八上U4T2SA.ppt

Unit 4 Our WorldTopic 2 Are you sure there are UFOs? Section A  What’s this?It’s a _____. robot What did he do? He was a ________. scientist A: What can robots do for us? B: They can … save people in danger repair machines lift parts of trucks carry heavy things mend roads catch fishes Robots can take the place of humans to do hard or boring work in some situations. Are you sure? Where did Kangkang go last weekend? When did scientists invent the first robot?(when did the first robot appear?) What can robots do for us? When did scientists invent the first robot?(when did the first robot appear?) Scientists invented the first robot in 1921. Where did Kangkang go last weekend? He went to the Science Center last week. Key points But before that, something like a robot appeared. 类似某物的东西 e.g. 这吃起来有点象甜瓜。 It tastes something like melon. “take the place of” VS “instead of” Robots can take the place of humans to do hard or boring work in some situations. = They can also do lots of dangerous work instead of humans. = Key points They can also take the place of humans to do lots of dangerous work. Robots can do hard or boring work in some situations instead of humans. I’m sure robots can do some work faster and better than humans. Are you sure? Yes, I’m sure. / Yes, quite sure. No, I’m not sure. Key points The advantages of robots: 1. 2. 3. Robots can do some work faster and better than humans. Robots can take the place of humans to do hard or boring work in some situations.  Robots can also do lots of dangerous work instead of humans. Read 1a again and write down the advantages of robots. (录音1) 1 6 3 2 5 lift parts of trucks 4 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of robots. Then complete the table. You can add your own opinions. 1. Robots will make humans lose their jobs. 2. Robots can do some work faster and better than humans. 3. Robots can do many kinds of jobs. 4. Robots can do more difficult work than humans. 5. Robo