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课件网) 教材习题精讲 Unit 1 Science Fiction 目录 介绍 01 Reading and Thinking 02 03 04 Learning about language NO SEO XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXVVV SADSDSDVFVFVFDVFDV CDSCDCSC CDSCDSCDSCDSCDC Using language Part 01 Reading and Thinking 【习题】 (1) How do robots already help humans in their lives today What do you think a domestic robot could do for a family in the future Robots are most commonly used today in factories to make things. There are a few robots which are being used in shops and in the home, but for the most part they appear to be information providers, educational toys, or house cleaners. There has been a lot of work to design domestic robots lately, and they may soon be a reality. Many of these robots are being designed for the handicapped or the elderly. For example, a handicapped person or an elderly person who has trouble moving around the house could be helped by a robot. The robot can also cook and feed people when they need help. 【课文】 【课文】 【课文】 【习题】 (2) Read the story below, which was originally written by famous science fiction writer Isaac Asimov. Take notes on who these people are and their relationships to each other. Larry Belmont: Claire's husband who works for a company that makes domestic robots. Claire: Larry's wife who has Tony, a domestic robot, in her home for three weeks to take care of her, but then falls in love with him. Tony: A domestic robot made by Larry's company to take care of Claire. Gladys Claffern: A wealthy woman whom Claire admires and wants to be. (3) How do you think this story will end Work in groups and come up with an ending. Then listen to the rest of the story. How different is it from your ending The house was perfect, Claire fell into Tony's arms and the doorbell rang just as her husband entered from the garage door Larry had come home early. Tony declared that he loved Claire. Larry, hearing this, raced to take her from Tony's arms. "What are you doing, Tony " yelled Larry. " I am doing as I am programmed!" answered Tony. Just then the ladies who had rang the doorbell appeared. "You didn't answer the doors, so we just decided to come in," Gladys said. "See! I told you! That's the man she was talking sweetly to!" (3) How do you think this story will end Work in groups and come up with an ending. Then listen to the rest of the story. How different is it from your ending "Good heavens!" shouted all the ladies. "He's no man!" answered Larry. "He's the robot I designed to take care of Claire. I just never imagined..." "A robot, this handsome, this helpful with decorating skills, and housework " exclaimed one of the ladies. "I want him!" demanded Gladys. "I want one too," shouted all the others. From that day on, the orders for more Tony's went on and on. Claire remained stylish, kept a beautiful home, and her husband. Part 02 Learning About Language Build up your vocabulary (1) Replace the underlined parts with words of simi ... ...
