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课件网) AI AND HUMAN BEINGS 人教版选择性必二 Unit1 Workbook Reading and Writing Practice reading skills. Broaden student’s horizons by allowing them to reflect upon the relationship between humans and intelligent machines. Discuss the benefits and problems of AI bring us. Be capable to write an essay about the impact of the technology on people’s lives. Teaching Objectives Do you think it is possible to make the robot or AI think like humans Lead-in a self-driving car a robot arm making biscuits Free Talk Describe the pictures beside the passages and state the value of using them. Skim the passage and complete the following sentence. Activity 1 √ Match the paragraph with its main idea. Activity 2 Introduce the topic: whether machines can think like humans People’s concerns about AI What people hope the AI can do in the future The application of AI currently Summary and interactions with readers for their perspectives Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Para. 5 Comprehending Para. 1 1. According to paragraph one, what are the things that humans have the capability to do but the machines or AI don’t 2. Why does the author put forward a question at the beginning of this passage Arouse reader’s interest and introduce the topic. Intensive reading Para. 2 1.When it comes to a mighty computer, why do some people get frightened 2.Do you think AI will be applied to take the place of humans Because they think the computer might have the power to make decisions for their own sake, for example, to wipe out the humans and dominate the Earth by themselves instead. Para. 3 It has started and is still continuing. 1.What benefits of AI or intelligent machines are mentioned in this paragraph 2.Do you think companion robots are essential for people’s daily life according to this paragraph Companion robots can offer comforts, which are likely to become increasingly important. √ √ The idea of a computer that is all powerful and can think and make decisions for itself terrifies many people. Many people are also concerned that AI will be used to replace humans. On the other hand, some people hope that in the future robots can be made to replace loved ones who have died. Activity 3 Finish the exercise on page 65. Para. 4 How does the author develop this paragraph What are exactly the applications of AI according to the text Among them, which one do you think is the most worthwhile and why By giving examples. Para. 5 As far as you know, which aspects are the AI superior to humans In processing information, it can analyze data much faster. In manufacture (批量生产工业), it has higher efficiency. In medical industry, it can detect disease early and develop personalized treatment plans for patients … Suggested answer: A possible benefit will be that we will have more time for leisure. A possible problem might be a loss of control over many things in life, where an AI machine will be dictating to use what we want ... ...
