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课件网) UNIT 1 SCIENCE FICTION Today’s science fiction is tomorrow’s science fact. — Isaac Asimov 1.What do you see in the picture 2.What things does this picture remind you of Look at the picture on Page 1 and discuss the following questions. We can see buildings and machines in the future. It reminds us of science fiction Today’s science fiction is tomorrow’s science fact. ———Isaac Asimov Lead in 1. Can you find the robot in this novel What type of robot will it be 2. What does the word “adapted” mean 3. Whose satisfaction do you think will be guaranteed pre-reading Focus on the title and the first paragraph How many characters are mentioned Who are they What are the relationships between them Larry Belmont Tony Claire Gladys Claffern a couple friends work on test out a household robot reading Whose satisfaction shall be guaranteed Claire’s. Tony is supposed to guarantee that Claire would be satisfied with him and his service. reading The main idea of the text: It is mainly about how a household _____ was _____ _____ in a family. robot tested out Fast reading Detailed reading How did the story develop Read the story carefully and pay attention to the changes of Claire’s feelings towards Tony as the story developed. Tony Claire 1.Before Tony arrived dislike 2.when she first saw him alarmed 3.when Tony asked if he should help her get dressed embarrassed 4.when Tony offered sympathy admiring & trusting 5.when Tony helped her talk to the saleswoman thankful 6.when Claire fell and Tony caught and held her shy & nervous 1.Was Claire satisfied with Tony and his service 2.What caused the change of Claire’s feelings Yes. Because Tony provided her with such perfect service and great comfort. Tony’s 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. (Various answers.) Post reading Read the text and discuss the following questions in groups. 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 post reading Post-reading How do you think this story will end Work in groups and come up with an ending . post reading Claire Tony Gladys Claffern Larry Belmont happy ending sad ending surprising ending What happened to Tony Does Tony have to be rebuilt What happened to Clair Was she eventually satisfied What would happen next at the party Was it successful 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 Tony had been _____, he would _____－you cannot have women_____ _____. disappeared from sight Tony had opened the curtains of the front window falling in love a sweet victory to be envied none of them had such a handsome lover so clever and caring have to be rebuilt with machines Listen to the rest of t ... ...
