1、A robot is basically a computer-controlled machine that is programmed to move, manipulate (操縱) objects, and accomplish work for us human beings. It is able to perform repetitive tasks more quickly, cheaply, and accurately than humans.Exercise1What is a What is a robot? robot? 第1頁/共32頁DiscussionDiscu

2、ssion第2頁/共32頁RobotsPlay with humansDo researchTalk with humansDo the houseworkAnd so onTake care of childrenAct as a policeman/a sellerDo some shoppingWhat can a robot do? Exercise2第3頁/共32頁Domestic robots家用機器人家用機器人第4頁/共32頁The robot which can mow the lawn (除草機器人除草機器人)第5頁/共32頁The robot which can dance

3、 with menEntertainment Robot 第6頁/共32頁Nowadays robots can be made into various shapes for various uses.第7頁/共32頁Why use Robots?Why use Robots?There are many benefits to using robots instead of humans. The good thing about robots is that they will never get bored, and they will do things more efficient

4、ly than people. Also, robots never get sick, or need to rest. They will never need time off, or lunch breaks. Sometimes, when a task is too dangerous or difficult for a human, a robot will be able to do it without any risks or problems. 第8頁/共32頁Search enginesLaborScienceMedicine/DiagnosisAppliancesW

5、hat else?診診斷斷第9頁/共32頁Lets look at some movie Lets look at some movie posters below which are posters below which are about robots. Do you know about robots. Do you know the names of these movies?the names of these movies?第10頁/共32頁I, Robot 機械公敵機械公敵第11頁/共32頁Terminator 終結者第12頁/共32頁Edward Scissorhands 剪

6、刀手愛德華 第13頁/共32頁The Matrix 駭客帝國 第14頁/共32頁AI - Artificial Intelligence 人工智能 第15頁/共32頁Robots 機器人歷險記第16頁/共32頁Doraemon 機器貓 第17頁/共32頁Do you know who he is?Do you know who he is?Whats the relationship between Isaac Asimov and robots?Isaac Asimov第18頁/共32頁第19頁/共32頁第20頁/共32頁Do you think it is Do you think it

7、is possible for a possible for a robot to:robot to:第21頁/共32頁第22頁/共32頁1. What is the main idea of the story? 2. What are the main characters in the story?Skimming Skimming Exercise1Exercise1第23頁/共32頁Main idea of the story:The story tells us how a robot used for housework was tested out in a family.第2

8、4頁/共32頁Larry Belmont ClaireTonyGladys ClaffernMain characters in the story:Main characters in the story:- Larrys wife, a housewife- a robot - works in a company that makes robots- a woman that Claire envies第25頁/共32頁第26頁/共32頁Careful reading Exercise1第27頁/共32頁Claires feelings towards Tony changedOccas

9、ionClairedislike himwas alarmedfelt embarrassedadmired himBefore he arrivedWhen he arrivedWhen he offered to help her dressWhen he offered to help her improve her house and herselfcomprehending第28頁/共32頁called 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 machine第29頁/共32頁Find out the information about Tonyta