1、Unit 3 ComputersWatch a piece of video.What is the video clip about?What do you think of robot?waiterfire-fightersinger/dancerFor adventureFor rescueFor warFor doorkeepingFor cleaningRobot is a machine that can move and do some of the work of a person,and is usually controlled by a computer.What is
2、a robot?Pre-listeningBefore you listen to the tape,look at the following pictures and guess the content.Listening skills1.Read the questions quickly before listening.2.While listening,pay attention to the key words.Avoid word-by-word listening.3.Do not worry about the new words and ignore unimportan
3、t information.4.If necessary,take down the notes in brief.While-listeningTask 1:Listen to the whole text and answer the following questions.1.What is the listening material mainly about?2.What are they?Three advertisements1)A personal .2)A personal .3)An .robotpetandroidTask 2:Listen to the tape aga
4、in.Identify the three robots in the pictures below and number them.123Task 3:Task 3:Listen for the specific information.Listen for the specific information.Listen for the third time and fill in the chart.Robot 1 Robot 2Robot 3HeightAppearanceAbilityPrice35 cmhas 5 arms to hold all the toolscan do al
5、l the work around the house 5,000 yuan10 cmlike a real birdcan jump and sing500 yuan2 mlargecan play the guitar and singAfter listeningRead the listening material and make preparations for the speaking part.Part 1:Ladies and gentleman,why not buy a personal robot that can do all the work around the
6、house?It is only 35cm high and fits easily into a small cupboard.It has five arms to hold all tools and is very easy to use.It works on its own until all the jobs are finished.You type your orders into the computer keyboard and the robot will do the rest.Only 5,000 yuan for the latest model.Part 2:H
7、ere is a personal pet that does not need feeding or cleaning.This bird-like robot sings beautifully and is only 10 cm high.It can jumparound the cage just like a real bird.You can choose any color you like and any repair in the first year will be free.Only 500 yuan,why not choose one today?Part 3:I
8、am a large,hard-working android.I feel lonely and would like to meet another robot for friendship after work.I am 2m tall.I like playing my guitar and singing,however,my family say I am too noisy.So if you would like a kind-hearted android to sing karaoke with.I am your mate.Please call me on my pro
9、gram at ROB-1234.Task 4:Discussion(In groups)Your family is thinking of buying a robot.You can afford one of these three robots that are mentioned in the listening text.Please make a dialogue with your partner and decide which robot to buy and give reasons.SpeakingUse these reasoning expressions in
10、your discussion.The advantage/disadvantage is.As/Since.,I think.I think/I dont think that.I agree/dont agree.because.Give me your reasons.First.,Second.What makes you think so?I decided that.I think.because(of).I believe that.Lets decide.Lets make a decision.S/D:son/daughter F/M:father/motherCreate your own robot in groups and design the text of an advertisement for the robot to persuade more people to buy one.robotappearancesizeabilitynamejobcharacterHomeworkThank you!
