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课件网) Unit 4 Living with technology Welcome to the unit & Reading By the end of this period, students will be able to: 1. predict the structure of the article according to the title and the pictures; 2. analyse the benefits and potential threats of the development of AI; 3. improve the ability of critical thinking. Lead-in Have you ever read Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Matrix (海底两万里) (2001太空漫游) (黑客帝国) Do you believe the descriptions in science fiction have turned into reality Watch the video about how science fiction becomes a reality and finish the following exercise. Welcome to the unit Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea： travelling deep under the ocean 2001: A Space Odyssey： travelling to _____ The Matrix： connecting the human brain with _____ and entering the virtual world the Moon computers Fill in the blanks according to the video. What technology do you think will be possible in the future and how do you think it will change our lives Our palmprints and fingerprints are usually scanned for identification. In the future, I think our hands will be implanted with sensors to become scanners themselves. Using our hands as scanners would make it more convenient to identify ourselves and pay for items. Our hands could even be used to exchange digital business cards or any other information through a handshake. 1. Have you heard about artificial intelligence What do you know about it I know that we already use AI in our daily lives. Some cars use AI for navigation and to enhance self-driving capabilities. Pre-reading I heard that the robot can serve customers in the restaurant. Besides, it enables parents to monitor their children’s activities and behavior. 2. According to the title and pictures, what could be discussed in this article Artificial Intelligence: friendly or frightening main topic two aspects In my opinion, the title uses the words “friendly” and “frightening”, which indicates that this article might touch upon the benefits and threats of AI. The four pictures on the next page suggest a possible discussion of the various relationships between AI and human beings—humans and AI may develop a friendly relationship, or AI may pose dangers to humans. 1. What is the passage mainly about A．The advantages of artificial intelligence. B．The disadvantages of artificial intelligence. C．The application of artificial intelligence in the future. D．The development, application of AI and people’s concerns about it. While-reading Fast-reading for main ideas √ 2. What is the structure of the passage √ 3. Try to use one word to conclude each paragraph. Para. 1 (1)_____ Para. 2 (2)_____ Para. 3 (3)_____ Para. 4 (4)_____ Para. 5 (5)_____ Para. 6 (6)_____ Conclusion Introduction Definition Development Applications Concerns friendly or frightening 5．What can we learn from the article A．Every coin has two sides. B．Put the car ... ...
