Period 7 Speaking，Listening and Writing TaskTeaching goals 1．Talk about different types of robots by using expressions of supposition and belief.2．Listen to three people talking about robot pets.3．Write a diary from the robot pet's point of view.Teaching procedures Step 1 Speaking taskAsk students to use their imagination in groups to discuss the types of robots that could be used in the future.Guide them to use the expressions below in the discussion.Sample：Robots can be found in the manufacturing industry ， the military ， space exploration，transportation，and medical applications.Well，for my conclusion I_guess that robots are the way of the future and will be used on a daily use without being controlled remotely or by a person. I_think there will be different robots for different uses. Some will be used for law enforcement and others will be used for constructive uses only. Others will be building cars ， and the rest will be building the new schools we learn in and the houses we live in.Step 2 Listening task1．Before listening，ask students to look at the pictures of these robot pets on Page 59.In pairs，answer the following questions.(1)What kinds of animal do you think they are?(2)Would you like to own one？Which one？Give reasons.(3)Do you think having a robot as a pet is a good idea？Give reasons.Various answers are possible. Through asking students questions about the pictures，make sure students understand the following words they will hear in the listening text：wag，pat，flippers，purr and hiss.2．Listen to Amanda，Victoria and Jamie talking about robot pets. Look at the pictures again and match them with the robots' names.Aibo ______ Furby______ Paro______ Tama______Keys：Aibo Picture...
