Unit 4 Developing ideas （ppt课件）-2023新外研版（2019）《高中英语》选择性必修第三册.pptx

1、Isaac Asimov(1920-1992)阿西莫夫阿西莫夫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 was considered to be one of the“Big Three”science-fiction writers during his lifetime.“A few years ago,the idea

2、 of a computer you could put in your pocket was just science fiction.”Law:A robot may not injure a human being or,through inaction,allow a human being to come to harm.Law:A robot must obey orders given by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the first lawLaw:A robot must protect

3、 its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the first or second law.Isaac AsimovBrainstorming Life on EarthWear 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.Life on the Moon _

4、_ _ _Wear spacesuits whenever outside.Breathe from an air supply.Jump high easily.Keep robots as pets.Complete the summary of the story.TitleAuthorSetting Time:Place:Characters Jimmy,a Moon-born boy Plot A Boys Best Friend Isaac AsimovIn the future On the Moon Mr Anderson,Jimmys fatherMrs Anderson,J

5、immys motherRobutt,a mechanical dog,Jimmys petPlotJimmys parents get a dog from Earth.They want to give it to Jimmy as a pet.But a robot pet named Robutt.His parents.a real dog.Jimmy refuses.because.For Jimmy,Robutt is not just a mechanical dog,but.Different attitudes towards RobuttParents:Jimmy:The

6、y think Robutt is a mechanical imitation of a real dog.He loves Robutt and treats him like a real dog.Jimmys love for Robbut is shown between the lines.Is there any foreshadowing of Jimmys final decision?Find clues in the reading passage.Jimmy has never seen one.“Come on,Robutt”Jimmy couldnt go wron

7、g while Robutt was around,tripping him.jummping on him.circling around.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

8、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.DiscussionDebate on whether it is possible to have a real friendship with a robot.Pros Con

9、s_ _ _ _ Pros Cons_ _ _ _ Jimmy,1.long and agile arms and legs,was out on the crater,looking 2.(thick)and stubbier with his spacesuit on.Robutt,a dog,was a mechanical imitation,3.had four legs,tripping Jimmy or jumping on him 4.(show)how much he loved him,or 5.(circle)around and squeaking low and 6.

10、(scare)when Jimmy hid behind a rock.Robutt 7.(adjust)to act as if it loves Jimmy.Jimmy held Robutt 8.(tight).9.the little robot-mutt which had never been held like that in all its 10.(exist),squeaked high.with thickerwhichto showcirclingscaredis adjustedtightlyAndexistenceMr Anderson said,“Wheres Ji

11、mmy,dear?”“Out on the crater,”said Mrs Anderson.“Robutt is with him.Did he arrive?”“Yes.Hes at the rocket station,_(经历，经受)the tests.I _(see)one since I _(leave)Earth 15 years ago.”“Jimmy has never seen one,”said Mrs Anderson.“Because hes Moon-born and cant visit Earth.Thats _ Im bringing one here.I

12、think its the first one ever on the Moon.”going through havent really seenleftwhy1.Hes at the rocket station,going through the tests.go through:experience,endure or suffer sth 经历，经受e.g.He was going through a very difficult time.e.g.I always start the day by going through my e-mail.仔细检查，审查e.g.Lets go

13、 through the arguments again.详细研究，仔细琢磨e.g.I seem to be going through a lot of money at the moment.用完，耗尽e.g.The bill didnt go through.(法律、合同等正式)通过Jimmy was out on the crater,_ his mother had said.His arms and legs were _(手长脚长，行动灵活).He looked thicker and stubbier _(穿着宇航服),but he could handle the lunar

14、 gravity _ no Earth-born human being could.The out side of the crater _(slope)and the Earth,_ was low in the southern sky,was nearly full,_ the entire crater-slope was brightly _(light).The slope was gentle one and even the weight of the spacesuit couldnt _ Jimmy _(阻碍他跳着越过)it in a _(float)hop _ made

