高二英语 Unit2《 Robots》-listening and writing 课件 新人教版选修7.pptVIP

Speaking, listening and writing task Supposition and belief I think… I suppose… I don’t think… I guess… I wonder… Maybe… I doubt… I believe… I don’t believe… Sample Robots can be found in the manufacturing industry, the military, space exploration, transportation, and medical applications. Well, for my conclusion I guess that robots are the way of the future and will be used on a daily use without being controlled remotely or by a person. I think theyll be different robots for different uses, some will be used for law enforcement and others will be used for constructive uses only. Others will be building cars, and the rest will be building the new schools we learn in and the houses we live in. LISTENING TEXT ROBOT PETS Amanda (A), Victoria (V) and Jamie (J) are reading about four robot pets and then discussing whether robot pets can be real pets. PART 1 A: (reading) Aibo can walk, sit, lie down and wag its tail. It learns the name you give it and can answer when you call it. It develops its own personality. It can learn about 50 commands. V: (reading) Furby like being patted. At first he speaks his own language, then he gradually switches to English the more time you spend with it. (not reading) He looks like a big – eared bird. Isn’t he so cute, Jamie? J: Well, Victoria, I think he looks strange. I like these ones, though. (reading) Paro can open and close its eyes and move its flippers. Tama recognises her own name. She purrs when she’s patted. That shows she’s happy, but if you hit her she’ll give you an angry hiss. Gradually her behaviour changes and she develops her own personality. PART 2 A: Yeah but it’s not a real pet, is it? It’s a toy. V: Well, Amanda, I must say Aibo and Furby look like real animals. J: I don’t think it matters if the robot looks like a real pet or not. If someone thinks of the robot as a pet, then it is a pet. A: But Jamie, don’t you think it’s sad if the pe