机器人不得伤害人类，或袖手旁观坐视人类受到伤害。
Law II: A robot must obey orders given by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First law.
第二法则：除非违背第一法则，机器人必须服从人类的命令。
Law III: A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second law.
第三法则：在不违背第一及第二法则下，机器人必须尽可能保护自己的生存。
Complete the table to compare life on Earth with life on the Moon.
Life on Moon
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Life on Earth
Wear ordinary clothes and change according to the seasons.
Breathe the air freely.
Have to make an effort to jump high.
Keep pets, such as dogs, cats, etc.
Wear spacesuits whenever outside.
Breathe from an air supply.
Jump high easily.
Keep robots as pets.
Reading
PART. 03
Now read the passage and find out what life on the Moon is like in the novel.
A Boy’s Best Friend
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What does the passage mainly talk about
A. The first dog would land on the Moon.
B. Jimmy’s life on the Moon was boring.
C. The parents were angry with Jimmy.
D. Jimmy makes friends with a machine dog.
Read the passage and match each part with sentences.
A. Jimmy and his father held different attitudes on whether keeping Robutt or keeping a dog from Earth.
B. Why Jimmy’s father, Anderson, plan to bring him a real dog.
C. Jimmy and his robot pet Robutt share a close, caring relationship on the lunar surface.
D. Jimmy wouldn’t change his mind. Jimmy loved Robutt.
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para 7-19
para 20-21
Complete the summary of the story.
Title _____________________________
Author __________________________
Setting
Time: __________________________
Place: __________________________
Characters
Jimmy, a Moon-born boy
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A Boy’s Best Friend
　Isaac Asimov
In the future
On the Moon
Mr Anderson, Jimmy’s father
Mrs Anderson, Jimmy’s mother
Robutt, a mechanical dog, Jimmy’s pet
Complete the summary of the story.
Plot
Jimmy’s parents get a dog from Earth. They want to give it to Jimmy as a pet. But...
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Different attitudes towards Robutt
Parents: ________________________________________________________
Jimmy: _________________________________________________________
Jimmy already has a robot pet named Robutt. His parents think it would be good for Jimmy to have a real dog, and that he would like it. They want to send Robutt to another family. To his parents’ surprise, Jimmy refuses to accept the real dog, because he loves Robutt and he believes Robutt loves him too. For Jimmy, Robutt is not just a mechanical dog, but a real friend.
They think Robutt is a mechanical imitation of a real dog.
He loves Robutt and treats him like a real dog.
Now talk about your attitudes towards the story.
Read the passage carefully. Choose the best answer for the following questions.
1. Why hasn’t Jimmy seen Earth
A. He dislikes Earth’s environment
B. He was born on the Moon and can’t visit Earth
C. His parents don’t allow him to travel
D. Earth is too far away from the Moon
2. Why does Mr. Anderson think the real dog is better than Robutt
A. The real dog can play more games
B. The real dog is cheaper
C. The real dog can offer genuine love, while Robutt is just a machine
D. The real dog is easier to take care of
Read the passage carefully. Choose the best answer for the following questions.
3. What does Jimmy think is the most important thing about his relationship with Robutt
A. Whether Robutt is a real animal B. His own feelings of love for Robutt
C. What his parents think of Robutt D. How much Robutt costs
4. What can we conclude from the last sentence
A. Robutt was concerned that he would say goodbye to Jimmy.
B. Robutt was glad because Jimmy would have a new friend.
C. Robutt was sighing over his unfortunate fate.
D. Robutt understood Jimmy’s mind that he wouldn’t leave him.
Think & share
1. What are the similarities and differences between Robutt and a real dog
Similarities:
Both are able to respond to orders given by human beings.
Both can outrace human beings.
Both can guide and protect human beings.
Differences:
They have different appearances.
A real dog is a living creature, while Robutt is a machine.
A real dog loves human beings as a result of its nature, while Robutt is just adjusted to act as though it loves human beings.
Think & share
2. Is there any foreshadowing of Jimmy’s final decision Find clues in the reading passage.
Yes, there is. At the beginning of the story, we know Jimmy has never seen a real dog. It also seems that he spends a lot of time with Robutt. Jimmy plays with Robutt enthusiastically, shouting “Come on, Robutt.” In the middle of the passage, we are told that “Jimmy couldn’t go wrong while Robutt was around”, indicating that Robutt protects Jimmy well.
Learning to learn
Foreshadowing is when the author gives a clue as to what is to come later in the story. This often appears at the beginning of a story, or a chapter, and helps the reader develop expectations about the coming events in a story.
Think & share
3. What other sci-fi novels about robots can you think of Share one with the class.
4. The two reading passages in this unit show us different aspects of technology in the future. Which of these do you most expect to encounter in your lifetime
Work in groups. Give a talk on whether it is possible to have a real friendship with a robot.