15、 the gravity seem _(exist).aslong and agile with his spacesuit on asslopedwhichso thatlitkeep from racing up floatingthatnonexistent“Come on,Robutt,”he shouted.Robutt,_ could hear him by radio,_and_(跳着跑过去).Jimmy,expert _ he was,couldnt _(race)Robutt,who didnt need a spacesuit,and had four legs and t

16、endons of steel.Jimmy couldnt go wrong while Robutt was around,_(trip)him when he was too near a rock,or _(jump)on him to show how much he loved him,or _(circle)around and _(squeak)low and scared when Jimmy _(hide)behind a rock,when all the time Robutt knew well enough _ he was.He heard his fathers

17、voice on his private wavelength.“Jimmy,come back.I have something to tell you.”whosqueakedbounded afterthoughoutracetrippingjumpingcirclingsqueakinghidwhereMr Anderson was smiling.“We have something for you,Jimmy.Its at the rocket station now,but well have it tomorrow after all the tests are over.”“

18、From earth,Dad?”“A dog from Earth,son.The first dog on the Moon.You wont need Robutt any more.We cant keep them both,and _(某一个)boy or girl will have Robutt.”He seemed to _(wait)for Jimmy to say something,then he said,“You know what a dog is,Jimmy.Its the real thing.Robutts only a _(machine)imitation

19、,a robot-mutt.Thats _ he got his name.”Jimmy frowned.“Robutt isnt an imitation,Dad.”“Roberts just steel and wiring and a simple positronic brain.”“He does everything I want him to do,Dad.He understands me.”some otherbe waitingmechanicalhow“No,son.Robutt is just a machine.Its just _(program)to act th

20、e way it does.A dog is _(live).Youll see the difference once he gets here.”Jimmy looked at Robutt,_ was squeaking again,a very low,slow squeak _seemed frightened.Jimmy _(伸出)his arms and Robutt was in them and in one _(跳跃).Jimmy said,“What will the difference be _ Robutt _ the dog?”“Its hard to expla

21、in,”said Mr Anderson,“but it will be easy to see.The dog will really love you.Robutt is just _(adjust)act as though it loves you.”“But,Dad,we dont know _ inside the dog,_ his feelings are.Maybe its just acting,too.”Mr Anderson frowned.“Jimmy,youll know the difference when you experience the love of

22、a _(live)thing.”programmedalivewhothatheld outboundbetween andadjustedwhatswhatliving 1)All those who agree please hold _ your hand.2)His poor education is holding him _.3)The water wont hold _ much longer.4)Hold _ making your decision until Monday.5)We will aim to hold _ prices.backoffoutupdown hol

23、d back 退缩;阻止;抑制 hold down 控制,保持住 hold off 保持距离;推迟 hold on 坚持;不要挂断电话 hold up 举起;耽搁 Jimmy held Robutt _(tight).He was frowning,too,and the _(坚定的表情)on his face meant that he wouldnt _(改变主意).He said,“But whats the difference how they act?How about how I feel?I love Robutt and _(这就是最重要的).”And the little

24、robot-mutt,_ had never been held so tightly in all its _(exist),squeaked high and rapid squeaks-happy squeaks.(Adaptaton of experts from“A Boys Best Friend”by Isaac Asimov)tightlydesperate lookchange his mind thats what counts whichexistence1)There are no significant _ (different)between the educati

25、on systems of the two countries.2)Can you tell the subtle difference _ the words“require”and“request”?3)The twins are different _ each other _ their behavior.differencesbetweenfrom in 1)他们拼命寻找事故幸存者。他们拼命寻找事故幸存者。They _ to find survivors from the accident.2)我现在非常渴望见到我的朋友安妮。我现在非常渴望见到我的朋友安妮。I _ my friend Annie now.3)灾难现场急需药物。灾难现场急需药物。_ for medicines at the disaster site.made a desperate attemptam desperate to seeThere is a desperate need