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Unit 4 Living with technology
Welcome to the unit
What kind of technology is the most important one to you? How do you use it?
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea: travelling deep under the ocean
2001: A Space Odyssey: travelling to _________
The Matrix: connecting the human brain with ___________ and entering the virtual world
the Moon
computers
Free talk
Do you like reading science fiction novels or watch science fiction movies? Which science fiction novel or movie do you like best? State the reason why you like it.
Free talk
What technology can make the life become a reality?
Discussion
1. What other descriptions in science fiction have turned into reality?
2. Jules Verne believes that anything people can imagine can be made real. Do you agree? Why or why not?
3. What technology do you imagine will be possible in the future and how do you think it will change our lives?
What do you know about artificial intelligence?
Pre-reading
Artificial intelligence
useful
terrifying
helpful
cutting-edge
threatening
amazing
…
When we talk about artificial intelligence, what adjectives come to your mind?
How is the author likely to organize the information on artificial intelligence?
artificial intelligence
origin
development
stages
fields
While reading
Go through the passage quickly and try to fill in the blanks.
Para. 1
AI can make your dreams come true.
Para. 2
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Para. 5
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Para. 6
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Reading
Use one word to summarize each paragraph.
Fast reading
Para. 1
Para. 2
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Conclusion
Introduction
Definition
Development
Applications
Concerns
Para 2: AI is a branch of computer science that aims to create intelligent machines.
Para 3: AI has developed over a long time and had some major breakthroughs.
Para 4: AI is being applied in various fields, transforming the way we live.
Para 5: The development of AI has also