unit 2 robots[下学期]

课件65张PPT。 Unit two
RobotsWhat is a robot?A machine, /performed by humans
Programmed and controlled by a
computerStep one :warming up In groups, make a list of any science
fiction literature,films, video game,
TV shows and cartoons which you
know that include robots as
characters.The character in
cartoons Do you know any story
or novel or films whose
hero is a robot?I , the robot 2004 the best ficition film机器人历险记Robotarthe best ten robots in the films?? Do you know??????????终结者（阿诺.施瓦辛格）T8001终结者T100023变形金刚擎天柱机器战警Murpy4 star wars5 铁臂
阿童木I , the robot
Sonny黑客帝国apu人工智能 DavidPre –reading:There are many types of robots
and they can do different work.
Can you name some of them?机器章鱼（黑客帝国）Industrial robots 工业机器人Robots that carry out jobs in the house (domestic robots)
家用机器人Domestic robots家用机器人Entertainment
robots娱乐型
机器人The robot which can play with childrenThe robot which can dance with men The robot which can take care of children The robot which can play footballThe robot which can do rescue work
in the snow The robot which
can fight in the warThe robot which
can speak
to peopleThe robot which can carry out
tasks in the skydiscussionDo 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?ReadingFirst –reading:
1)how many characters are mentioned in the passage? Larry BelmontClaireTony Gladys ClafferncouplesA robot which was to be tested out
by Claire in the family.One of the richest and most
powerful women around..2)read the passage quickly and then decide
whether the following statements are true or false.
1. Larry was going to be away from home so he
hired a robot to accompany陪伴 his wife Claire.2.Claire didn’t like the idea at the beginning ,
but at last she agreed to it.right3.When Tonny offered to help dressing ,
Claire was pleased to accept it.She felt embarassed and
quickly asked him to goThe robot which could be used to
housework was going to be tested out by
Larry’s wife, Claire.114. Tony could understand Claire
when she said she was not clever.
5. Claire’s husband wanted to improve his
social position,but she was sorry she could
do nothing to help him
6. The skin of Tony is rough (粗糙）and coldRight. Right Soft and warm7. Tony went to the town to buy things which
he needed to improve the house.
8. When Clarie had trouble in a dress shop, it was
Tony who helped her out.
9. It was Claire that first decided to invite Gladys
and her friends to her house.Claire went to buy
things Because Tony
was not allowed to
accompany
her to the shop.rightTony110.While Tony worked on the improvements of
the house,Claire also did her part.
11. Claire was happy to find that Gladys envied
her.
12.The company was satisfied with Tony’s
report because he had successfully made
a woman fall in love with him.falseRight Not satisfied . He would have to be rebuilt.Second reading:
Read the story again ,and discuss the
following questions.
At the first sight of Tony, Claire was
frightened, why?
2. What did Claire do when Tony offered
to help her dressing?
3. When did Claire begin to trust Tony?The robot looks like a man.
Tall and handsome,
His hair was smooth and
black and his voice was deepShe felt embarrassed and quickly
told him to goWhen she mentioned that she didn’t
think she was clever and Tony
offered sympathy to her.114.What was the thing that Claire think
ridiculous?
5. How did Tony help Claire make herself
and her home look elegant?
6. Why did Claire think it was a victroy
when she was envied by Gladys?Tony gave Claire a new haircut and
changed the makeup she wore. As for
the home, he advised Claire to buy some
things which were needed for the
improvement of the house.Because she thought she might not
be as beautiful and rich as Gladys, but
Gladys didn’t have such a handsome
lover.11When she was offered sympathy by
a robot.11Why should Tony be rebuilt?
What did Tony do to prevent
Claire from being harmed?
9. How would you feel if you had
a robot like Tony in your house?Because the company felt that it could
not have women falling in love with
a machine.1Tony prevented Claire from being harmed
by making her feel good about herself.
He helped her make her and her home
elegant so that she would not feel like a
failure.1In groups , list Tony’s characteristics that
were similar to those of a human being and
different from those of a human being.characteristicsSimilar Different Physical Mental Emotional
If you were a robot engineer,
what kind of robot would you
like to creat , why ?
Discussion Language points
It was going to be tested out by Larry’s wife,Claire.test out考验
a test paper 一份试卷
a blood test 血液检查
take a test 参加考试
a test in English 英语测试
put….to the test将…加以化验It was disturbing and frightening that
he looked so human.
It +be +adj+that-clause.
It is certain that William will do well in
the exam.
It is absurb that he believes that the
number 13 has brought him bad luck.It +be+n. +that
It is a pity that she should refuse the invitation.
It is a great satisfaction that she is well again and can go to her office.It +be +--ed +that-clause
It is said that 39 people were saved in
the fire.
It is suggested that each student
should sing an English song.
It is reported that …../
It is believed that…
It is known that ..
It is thought that ….It +seems/appears that …似乎
It +happens that….碰巧
It seems that they are in great need of help.
It happens that prettiest birds are the
worst singers,By the amused and surpried look on her
face, Claire knew that Gladys thougth she
was having an affair.
amused and surpried 是过去分词做定语，
修饰look.
puzzled look, satisfied look….
affair (尤指关系不长久的）风流韵事
She is having an affair with her husband’s
best friend.
The affair between the two film stars. So Claire borrowed him a pile of books from the library for him
to read or , rather, scan.
He always left books in a large pile
a pile of /piles of
There were a pile of magazines on the desk.
I have piles of work to do this evening.
or rather 更确切地说
He lives in London, or rather, he lives in a
surburb of London.…you cannot have a woman falling in love
with a machine.
have sb doing sth 让某人一直做某事
have sb do sth 让某人做某事
I cannot have you ______everywhere and
_______nothing all day.( go /do )
我不能让你整天无所事事东游西荡。
She had us __________all the way .(laugh)
As soon as I got there, I tried to have Tom
_______a house for me.(find)
going doing laughingfindsatisfaciton
I heard the news____________________.

