1、Developing ideas Watch the video and answer the questions. 1 How does Asimov set out the relationship between humans and robots? He puts forward the Three Laws of Robotics, which ensure that robots should always obey and protect humans. 2 Have you read any of Asimovs novels? If so, share one story y
2、ouve read with the class. If not, would you like to read them? Why or why not? 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 loved to write: he wrote or
3、edited more than 500 books. Together with Arthur C. Clarke and Robert A. Heinlein(罗伯特罗伯特. .海因莱因、亚海因莱因、亚 瑟瑟克拉克克拉克), Asimov was considered to be one of the “Big Three” science-fiction writers during his lifetime. Asimov is perhaps best known for his Foundation series, the first three books of which wo
4、n the Hugo Award for “ Best All-Time Series” in 1966. His other major works are the Galactic empire series and the Robot series, in which he put forward the Three Laws of Robotics -an idea which continues to exercise some influence today. “A few years ago, the idea of a computer you could put in you
5、r pocket was just science fiction.” 机器人三定律是科幻小说家机器人三定律是科幻小说家Isaac Asimov在他的机器人相关作品和其他机在他的机器人相关作品和其他机 器人相关小说中为机器人设定的行为准则，是阿西莫夫除器人相关小说中为机器人设定的行为准则，是阿西莫夫除“心理史学心理史学”外另一外另一 个著名的虚构学说：个著名的虚构学说： Law: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. Law: A robot
6、 must obey orders given by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the first law Law: A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the first or second law. 第一法则机器人不得伤害人类，或袖手旁观坐视人类受到伤害；第一法则机器人不得伤害人类，或袖手旁观坐视人类受到伤害； 第二法则除非违背第一法则，机器人必须服从人类的命令
7、；第二法则除非违背第一法则，机器人必须服从人类的命令； 第三法则在不违背第一及第二法则下，机器人必须保护自己。第三法则在不违背第一及第二法则下，机器人必须保护自己。 Isaac Asimov Complete the table to compare life on Earth with life on the Moon. Life on Earth Wear ordinary clothes and change according to the seasons. Breathe the air freely. Have to make an effort to jump high. Kee
8、p pets, such as dogs, cats, etc. Life on the Moon _ _ _ _ Wear spacesuits whenever outside. Breathe from an air supply. Jump high easily. Keep robots as pets. Complete the summary of the story. Title Author Setting Time: Place: Characters Jimmy, a Moon-born boy A Boys Best Friend Isaac Asimov In the
9、 future On the Moon Mr Anderson, Jimmys father Mrs Anderson, Jimmys mother Robutt, a mechanical dog, Jimmys pet Complete the summary of the story. Plot Jimmys parents get a dog from Earth. They want to give it to Jimmy as a pet. But Jimmy already has a robot pet named Robutt. His parents think it wo
10、uld be good for Jimmy to have a real dog, and that he would like it. They want to send Robutt to another family. To his parents surprise, Jimmy refuses to accept the real dog, because he loves Robutt and he believes Robutt loves him too. For Jimmy, Robutt is not just a mechanical dog, but a real fri
11、end. Different attitudes towards Robutt Parents: Jimmy: They think Robutt is a mechanical imitation of a real dog. He loves Robutt and treats him like a real dog. 1 What are the similarities and differences between Robutt and a real dog? Similarities: Both are able to respond to orders given by huma
12、n beings. Both can outrace human beings. Both can guide and protect human beings. Differences: They 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
13、 human beings. Think and Share 2 Is there any foreshadowing of Jimmys final decision? Find clues in the reading passage. Yes, there is. At the beginning of the story, we know Jimmy has never seen a real dog. It also seems that he spends a lot of time with Robutt. Jimmy plays with Robutt enthusiastic
14、ally, shouting “Come on, Robutt”. In the middle of the passage, we are told that “Jimmy couldnt go wrong while Robutt was around”, indicating that Robutt protects Jimmy well. Work in groups. Give a talk on whether it is possible to have a real friendship with a robot. 1 Answer the questions to help
15、to form your point of view. Why do Jimmy and his parents have different feelings towards Robutt? If you were Jimmy, which one would you choose, Robutt or a real dog? Because Jimmy was born on the Moon, he has never seen a real dog. He has been getting along well with Robutt, and thus has developed a
16、n affection for him. He cannot figure out why a real dog is better than a mechanical dog, despite his fathers explanation. While Jimmys parents have seen real dogs before they left Earth. They know what real dogs look like. They think Robutt is just a machine. Work in groups. Give a talk on whether
17、it is possible to have a real friendship with a robot. 2 Organise the main points you would like to cover and complete the table. Point of view Arguments Supporting details Conclusion 3 Give your talk to the class. 根根据课文内容据课文内容, ,判断正判断正(T)(T)误误(F)(F)。 1.Robutt is one of the children of Mr Anderson.
