1、Period 3 :Voice your opinions on robots and AIUNIT 1SCIENCE FICTIONUNIT 1SCIENCE FICTIONTo listen to an interview between the host and a sci-fi expert about robots. To learn something about Isaac Asimovs Three Laws of Robotics.To talk about what you think of robot technology and the famous Three Law
2、s of Robotics. To learn to treat AI technology objectively.What jobs are these robots doing? Can they really replace the people who do these jobs ? Why ?Look and discussLook and discussLook and discussLook and discuss working in a factory serving in a restaurant playing the piano playing musical ins
3、truments playing ballWhat kinds of robots or AI developments do you hope for?Listen to an interview and put these statements in the correct order.1 The host introduces the guest, a sci-fi expert._ The expert has robots in his home._ As robots become more intelligent, they may also become more danger
4、ous. _ The host mentions Asimovs Three Laws of Robotics._ The expert says robots will have occupations such as teaching and nursing._ The line between humans and robots will be more blurred in the future._ The host asks about benefits and problems._ The host asks if there are robots in the experts h
5、ome._ In sci-fi stories, robots often become superior and take over.94527386Listen to the interview again and write down the discourse markers that you hear. Make a note of how each discourse marker is used in the interview. Then compare your answers with a partner. Discourse markers are used to org
6、anize a text by marking sequence, contrast, opinion, purpose, and so on. Listening for discourse markers can help you understand a text more easily. For example, first, however, above all, in order to, etc.Function Discourse markerto start or end conversationsnow, so, right, in general, to sum up, f
7、or a start, to change topicsWhats more, well, but, however, anyway, to order or sequencefirst (of all), above all, next,to show interest/ surprise/ sympathysure, good, quite, wonderful, exactly, absolutely, certainly, definitely, I see, (all) right, Thats great/ interesting/ amazing/ awfulFunction D
8、iscourse markerto rephrase or change what we saywell, in other words, the thing is, I mean, you know what I mean, what I mean isto mark the old, shared, or expected knowledge and new knowledgejust now, you know, see, you see, the thing isto mark attitude or point of view in speaking or writinghonest
9、ly, basically, predictably, no doubt, to tell you the truth, I think, Im afraid, of course I must admit, if you ask me, I must sayNot to sound too direct or forcefullike, just, maybe, apparently, sort of, kind of, perhaps, roughly, arguably, presumablyIn groups, discuss what the expert thinks of the
10、 questions and exchange your own views. You may use the following expressions to help you.Oh, by the way, . Oh, I remember, What I meant to tell/ask you is That reminds me of I think we ought to move on to .Oh, there was something I meant to tell you.I nearly forgot! , but (perhaps) thats beside the
11、 point.The next item on the agenda is On the one hand On The other hand Could I change the subject?Changing the topicOh, by the way, . Oh, I remember, What I meant to tell/ask you is That reminds me of I think we ought to move on to .Oh, there was something I meant to tell you.Do you think robots ca
12、n really understand and react to human emotions through AI technology ?Why or why not ?Do you think robots should be designed to understand and react to human emotions? Why or why not ?Write a short passage about the advantages and disadvantages of AI. You can state your own opinions and put forward
13、 your own suggestions. 科学的永恒性就在于坚持不懈地寻求之中,科学就其容量而言,是不枯竭的,就其目标而言,是永远不可企及的。卡冯伯尔感谢聆听感谢聆听Period3:Writeasci-fishortstoryUNIT1SCIENCEFICTIONUNIT1SCIENCEFICTIONTo know some famous science fiction writers.To read for the main idea of the passage.To discuss what you would do if you could time travel.To write
14、 a sci-fi short story.写作词汇1.adj.更好的;占优势的;更高的2. n.体力劳动 vi.奋斗;努力工作3. n.皮革;pl.皮衣;皮外套4. n.控制板;仪表盘;专家咨询组5. n.英寸(长度单位,等于2.54厘米)6. adv.向后;倒着;往回7. n.侄女;外甥女superiorlabourleatherpanelinchbackwardsniece8. vt.(去)拿来;(去)请来9. n.手帕;纸巾10. n.灯;台灯11. n.速度;步伐;节奏vt.& vi.确定速度;调整节奏12. n.强烈的欲望;冲动vt.催促;力劝;大力推荐13. adj.随机的;不可
