1、 Think about how the way welive has changed over time. Discuss the reasons behind thesechanges. Ancient timesModern times 1.equipments for cooking 2.lighting3.material of the window 4.learning tool Think about how the way we live has changed over time. Discuss the reasons behind thesechanges. Part1
2、Fast reading:Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions. Q1:Whats the theme of the passage? A.The book The New Age of Invention has been published. B. The present day is a new age for inventions. C.The great age of invention is over. D.There have been the golden ages of invention th
3、roughout history. Q2：Complete the chart. Characteristics The interviewer 1.Say more _ 2._ words The interviewee 1.Say more _ 2._ words questions answers a few a lots of A. The advances connected with technology. B.The possibility of making a time machine. C. The ages of invention of all time.(有史以来)
4、D. The inspiration (灵感) to invent more. E.Greetings between the interviewer and Richard. Part1 Fast reading:Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions. Q3:Read the text again and match the main ideas with the paragraphs. 1.Paragraphs 1-2 A. The advances connected with technology. 2.
5、Paragraphs 3-4 B.The possibility of making a time machine. 3.Paragraphs 5-8 C. The ages of invention of all time. 4.Paragraphs 9-12 D. The inspiration to invent more. 5.Paragraphs 13-14 E.Greetings between the interviewer and Richard. Think about how the way welive has changed over time. Discuss the
6、 reasons behind thesechanges. Part2 Careful reading:Read the passage carefully and answer these questions. Q1:How does Richard prove we are in the great new age of technology? Q2: What are the inspirations to invent things? Q3:Why does Richard mention the four great inventions in Ancient China? A.To
7、 prove the golden ages of invention in history. B.To tell us the importance of the four inventions. C.To compare them with the great Western inventions. D.To share his knowledge about the four inventions. By giving examples. A desire to solve a problem and an incredible desire to think and create. B
8、ut what remains important is that we havean incredible desire to think and create, andthats the real spirit of invention. Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution. Such as the invention of the wheel. Now , reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to
9、moreadvances in the technology of new energy vehicles. Part2 Careful reading:Read the passage carefully and answer these questions. Q4:What do we know about the new great inventions today? A . All of them are based on technology. B.Computer technology helps them a lot. C.The solar technology is alwa
10、ys eco-friendly. D. A way of solving a problem is an invention. Q5:What really inspires people to invent things? But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and thats the real spirit of invention. But what remains important is that we havean incredible desire
11、 to think and create, andthats the real spirit of invention. Step 4 inventions of the past inspiration for inventions inventions of today Ancient China-1._ The West- 2._ _ recognising 7._ _ 8._ _ virtual reality wearable tech 3._ replacement 4._ made by 3D printers 5._ using GPS, computing technolog
12、y and 6._ gunpowder,papermaking, printing and the compass the stean engine, the telephone and the radio the flexible battery hearts and bone parts an intelligent walking house solar technology a problem that needs a solution an incredible desire to think and creat Design a mini interview: Our schools broadcasting station plans to record a mini interview about the greatest inventions.Please design a short interview. Requirements: At least ask two questions and the interview should consist of beginning,body and ending. Post-reading Thank you!
