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Unit 3 Robots
Welcome to the unit
robot
post = mail
explore
outer space
brain
whatever
New words
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n. 机器人
vt. 邮寄
vt. 探索;探讨
n. 太空
n. 大脑
pron. 任何,一切事物
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3 4
a help with homework
b explore outer space
c do dangerous jobs
d help with housework
a
c
d
b
Do you know how robots could help us? Match each phrase with the correct picture.
A
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Amy is asking Daniel how robots could help us in our daily lives. Listen to the conversation and choose the right answer.
1. Would robots have brains in the future?
A. Yes B. No C. I don’t know
2. How could robots help us?
A. doing dangerous jobs
B. helping with our homework
C. both A and B
B
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Amy: Would robots have brains in the future, Daniel?
Daniel: Yes, they would. So they could do whatever they’re asked to.
Amy: That sounds useful. How could robots help us?
Daniel: They could do dangerous jobs like putting out fires or working on high buildings.
Amy: That’s great! Could robots help you and me in any way?
Daniel: Of course. They could help us with our homework.
Amy: Wow! I’d like to have one!
B
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1. Who is Eddie writing a letter to ?
He is writing a letter to the robot shop.
2. Why does Eddie write it?
Because Hobo is too lazy. He wants to complain about Hobo to the robot shop.
Listen and answer
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What are you doing, Eddie?
I’m writing a letter.
You’re too lazy. I’m complaining about you to the robot shop.
Oh dear! I can explain!
No, Hobo. It’s too late. Post this for me.
All right, Eddie.
Eddie, I don’t know when I’ll post the letter for you.
I am complaining about you to the robot shop.
(1) complain v.抱怨;埋怨;投诉;发牢骚
complain about/of sth. 抱怨某事
complain to sb. 向某人抱怨
complain about/of sth. to sb. 向某人抱怨某事
complain that从句
(2) complain