1、Unit 1 Science FictionReading and Thinkingwhen it comes to science fiction,what do you usually think of?dinosaursAI and robotsaliens外星人外星人 super powerWatch the video clip of the Robot Sophia（索非亚（索非亚机器人）机器人）in a TV show . make good dialogues and play jokeslook like humans and have facial expressions
2、plan to dominate the human race(kidding) good at playing games A robot can only do what its programmed to doeven though they can show feelings using facial expressions .Look at the title and predict the plot Rewritten. It is originally written by IsaacAsimov.ReadingIt is probably about a product whi
3、ch makes its customers feel satisfied.2.What does “adapted”under the title mean?1. What is the story titled Satisfaction Guaranteed probably about?Read for the characters and their relations ReadingHow many characters are mentioned? Who are they? What are the relationships between them?Larry Belmont
4、,who worked for a robot companyGladys Claffern,a rich and powerful woman a couplefriendswork on test outa household robotNoImageTonyClairea housewife阅读精析合作学习Task 1框架宏观建构:整体理解 1.Skim the passage and fill in the blanksCharacters:Larry Belmont: An employee at a robot (1) _.Claire: Larry Belmonts (2) _.
5、Tony: A (3) _.Gladys Claffern: Claires neighbour.Storyline:companywiferobotPara.1A robot is to be tested out.Para.2The robot, Tony, is tested out in Claires (4) _.Para.3Tony can serve breakfast.Para.4Tony can show (5) _to Claire.Para.5Tony can read books.Para.6Tony helps Claire improve her (6) _ and
6、 helps her gain respect.Para.7Tony gives Claire a good suggestion.Para.8Tony protects Claire from falling off the ladder.Para.9Tony expresses his heart/love to Claire.2.Whats the main idea of this passage?The passage is mainly about _housesympathymakeuphow a robot used for housework is tested out in
7、 a familyTask 2文本微观剖析: 细节探究 1.Choose the best answer.(1)What does Larry Belmont think of testing out the robot in his house?A. It is an extra benefit.B. B. It is his responsibility.C. It helps improve his house.D. It can make Claire happy.(2)How did Claire feel when Tony offered to help her get dres
8、sed? A. Proud.B. Happy. C. Guilty.D. Embarrassed.(3)Why does Tony work on the house improvement?A. Because Claire wants to hold a party in her house.B. Because Claire plans to give Larry a surprise.C. Because Claire doesnt think it good enough for Larry.D. Because Claire intends to make the best of
9、Tony.(4)What does Gladys Claffern think of the relationship between Claire and Tony?A. Friends. B. Lovers. C. Relatives. D. Colleagues.(5)What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Tony falls in love with Claire.B. Tony will have a rest that night.C. Tony will stay with Claire forever.D. Tony, the
10、 robot needs to be improved.2.Reread the passage and fill in the blanks.A robot named Tony was sent to Claires house (1) _(test) out. He looked like a real man, tall and handsome with smooth hair (2) _ a deep voice. Not only did he look like a human, but he (3) _(behave) like a real man. He did ever
11、ything to comfort Claire. He prepared breakfast in (4) _ morning. He even tried to help Claire get (5) _(dress), which made Claire feel embarrassed. When he heard that Claire was not (6) _(satisfy) with her house, he began to improve it. When he learned that Claire was jealous of another lady, he he
12、lped to improve (7) _(she) makeup and make Gladys and her friends admire Claire by (8) _(hold) a party at home. Tony was only a robot, but he could do and think (9) _(exact) like a real man. He even fell in love with his hostess, Claire, near the end of the test.(10) _ an excellent science fiction i
13、t is! to be testedandbehavedthedressedsatisfiedherholdingexactlyWhat Discussion : Group work How did Claires feelings toward Tony change as the story developed?1.Underline the words and expressions showing her feelings.2.Fill in the occasions when Claire had these feelings.alarmedembarrassedadmirean
14、d trustcall him a dearfeel his warmthBefore he arrivedShe first saw himTony asked if she needed help dressingTony offered sympathy to herTony helped her talk to the sales-womanTony managed to catch her and held herClaires feelings toward Tony changed as the story developed. Did he really love Claire
15、 or just continue to help Claire?Did the guests see what happened ? How would they feel ? Thinking and Discussing How do you think this story will end? Work in groups and come up with an ending. 1 1. .Tony let her go and _. It was then that Claire realized that _. 2.What _ by those women! She might
16、not be as beautiful as them, but_.3. But even though Tony had been _, he would _you cannot have women_.disappeared from sightdisappeared from sight Tony had opened the curtains of theTony had opened the curtains of the front window front windowfalling in love falling in love a sweet victory to be en
17、vieda sweet victory to be envied none of them had such a none of them had such a handsome lover handsome lover so clever and caringso clever and caringhave to be rebuilthave to be rebuiltwith machineswith machines Tony freed her and disappeared from sight. It was then that Claire realized that Tony
18、had opened the curtains of the front window. Her guests had seen everything! The women were impressed by Claire, the house and the delicious cuisine. What a sweet victory to be envied by those women! Then she remembered-Tony was just a machine. She shouted Leave me aloneand ran to her bed. She cried
19、 all night. The next morning a car drove up and took Tony away. Even though Tony had been so clever, he would have to be rebuilt-you cannot have women falling in love with machines.How different is it from your ending?Complete the diagram with the similarities and differences between Tony and a huma
20、n being. Then use the words in the boxes to describe the similarities and differences.Comparisonthe same as similar to similarly more like just as in comparison in the same wayContrastdifferent from but while whereas although however on the other hand in contrastTony Human beingfacial expression nev
21、er changes; programmed to appear sensitive and earing; always the same facial expression changes often; can show true sensitivity and care; emotions can change smooth hair; offers sympathy; treats people kindly; warm bodyA human beings facial expression changes often, whereas Tonys never changes. Al
22、though Tonys 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 smo
23、oth 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. 1. a household robot 家用机器人2. test out 检验;测试3. on a business trip 因公出差4. feel alarmed 感到担心5. more like 更像是;更接近6. smooth hair 顺滑的头发7. a deep voice低沉浑厚的声音8. facial e
24、xpression 面部表情9. feel embarrassed 感到难堪的，感到尴尬的10.It is ridiculous that. 荒谬的是11.with dignity 有尊严地，体面地12.with wonder 惊奇地13.or rather 更确切地说14.make up n.妆容15.accompany sb. to. 陪某人去16.a list of一份的清单17.make an appointment(with sb.)(与某人)约时间18.turn around 转身;翻转19.after all 毕竟20.be guilty of 犯罪21.work on 从事;做
25、的工作22.fall off 从跌落下来23.manage to do sth.设法做成某事24.in time及时;迟早25.take sb.in ones arms 把某人搂在怀里26.more than 不仅仅是，远非Claire had a sense of failure.My house was notelegant.I wanted to be like Gladys Claffern.The sale-woman was rude to me.I am so clumsy to fall off from the ladder.I am not clever.1. What a
26、re Claire1. What are Claires problems ? s problems ? Was Claire satisfied with Tony?My house was notelegant.I wanted to be like Gladys Claffern.The sale-woman was rude to me.I am so clumsy to fall off from the ladder.I am not clever.2. What did Tony do to help Claire?2. What did Tony do to help Claire?He gave her a new _andimproved the _she wore.hairstylemakeupHe_the housecompletely.transformedHe suggesteda _in her house.party He made the womanchangedher_.attitudeHemanagedto catch her in time fromthe nextroom.Tony: Mr. Perfect !NoImage
