高二英语人教版选修七 Unit 2 Robots (4)-2课件.pptx

;;Close relations between human and robots;Breaking News: ;Understand the purpose of design;What were the robotic toys designed for? They were designed for companionship. Who was this kind of robot mainly intended for? The elderly and children.;What is this kind of robot used for? It is used as a companion for older adults with dementia or depression. It also serves as children’s friends.;What can it be used in the future? Why? In the future it could be used as caretakers for older people because they could be designed with endless patience. ;Task 1 : Find out different people’s opinions on robots. Some kids say they prefer these pets to real dogs and cats that can grow old and die. ;The boy said he would prefer to talk to a robot, which could be designed with a large database of knowledge about relationship patterns, instead of talking to his dad, who might give bad advice. Many people think that robots could serve as friends who would always listen to them, who would never become angry, and who would never disappoint.;Task 2 : Underline their reasons for holding the opinions. Some kids say they prefer these pets to real dogs and cats that can grow old and die. ;The boy said he would prefer to talk to a robot, which could be designed with a large database of knowledge about relationship patterns, instead of talking to his dad, who might give bad advice. Many people think that robots could serve as friends who would always listen to them, who would never become angry, and who would never disappoint.;The purposes to design the robot should be 1. to solve the existing problems in our lives; 2. to promote a better life in the future.;I. To solve existing problems Purposes: 1. to keep doctors from being infected 2. to care for patients in time;Reasons/Advantages: 1. ...safest way for both doctors and patients. 2. ...serves as a nurse so doctors can look after others who are in more serious conditions. ;II. To promote a better life in the future Purpose: to det