1、 Unit 3 The world of scienceStarting out & Understanding ideasImaginary inventions隐形斗篷隐形斗篷时间机器时间机器time machinecloak of invisibilityImaginary inventions虚拟镜屋虚拟镜屋视频通话视频通话virtual house of mirrorsvideo telephonyThink about how the way welive has changed over time.Discuss the reasons behind thesechanges.F
2、ind the differences in the 2 pictures.Ancient timesModern times1.equipments for cooking2.lighting3.material of the window4.learning toolIn the pastNowadaysPeople lived a traditional and simple life. Much manual work is done by hand. Besides hard living conditions, people studied in a more passive wa
3、y.Technology is one of the most important factors to promote our society to develop. Whether you are aware of it or not, every day at every time, technology is greatly influencing the way we live and work.Computers are the best examples. As the greatest inventions of human beings, they are being use
4、d more and more extensively in the world today. Especially when their functions are amplified with the help of the Internet, computers may even make everything convenient and possible.1. shoot A. an instrument for finding directions2. battery B. squeeze or press together3. compute C. having capacity
5、 or ability 4. desire D. an intention to want things5. capable E. make a maths calculation6. press F. a device that produces electricity7. compass G. send forth suddenly, intenselyGFEDCBAReading: The New Age of InventionSkim the text and choose the best answers to the questions.1. What inventions ar
6、e not mentioned in the interview?A. The four great inventions in Ancient China.B. The great western inventions.C. Computing technology and solar technology.D. Space technology and medical technology.DReading: The New Age of Invention2. Which of the following statements is not true?A. Dr Richard thin
7、ks the present day is a new age for inventions.B. Lots of new inventions are based on technologies.C. Dr Richard thinks a time machine will be invented in thr short term.D. A strong desire to create things can make it a reality to invent things.CReading: The New Age of Invention3. What kind of book
8、is the most probably the book The New Age of Invention?A. A travel guide.B. A science fiction.C. A autobiography.D. A popular science book.DFurther readingChoose the statements describing Dr Fairhursts opinions.1. Inventions in Ancient China were better than those in the West.2. A lot of todays grea
9、t inventions are tech-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.Answer: 2/ 4Understand the structure of the passageThe interviewers questions and the main content of the p
10、assageThe interviewers questionsRichards answers1. Many people might think that the great age of inventions is over.The golden ages of invention through history.2. Are most of the new great inventions tech-based?Yes. For example,.3. What is it that inspires us to invent things?Start with.What remain
11、s important is that.4. Will anybody ever invent a time machine?Never say never. inventions of the pastinspiration for inventionsinventions of todayAncient China1._The West-2._recognising 7._8._virtual realitywearable tech3._replacement 4._ made by 3D printers5._ using GPS, computing technology and 6
12、._gunpowder,papermaking,printing and the compassthe stean engine, the telephone and the radio the flexible battery hearts and bone partsan intelligent walking housesolar technologya problem that needs a solutionan incredible desire to think and create Post-reading: Think and shareWork in groups. Thi
13、nk about what else inspires people to invent things. I think that its very important to simulate peoples interest in exploring science. As we all know, interest is the best teacher. Also, ones strong observation and imitation skill can make it possible for teenagers to create a reproduction of excel
14、lent quality.1Whats the text mainly about?AThe introduction of Richards new book. BThe real motivation to invent something.CThe new changes in the invention today. DFour great inventions in Ancient China.2Why does Richard mention the four great inventions in Ancient China?ATo prove the golden ages o
15、f 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.3What is Richards attitude towards inventing a time machine?ASupportive. BOptimistic. CCritical. DNegative.4What do we know about the new great inventions today?AAll of them are based on technology. BComputer technology helps them a lot.CThe solar technology is always eco-friendly. DA way of solving a problem is an invention.
