1、Unit1 Science FictionUnit1 Science FictionTodays Todays science fictionscience fiction is tomorrows is tomorrows science fact.science fact.-Isaac Asimov-Isaac AsimovPeriod 1 Reading and thinkinga type of book, film/movie, etc. that is based on imagined scientific discoveries of the future, and often
2、 deals with space travel and life on other planets 科幻小说（或影片等）科幻小说（或影片等）classic elements time travel space travel using of science or technology aliensrobotsIf robots will live with humans in the future? Then what will the future be like? How do they get on with each other?Question:Whose satisfaction
3、 do you think will be guaranteed?How do you understand the word “adapted” in the title?Narrative记叙文记叙文Isaac Asimov (1920-1992)123456789A coupletest outwork onfriendsGladys Claffern(Claire wished to be)Larry BelmontClaireTony, a household robotHusbandWifeRelationshipPara 1-2Para 3-8Para 9Larry persua
4、ded Clair to accept the robot that would be tested out.The process of the robot helping Clair.The result of Clair living with the robot.the set-upConflictConclusion Task 2: The structure of the storyA household robot was going to be _ by ClaireClaires problemsTonys helpShe thought she was not _.Her
5、house was not _.She wanted to be like _.The saleswoman was _ to her.She was so clumsy to _.He gave her a new _ and improved the _ she wore.He_the house completely.He suggested a _in her house.He made the woman changed her_.He managed to _ in time from the next room.On the night of the party, before
6、the guests _, Tony took her in his arms, said that he did not want _ the next day, and that he felt more than just the _ to please her.the set-upConflictConclusionGladys Claffernrudefall off the ladderclevereleganthairstylemakeuptransformedparty attitudecatch hertested outarriveddesireto leave her C
7、laires feelingschanged OccasionClaireOccasionClaire1. before he arriveddisliked him4.admired him2. was alarmed5.called him a dear3.felt embarrassed6.felt his warmthwhen she first saw himwhen offered to help dressingwhen offered sympathy when going shoppingwhen falling off a laddertime orderWhat will
8、 happen next?How do you think this story will end?Task 4: How do you think this story will end?sad ending?happy ending?surprising ending?1.Tony let her go and _. It was then that Claire realised that _. 2.What _ by those women! She might not be as beautiful as them, but _.3. But even though Tony had
9、 been _, he would _you cannot have women_.disappeared from sightTony had opened the curtains of the front windowfalling in love a sweet victory to be enviednone of them had such a handsome loverso clever and caringhave to be rebuiltwith machinesListen to the rest of the story. How different is it fr
10、om your ending.Tony let her go and disappeared from sight. It was then that Claire realized that Tony had opened the curtains of the front window. Her guests had seen everything! T. Just before they left, Then she remembered She shouted Leave me alone and ran to her bed. She cried all night. Tony ha
11、d protected a human being from harm when he prevented Claire from falling off a ladder. He had also opened the curtains that night so that the other women would see him and Claire, which wolud make them envy Claire. Butsadalarmedembarrassed & disturbedadmiredfall in loveReview Claires emotional deve
12、lopment.unwilling to acceptTask 5: What are the similarities and differences between Tony and a human being? facial expression never changes; facial expression changes often;smoothhairoffers sympathy programmed to appear sensitive; can show true sensitivity and care.TonyHuman beingcontrast:different
13、 from, but, while, whereas, although, however, in contrast, on the other handcomparison:the same as, similar to, similarly, more like, just as, in comparison, in the same way always the same emotions can changetreats people kindlywarm bodyA human beings facial expression changes often, whereas Tonys
14、 never changes.Group Group discussiodiscussion n Nowadays the application of the robots Nowadays the application of the robots has already become an irresistible trend. has already become an irresistible trend. Is it a challenge or an opportunity for Is it a challenge or an opportunity for the future development of mankind?the future development of mankind?
