Asimov1.pptx

Unit 2 Robots Using language 任莉莉 “ I, ROBOT” Bicentennial Man 《机器管家》 Reading A Biography of Isaac Asimov Read about Isaac Asimov and complete the timeline of the events in his life. Date Event Born in Russia. ___________________________. ____ Started to take himself seriously as a writer. ________________________________ ________________________________. 1931 Began having stories published in science fiction magazines Task 1: Date Event ____ Gained Master’s degree in chemistry. Finished working in the candy store. ________________. 1942-1945 _____________________________. ____ Got PhD in chemistry. ____ Became a biochemistry teacher, Boston University School of Medicine. Published his first novel. _____________ . Developed three laws for robots. 1941 Got married Worked as junior chemist, Philadelphia Navy Yard 1948 1949 Published “I, Robot” Date Event 1951-1953 Published “The Foundation Trilogy” and won an award for it. _____ Published first science book _____ Became a full-time writer. Divorced his first wife. __________________________. _____ Had a blood transfusion. Became infected with HIV. 1992 ________________________. 1953 1958 Married for a second time 1983 Died in New York Discussion:  What do you know about Asimov? birth work education works Isaac Asimov Write a short summary of Asimov’s life in 150-200 words. Follow the steps below. Task 2: Writing Look back at the timeline of Asimov’s life. 2. Use the given key words to make up the outline of your summary. Birth education work works marriage Isaac Asimov Para.2 Para.1 Para.3 A sample summary of I