Unit 1 Period 4 Using 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 Using Language Voice your opinions on robots and AI To listen to an interview between the host and a sci-fi expert about robots. To learn something about Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics. To talk about what you think of robot technology and the famous Three Laws of Robotics. To learn to treat AI technology objectively. Where can AI be used? AI entertainment medicine transportation security education tourism finance & economy... AI in life 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? 1 ① serving in a restaurant ② playing the piano ③ playing musical instruments ④ playing ball ⑤ working in a factory Can robots really replace the people who do these jobs? Why? What AI developments do you expect? Why? 1. What jobs are these robots doing? What are the pros and cons of robots doing these jobs? Left: Two robots are serving food at a café; Pros: May be cheaper and faster; Cons: Communications difficulties; No human touch. Top centre: A robot is playing the piano; pros: The robot can play anything perfectly; Cons: No creativity or emotion involved. Bottom centre: A robotic arm works at a factory; 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. Top rigt: A robot band is performing; 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. Bottom right: Several robots are playing soccer; 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 physica