Unit 1 Science Fiction Period 3 Using Language （精讲课件）- 2023-2024学年高二英语同步精品课堂（人教版2019选择性必修第四册）

Period 3 : Using Language 人教版2019选择性必修第四册 Unit 1 ：Science Fiction 1.To listen to an interview between the host and a sci-fi expert about robots. 2.To talk about what you think of robot technology. 3.To write a sci-fi short story. 4.Use the passive voice correctly to express your ideas. 5.To develop critical thinking by discussing some questions after watching the video. Teaching objectives Contents Listening and Speaking 1 Reading and Writing 2 Assessing Your Progress 3 Video Time 4 Language points 5 Listening and Speaking What is AI ? and where can AI be used? 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.AI can be used in many fields, such as entertainment, medicine, transportation, education, tourism, security as well as finance. Listening and Speaking What jobs are these robots doing? What are the pros and cons of robots doing these jobs? What kinds of robots or AI developments do you hope for? Listening and Speaking ⑤ working in a factory ① serving in a restaurant ② playing the piano ③ playing musical instruments ④ playing ball 1 The host introduces the guest, a sci-fi expert. ___ The expert has robots in his home. ___ As robots become more intelligent, they may also become more dangerous. ___ The host mentions Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics. ___ The expert says robots will have occupations such as teaching and nursing. ___ The line between humans and robots will be more blurred in the future. ___ The host asks about benefits and problems. ___ The host asks if there are robots in the expert’s home. ___ In sci-fi stories, robots often become superior and take over. 9 4 5 2 7 3 8 6 Listen to an interview and put these statements in the correct order. Listen to the interview again and write down the discourse markers that you hear. Listen for discourse markers Discourse markers