1、Reading and Thinking新人教选择性必修四B.u To be able to grasp the general idea of the passage and grasp the context of the passage.u To develop the interest in reading science fiction.u To be able to voice opinions about robots and AI.B.Part 1Part 1B.elements of science fiction setting in the futurescientifi
2、c theme.Do you like reading science fiction?What elements does science fiction usually include?characters(robots,aliens.)futuristic technologyparanormal activitiesB.1.Who is this man?Isaac Asimov A biochemist(生物化学家)and a highly successful American writer of science fiction.Do you agree with him?Why?
3、B.2.Have you ever read novels written by Isaac Asimov？What impresses you most about his works?He wrote about robots.His works focus on exploring the relationship between robots and humans.B.Part 2B.Before you read,discuss these questions in groups.How do robots already help humans in their lives tod
4、ay?What do you think a domestic robot could do for a family in the future?B.Part 3B.Skim the title and predict the plot Rewritten.It is originally written by Isaac Asimov.It is probably about a product which makes its users feel satisfied.2.How do you understand the word“adapted”in the title?1.What
5、is the story entitled Satisfaction Guaranteed probably about?B._:Larry persuaded Clair to accept the robot that would be tested out.Paragraph 1_:The process of the robot helping Clair.Paragraph 3 to 8_:The result of Clair living with the robot.Paragraph 9 Scan the text and divide the text into three
6、 partsB.How many characters are mentioned?Who are they?What are the relationships between them?ClaireGladys ClaffernTonyLarry Belmont a couplefriendswork out test out B.Whose satisfaction shall be guaranteed?Claires.Tony are supposed to guarantee that Claire will be satisfied with him and his servic
7、e.TonyClaireB.Read carefully and figure out the change of Claires feelings.Before Tony arrived.When Claire first saw Tony.Claire disliked him.She was alarmed.When Tony asked if he should help her get dressed.She felt embarrassed.B.when Tony helped her talk to the saleswoman.when she fell and Tony ca
8、ught and held her.She called him a dear.She felt his warmth.When Tony offered sympathy to her.She admired him.B.Claires feelings toward Tony changed as the story developed.dislike alarmedembarrassed called him a dearfelt his warmthadmireB.Read the story again and answer detailed questions.1.Was Clai
9、re satisfied with Tony and his service?2.What caused the change of Claires feelings?Yes.Because Tony provided her with such perfect service and great comfort.Tonys care/attention/support/help/encouragement/wisdom.3.To claire,was Tony more like a household robot,or a friend or even a lover?A lover.B.
10、Part 4B.1.How did Tony feel about Claire?Was he also attached to Claire?Did he have no feelings?was he just a robot and was just performing his duty?B.2.What are the similarities and differences between Tony and human being?comparison:the same as,similar to,similarly,more like,just as,in comparison,
11、in the same waycontrast:different from,but,while,whereas,although,however,in contrast,on the other handB.2.What are the similarities and differences between Tony and human being?facial expression never changes;programmed to appear sensitive;always the same facial expression changes often;can show tr
12、ue sensitivity and care emotions can changesmooth hair treats people kindly;warm bodyTony Human beingB.Part 5B.The next morning a car drove up and took Tony away._happy ending?sad ending?surprising ending?Work in groups and come up with a reasonable ending.What would happen to Claire?Was she eventua
13、lly satisfied?What would happen to Tony?Did he pass the test?B.Then the front door bell rang._The next morning a car drove up and took Tony away._B.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
14、Tony had been _,he would _you cannot have women_.disappeared from sightTony had opened the curtains of the front windowfalling in love with machinesa sweet victory to be enviedso clever and caringhave to be rebuiltListen to the rest of the story.How different is it from your ending.none of them had
15、such a handsome loverB.Listen again and discuss the following questions.1.How did the guests feel about Claire,the house and Tony?2.What happened to Tony in the end?They felt envied that Claire had such a handsome lover.Tony was taken away and had to be rebuilt.B.Dicuss in pairs and voice your opini
16、ons.1.Do you like the ending?2.Was it a logical one?3.Do you think it is possible for a person to love a robot?Why?B.uWhat relationship do you think will develop between humans and robots in the future?uNowadays the application of the robots has already become an irresistible trend.Is it a challenge or an opportunity for the future development of mankind?Why?