I _____________________ your work.
___________________, the robot can help me
do my homework.
The robot is good, the boss
__________________________with great satisfactionfind/take satisfaction inTo my satisafaction
expressed satisfaction at it/with the designerwith great satisfaction 非常满意
feel/find/take satisafaction in /at sth
对…感到满意/满足
to one’s satisfaction 使…满意
express one’s satisfaction with sb. /at sth.
对…表示满意/满足Alarm
n. 警报
give /raise the alarm 发警报
the fire alarm 火警
alarm clock 闹钟
alarm bell 警铃
alarmed 感到惊慌的
feel alarmed
be alarmed at sth 对…感到惊慌

smooth
adj. 平坦的， 顺利的 (反义词rough )
The course of true love never did run
smooth 好事多磨
The way is now smooth .
The silk feels smooth .
smooth down 使…平静下来
The sea has smoothed down 海上已经风平浪静了
smooth away 排除， 解决困难
We will be able to smooth away the
difficulties.
smooth the way for 为…铺平道路，
为…排除障碍
sympathy
During the Spring Festival, the government
expressed sympathy _______ the homeless
children .
I feel sympathy _______ the poor woman.
Don’t be sad. I am ________ sympathy
with you.
for for inexpress sympathy for 慰问
feel/have sympathy for同情
in sympathy with 同情，赞成Turnaround
/about away against off out on down in into over Turn away 走开， 把…打发走，转过脸去
Turn about/around 转身
Turn against 背叛，反抗
Turn down 关小音量，拒绝
Turn into 把…变成 翻译成
Turn in 上交 Turn off 关掉
Turn on 打开 Turn out 结果 是
Turn to sb. for help 向某人求帮助
Turn over 翻转
declare declare +n 宣告
They will soon declare the results of the
match .
declare +n +( to be) +n./adj. 宣布…成为…
The headmaster declared the meeting over.
The company declared Tony to be the
best robot.
declare +that 宣称….
She declared that she was the winner .Envy 妒忌，羡慕
How I envy you!
I envy you ______ your success.
I envy you your good luck .for envy sb sth
envy sb for sth 羡慕某人某事When she first saw the robot ,
she felt alarmed.
2. She felt embarrassed and quickly told
him to go.
3. She was amazed by his fingernails and
the softness…
感到惊慌的感到尴尬的，困窘的be amazed by sth对…感到惊奇
be amazed to do sth 惊讶地做某事4. By the amused and surprised look on
her face, Claire knew that ….
5. The women were impressed by Claire
and the house.
6. The company was very pleased with
Tony’s report on his three weeks …be amused to do sth 很高兴做某事
be surprised to do sth很惊讶地做某事
be surprised at sth对某事感到惊讶be impressed by 对…印象深刻be pleased with 对…感到满意，高兴