1、 Unit 4Unit 4Living with Living with technologytechnologyFamous saying(P43)Famous saying(P43)The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you dont really even notice it,so its part of everyday life.Bill Gates技术的进步是基于让它融入你的生活，这样你甚至不会真正技术的进步是基于让它融入你的生活，这样你甚至不会真正注意到它，如此一来它就成为了日常生活的一部分
2、。注意到它，如此一来它就成为了日常生活的一部分。比尔比尔盖茨盖茨比尔比尔盖茨盖茨，美国企业家、软件工程师、，美国企业家、软件工程师、慈善家、微软公司创始人，曾任微软董慈善家、微软公司创始人，曾任微软董事长、事长、CEOCEO和首席软件设计师。本句旨和首席软件设计师。本句旨在说明技术会进入千家万户，成为人们在说明技术会进入千家万户，成为人们生活中不可或缺的一部分。生活中不可或缺的一部分。welcome to the unit Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea:travelling deep under the ocean 2001:A Space Ody
3、ssey:travelling to _ The Matrix:connecting the human brain with _ and entering the virtual worldthe MooncomputersArtificial intelligence:friendly or frightening?Artificial Intelligence:friendly or frightening?main topictwo aspectsPre-readingGuidance&explorationListen to the popular science article a
4、nd find the main idea of each paragraph.When we read an article of science,we usually can find out the main idea of the passage by joining the topic sentences(usually the first sentence of each paragraph)together.Try to use one word to conclude each paragraphFast readingPara.1Para.1AI can make your
5、dreams come true.Para.2Para.2_Para.3Para.3_Para.4Para.4_Para.5Para.5_Para.6Para.6_ConclusionIntroductionDefinitionDevelopmentApplicationsConcernsP46 A1Read the popular science article and complete the chart below with the main idea of each paragraph.The development of computer has made AI a reality.
6、We are at a turning point in history.Where will AI lead?AI is being applied in many fields.We should rethink and not fall victim to AI.It tells more basic information about AI.Read paragraph 2 and fill in the following chart.One essential aim of AIOne approach to the aim(2)_ To develop computer inte
7、lligence capable of learning from experience,adjusting to new inputs and performing tasks like humans.(3)_ “Deep learning”,which enables a machine to improve its own performance by learning from the results of its previous actions.Detailed readingThe definition of AI(1)_ A branch of computer science
8、 that aims to create intelligent machines.Detailed reading(Para.3)TimeWhat happenedSince the 1940sYears before the mid-1950sIn the mid-1950sIn 1997In 2017The development of computers has made the dream of AI a reality.The term“artificial intelligence”was coined.A major breakthrough in AI was made.A
9、computer program AlphaGo defeated arguably the best human Go player.Alan Turing had explored the theory of AI.Detailed reading(Para.3)The development of AIThe development of AI coin coin n.v.n.v.【词源词源】coin本义是铸造硬币的模本义是铸造硬币的模具，来自拉丁语具，来自拉丁语cuneus（楔子）。（楔子）。因古罗马时期用来冲压硬币的模子因古罗马时期用来冲压硬币的模子形状是楔形的而得名。所以，由此形状
10、是楔形的而得名。所以，由此衍生出衍生出“铸造、创造、杜撰铸造、创造、杜撰”之意，之意，最后演变为最后演变为“硬币硬币”。此处，此处，coin用作动词，往模具里注用作动词，往模具里注入金属则为入金属则为“铸铸/造造(币币)”；往模具往模具里注入词根、词缀等则铸造成新词里注入词根、词缀等则铸造成新词语，即语，即coin v.创造创造(新词语新词语)”Deep Blue VS Carry Kasparow Deep Blue VS Carry Kasparow AlphaGo VS Ke JieAlphaGo VS Ke Jiepara.4 What are the fields where AI
11、is already being applied?Can you list some examples?Read paragraphs 4 to 5 and fill in the following chart.Friendly Frightening(1)_ AI is already being applied in many fields.People can use AI to help them drive vehicles.Write novels,translate foreign languages and do many other things.From this poi
12、nts of view,AI can be friends with humans.(2)_Artificial intelligenceRead paragraphs 4 to 5 and fill in the following chart.Friendly Frightening(1)_(2)_ The benefits of AI also bring concerns and fears.Could machines really develop human-like intelligence?And what would happen if they did?Would thin
13、king machines work alongside humans or threaten the existence of humans?How would they be punished if they committed crimes or even murdered humans?As we become more and more dependent on computers,we should think about the dangers posed by the advances in AI.Therefore,the development of AI could al
14、so be frightening.Artificial intelligenceWhat is the authors attitude to artificial intelligence?A.supportive B.doubtful C.Objective D.indifferent He thinks AI can bring us benefits and maybe some negative effects as well.Critical thinking“完全人工智能的发展可能意味着人类的终结。完全人工智能的发展可能意味着人类的终结。”spellspell v.v.招致，意
15、味着（通常指坏事）招致，意味着（通常指坏事）,“The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race.”Do you agree with him?Why or why not?DiscussionOption 1Yes,I agree with Stephen Hawking.With the development of full artificial intelligence,machines may become so intelligent that human be
16、ings could no longer control them.If super-intelligent AI machines could think and act completely on their own,it remains to be seen how they would treat human beings.It would be extremely dangerous if they decide that humans are their enemies.Option2I do not agree with Stephen Hawking.I think that
17、scientists fully understand the concerns about AI,and they will surely be careful about developing it.Even if we are able to create true artificial intelligence,we will know how to control it.1.What have you learnt about artificial intelligence(AI)through the article?What do you think intelligent machines will be capable of doing in the future?2.Whats your attitude towards artificial intelligence(AI)?1.Finish part B on page 47.2.Read the passage carefully.H
