Unit1 Reading and Thinkingppt课件-（2022新）人教版高中英语选择性必修第四册(1).pptx

1、a type of book, film/movie, etc. that is based on imagined scientific discoveries of the future, and often deals with space travel and life on other planets 科幻小说（或影片等）科幻小说（或影片等）What elements does science fiction usually include?The classic elements of a science fiction novel usually include: time tr

2、avel, space travel, using of science or technology, aliens, robots, etc.time travelspace travelusing of science or technologyaliensrobotsA robot is a machine designed to do jobs that are usually performed by humans. Robots are programmed and controlled by a computer. Explore the relationship between

3、 humans and robotsReading and ThinkingSonnyA robot in I, Robot, 2004.The film was adopted from a novel with the same name, written by Isaac Asimov from 1939 to 1950.SophiaHanson Robotics most advanced human-like robot, made in 2016; In 2017, social robot Sophia was given citizenship of Saudi Arabia.

4、Look at the pictures, do you know the robots? Watch the videos and learn about them.Read the story below, which was originally written by famous science fiction writer Isaac Asimov. Take notes on who these people are and their relationships to each other.Whose satisfaction do you think will be guara

5、nteed?What does the word “Adapted” mean? Style: The main idea of the text:PredictionA narrativeRead the story below, which was originally written by famous science fiction writer Isaac Asimov. Take notes on who these people are and their relationships to each other.P2 2- one of the richest and most

6、powerful women around, a woman that Claire enviesCharacters in the story:Larry BelmontClaireTonyGladys Claffern- an employee of a company that makes robots - Larrys wife, a housewife- the robot to be tested out by Claire in her houseStory(a narrative essay)StoryPlot Mapthe set-upconflict(includes wh

7、o, what and where)(involves a challenge or difficulty)Conclusion(how things end up in the story)A narrative essay tells a story. Like allgood stories, it has threeparts:the set-up, the conflict, and the conclusion.The set-up tells you about who, what, and where. The conflict always involves a challe

8、nge or difficulty that the characters face.The conclusion is the end of the story, where the problem in Part 2 hasbeen solved. Read for the structureA household robot was going to be _ by ClaireClaires problemsTonys helpShe thought she was not _.Her house was not _.She wanted to be like _.The salesw

9、oman was _ to her.She was so clumsy to _.He gave her a new _ and improved the _ she wore.He_the house completely.He suggested a _in her house.He made the woman changed her_.He managed to _ in time from the next room.On the night of the party, before the guests _, Tony took her in his arms, said that

10、 he did not want _ the next day, and that he felt more than just the _ to please her.the set-upConflictConclusionGladys Claffernrudefall off the ladderclevereleganthairstylemakeuptransformedparty attitudecatch hertested outarriveddesireto leave herClaries feeling towards Tony changed as the story de

11、veloped. Review the story, and then complete the chart.P3 4OccasionClaire1 Before he arriveddislike him2was alarmed3felt embarrassed4admired him5called him a dear6felt warmth7felt being envied8cried all nightWhen she first saw himWhen Tony asked if he should help her get dressed When Tony offered sy

12、mpathy to herWhen she fell and Tony caught and held herWhen he helped her talk to the saleswoman Did he really love Claire or just continue to help Claire? Why did the guests feel envied? Why did Claire cry all night ? Thinking and Discussing How do you think this story will end? Work in groups and

13、come up with an ending. Tony let her go and disappeared from sight. It was then that Claire realized that Tony had opened the _ of the front window. Her guests _ _ _! The women were _ by Claire, the house and the delicious cuisine. Just before they left, Claire heard Gladys whispering to another wom

14、an that she had never seen anyone so _ as Tony. What a sweet _ to be _ by those women! She might not be as beautiful as them, but none of them had such a _ _. Then she remembered -Tony was just a _. She shouted _ _ _ and ran to her bed. She cried all night. The next morning a car drove up and took T

15、ony away. The company was very _ with Tonys report on his three weeks with Claire. Tony had _ a human being from _ when he prevented Claire from falling off the ladder. He had also opened the _ that night so that the other women would see him and Claire, Which would make them _ Claire. But even thou

16、gh Tony had been so _ and _, he would have to be _ -you cannot have women _ _ _ _ _.curtainshad seen everythingimpressedhandsomevictoryenviedhandsome lovermachineLeave me alonepleasedprotectedharmcurtainsenvyclevercaringrebuiltfalling in love with machinesHow different is it from your ending?Claries

17、 feeling towards Tony changed as the story developed. Review the story, and then complete the chart.P3 4OccasionClaire1 Before he arriveddislike him2was alarmed3felt embarrassed4admired him5called him a dear6felt warmth7felt being envied8cried all nightWhen she first saw himWhen Tony asked if he sho

18、uld help her get dressed When Tony offered sympathy to herWhen she fell and Tony caught and held herAfter the ladies saw Tony holding her and speaking to her lovingly through the windowAfter she remembered he was just a machine and shouted, “Leave me alone！”When he helped her talk to the saleswomans

19、adalarmedembarrassed & disturbedadmiredfall in loveReview Claires emotional development.unwilling to acceptComplete the diagram with the similarities and differences between Tony and a human being. facial expression never changes facial expression changes often smooth hairP3 5 the warmth of body sca

20、n books read books deep voiceThen use the words in the boxes to describe the similarities and differences.P3 5the same as similar to similarly more like just as in comparison in the same waydifferent from but while whereas although howeveron the other hand in contrastCompare and contrastSome words a

21、nd phrases are often used to compare and contrast information. It is easier to understand two separate things by describing their similarities and differences.ExampleA human beings facial expression changes often, whereas Tonys never changes.A human beings facial expression changes often, whereas To

22、nys never changes.Although Tonys actions appeared sensitive and caring, he was just following his programming and these were not real emotions.In contrast to Tony, who never changed from his programming, a humans emotions can change.However, there are similarities between them.Tonys smooth hair and warm body are the same as human beings.Tony treats people kindly in the same way.He can offer sympathy just as what we do.