人教版新课标高中英语选修七Unit 2 Robots Warming up and as long as human beings are not injured; and as long as the robot does not disobey the human beings).the robot does not disobey the human beings).Asimovs three lawsAsimovs three laws1. 1. 机器人不能伤害人类，或坐视人类受到伤害而袖手旁观。 机器人不能伤害人类，或坐视人类受到伤害而袖手旁观。 2. 2. 除非违背第一法则，机器人必须服从人类的命令。 除非违背第一法则，机器人必须服从人类的命令。 3. 3. 在不违背第一和第二法则前提下，机器人必须保护自己。 在不违背第一和第二法则前提下，机器人必须保护自己。 Do you think it is possible for a robot to:1. 1.think for itself ?think for itself ?2. 2.have feelings ?have feelings ?3. 3.have its own needs have its own needs and desires ?and desires ?4. 4.look and feel like a look and feel like a human being ?human being ?ReadingReadingSatisfactionSatisfactionGuaranteedGuaranteedSkimmingFind out the main characters in the reading and the relationships between them.Larry Belmont ClaireTonyGladys ClaffernMain characters in the story:- Larrys wife, a housewife- a robot- works in a company that makes robots- a woman that Claire enviesLarry BelmontGladys Claffernworking in a company that makes robotsLarrys wife, a housewifethe robota woman that Claire envies (嫉妒)Characters in the story:TonyClaire(1)Claire didnt like the id ea at the beginning，but she agreed to it at last. (2)When Tony，the robot，offered to help dressing，Claire was pleased to accept it.But she thought it was surprising for a robot to be so human. (3)Tony could understand Claire when she said she was not clever. (4)Claire was sorry she could do little to help her husband，who wanted to improve his social position. (5)Tony was eager to help Claire.He scanned quite a lot of books in the library，but he could find no way out. (6)Tony went to town with Claire to buy things he wanted to improve the house. (7)While Tony worked on the improvements of the house，Claire also did her part. (8)Claires guests were filled with admiration when they saw her ho use was completely changed. (9)Claire was very happy to find that Gladys envied her. (10)The company was very pleased with Tonys report because he had successfully made a woman fall in love with him.Scanning Read the text carefully and then find out the true statements. 2In groups，discuss the questions inComprehending on Page 12.(1)Why did Tony open the curtains?(2)What did Tony do to prevent Claire from being harmed?(3)Why did Tony have to be rebuilt?Several minutes later check the answers with the whole class.Claire had a sense of failureShe was not elegantHer housewas not elegantThe salesmanwas rude to herShe wanted to be another GladysShe felloff a ladderHe gave her a new haircut and changed the make up she woreHe managed to catch her in time from the next roomHe suggested a party inher houseHe made the salesman changed his attitudeHe transformed the house completelyWas Claire satisfied with Tony?Claires feelings towards Tony changedOccasionClairedislike himwas alarmedfelt embarrassedadmired himBefore he arrivedWhen he arrivedWhen he offered to help her dressWhen he offered to help her improve her house and herselfcomprehendingcalled him a dearfelt his warmthfelt being enviedcried all nightWhen he helps her with the salesmanWhen she fell off a ladder and caught by TonyWhen she heard Gladys whisperingShe remembered Tony was just a machineacceptrefuseproudtrustlovesadCan you tell the changes of the attitude that Claire have towards Tony?Look the following the questions and find the answers in your reading.He wanted Claires guests to see him and Claire together so that she would be envied by the women guests.What did Tony do to prevent Claire from being harmed?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. In groups，discuss the following questions.1.What suggestions do you want to give to Larry Belmont as an engineer?2.What suggestions do you want to give to Larry Belmont as a husband?Homework 1Learn the useful words and phrases in this unit by heart. 2Remember the characteristics of science fiction. 3Surf the Internet to learn more about robots and science fiction.