人教版高二英语选修7课件：Unit2-Robots-reading.ppt--（课件中不含音视频）

1、Unit 2 Robots2022-11-7Science fiction about robots2022-11-7Transformers 变形金刚I,Robot 我，机器人 EntertainmentrobotsIndustrial robots 工业机器人工业机器人household robots家用机器人家用机器人The robot which can play with children.The robot which can play football.The robot whichcan speak to people.What is a robot?A robot is a

2、machine _ to do jobs that are usually _ by humans.Robots are _ and _ by a computer.designedperformedprogrammedcontrolledDo you think it is possible for a robot to:have feelings?have its own needs and desires?look and feel like a human being?Read a short story about a robot.It was originally written

3、by the science fiction writer,Isaac Asimov,and published in 1951.Here the story has been retold by another writer.Background information:A retelling of an Isaac Asimovs story called Satisfaction Guaranteed.About a human-like robot.Asimovs first law(铁规铁规)for robots:A robot must not injure human being

4、s or allow them to be injured.The robot causes the main female character(文文艺作品里的人物艺作品里的人物)to have some very confusing feelings.Skimming&scanningReading for main ideaWhat is the text mainly about?It is mainly about how a household _ was _ _ in a family.robottestedout Reading:Satisfaction guaranteedLa

5、rry BelmontTonyClaireCharacters in the story:Gladys Claffernworking in a company that makes robotsLarrys wife,a housewifethe robota woman that Claire envies(嫉妒嫉妒)Part 1:Part 2:Part 3:Part 4 Para 1-Para 3Para 4-Para 8Para 9-Para 11Para 12Meet Help love Leave Reading for structureReading for details1.

6、Why did Claire feel alarmed at the sight of Tony?A.Because he was a robot.B.Because she didnt like him.C.Because he was more like a human than a machine.D.Because he never changed his facial expressions.Read for informationChoose the best answerReading for information2.The robot Tony helped Claire t

7、o realize her dreams by_.A.making her home elegant.B.giving her a new haircut and changing the make-up she wore.C.giving her advice on her dresses.D.all the aboveelegant(What is elegance?)3.“How awful to be discovered by her,Claire thought.By the amused and surprised look on her face,Claire knew tha

8、t Gladys thought she was having an affair.The underlined word“awful”means_（Paragraph6）A.interesting B.unlucky C.terrible D.amazinghaving an affairAnnie and Harlem _(宣布宣布)the divorce.It was said that Annie _with Huang WeideAnnieHarlemdeclaredhad an affairShe cried out“Tony”and then heard him declare

9、that he didnt want to leave her the next day and that he felt more than just the desire to please her.宣称宣称;断言断言+(that)她宣称再也不愿见他了。她宣称再也不愿见他了。She declared that she didnt want to see him again.alarmedtallhandsomesmoothdeepembarrassedfingernailssoftnesswarmthHappy,surprised,shyReading for DetailsReading

10、 for detailssurprisedhappysaddeclareddesireClaire had a sense of failureShe wasnotelegantHer house was notelegantThe salesman was rude to herShe wanted to be another GladysShe fell off a ladderClaire had a sense of failureShe wasnotelegantHer house was notelegantThe salesman was rude to herShe wante

11、d to be another GladysShe fell off a ladderHe gave her a new haircut andchanged the make up she woreHemanagedto catch her in time fromthe nextroomHe suggesteda party in her houseHe made the salesmanchangedhis attitudeHe transformedthe housecompletelyWas Claire satisfied with Tony?Was Claire satisfie

12、d with Tony?1.He gave her a new haircut and changed the makeup she wore.2.He transformed the house completely.3.He made the salesman changed his rude attitude immediately.4.He suggested she invite Gladys and her friends to a party in her house.5.He managed to catch her in time from the next room.Cla

13、ire had a sense of failureShe wasnotelegantHer house was notelegantThe salesman was rude to herShe wanted to be another GladysShe fell off a ladderTony:Mr.Perfect!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!Find ou

14、t how Claires emotion developed_ _ _ _ _A.Sad to remember he was just a machine B.accepted him C.proud of himD.refused to have Tony at her houseE.trusted him F.loved himDBEcFAHow Claires emotion developedrefuseaccepttrustproudlovesad Claire spent three weeks with Tony in her house.What sentences in

15、the story show that she kept forgetting and then remembering that he was a machine?How absurd,She thought.He was just a machine.He held her firmly in his arms and she felt the warmth of his body.She screamed,pushed him away and ran to her room for the rest of the day.Then she remembered-Tony was jus

16、t a machine.She shouted“Leave me alone”and ran to her bed.Reading for appreciationWhat a mixed feeling!1.Do you think Tony was also in love with Claire?2.If so,do you think it acceptable for Claire and Tony to be in love?Mini DebateUseful expressions(推测与确信推测与确信)I think/dont think I believe/dont beli

17、eveI guess/suppose I wonderIm sure that I have a belief thatIs it possible that?Are you sure that?My dear wifeWould you give some suggestions to Mr.Belmont?(as an engineer or a husband)Do you think it needs to rebuild Tony,why or why not?rebuild?包君满意包君满意Title:Satisfaction GuaranteedA different title

18、Isaac Asimov(艾萨克艾萨克 阿西莫夫阿西莫夫)（1920-1992）An American scientist and writerScience fiction stories about robotsNothing is impossible in a fiction!Films based on the works of Isaac Asimov(艾萨克艾萨克 阿西莫夫阿西莫夫)Isaac Asimovs Laws For robots First Law:A robot must not injure human beings or allow them to be injured.Second law:.Third Law:.1.Read the text loudly and fluently2.Preview“A biography of Isaac Asimov”(P16)3.Finish off the Exercises on the worksheet.