Unit 1 Science fiction Reading and Thinking 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册

UNIT1 SCIENCE FICTION 2CIEMCE 上IC1IOM Today's science fiction is tomorrow's science fact. — Isaac Asimov 1.What do you see in the picture? We can see buildings and machines in the future. 2.What things does this picture remind you of? It reminds us of science fiction Look at the picture on Page 1 and discuss the following questions. Isaac Asimov is an American scientist and author,who wrote science fiction,proposed three Laws of Robotics (in the 1940's): Law 1:A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction,allow a human being to come to harm. Law 2:A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. Law 3:A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Laws. Lead in Isaac Asimov Robin Williams Der 200 Jahre Mann Machern von ,,Mrs.Doubtfire“. P Reading Satisfaction Guaranteed 包 君 满 意 Writer:Isaac Asimov Focus on the title and the first paragraph 1.Can you find the robot in this novel?What type of robot will it be? 2.What does the word "adapted"mean? 3.Whose satisfaction do you think will be guaranteed? OLarry Belmont OClaire O Tony OGladys Claffern SATISFACTION GUARANTEED [Adapted] Lamy Bemont worked lor a company that made robots.Recently it had begun experimenting with a household robot.Itwas going to be tested out by Larry's wife,Claire. Claire didn't want the robot in her house,especially as her husband would be away on a business trip for three weeks, but Larry persuaded her that the robot wouldn't harm her or allow her to be harmed.It would be a bonus.However, when she first saw the robot,she felt alarmed.His name was Tony.He seemed more like a human thana machine.He was tall and handsome with smooth hair and a deep voice,although his facial expression never changed. On the second morning,Tony brought her breakfast and then asked her whether she neededhelp dressing.She felt embarassed and quicklytold him to go.Now she was being looked after by a robot that looked so human,and it was disturbing. One day,Claire mentioned that she didn't think she was clever.Tony said that she must feel veryunhappy to say that.Claire thought it was ridiculous that she was being offered sympathy bya robot,but she gradually admired his wisdom and integrity and began to trust him.He always treated her with dignity.She toldhimhow she was Compare and contrast Some words and phrases are often used to compare and contrast information.It is easier to understand two separate things by unhappy that her home wasn't elegant enough for Larry,whowanted to improve his social position with a biggersalary.She wasn't like Gladys Claffern,one of the richest andmost powerful women around. JAs a favour,Tony promised to help Claire make herself more beautiful and her home more elegant.So Claireborrowed some library books for him to read,or rather,scan. She looked at his fingerswith wonder as they turnedeach page.How absurd,she thought.He was just a machine. Tony gave Claire a new hairstyle and improved her makeup.As he was not allowed to accompany her to the shops, he wrote out a listof things that he would need forhis work on the house.Claire went downtown and bought these things.She hadan appointment to paint her nails,then shewent into an expensive clothes shop. The saleswoman there was rude to her,so she rang Tony and told him she was being treated badly.He spoke to the woman, who immediately changed her attitude. Claire thanked Tony,telling him that he was a "dear".As she turned around,there stood Gladys Claffern.How awful to be discovered by her,Claire thought.By the look on her face,Claire knew that Gladys thought they were in a relationship.After all,she knew Claire's husband's name was Lary,not Tony.Although it was completely innocent,Claire felt guilty pre-reading describing their similarities and differences. relationshipsto each other. reading How many characters are mentioned?Who are they? What are the relationships between them? a couple Larry Belmont a household robot Tony Claire test out Gladys Claffern work on MOLK OJ Whose satisfaction shall be guaranteed? Claire's.Tony is supposed to guarantee that Claire would be satisfied with him and his service. reading The main idea of the text: It is mainly about how a household robot was tested oin a family. Fast reading harmed.It needed help dres the next room,he managed to catch her in when she and quickly told time.As he held her,she felt the warmth of alarmed.His name was Tony.his body.She screamed,pushed him away, but Larry persuaded her tha and ran to her room. Claire dislike 2.when she first saw him offered syr Claire thanked Tony,t gradually aamireanis wisdom and integrity C and began to trust him.He always treated How did th~musr'ee-ery UhrappyTδ'say tnaT.Ciaire' the changes of thought it was ridiculous that she was beina Detailed reading fell and ld held her 1.Before Tony arrived Tony 1.Was Claire satisfied with Tony and his service? Yes.Because Tony provided her with such perfect service and great comfort. 2.What caused the change of Claire's feelings? Tony's care/attention/support/help/ encouragement/wisdom…(Various answers.) 3.To claire,was Tony more like a household robot ,or a friend or even a lover? A lover. Post reading post reading Read the text and discuss the following the night.Atthat moment,Tony took her in his arms,bringing his face close to hers.She heard him declare that he did not want to leaveher the nextday,and thathe felt more than just the desire to please her.Then questions in groups. How did Tony feel about Claire? Did he have no feelings? was he just a robot and was just performing his duty? The night of the party arived.The clock stuck eight.The guests would be ariving soon,so Claire dismissed Tony for the rest of Was he also attached to Claire? the front doorbellrang. post reading How do you think this story will end?Work in groups and come up with an ending. What would happen next at the party?Was it successful? Larry Belmont happy ending? sad ending? surprising ending? Claire What happened to Clair?Was she eventually satisfied? What happened to Tony?Does Tony have to be rebuilt? Gladys Claffe Listen to the rest of the story.How different is it from your ending. 1.Tony let her go and disappeared from siglht was then that Claire realised that Tony had opened the curtains of the front window 2.What a sweet victory to beenviey those women!She might not be as beautiful as them,but · none of them had such a handsome lover 3.But even though Tony had been _,he would — — -you cannot hayeclemeand caring — have to be rebuilt falling in love with machines Listening 1.How did the guests feel about Claire,the house and Tony? They felt envied that Claire had such a handsome lover. 2.What happened to Tony in the end? Tony was taken away and had to be rebuilt... Listening Group discussion The door bell rang just as Claire's husband entered from the garage door. Larry had come home early. Tony declared that he loved Claire.Larry,hearing this,raced to take her from Tony's arms. “What are you doing,Tony?”yelled Larry. "I am doing as I am programmed!"answered Tony. Just then the ladies who had rang the door bell appeared. “You didn't answer the doors,So we just decided to come in,”Gladys said. “See!I told you!That's the man she was talking sweetly to!” “Good heavens!”shouted all the ladies. "He isn't a human!"answered Larry.“He's a robot I designed to take care of Claire.I just never imagined...” “What a handsome robot with decorating skills!”exclaimed one of the ladies. "I need him!"demanded Gladys. "I want one too,"shouted all the others. From that day on,the orders for more Tony's went on and on.Claire remained stylish,kept a beautiful home,and her husband. Group discussion 1.Try to write a summary of the article in about 60 words based on the changes of Claire's feelings towards Tony. 2.Do the exercises on Page 61 of Workbook. Good bye Homework $$