1、Unit 3 The world of science Understanding ideas The New Age of Invention The New Age of Invention Inventions of today (paragraphs5-8)(paragraphs5-8) INVENTION Inventions of the future (paragraphs13-14)(paragraphs13-14) Inspiration for inventionsInspiration for inventions (paragraphs11-12)(paragraphs
2、11-12) Inventions of the past (paragraphs3-4) (paragraphs3-4) Inventions of the past Ancient China _ _ the West _ _ gunpowder，papermaking， printing and the compass the steam engine， the telephone and the radio Read paragraphs 3-4 and find out: 1. Why does Richard mention the great inventions in Anci
3、ent China and Western countries? 2. Many people might think the great age of invention is over. Does Richard agree with this idea? Read paragraphs 3-4 again and think about the questions: 1. Why does Richard mention the great inventions in Ancient China and Western countries? Learning to learn : Exa
4、mples can be used to support ones opinions. To prove that there have been golden ages of invention throughout history and that these things changed the world. the speakers opinions examples 2. Many people might think the great age of invention is over. Does Richard agree with this idea? No. He think
5、s we are in the great new age of invention based on technology. Inventions of today INVENTION _ _ _ _ made by 3D printers _ using GPS, computing technology and _ _ Read paragraphs 5-8 and find out: What new inventions are mentioned? Inventions of today _ _ _ _ made by 3D printers _ using GPS, comput
6、ing technology and _ _ What new inventions are mentioned? virtual reality virtual reality refers to an environment which is produced by a computer and seems very much like reality Inventions of today _ _ _ _ made by 3D printers _ using GPS, computing technology and _ _ What new inventions are mentio
7、ned? virtual reality wearable tech wearable technology consists of things that can be worn(such as clothing or glasses) and contains computer technology Inventions of today _ _ _ _ made by 3D printers _ using GPS, computing technology and _ _ What new inventions are mentioned? virtual reality wearab
8、le tech the flexible battery the flexible battery is able to bend easily without breaking Inventions of today _ _ _ _ made by 3D printers _ using GPS, computing technology and _ _ What new inventions are mentioned? virtual reality wearable tech the flexible battery replacement hearts and bones Inven
9、tions of today _ _ _ _ made by 3D printers _ using GPS, computing technology and _ _ What new inventions are mentioned? virtual reality wearable tech the flexible battery replacement hearts and bones an intelligent walking house solar technology Read paragraphs 5-8 again and find out : What words an
10、d sentence structures are used to describe the new inventions? Words sentence structures Activity virtual reality wearable tech the flexible battery replacement hearts and bones an intelligent walking house Inventions of today Introduce an invention using the words and sentence structures. the chara
11、cteristics of the invention the advances or the developments of the invention the advantages and the function of the invention Inventions of todayInventions of the past Ancient China _ _ the West _ _ INVENTION _ _ _ _ made by 3D printers _ using GPS, computing technology and _ _ virtual reality wear
12、able tech the flexible battrery replacement hearts and bones an intelligent walking house solar technology gunpowder，papermaking， printing and the compass the steam engine， the telephone and the radio Inventions of the future Inventions of the future What is Richards attitude to inventing a time mac
13、hine? ANegative BOptimistic CCritical DPessimistic Read paragraphs 13-14 and find out: What can you infer about Richards attitude to the future development of invention? A. He thinks it promising. B. He thinks it will be developed slowly. C. He thinks it is hard to predict. D. He thinks it is diffic
14、ult to invent new things. Learning to learn : 1. Search for words showing feelings and attitude. 2. Infer from the context, for example, the main idea or the structure,etc. golden great change advance thanks to be capable of eco-friendly Inventions of todayInventions of the past Ancient China _ _ th
15、e West _ _ INVENTION virtual reality wearable tech the flexible battrery replacement hearts and bones an intelligent walking house solar technology gunpowder，papermaking， printing and the compass the steam engine， the telephone and the radio Inventions of the future change the world forever _ _ _ _
16、made by 3D printers _ using GPS, computing technology and _ _ tech-based Inspiration for inventionsInspiration for inventions promising Inspiration for inventionsInspiration for inventions recognizing _ _ INVENTION Read paragraphs 11-12 and find out: Inspiration for inventionsInspiration for inventi
17、ons recognizing _ _ a problem that needs a solution. an incredible desire to think and create Read paragraphs 11-12 and find out: the speakers opinion examples Inspiration for inventionsInspiration for inventions recognizing _ _ a problem that needs a solution. an incredible desire to think and crea
18、te In your opinion, what else inspires people to invent new things? interest great curiosityimagination love a sense of responsibility laziness observation imitation Think and share Activity Work in groups and prepare an interview. You are expected to : 1. think up a new invention 2. describe its ad
19、vances and its function 3. think about its inspiration 4. add your own ideas , you can use positive words to show your attitude for example “golden, great, never say never” you can use examples to support your opinion. advances in.mean. advances have been made in.thanks to. new inventions like. have
20、 been used to. its possible to. its capable of . using.to.,with. an incredible desire, interest, imagination, love, laziness, great curiosity, observation, imitation, a sense of responsibility Inventions have changed the world and they will still do. Homework Write a brief introduction of an invention. Youd better include its characteristics, advances, developments, advantages, function and so on. Thank you!
