内容正文:
Unit 1 Science Fiction
Learning About Language: Vocabulary
年 级:高 二
学 科:高中英语(人教版)
The list of key vocabulary:
n. fiction bonus integrity dignity salary fare
saleswoman
v. suspend dismiss declare calculate presume
adj. guilty weekly
phrases. test out more like on a...basis
Learning objectives:
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
1) consolidate key vocabulary by using these words in sentences.
2) confirm knowledge of vocabulary related to money by pairing each word with its definition.
3) practise key vocabulary in a paragraph and consolidate your understanding of AI.
4) build up your vocabulary by using them in different contexts.
Watch the video clip of the Robot Sophia in a TV show.
视频来源 https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV19x411673y/?spm_id_from=333.337.search-card.all.click
From the video, what can robots do nowadays?
Discussing
Do you think it is possible for a robot to
think for itself ?
have feelings?
look like humans and have facial expressions
be good at playing
games
make good dialogues and
play jokes
plan to dominate the human race
(kidding)
A robot can only do what it’s programmed to do even though they can show feelings using facial expressions.
Read the conversation about Satisfaction Guaranteed between two students and then fill in the blanks.
integrity
dignity
A: Personally, I think Tony is really a _________ . I’d love a robot like Tony living at my house.
B: You did? Tony was just a machine. Yes, maybe Claire fell in love with him because of his _________ and________, but I don’t believe robots can feel emotions of any kind. That’s the difference between them and us.
A: Well, I disagree. I think Tony loved Claire. Remember how he helped her when he knew what the rude ______________ to her and when she fell off the ladder.
B: Yes, but that was just part of Tony’s role. The Three Laws!