Unit 1 Science Fiction Period 3 Learning About Language—Building up your vocabulary教学设计-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第四册

Teaching and Learning Design Book4 Unit1 Science Fiction 教学设计 Period 3 Teaching and learning contents: Learning About Language—Building up your vocabulary Comprehensive teaching and learning objectives: By the end of this period, the students will have been able to: Practise using some words learned in the reading text to complete the exercises in context in the textbook to consolidate the words and phrases learned in the previous text and learn about few new words in this part. Teaching and learning important points: Consolidating the usage of some words to build up vocabulary by completing the exercises. Teaching and learning difficult points: Consolidating the usage of some words to build up vocabulary by completing the exercises. Teaching and learning procedure: Step 1 Review and leading in Activity 1 Review and leading in 1. Review some of the language items learned in the previous period briefly. 2. Introduce the learning objectives of this period. Step 2 Learning About Language—Building up your vocabulary Activity 2 Vocabulary exercises in the textbook 1. Replace the underlined parts with words of similar meanings from the text. Rewrite the sentences if necessary. Answers: 1) We believe he is a man of absolute honesty (→), and trust his words completely. 2) Henry told me that he was in a hurry as he had arranged to see (→had an appointment with) the dentist at 10:00 a.m. 3) Rumours are like sharp knives, cutting one’s self-respect (→dignity)into pieces. We should be aware of this and not spread unkind news around. 4) Because of the holiday, the students were allowed to go home (→were dismissed)early. 5) Whoever is charged with a crime should be presumed innocent (→not guilty) until proven otherwise. 2. Match each word with the proper definition below. Answers: salary: A money that someone is paid regularly, usually monthly, by the organisation he or she is working for Payment: B money given for work done, goods received, etc. Wage: C money paid for work or services, typically on a daily or weekly basis bonus: D extra amount of money added to somebody’s wages as a reward for hard work or good performance income: E money received from work, investments and so on fee: F money paid to a professional person or organisation for advice or services fare: G money paid for a journey on public transport, such as the bus, train, or taxi saving: H money saved for a special purpose 3. Complete the passage using the correct forms of the words in the box, read it to reconstruct the text and then discuss the questions in pairs to share your opinion on Al development. 1) Check the answers. Answers: science fiction, tested out, more like, fascinating, dignity, intelligent, dismiss. 2) Read the passage to reconstruct the text. 3) Discuss the following questions. How do people feel about AI robots looking more like a human than a machine? What are people’s attitudes towards more and more intelligent robots? Do you agree that Sophia should be given citizenship? Why or why not? 3. Learn about the new words in this part. 1) on a...basis根据；以……的方式(基准) base n. 基础；底座；基底 vt.以……为基础 based adj. (以某事)为基础，为根据 basic adj. 基本的；基础的 on a regular basis 定期地;经常 on the basis of 以/根据……为基础 base...on/upon 把……置于……基础之上 be based on/upon 以……为基础/根据 e.g. One should always base his opinion on facts. In my diary, I set down series of things that is all based on/upon facts. Based on a true story, the film is very popular. In fact, on a regular basis, David practiced much to get prepared for the coming running race. 事实上，大卫经常练习，为即将到来的跑步比赛做好准备。 2) It would not be surprising if we found it difficult to distinguish between reality and science fiction in the future.将来，如果我们发现很难区分现实和科幻小说，那也不足为奇。 句式结构：动词+形式宾语 it +宾语补足语+ 真正的宾语 distinguish vi. vt.区分；辨别 distinguished adj.卓越的；受人尊敬的 distinguish...from... 使……有别于…… distinguish A from B=distinguish between A and B　把A和B 区分开 distinguish oneself (as...) (作为……)使自己扬名 e.g. The factor that distinguishes this company from the competition is customer service.　 使这家公司从竞争中脱颖而出的因素是它的客户服务。 An activity will be held in honor of Qu Yuan, who was a distinguished poet in Chinese history. 为纪念中国历史上杰出的诗人屈原，我们将举办一场活动。 The English teacher I respect most has already distinguished himself as one of the best teachers. Not only does he teach us knowledge but also he teaches us to distinguish between right and wrong/distinguish right from wrong. 我最尊敬的英语老师已经作为最优秀的老师而扬名。他不仅教我们知识，而且教我们分辨是非。 3) They believe if Al can handle tasks like calculating and driving for us, we will have more time for creating, thinking, and “being human”. 他们认为，如果人工智能能够为我们处理诸如计算和驾驶之类的任务，我们就会有更多时间来进行创造、思考以及 “做有人类特性之事”。 calculate vt. 计算；核算；预测，推测 calculate on 指望；期待 be calculated to do sth. 旨在做某事 calculator n. 计算器 calculation n. 计算；估算 e.g. My son is calculating the cost of all the new furniture. We calculate on having fine weather for the sports meeting. This advertisement is calculated to attract the attention of housewives. Step 3 Using Words and Expressions in the Workbook Activity 3 Using Words and Expressions If time permits, check the answers to the exercises and give some explanations. Step 4 Evaluation and summary Activity 4 Self-evaluation Guide the students to reflect on their learning of this period by considering the following aspects. 1. How is your mastery of the words and expressions? (Good/Fairly good/Moderate/Just so so/Poor) 2. How is your learning performance? (Good/Fairly good/Moderate/Just so so/Poor) 3. What will you do to consolidate the words and expressions learned in this unit after class? Activity 5 Summary (The teacher) Emphasize the usage of some words and phrases of this period briefly. Homework: 1. Consolidate the words and expressions learned in this unit. 2. Complete the exercises in the reference book. 3. Preview the grammar item by reading the explanations in appendix and in the reference book. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $