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1、Unit 2 Using language,A Biography of Isaac Asimov,A BIOGRAPHY OF ISAAC ASIMOV,a story of a persons life was written by someone.,Leading in,Isaac Asimov ( 1920-1992) A Russian-born American author and professor of biochemistry, a highly successful and exceptionally prolific writer best known for his
2、works of science fiction and for his popular science books.,Asimov wrote or edited more than five hundred books. Asimovs most famous work are the Foundation Seriesand the Robot series.,in his home library in 1976,Old photo,speech,in the army,Isaac Asimovs memorial meeting,作品：,I, Robot,作品100,最新科学指南,R
3、eading,Task 1 1.Listening to the text. 2. do some True or false.,1). Asimov became a biochemistry teacher in 1949. 2). In 1931 Asimovs talent for writing became obvious.,T,T,3). In 1950, he published his first science book. 4). “The Foundation Trilogy” consists of 3 stories about death and rebirth o
4、f a great empire in a galaxy of the future.,T,F,How many years did Isaac Asimov work in the store? A. 5 B. 9 C. 11 D. 13,D,Read the text carefully and then choose the best answer:,2. What was Asimov best known for? A. His mystery stories. B. His science fiction stories. C. His science and history bo
5、oks. D. His books about the Bible and about Shakespeare.,B,3. Why could Isaac Asimov become a writer ? A. A friend of his made him a writer. B. His parents wanted him to be a writer. C. He had the talent for writing. D. He had so many experiences in his life.,C,4. In which book did he develop a set
6、of three laws? A. The Foundation Trilogy B. I, Robot C. In his first novel D. In his first science book.,B,5. Who was Isaac Asimov? A. An American scientist and writer who got his PhD in physics in 1948. B. A Russian scientist and writer who married twice. C. A Russian-American scientist and writer
7、who became a full-time writer in 1958. D. An American-Russian scientist and writer who had 2 children.,C,Complete the timeline of the events in his life. Textbook P17 EX.1,Task 2,Date Event,1920: Born in Russia 1922: _ 1923: _ 1929: _ _: Started to take himself seriously as a writer 1939: _ _,Sister
8、 born,Moved with family to New York,Started working in the candy store,1931,Began having stories published in science fiction magazines,Date Event,_: Gained masters degree in chemistry 1942 : Finished working in the candy store _ 1942-1945_ _ _: Got PhD in chemistry _: Became a biochemistry teacher,
9、1941,Got married,Worked as a junior chemist, Philadelphia Navy Yard,1948,1949,Date Event,1950: Published his first novel. _. Developed three laws for robots. 1951-1953: Published the Foundation trilogy and won an award for it _: Published first science book _: Became a full-time writer,Published I,
10、Robot,1953,1958,Date Event,1973 : Divorced his first wife. _. _: Had a blood transfusion . Became infected with HIV. 1992 : _,Married for a second time,1983,Died in New York,Discussion,Imagine it is the future and people have household robots. Discuss what positive or negative effect the situation w
11、ould be.,Positive effects,People will be relieved from doing household cleaning or cooking. Robots will be able to rebuild and decorate the home and design and do the garden. People will be free to work or enjoy their leisure time. Life will become an endless paradise!,Negative effects,People will b
12、ecome fat and lazy if they no longer have to take care of their houses or their gardens. There will be many medical problems with people who are overweight or do not do enough exercise. The hospitals will be crowded with lazy and sick people.,What is worse, if a robot breaks down, people will no lon
13、ger have the useful skills of decorating and cooking. Therefore, they would find it very difficult to manage their lives. Life will become a doctors nightmare(噩梦）!,Language points,1. an American scientist and writer 一个美国科学家兼作家 （1人） an American scientist and a writer 一个美国科学家和一个作家 （2人） 2. be best/well
14、 known for,3. Asimov had both an extraordinary imagination that gave him the ability to .and an amazing mind with which he searched for . “介词which/ whom”的结构引导定语从句,阿西莫夫不仅有着超凡的想象力,使他能对未来世界进行探索,而且还有惊人的智力,使他能对现在和过去的各种事物作出解析,In the dark street , there wasnt a single person _they could turn for help . A w
15、hom B who C to whom D from whom,C,turn to sb. for help向某人求救,search + 地方 / 人 表示在某地/某人身上寻找/搜寻 search for 寻找某物 = search + place + for + object in search of 寻找,作状语,表示目的 The enemies _the Red Army man everywhere. They have _ the whole city _the missing boy . The boy has been to many places _his lost cat .,searched,searched,in search of,for,4. as a result of（because of) 由于 5. blood transfusion 输血 6. be pregnant with 怀着（孕） 7