1. Answer the questions to help to form your point of view.
Why do Jimmy and his parents have different feelings towards Robutt
If you were Jimmy, which one would you choose, Robutt or a real dog
Because Jimmy was born on the Moon, he has never seen a real dog. He has been getting along well with Robutt, and thus has developed an affection for him. He cannot figure out why a real dog is better than a mechanical dog, despite his father’s explanation. While Jimmy’s parents have seen real dogs before they left Earth. They know what real dogs look like. They think Robutt is just a machine.
Work in groups. Give a talk on whether it is possible to have a real friendship with a robot.
2. Organise the main points you would like to cover and complete the table.
3. Give your talk to the class.
Now vote for the best speaker. Ask them to share their experiences.
Writing
PART. 04
Sunday 20 October
Read the story and answer the questions.
Todd cried out in shock and waved his arm at the pale blue screen hovering above the breakfast table. The hologram news paused. “Carolyn,” he called across the kitchen, “did you see this ”
His wife, Carolyn, was collecting her cereal from the breakfast robot. “What is it, honey ” she asked. Todd pointed at the floating blue screen. Carolyn read the headline:
Another prison breakout: faulty robotics blamed.
“Oh, don’t worry,” Carolyn chuckled. “That’s an old facility. The robots there were bound to break down sooner or later. Plus, I know for a fact that they weren’t well maintained,” she added. “Julius was telling me about it. That place isn’t as advanced as ours.”
“But the report says that even new, regularly-maintained robots can break down,” Todd protested.” And in a maximum-security prison like yours, one small error could cause a lot of problems.”
Carolyn smiled at him. “You worry too much,” she said. “Now, I’d better be going or I’ll be late for work.” She grabbed her bag from the kitchen counter and rushed out of the door. Todd heard the aircar start up outside. It was not until an hour later that he noticed that Carolyn had left her emergency call device on the breakfast table.
Sunday 20 October
1. What happened to the prison and what was the cause
There was a prison breakout, caused by faulty robotics.
2. What kind of job do you think Carolyn has
She might be a prison governor.
3. Are there any sentences that might foreshadow what will happen next Underline them.
Read the story and answer the questions.
一、文体解读
读后续写的阅读材料一般以350词以内的记叙文和夹叙夹议文为主。考生要在此文的后面接着续写150词左右的文字与前文构成一个完整的故事。
一般来说，记叙文浅显易懂，但故事情节多曲折动人，故事线索的逻辑性也较强。要求考生续写的部分多是故事发展的高潮或结局。情节曲折跌宕，线索性和逻辑性较强。考生要抓住故事的叙事线索，依据原文的写作思路续写文章，并适当发散。续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已经给出。
读后续写要求读写并重，需要考生对给定的材料精确理解，这样所续写部分才不至于偏离主题。续写部分的思路和内容并不一定是唯一的，考生可根据自己对上文材料的理解，对文章的结尾做出不同的诠释。
读后续写
二、续写方法
① 精读所给语言材料，理清文章脉络并明确作者的论点，确定文章主旨。
② 寻求前文与续写段段首句之间的内在联系，站在作者的角度，设计并发展情节，想象要合理，悄节要连其。
③后续情节一般为故事的高潮或延续，是原作者声音的延续、态度的延伸，因此，要尽量符合原文思路，并求得与读者的心理共鸣，让读者回味无穷。
④ 续写时心态要端正，续写内容要积极、健康向上，把事物美好的一面展示出来。
增分表达
三、常用表达（词块）
（1）表示人物喜乐
be fascinated by/with... 被……所吸引 be delighted at... 对……感到很高兴
feel inspired/encouraged 受到鼓舞 be in high spirits 精神高涨
（2）表示人物悲伤
a strong sense of loss 强烈的失落感 fall into despair 陷人绝望
break one's heart over one's death 因某人的离世而痛心
with a heavy/sinking heart 怀着沉重的/ 沮丧的心情
（3）表示人物愤怒
be annoyed at... 因……而恼火 be speechless with anger 气得说不出话来
get mad with sb. 对某人勃然大怒 express/voice one's complaint about... 对……表示不满
四、常用表达（语句）
（1）表示人物喜乐
The smile on her face shone like a diamond. 她的笑容像钻石一样闪闪发光。
She wore a shining smile on her face. 她脸上带着灿烂的笑容。
（2）愤怒
I was seized by anger. 我（内心）充满了愤怒。
His voice trembled with anger. 他的声音因愤怒而颤抖。
（3）悲伤、烦恼
My eyes were filled with tears. 我的眼里充满了泪水。
He stood silently, tears rolling down his cheeks. 他静静地站着，眼泪顺着脸颊流了下来。
I feel like I am floating in an ocean of sadness. 我感觉像沉浸在悲伤中。
（4）害怕
He turned to me, with his eyes full of horror. 他转向我，眼里充满了恐惧。
Her heart beat so violently that she felt nearly choked. 她的心跳动得厉害，她感觉几乎要窒息了。
（5）感动、感激
Tears filling her eyes, she expressed her heartfelt gratitude. 她热泪盈眶，表达了衷心的感激之情。
（6）吃惊
On learning the truth, I was totally shocked. 一得知真相，我完全震惊了。
When he was asked, he was shocked that he could not say what occurred when the attack took place. 当被问到的时候，他很震惊以至于竟然说不出袭击时发生了什么。
Everyone looked at her in astonishment. 每一个人惊讶地看着她。
（7）心理活动描写
Jane paused and thought for a moment about what she would say.简停了下来，想了一会儿要说什么。
Without hesitation, we rushed into the rain and started working together.
