Unit 4 Life and Technology Getting Started Reading A 课件 -2023-2024学年高中英语上外版（2020）必修第三册

课型 《 高 中 英 语 》 ( 上 外 版 ) 必修第三册第四单元第 一 课时 教学课例 主讲人 ： //课 时 授课内容 l 1 Getting Started/ Reading A/Vocabulary Focus 2 Reading A/ /Grammar in Use 3 Listening and Viewing 4 Moving Forward (Writing) 5 Moving Forward (Speaking) 6 Reading B/ Critical Thinking 7 Further Exploration/ Self-assessment 《 高 中 英 语 》 ( 上 外 版 ) 必修第三册第四单元 学习目标 Learning Objectives： At the end of the lesson, you will be able to ... 1. 通过基于语篇的问答活动，理解描绘机器狗特征的词汇，把握机器狗 与真实宠物狗之间的异同。 summarize the similarities and differences between the robot dog and a pet dog and understand the vocabulary describing the features of the robot dog by answering and discussing questions about the text; 2. 通过分段阅读课文，梳理作者对机器狗情感态度变化的脉络， 讨论分析态度变化的原因。 analyze and make inference about the writer’s feelings towards the robot dog and discuss the reasons for the change of attitudes by reading each paragraph in detail; 3. 辩证思考科技时代下人与科技的关系。 critically think about the relationship between human beings and robots in the age of technology. a doctor • convenient • attractive • smart • efficient • awkward a waitress a guide Features movement appearance 。The robot dog is dog-like . Paragraph 1 • Why did the writer think the robot dog was flexible? • What can we imply from the word ‘stretch’? Modern science and technology is . put arms or legs out straight and tighten muscles powerful/ amazing/ incredible movement Similarity shiny as a result of being rubbed With the adjectives ‘sleek’ and ‘polished’,what feelings did the writer want to express? The writer was fascinated by the robot dog. have an elegant smooth shape appearance Attitude fascinated satisfied What was the writer’s attitude towards programming the robot dog? He needs to program the robot dog. • What does the owner of the robot dog need to do? Paragraph 2 Difference ! • lack of surprise and sense of achievement convenience What benefits and demerits do you think programming the robot dog may have? show a lot of excitement and interest Attitude fascinated satisfied enthusiastic • Is the robot dog’s response the same as apet dog’s response? Why? • Why did the writer say ‘he evoked strong emotional response in me’? Spot more features of the robot dog. Give response to the owner Paragraph 3 Difference ! ! Attitude fascinated satisfied ! enthusiastic disappointed • What lacks in the relationship between the robot dog and the writer? • Do you think mutual relationship matters in the Paragraph 4 - 5 development of a relationship? Why? Difference ! ! Features appearance sleek polished movement stretch Similarity flexible Difference program response emotional connection mutual relationship a technological work of art Attitude fascinated satisfied enthusiastic disappointed he ! it robot dog VS. pet dog (replaceable?/ irreplaceable?) Interview features e e h h t t most fascinating feature(s) reason(s) most disappointing feature(s) movement appearance size function room for improvement attitude at first later now 2021/6/2 The human spirit must prevail over technology. —— Albert Einstein Le andechnolcgy Homework Complete task II on page 54. Complete the brief introduction to the following technologies with the words in the text. (on the homework sheet) Find more information online for one of the technologies above. Accumulate expressions concerning the features and people’s attitude towards the technology. Make a presentation about the technology in terms of its features (appearance, size, functions etc.) and people’s attitude. Thank you $$