15、思议的14. adj.最大极限的n.最大量;最大限度15. n.泥;泥浆fetchhandkerchieflamppaceurgerandommaximummud阅读词汇16.blurredadj.17.inactionn. 18.levern.19.gripvt.&vi.20.hazyadj.21.puffn.23.flipvt.&vi.24.stunvt.25.overstatementn.模糊不清的;难以区分的无行动;不采取措施操纵杆;杠杆紧握;抓紧模糊的;朦胧的;困惑的(烟、气等的)一缕;少量;喘息(使)快速翻转;(用手指)轻抛使震惊;使昏迷夸大;夸张重点短语 1. 事物的利与弊;支持
16、与反对2. 比更好;更胜一筹3. 占上风;取而代之;接管;接手4. 与冲突或抵触5. 关掉;熄灭;在场;结果是6. (逐渐)减少;消失7. 有强烈的欲望做某事8. 环视四周9. 吸了口气prosandconssuperiortotakeoverconflictwithturnoutfallawayhaveanurgetodolookarounddrawabreath10.hopefor11.aboveall12.bytheway13.remindsbof14.besidethepoint15.againandagain16.feellike17.asaresultof18.switchoff1
17、9.takeplace希望得到首先顺便问一下使某人想起离题;不相关再次;一遍又一遍地感觉像由于关掉发生Have you read stories or watched films about time travelling ?How would people feel when they travel through time ?What you would do if you could time travel ?The Time Machine was written in 1895 by famous science fiction writer H.G. Wells. Read an
18、extract from this story and find out how many times the Time Traveler started the machine.4 timesI pushed the starting lever on the main panel forwards an inch then immediately backwards again.I drew a breath, gripped the lever and pushed it forwards.I pushed the lever further.I pulled the lever bac
19、kwards hard.He saw the clock move forwards.His niece who came in to fetch something didnt notice him. reference objects 参照物How does the Time Traveller first know he has travelled through time? Discuss what might happen next in the story. Use the following questions to help you and make brief notes.
20、Then present your story to the class.What date do you think it is when the Time Traveller finally stops?What do you think is different about that time from the time he left?Who or what do you think the Time Traveller will meet?What adventures do you think he will have in the future? Do you think he
21、will ever return to his own time?1 Think about what your machine will look like. Is it a vehicle or a machine?2 How does your time machine work? What do you have to do to make it work?Imagine and write your own story about a time machine you will invent, and your journey through time. Use the story
22、and the guide below to help you.3 What period in time do you want to travel to? Think about interesting things and people you would like to see there.4 Imagine what it might feel like to travel through time. Think of words to describe this and make your story as vivid as possible.The first of all Ti
23、me Machines began its career at ten oclock today. 1.(give) it a last check,I sat myself in the leather seat.I drew 2. breath,gripped the lever and pushed it forwards.The laboratory 3.(go) hazy around me.My niece came in to fetch something,maybe her handkerchief,apparently without 4.(see) me.I pushed
24、 the lever further.Night came as if a lamp was being turned out,and in another moment came the day.Tomorrow night came,then skipped to day,again and again,5._(fast) and faster still.It is hard 6._(explain) the strange and unpleasant feeling of time travelling.Givingawentseeingfasterto explainIt felt
25、 like I was being driven fast on a winding road.I had a strong urge to look at the random things 7. were being flashed before my eyes!I had thought about the risk of stopping the Time Machine many 8._ (time).I pulled the lever backwards hard.With a sudden jolt,the Time Machine was flipped on its sid
26、e,and I 9. _ (throw)through the air.I was stunned for a moment,and then heard the sound of thunder.I was sitting in the rain in some mud next 10. the machine.that/whichtimeswas thrownto.概要写作Itwasattenoclocktodayand1._(检查了一下时间机器后),Istartedit.Althoughmylaboratoryremainedthesame,theclocktoldmeitwasnear
27、lyhalfpastthree.2.(把主面板往前推)andfurther,I3.(发现黑夜变成了白天)veryquicklyandthewholesurfaceoftheearth4.(在发生变化).IstoppedthemachinesuddenlyandI5.(被抛向空中)andlandedinthemudnexttothemachine.aftercheckingtheTimeMachinePushingthepanelforwardsfoundnightskippedtodaywasbeingchangedwasthrownthroughtheairWhat period in time do you want to travel to ? Think about interesting things and people you would like to see there.What would you do if you could time travel back to the Tang Dynasty? 科学的永恒性就在于坚持不懈地寻求之中,科学就其容量而言,是不枯竭的,就其目标而言,是永远不可企及的。卡冯伯尔感谢聆听感谢聆听
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