Scan the text for specific information. Try to answer the question.

What subject did Asimov teach?

When did he start having stories published?

How many children did he have?

1. finish the exercise 1 on page 17.

2. write a summary

Write a short summary of Asimov's life in 150-200 words. Follow the steps below.

Look back at the timeline of Asimov's life.

2. Underline the most important parts of his life that made him a great writer of science fiction. This can serve as the outline of your summary.

3. Begin by giving your assessment of Asimov as a writer. Then write down the important parts you have underlined.

4. Use a clear simple style as if you were writing to younger students in your school.

　Sample summary

Isaac Asimov(1920-1992) was a Russian-born American writer. His family immigrated to the United States when he was three years old and settled in New York. He gained a master's degree in chemistry and later got his PhD. After he graduated, he became a biochemistry teacher at Boston University.

He was talented in writing. When he realized it, he gave up teaching and became a professional writer. In 1939, he had stories published in science fiction magazine and in 1950 he published his first novel. He was famous for his fiction stories and received many awards.

The Foundation trilogy and I, Robot are very popular with the young and adults. His works exercised great influence over other writers.

Asimov had two marriages and two children. He dies of AIDS in New York in 1992.

Step IV. Speaking

1. We have known the three laws for robot. Discuss the following questions in groups of four.

Compare Asimov's laws with those written on the piece of paper that the other group gave you.