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课件网) Unit 1 Science Fiction Reading and Thinking & Language Points Today’s science fiction is tomorrow's science fact. —Isaac Asimov 2019新人教版 Contents Prep for Reading Quick Reading for gist Follow-up Writing Careful Reading for plots Before you read, discuss these questions in pairs. What kind of jobs will be lost to robots Occupations that require repetitive and predictable tasks in transportation logistics and administrative support are especially high risk What is certain about robots in the future Skill training is required for human beings, otherwise, you will stick with low wages. Have you ever used AI products in your life Yep, factory workers are being replaced by robots… etc. How do they help you, or make you worried ” Prep for Reading humanoid 【具人的形状的；类人的】likewise【同样地】 logistics 【物流；后勤学】occupation【职业】 replicate 【复制】for that matter 【同样；而且】 Will robots take our jobs Quick Reading 2. Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions. How many characters are mentioned who are they what’s their relationship. An employee at_____ . Larry Belmont Larry Belmont’s _____. Claire A _____ . Tony One of _____women around. Gladys Claffern a robot company wife robot the richest and most powerful Quick Reading 2. Read the passage quickly and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). 1. Larry brought the robot home in order to help his wife. ( ) 2. Tony looked more like a human than a machine and he could change his facial expression. ( ) 3. Claire was surprised that Tony read books like a human being. ( ) 4. Tony always accompanied Claire to go shopping. ( ) 5. Claire was sure that Gladys would misunderstand her and Tony. ( ) 6. Tony told Claire that she was just as good as Gladys. ( ) F F T F T T Careful Reading 3. Find & Analyze Tony’s Scientific Properties Core Scientific Property English Sentence Pre-set service function Information scanning & processing Data-driven decision-making Physical performance advantage Tony brought her breakfast and then asked her whether she needed help dressing. Claire borrowed some library books for him to read, or rather, scan. He wrote out a list of things that he would need for his work on the house. He managed to catch her in time from the next room. Core Scientific Property Your Found Sentence Analysis Reason _____ _____ _____ Careful Reading 4. Explore Tony’s Fantasy Properties Core Fantasy Property English Sentence Human-like appearance design Emotional empathy ability Human body temperature simulation Self-awareness & subjective will Core Fantasy Property Your Found Sentence Analysis Reason _____ _____ _____ He seemed more like a human than a machine. He was tall and handsome with smooth hair and a deep voice. Tony said that she must feel very unhappy to say that. She felt the warmth of his body. Tony said, “I don’t want to leave you tomorrow, and I’m not satisf ... ...
