Unit 1 Science fiction Reading and Thinking 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第四册

science fiction science fiction film ADD YOUR TEXT HERE 01 Science fiction, abbreviation SF or sci-fi, is a form of fiction that deals mainly with the impact of actual or imagined science upon society or individuals. What is science fiction? What elements does it usually include? Scientific devices that we do not have now Space exploration Alien contact AI The future of humans In science fiction ,we often see robots. A robot is a machine designed to do jobs that are usually performed by humans. Robots are programmed and controlled by a computer. industrial robots household robots entertainment robots kinds of robots 3 Unit 1 Science Fiction Reading and thinking 1. To figure out how the story between Claire and Tony is developed and how the feelings of Claire changed. 2. To understand the foreshadowings(伏笔) in the sentences and the meaning of “Satisfaction Guaranteed” 2. To complete the story with bold but reasonable imagination. 3. To develop a right and critical attitude towards the development of robots and AI. Learning aims： Thinking: 1.Is it possible for a robot to do everything for human beings? 2.Is it possible for a robot to have its own feelings or thoughts like a human being? Watch the video Satisfaction Guaranteed (Adapted) Reading Today’s science fiction is tomorrow’s science fact. ---Isaac Asimov About the author 1. What is the main idea of the passage? The passage mainly tells us an ___________ where a household robot was ___________. experiment tested out 2. What kind of genre is the passage? Biography Narrative Expository Argumentation Task 1: Reading for main idea Fast reading 9 test out work on friends (Claire wished to be) a household robot Husband Wife Gladys Claffern Tony Larry Belmont Claire Task2:What’s the relationships Task3： Match the main idea with each part. C Larry persuaded Claire to accept the robot that would be tested out. B The result of Claire living with the robot. A The process of the robot helping Claire. Para 3- 8: Para 9: Para 1-2: Setting Conflict Conclusion Her house was not elegant. She was not like Claffern. The sale-woman was rude to her. She fell off the ladder. She was not clever. Detailed reading: Task1 Claire’s problems How does Tony help her? made her more beautiful made her home more elegant talked with saleswoman caught her in time Contets Occasions Feelings dislike alarmed embarrassed ridiculous admirable thankful 1.Before Tony arrived 2.She frist saw Tony 3.Tony asked about dressing 4.Tony offered sympathy 5.Tony helped to talk with saleswoman Task2: The changes of Claire’s feelings 6.when Claire fell and Tony caught and held her shy & nervous 15 comparison: the same as, similar to, similarly, more like, just as, in comparison, in the same way contrast: different from, but, while, whereas, although, however, in contrast, on the other hand Tony Human being programmed to appear sensitive can show true sensitivity and care always the same emotions can change offers sympathy treats people kindly warm body Task3 The similarities & differences between Tony & human ADD YOUR TEXT HERE 01 Task4: Understand foreshadowings(伏笔) in the sentence Tony was a robot, so there is no crisis in Claire’s marriage. But Claire might have fallen in love with Tony before she knew it. Q1:Why did Claire feel guilty? Para 6 Q2:Why did Tony invite them? Tony wanted to help her regain her confidence. Besides, he knew that Gladys and her friends must envied her when they saw the handsome robot. Para 7 Understand foreshadowings(伏笔) in the sentence All that Tony had done to Claire was not because he fell in love with her but he wanted to do everything he could to satisfy his master’s desire. 1.Is the test a failure or a success ? why? Did Tony really fall in love with Claire? Satisfaction Guaranteed After reading:Discussion Relationship with Robots: Good or Bad for Humans? Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. A great philosopher Emil Cioran once said, “A man is a robot with defects.” We believe that it will be good and important to have robots help humans. From one perspective, ... In addition, ... Lastly, ... In conclusion, ... Arguments Conclusion 2. Critical thinking (debate) Opening statement 20 Sample 1 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. A great philosopher Emil Cioran once said, “A man is a robot with defects.” We believe that it will be good and important to have robots help humans. From one perspective, robots can handle dangerous or repetitive tasks, keeping us safe and saving time. In addition, they offer constant companionship, which reduces loneliness for the elderly or disabled. Lastly, with robots managing daily chores, humans have more freedom to focus on creativity and family. In conclusion, a positive relationship with robots improves our lives, as long as we remain in control. Therefore, robots are truly good partners for humankind. There is a heated discussion about whether building close relationships with robots benefits humans. Some people argue that robots can provide efficient service and constant companionship, especially for the elderly or lonely. On the other hand, others worry that over-reliance on robots may weaken human empathy and social skills. In my opinion, the relationship is good as long as we use robots as tools rather than replacements for human interaction. Therefore, we should embrace technology wisely while preserving genuine human bonds. Sample 2 A household robot 1.　　　　　　(test) out in a family.Claire didn’t want the robot in her house,especially as her husband would be absent for three weeks, 2.　　　　　 she agreed at last.  At the first sight of Tony,Claire was 3.　　　　(alarm),for the robot named Tony seemed more like a human than a machine.He looked like a tall and handsome man 4. 　　　 smooth hair and a deep voice.When Tony offered to help her dressing, Claire felt 5.　　　　　(embarrass). Now she 6.　　　_____　 (look) after by a robot that looked so human, and it was disturbing. Gradually, Tony began to win Claire’s trust. He helped Claire realise her dreams by 7.　　　　　(make) herself more beautiful and her home more elegant. Tony suggested that Claire 8.　　　　　　　(invite) Gladys and her friends to the house the night before he was to leave and Larry was to return. To transform Claire’s house completely, Tony worked 9.　　　　　　 (steady) on the improvements. Claire tried to help, but she fell off the ladder. It was Tony 10. 　　　 managed to catch her in time.  was tested　 but　 (should) invite　 making was being looked　 alarmed　 with embarrassed　 steadily　 that/who 课文语法填空 Beginning Development Ending? Climax (高潮) Para. 1-2 M _________ Para. 3-8 H _________ Para. 9 L _________ ? Meet Help Love Review the structure 24 添加题 添加标题 Then the front door bell rang. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next morning a car drove up and took Tony away. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How will Claire react to Tony’s emotion? What will happen during the party? Will Tony pass the test in the experiment? Will Tony leave? .... felt being envied? cried all night ? Homework: Continuous writing What’s the ending of the story? happy ending? sad ending? surprising ending? 25 Science technology is a doubled-edged sward. Do regard and use it wisely and critically. 27 THANKS Lavf59.16.100 Packed by Bilibili XCoder v2.0.2 Lavf59.16.100 Packed by Bilibili XCoder v2.0.2 $