1、 It is a fantasy novel written by British author J.K. Rowling. It is the first novel in the Harry Potter series and Rowlings debut novel. Harry potter and the Philosophers Stone Starting out The Time Machine The Time Machine is a science fiction novella by H. G. Well, published in 1895 and written a
2、s a frame narrative. The work is generally credited with the popularisation of the concept of time travel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel to forwards and backwards in time. The term” time machine” , coined by Wells, is now almost universally used to refer to such a vehicle. The
3、Machine Stops The Machine Stops is a science fiction short story by E.M. Forster. The story , set in a world where almost all humans have lost the ability to live on the surface of Earth and each individual lives in isolation in a “cell” relying on a giant machine to provide their needs, predicted f
4、uture technologies such as instant messaging and the Internet. In the Year 2889 In the Year 2889 is a 1967 science fiction film about the aftermath of a future nuclear war. A nuclear war has wiped out most of Earths population. The film follows a group of survivors who are holed up in a secluded val
5、ley and must protect themselves from rising radiation levels, mutants, and in some cases, each other. 1.Read about the above inventions from famous novels and choose those that have become a reality. The third and fourth inventions have become a reality. People nowadays can have video chat with each
6、 other via mobile phones and computers connected to the Internet . And many newspapers have offered their readers free digital editions . Furthermore, live chat rooms make it possible for people to communicate with reporters, statesmen and scientists. 1.Which of the inventions in the video interests
7、 you most? Why? 2.Which of the inventions in the video do you think will become a reality? 3.Of all the inventions in the world, which do you think is the most useful? Why? Watch the video and answer the questions. Understanding ideas 01.Getting light 02.Studying 03.Comunication 04.Cooking food 1.Lo
8、ok at the pictures and talk about what you see in the pictures. 2. Play a game “Find the differences”. 3.Think about how the way we live has changed over time. Discuss the reasons behind these changes. _have taken place in our daily life. We used to get l i g h t f r o m _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
9、_ , w h i l e n o w w e h a v e _. As for study and communication, writing w i t h _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ g r a d u a l l y t u r n e d i n t o _. Besides, we used to cook food by _, but now we cook with _. Thanks to the development of _, we enjoy more _. burning candles Great changes easy
10、access to electricity brushes on papers typing on computers comfort and convenience gas science and technology firing wood Between The Pages There have been golden ages of invention throughout history. Four great inventions in Ancient China: papermaking, printing , compass and gunpowder. Western inv
11、entions: the steam engine, the telephone, the bulb and the radio. virtual realitywearable tech flexible battery In fact ,we are in the great new age of technology. Most of the new great inventions are tech-based. Other new inventions nowadays 3D printers GPS technology Computing technology solar tec
12、hnology What is it that inspires us to invent things? 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 more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles. But what rem
13、ains important is Will anybody ever invent a time machine? Not yet, were a long way from an invention like that at the moment! But, 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
14、-based. 3.Today, most inventors prefer working by themselves. 4.The desire to solve problems inspires invention. 5.A time machine will definitely be invented in the future. Ancient China 1 the West 2 INVENTIONSINVENTIONS gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass the steam engine, the telephon
15、e and the radio the flexible battery Replacement hearts and bone parts Made by 3D printers an intelligent walking house using GPS , computing technology and solar technology recognising a problem that needs a solution virtual reality wearable tech In your opinion, what else inspires people to invent
16、 things? From my point of view, its of great significance to simulate peoples interest in exploring science. As we all know, interest isthe best teacher. Besides, the strong observation and imitation can make it possible for us young students to make contributions to the new age of invention. 1. Wha
17、t is the theme of the text about? 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 throughout history. Reading comprehension 2 Why does Richard mention the f
18、our great inventions in Ancient China? ATo prove the golden ages of invention in history. BTo tell us the importance of the four inventions. CTo compare them with the great Western inventions. DTo share his knowledge about the four inventions. 3 What really inspires people to invent things? A. Compu
19、ter power. B. Environmental pollution. C. Less energy supplies. D. The desire to solve problems. 4 What does Dr Richard Fairhurst think of the future development of invention? A. He thinks it promising. （有前途的） B. He thinks it will be developed slowly. C. He thinks it is hard to predict. （预测） D. He t
20、hinks it is difficult to invent new things. Dr Richard Fairhurst is an inventor 1_ new book has just been published . He talks about his opinions about the new age of inventions in the interview. In the past, there were four great inventions in ancient China and great inventions in the west, and the
21、y 2_(change) the world forever. Now we find 3_(we) in the great new age of technology. For example, advances in virtual reality and wearable tech, as well as the flexible battery, mean we should soon be seeing 4_(far) development. New inventions 5_3D printers have been used to make replacement heart
22、s and bone parts. In terms of the environment, its now possible to create 6_ intelligent walking house. The reason behind most inventions start with 7_(recognise) a problem that needs a 8_(solve), 9_later led to more advances in the technology. But 10_ remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and thats the real spirit of invention. 直击高考直击高考 whose changed ourselves further like an recognising solution which what As long as you have the desire to change , you will be an inventor.