18、2.Jimmy looked thicker and stubbier when he wore his spacesuit. 3.Robutt didnt need a spacesuit when he was with Jimmy. F T T 1.Where was the real dog when Jimmys parents were having a conversation? A. On the Earth. B. At the rocket station. C. Behind a rock. D. On the Mars. 2.Who is Jimmys best fri
19、end according to the passage? A. Mr Anderson. B. Mrs Anderson. C. Robutt. D. His classmate. Reading comprehension 3.How did Robutt react when Jimmy hid behind a rock? A. It tripped him and looked for him. B. It jumped on the rock and squeaked low. C. It was frowning with the desperate look on its fa
20、ce. D. It circled around and squeaked low and was scared. 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
21、, or 5.(circle) around and squeaking low and 6.(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 thicker which to show circling scare
22、d is adjusted tightly And existence 直击高考直击高考 Continuing a sci-fi story Read the story and answer the questions. 1 What happened to the prison and what was the cause? There was a prison breakout, caused by faulty robotics. 2 What kind of job do you think Carolyn has? She might be a prison governor. 3
23、 Are there any sentences that might foreshadow what will happen next? Underline them. Think about what will happen next, based on the examples of foreshadowing you have underlined. Complete the notes to plan the rest of the story. Setting Time:_ Place:_ Characters_ _ Plot_ _ Ending_ _ Now continue t
24、he story. 参考范文参考范文 Carolyn had a long commute to the prison, even by aircar. When she arrived, everything seemed normal, except for a robot lying at the front gate, motionless. Its an old model, she thought. They broke down now and again. She passed through the gate, noting that everything else was
25、apparently in order. But just as she closed her office door behind her, a loud alarm sounded. Carolyns blood froze. She had only ever heard that sound during drills. It cant be! she thought. A general systems failure! She looked out of the reinforced glass of her office window into the prison below.
26、 Sure enough, the robots were out of control. Most had stopped moving at all. Some spun aimlessly around and around. But others were randomly operating things, including the cell gates, and she could see prisoners rushing out to freedom. “Grab the robots weapons and run!” shouted the prisoners. Caro
27、lyn opened her bag and reached for her emergency call device. Her heart sank as she realised she had left it at home. I need to call in the police, she thought. But how? Without the device, she couldnt communicate. Nothing in the prison would work properly now. There was a voice behind her. “Looking
28、 for one of these?” Carolyn gasped. “Julius!” There was her second in-command, holding an emergency caller in his hand. “What are you doing in my office?” “It should be my office!” snarled Julius. “Ive worked here for forty years and the City Commissioners gave you the job as prison governor! But no
29、w youll pay. Youll all pay! Ican make every robot in every prison in the city go crazy. The prisoners will escape, and the city will burn!” Then the door burst open, and the room was suddenly flooded with riot police. And there was Todd! “I took the aircar over here to bring you this,” he said quiet
30、ly, winking as he pushed the emergency call device secretly into her hands. “I could see there was trouble, so I activated it to call in the police.” “It was Julius,” said Carolyn, watching the police bundle Julius out of the door. “Hes gone mad.” “Sure,” said Todd. “But now we know how easy it is to cause a mass robot breakdown. Youll have to write a report. Make some recommendations to upgrade the robots.” “I know.” Carolyn slid from Todds hug and walked towards the door. She could see the police rounding up the prisoners. “But right now, Ive got a prison to run.” A glimpse of the future
