M7U2-usinglg-j.ppt

* A science fiction writer The story was written by a science fiction writer______________? Isaac Asimov What do you know about him? the father of robots the pioneer of science fiction Isaac Asimov Does he deserve the honor? How do you know? His most famous works: The Foundation Trilogy (基地三部曲) 第一部-基地 ????????????????????????????????? 第二部-基地与帝国 ????????????????????????????????? 第三部-第二基地 ????????????????????????????????? Three novels about the death and rebirth of a great empire in a galaxy of the future 1966年获科幻界最高荣誉的雨果奖 未来银河系中一个伟大帝国的灭亡和复兴 invented a theoretical framework His most famous works: I, Robot (我是机器人) developed a set of three laws First law A robot must not injure human beings or allow them to be injured. Second law A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings (as long as human beings are not injured.) Third law A robot must protect its own existence (as long as human beings are not injured. And as long as the robot does not disobey the human beings). Laws For Robots Which law is the story “Satisfaction Guaranteed” based on? First law 1.What other books and stories did he write? 2.What qualities does he have to make such great achievements? Reading Story of Isaac Asimov’s life What should be contained in the story of a person’s life? birth and death school life/ education working experience family life/marriage achievements… Background Birth Death Nationality Family Hobbies Education Ambition Working experiences Achievements His works The secret of success … Skimming What aspects are contained in this passage? In which paragraph can you find the following topics: 1) his education and early jobs__________ 2) birth and death___________ 3)the discovery of his talent/writing experience___