我们毫不犹豫地冲进雨中，一起工作起来。
Think about what will happen next, based on the examples of foreshadowing you have plete the notes to plan the rest of the story.
Now continue the story.
Setting
Time: ________________________________________
Place: ________________________________________
Characters
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Plot
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Ending
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Share your story with the class. Now make comments on your partner’s story and see whether the language style
is consistent.
Carolyn had a long commute to the prison, even by aircar. When she arrived, everything seemed normal, except for a robot lying at the front gate, motionless. It’s an old model, she thought. They broke down now and again. She passed through the gate, noting that everything else was apparently in order.
But just as she closed her office door behind her, a loud alarm sounded. Carolyn’s blood froze. She had only ever heard that sound during drills. It can’t be! she thought. A general systems failure! She looked out of the reinforced glass of her office window into the prison below. Sure enough, the robots were out of control. Most had stopped moving at all. Some spun aimlessly around and around. But others were randomly operating things, including the cell gates, and she could see prisoners rushing out to freedom. “Grab the robots’ weapons and run!” shouted the prisoners.
Carolyn opened her bag and reached for her emergency call device. Her heart sank as she realised she had left it at home. I need to call in the police, she thought. But how Without the device, she couldn’t communicate. Nothing in the prison would work properly now.
Sample
There was a voice behind her. “Looking for one of these ”
Carolyn gasped. “Julius!” There was her second-in-command, holding an emergency caller in his hand. “What are you doing in my office ”
“ It should be my office!” snarled Julius. “I’ve worked here for forty years... and the City Commissioners gave you the job as prison governor! But now you’ll pay. You’ll all pay! I can make every robot in every prison in the city go crazy. The prisoners will escape, and the city will burn!”
Then the door burst open, and the room was suddenly flooded with riot police. And there was... Todd!
“I took the aircar over here to bring you this,” he said quietly, winking as he pushed the emergency call device secretly into her hands. “I could see there was trouble, so I activated it to call in the police.”
“It was Julius,” said Carolyn, watching the police bundle Julius out of the door. “He’s gone mad.”
“Sure,” said Todd. “But now we know how easy it is to cause a mass robot breakdown. You’ll have to write a report. Make some recommendations to upgrade the robots.” “I know.” Carolyn slid from Todd’s hug and walked towards the door. She could see the police rounding up the prisoners. “But right now, I’ve got a prison to run.”
Sample
Look at the pictures about the future and answer the
questions.
1. What are the people doing in each picture
In picture one, the robot is displaying some information to a girl. Perhaps the girl is being taught by the robot.
In picture two, a girl is sitting on the robot. She looks like she is controlling the robot with a device. She seems to be playing.
In picture three, the robot is helping a mother look after her child.
2. Imagine and describe their daily lives. Would you like to live like this
Work in groups. Discuss how other daily activities might be different in the future and complete the table.
Activities Descriptions
Studying
Eating
Socialising
Having fun
...
We can study with the help of a robot or something like that.
We may drink some liquid food instead of solid food, and eat less.
We can communicate with each other by intelligent devices instead of meeting face to face.
We may travel to another planet by flying machines.
Design your own ideal day in the future. Consider the following:
1. Is it a weekday or weekend What activities will you do
2. Who do you want to spend the day with
3. In what ways is it different to your present daily life
Share your ideal day in the future with the class.
Exercise
PART. 05
1. The company’s __________ (一贯的) innovation has allowed it to stay ahead of its competitors in the rapidly changing tech industry.
2. He was now holding his throat with his face turning red, while his __________ (绝望的) friends were slapping him on the back.
3. The vase looked very beautiful at first sight, but the guide told me that it was just an __________ (仿制品).
4. When Silverstein switched off the tape and asked the students to write down a ______ (线索), they were simply lost.
consistent
Exercise: 单词拼写
desperate
imitation
clue
1. In an industry she revealed that the secret of her __________ (consistence) good performance was the training that she never missed.
2. Owners of affected cars can go to their dealerships to have the _______ (fault) part replaced.
3. The moment they met, they hugged together ________ (tight) as if they would never separate again.
4. ___________ (mechanic) engineers are involved in a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, and robotics.
consistent
Exercise: 用所给词的适当形式填空
faulty
tightly
Mechanical
Summary
PART. 06
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Developing ideas & Presenting ideas
Reading
Presenting ideas
Analyze sci-fi texts, identify foreshadowing, compare robot/dog traits, and extract story elements to enhance comprehension.
Continue sci-fi stories by using foreshadowing.
Writing
Present “ideal future days” with clear structure and descriptive language.
Homework
PART. 07
Homework
Summarise what we have learnt in this lesson;
Prepare for the next lesson.
See you next class!