Period 1 Warming up & Reading Unit2 Robots Period 1 Warming up & Reading

Step 1 Lead in What do you know about robot? A robot is a machine designed to do jobs that are usually performed by humans. Robots are programmed and controlled by a computer.

Step 1 Lead in How many different kinds of robots do you know? Entertainment robots

Step 1 Lead in How many different kinds of robots do you know? Industrial robots

Step 1 Lead in How many different kinds of robots do you know? water snake robot ACM-R5 for under water rescue

Step 1 Lead in How many different kinds of robots do you know? Household robots

Step 1 Lead in Do you think it real? How many different kinds of robots do you know? Do you think it real? new hostess by Hiroshi Ishiguro

Step 2 Pre-reading Can you make a list of any science fiction , literature, films, video games, TV shows and cartoons you know that include robots as characters?

Step 2 Pre-reading Do you think it possible for a robot to : 1. think for itself 2. have feelings 3. have its own needs and desires 4. look and feel like a human being

Step 2 Pre-reading Now read a story about a robot. It was originally written by science fiction writer, Isaac Asimov, and published in 1951. Here the story has been retold by another writer.

Step 3 Reading Scanning What was the robot called Tony look like? facial expressions never changed handsome tall smooth and black hair deep voice capable soft and warm skin quick clever

Step 3 Reading II. Intensive reading Read the passage carefully and finish Ex.2 on Page 12. He wanted Claire’s guests to see him and Claire together so that she would be envied by the women guests. Tony prevented Claire from being harmed by making her feel good about herself. He helped her make her and her home elegant so that she would not feel like a failure.

Step 3 Reading II. Intensive reading Read the passage carefully and finish Ex.2 on Page 12. 3. Tony had to be rebuilt because the company felt that they could not have women falling in love with a robot. 4. （略）

Step 3 Reading II. Intensive reading Read the passage carefully and finish Ex.2 on Page 12. 5. How absurd, she thought. He was just a machine. ( L40, P11) He held her firmly in his arms and she felt the warmth of his body. She screamed, pushed him away and ran to her room for the rest of the day. (L30, P11) Then she remembered — Tony was just a machine. She shouted “Leave me alone” and ran to her bed. (L57,P12)

Listen to the tape and then finish Ex. 1 on Page 12. Step 3 Reading II. Intensive reading Listen to the tape and then finish Ex. 1 on Page 12. Occasion Claire … 1. disliked him 2. was alarmed 3. felt embarrassed 4. admired him Before he arrived When he arrived When he offered to help her dress When he offered to help her house and herself

II. Intensive reading —— Ex.1 Step 3 Reading II. Intensive reading —— Ex.1 Occasion Claire … 5. called him a dear 6. felt his warmth 7. felt being envied 8. cried all night When he helped her with the salesman When she fell off a ladder and caught by Tony When she heard Gladys whispering to another woman that she had never seen anyone so handsome as Tony She remembered Tony was just a machine.

Step 4 Discussion —— Ex. 3 In groups, list Tony’s characteristics that were similar to and those that were different from those of a human being. Charact-eristics Similar Different Physi-cal Looks like a human being. Body and skin soft and warm. Hair and finger-nails realistic. Voice like a human’s. Facial expressions never change. Quicker reactions.

Step 4 Discussion —— Ex. 3 In groups, list Tony’s characteristics that were similar to and those that were different from those of a human being. Charact-eristics Similar Different mental Able to make suggestions and predictions. Able to make a plan and follow it through. Has good communi-cation skills. Behaviour not appropriate (Tony brought her breakfast and then asked her whether she needed help dressing.)

Step 5 Talking and Writing In 2050, every family will have a robot. Now discuss with your partner what the future robot looks like and then write a passage about it. 未来机器人的形状 未来机器人的功能 未来机器人如何工作

范文 In 2050, every family will have a robot, just as they have the computer, cellphone and TV now. The robot of the future is no longer like a cold machine but like a human being with warm skin and changeable expressions. Besides, it can shape itself into different objects according to people’s needs. For example, if you want to go camping, it can become a bicycle or a car or a tent.

范文 At home, the robot of the future is a good helper. It can help us do housework without complaint. It also helps children study and adults with their work. In addition, it can keep the elderly company, which prevents them being lonely. If you are ill, it can give you first aid and take you to hospital. The most important thing about the robot of the future is that it can recharge itself using solar energy, so they are more environmentally friendly and energy-saving.