(
课件网) Reading and Thinking Explore the relationship between humans and robots UNIT 1 Science Fiction To develop your interest in reading English novels by appreciating the story. To develop your reading habits, like general reading, scanning for details and how to analyze and appreciate literature works (deep reading). To develop your communicative ability through designed group and pair activities. Lead-in Watch a video and answer the questions: Lead-in Watch a video and answer the questions: 1. What can you see in the video I can see an illustration of some modern towers and many skyscrapers, one of which looks like landing pads and docking places for spaceships. There are also some spaceships jetting across the sky. And in the video I can see many robots serving human beings. 2. What things does this video remind you of Some of the shapes of the buildings and the materials remind me of some modern buildings I have seen in cities like Beijing and Shanghai. Besides this video reminds me of the plot of science fiction. Lead-in Think and Discuss 1. What is science fiction Science fiction is a form of fiction that deals principally with the impact of actual or imagined science upon society or individuals. 2. Have you read any science fiction What elements does science fiction usually include Yes, I have read some. These stories often contain scientific devices that we do not have now, and technologies that seem impossible, such as time travel. The characters may have bodies, cultures, and backgrounds that are very different than our own. The themes often include space exploration, alien contact, AI, and the future of humans, etc. Lead-in Background information of this passage: two famous predictions Issac Asimov (1920-1992) We will enter space to stay. Computerization will undoubtedly continue onward inevitably. Today’s science fiction is tomorrow’s science fact. —Isaac Asimov What we read about in science fiction stories today will become reality in the future. Do you agree with this quote Give me your opinions. Lead-in Background information: who is Isaac Asimov Isaac Asimov(1920-1992) Isaac Asimov was an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Asimov was prolific(高产的) and wrote or edited more than 500 books and estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. He was considered one of the “Big Three” science fiction writers during his lifetime. Lead-in Watch a video: whether the science could help us to predict the future Pre-reading Think and discuss 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 Pre-reading Think and discuss 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 informat ... ...
