Unit 1 Science Fiction Learning About Language 课件-2022-2023学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册

UNIT 1 SCIENCE FICTION Learning About Language To practice some new words or expressions by doing exercises. 1 We believe he is a man of absolute honesty, and trust his words completely. 2 Henry told me that he was in a hurry as he had arranged to see the dentist at 10:00 a.m. 3 Rumours are like sharp knives, cutting one’s self-respect into pieces. We should be aware of this and not spread unkind news around. 4 Because of the holiday, the students were allowed to go home early. 5 Whoever is charged with a crime should be presumed innocent until proven otherwise. Replace the underlined parts with words of similar meanings from the text. Rewrite the sentences if necessary. 1 integrity had an appointment with dignity were dismissed not guilty Match each word with the proper definition below. 2 A money that someone is paid regularly, usually monthly, by the organisation he or she is working for B money given for work done, goods received, etc. C money paid for work or services, typically on a daily or weekly basis D extra amount of money added to somebody’s wages as a reward for hard work or good performance E money received from work, investments and so on F money paid to a professional person or organisation for advice or services G money paid for a journey on public transport, such as the bus, train, or taxi H money saved for a special purpose 1. income 2. fee 3. fare 4. payment 5. salary 6. bonus 7. saving 8. wage Complete the passage using the correct forms of the words in the box. Then in pairs share your opinion on Al development. 3 fascinating test out dismiss science fiction more like dignity intelligent It would not be surprising if we found it difficult to distinguish between reality and _____________ in the future. For example, robots first appeared in sci-fi novels, but now robot soldiers have already been __________ in war. Robot experts have also built robots that can see, talk, and do other things like humans. Although a robot that loo