(
课件网) Unit 1 Science Fiction Reading and Thinking : Satisfaction Guaranteed（Adapted） 年 级：高 二 学 科：高中英语（人教版） Unit 1 Science Fiction Reading and Thinking : Satisfaction Guaranteed 年 级：高 二 主讲教师：范纯乐 学 科：高中英语（人教版） 学 校：龙泉市第一中学 Learning objectives: By the end of this class, you will be able to: 1) predict the genre and content of the text by quick reading. 2) summarize the main idea of the text and grasp the meaning of the title by detailed reading. 3) find out the plots of the story and Claire’s subtle emotional changes by listing detailed descriptions of actions, thus cultivating their logical thinking ability. 4) comprehend the writing strategy of constructing texts through the interweaving of timeline and emotional lines in the development of the story, and continue to write the ending of the story. Look at the picture on the Opening Page and discuss the following questions. 1. What do you see in the picture 2. What things does this picture remind you of We can see flying machines and odd-looking buildings in the future. It reminds us of a science fiction world. SCIENCE FICTION Today’s science fiction is tomorrow’s science fact. ———Isaac Asimov UNIT 1 3. Read the quote written by Isaac Asimov. Do you agree with it Why or why not Yes, what we read about in science fiction stories will become reality in the future. 该图片来源于百度图片 Prediction: What questions come into your mind when you read the title 1. Whose satisfaction do you think will be guaranteed 2. What does the word “adapted” mean 3. Will there be a robot in this novel What type of robot will it be Writing style a science fiction story Where Who What Larry Belmont Claire Tony Gladys Claffern What are the relationships among them Larry worked for a company that made robots. a housewife tested out a woman Claire wished to be Claire Tony Gladys a household robot 2. How many parts can this given part be divided into What is the main idea of each part Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Para.1- Para.3 Para.4- Para.8 Para.9 Meet Help Love Read for the structure 1. How is the story developed The story is developed in the order of_____. time 1.Larry Belmont worked for a company that made robots. Recently it had begun experimenting with a household robot. It was going to be tested out by Larry’s wife, Claire. 2.Claire didn’t want the robot in her house, especially as her husband would be away on a business trip for three weeks, but Larry persuaded her that the robot wouldn’t harm her or allow her to be harmed. It would be a bonus.However, when she first saw the robot , she felt alarmed. His name was Tony and he seemed more like a human than a machine. He was tall and handsome with smooth hair and a deep voice although his facial expression never changed. 3. On the second morning Tony brought her breakfast and then asked her whether she needed help dressing. She felt embarrassed and quick ... ...
