1、gunpowder compass virtual virtual reality wearable tech flexible battery n. 火药 n. 指南针,罗盘 adj. 虚拟的,模拟的 虚拟现实 可穿戴技术 adj. 易弯曲的,柔韧的 n. 电池 Words and Expressions Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately. in addition compute capable stuff desire never say never 除此之外,另外 v. 计算 adj. 有能力的 n. 东西
2、,物品 n. 渴望,欲望 别轻易说决不 Words and Expressions Unit 3Unit 3 The world of scienceThe world of science P2 Understanding ideasP2 Understanding ideas Before reading Look at the pictures and talk about how the way we live has changed over time. Ancient times Living condition: window, light, kitchen The way we
3、 learn: brush pen vs computer Modern times What are the reasons behind these changes? Now lets read an interview and find out what inventions are mentioned. While reading Read and finish the tasks as quickly as possible. Task 1 Read the interview and find out what inventions are mentioned. Gunpower,
4、 papermaking, printing, the compass, the steam engine, the telephone, the radio, virtual reality, wearable tech, flexible battery, 3D printer, intelligent walking house, eco-friendly solar technology, time machine. 2 P26 Task 2 Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. 1. How do
5、es Richard prove we are in the great new age of technology? 2. What are the inspirations to invent things? By giving examples. A desire to solve a problem and an incredible desire to think and create. True or False. 1. It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions, and many people mig
6、ht think that the great age of invention is coming. 2. Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution. 3. The real spirit of invention is that we have an incredible desire to think and create. 4. An intelligent walking house using GPS technology to travel has become a reality
7、 now. Task 3 but overF T T will become F Choose the sentences that describe Dr Fairhursts opinions. 1. Inventions in Ancient China were better than those in the West. 2. A lot of todays great inventions are tech- based. 3. Today, most inventors prefer working by themselves. 4. The desire to solve pr
8、oblems inspires invention. 5. A time machine will definitely be invented in the future. Task 4 3 P28 gunpower, papermaking printing, the compass the steam engine flexible battery hearts and bone parts that needs a solution a problem an intelligent walking house eco-friendly solar technology an incre
9、dible desire to think and create The New Age of Invention the telephone,the radio Task 5 Fill in the blanks in the mind map. 4 P28 After reading inspire v. to give sb the desire, confidence or enthusiasm 激励,鼓舞 We need someone who can inspire the team. 我们需要一位能鼓舞团队士气的人。 Her trust in me has inspired me
10、 to do things that I never imagined possible. 她对我的信任激励着我去尝试本以为不可能的事 。 1. What is it that inspires us to invent things? 强调句型的特殊疑问句形式 是什么激励我们创造发明? 特殊疑问词is/was it that+ 句子其余 部分 + + + + Sentence analyzing for better understanding 2 2. But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to th
11、ink and create and thats the real spirit of invention. 主语从句 表语 从句 a desire to do sth a strong wish to do sth 渴望做某事 I have no desire to discuss the matter further. 我不想再谈此事。 She had strong desire to return home. 她强烈感到想回家。 但还有很重要的一点,我们有非常强烈的 欲望想要去思考和创造,这才是真正的发 明精神。 1. 哪种方法更有效还是个问题。 Which way is more ef
12、fective is still a question. 2. 我非常渴望能够帮助和照顾他人。 I had a strong desire to help and care for others. 3. 昨天你是在哪里遇见他的? Where was it that you met him yesterday? practice practice 翻译句子。 Discussion 1. If you were the interviewer, what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst? 2. In your opinion,
13、what else inspires people to invent things? Discussion USEFUL EXPRESSIONS People will use instead of It will be for people to Conclusion be curious focus on your study join some clubs apply what you have learned consult your teachers or some professors Some suggestions for your inspirations to inven
14、t things: 1. I will be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst, whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published. 2. Think of the four inventions in Ancient China 3. in terms of the environment 4. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology c
15、ontrolling its “legs”. 5. So what is it that inspires us to invent things? 6. What remains important is that I. Fill in the blanks. 1. About 25 co-housing communities _ (build) in recent years. 2. I _ (非常渴望) to start my own business. 3. When asked what it was _ he did to make his class lively, the t
16、eacher thought deeply. 4. I know that your company _ (capable) producing the products. have been built have a strong desire that is capable of 1. 我将与理查德.范赫斯特博士进行交谈, 他的新书发明的新时代刚出版不久。 2. 它能够使用全球定位技术去往不同的地 方,使用计算技术控制它的“腿”。 3. 是什么激励我们创造发明? 4. 但还有很重要的一点,我们有非常强烈 的欲望想要去思考和创造,这才是真正的发 明精神。 II: Translate the
17、sentences Check your answers! 1. I will be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst, whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published. 2. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”. 3. What is it that inspires us to inv
18、ent things? 4. What remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and thats the real spirit of invention. Self-evaluation 1. Can you describe the inventions in humans history? 2. Can you describe what the inspiration for people to invent things is? 3. Are you eager to invent things of your own? 各个击破 Homework Surf the Internet to find out more modern inventions. Find their usages and the initial intentions to invent them, then share it with us next class. Tips: have been used to It is capable of What is important is that
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