Background Information of the Text:
Issac Asimov (1919-1992)
1. a Russian Jewish, 2. an American author , 3. a professor of biochemistry at Boston University; 4. a master of science fiction and popular science books, mystery fiction, essays, literary criticism;
Terms Coined by Asimov
★ “robotics”: “The Robot Chronicles” ★ “spome”: any system closed with respect to matter and open with respect to energy capable of sustaining human life indefinitely.
Unit 13 The Power of Belief
Part 1: Communicative Activities
you are supposed to learn the words & phrases for 1. Expressing believing, disbelieving, and superstitions in Chinese and western cultures; 2. Discussing some ridiculous beliefs and religious superstitions in western culture;
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