Unit 2 Robots

Leading-in What is a robot? A robot is a machine designed to do jobs that are usually performed by humans. How do robots work? Robots are programmed and controlled by a computer. What types of robots are there? There are different kinds of robot, including industrial robots, household robots, and entertainment robots.

a film adapted from a science fiction

Do you know any other science fictions that include robots as characters? Star Wars Harry Potter The Lord of the Rings X Men Terminator

What is it most possible for a robot to do at present ? A. think for itself. B. have feelings. C. serve people D. have its own needs and desires. E. look and feel like a human being. ∨

Satisfaction Guaranteed Now there is a short story about a robot, which was originally written by Isaac Asimov, a science fiction writer, and published in It is called

Skimming What’s the writing style of the passage? Who is the leading character? Who is the supporting character? How can you read such a story quickly? First, work as a director? Then, act as Tony?

work as a director 1. introduction 2. appearance 3. on the second morning 4. one day 5. when Claire wept with anger 6. at the night of the party 7. the next morning

act as Tony-- A household robot 1. before arriving 2. appearance 3. on the second morning 4. one day 5. when Claire wept with anger 6. at the night of the party 7. the next morning

act as Tony-- A household robot 1. before arriving 2. appearance 3. on the second morning 4. one day 5. when Claire wept with anger 6. at the night of the party 7. the next morning To be tested out. Seemed more like a human than a machine, facial expression never changed Brought her breakfast, asked her whether she needed help dressing Offered her sympathy, gained her trust,, promised to help her make herself smarter and her home more elegant Suggested she invite them to the house, managed to catch her in time and held her firmly in his arms Folded his arms around her, bending his face close to hers, freed her, disappeared from sight. Was taken away by a car _____ ______ _____________ ______ _______ ____ _____ ______ ____ _________

Scanning Comprehending choice Page 21—22 (Rb)

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