录音机/玩具/小黑板

3. Talking about modern science and technology.

2. Learn how to express certainty and uncertainty:

(1)I’m sure robots can do some work faster and better than humans.

(2)-Are you sure?

　 -Yes, quite sure.

(3)-Do you think you will have a robot in 20 years?

　 -Yes, I’m sure. /No, I’m not sure.

1. Learn some useful words and expressions:

robot, scientist, appear, take the place of, situation, repair, truck, mend

Ⅲ.

　 The Internet is wonderful. It can make our lives nicer, easier and more colorful. The Internet can help us to do a lot of things. We can go shopping without leaving our houses. We can study on the Internet. We can use the Internet for finding a job. When we want to go to a new place, the Internet can help us to find the way. On the Internet, there are also lots of songs, movies and games. They are interesting. But we shouldn’t spend too much time on the Internet.

10. M: Hello! What can I do for you?

　 W: I want to fly to London sometime next week.

　 　M: Is this a round trip?

　 　W: No, just one way.

　 　Q: How will the woman go to London?

9. M: Do you think you will have a robot in 20 years, Mary?

　 W: Yes, I’m sure.

　 Q: What will Mary have in 20 years?

8. W: When did scientists invent the first robot?

　 M: In 1921. But before that, something like robots appeared.

　 Q: When did scientists invent the first robot?

7. M: I saw a UFO while I was traveling in Florida. It looks like a plate.

　 W: Really? I can’t believe it. It is so impossible!

　 Q: What does the woman think of UFOs?

6. W: What are you doing, Mike?

　 M: I’m repairing my computer.

　 Q: What’s wrong with Mike’s computer?