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课件网) Using language Voice your opinions on robots and AI Unit 1 SCIENCE FICTION To listen to an interview between the host and a sci-fi expert about robots To learn about Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics To share your opinions about robot technology and Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics Lead-in Watch a video and discuss the following questions What is the full name of AI What is AI What can AI do for us Lead-in Watch a video and discuss the following questions Lead-in Watch a video and discuss the following questions 1. What is the full name of AI 2. What is AI Artificial intelligence. It is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. It is related to the similar task of using computers to understand human intelligence. Lead-in Watch a video and discuss the following questions 3. What can AI do for us AI Medicine Security Finance & economy Tourism Education Transportation Entertainment Pre-listening Look at the pictures and discuss the questions in pairs. 1. What jobs are these robots doing What are the pros and cons of robots doing these jobs 2. What kinds of robots or AI developments do you hope for Pre-listening Look at the pictures and discuss the questions in pairs. 1. What jobs are these robots doing What are the pros and cons of robots doing these jobs Two robots are serving food at a café. Pros: May be cheaper and faster Cons: Communication difficulties; No human touch Pre-listening Look at the pictures and discuss the questions in pairs. 1. What jobs are these robots doing What are the pros and cons of robots doing these jobs A robot is playing the piano. Pros: The robot can play anything perfectly. Cons: No creativity or emotion involved. Pre-listening Look at the pictures and discuss the questions in pairs. 1. What jobs are these robots doing What are the pros and cons of robots doing these jobs Pros: Simple, repetitive tasks are done at higher speeds more cheaply and accurately. Cons: Humans end up out of work; No added skill or creativity. A robotic arm works at a factory. Pre-listening Look at the pictures and discuss the questions in pairs. 1. What jobs are these robots doing What are the pros and cons of robots doing these jobs Pros: More live music will be available more cheaply; Playlists will be limitless. Cons: It really isn’t live music; It is more like listening to a record, without any of the excitement and emotion of watching humans perform. A robot band is performing. Pre-listening Look at the pictures and discuss the questions in pairs. 1. What jobs are these robots doing What are the pros and cons of robots doing these jobs Pros: Promotes learning and enjoyment of AI and robotics to a wider audience. Cons: The robot players don’t even know they are in a contest and have no desire to win or lose, so there is no emotional content to the match; no physical skill or talent is involved either. Several ... ...
