1、The New Age of Invention 1.press v.按 press the button/switch 按按钮2.shoot v.射出(光,亮等),射击,放射 shootshotshot 3.gunpowder 火药 compass 指南针4.virtual adj.虚拟的,模拟的 virtual reality 虚拟现实5.wearable tech 可穿戴技术6.flexible adj.易弯曲的,柔韧的 flexibility n.7.flexibly adv.simple/incredible/possible8.battery n.电池 stuff n.东西,物品9
2、.in addition adv.除此之外,另外pute v.计算 computer 计算机 capable adj.有能力的11.desire v./n.desirable adj.令人向往的,值得拥有的12.desire to do/have a desire to 渴望做13.have a desire for sth 渴望得到14.nerve say never 别轻易说不Look at these pictures,what are the inventions?What trends do the pictures show?Inventions are on the move.T
3、hey involve more and more high technology.After this lesson,you will be able to:1.Classify questions of the interview 2.Find out the inventions in China and foreign countries,as well as in ancient age modern age3.Summarize the spirit of invention and share views on it 1.How many questions are asked
4、by the interview?Divide them into four part.Read the interview and answer the following questions.Para.Para.Para.Para.The views on future inventionsThe inventions of the pastThe inventions of todayThe inspiration for inventions 6 questions 34 58 912 1314 I.Para.34 The inventions of the pastII.Para.5
5、8 The inventions of todaygunpowder,papermaking,printing,compass,the steam engine,the telephone and radio.Virtual reality,wearable tech,the flexible battery柔性电池,the 3D printer,the intelligent walking house,solar technologyIII.Para.912 The inspiration for inventions 1.Most inventions start with recogn
6、izing a problem that needs a solution.2.What remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create,and thats the real spirit of invention.What are personal qualities needed in the invention process?modest,creative,thoughtful,perseverance,energetic,curious,capable,considerate.IV.
7、Para.1314 The views on future inventions What are Richard views on future inventions?How about his attitude toward it?Were a long way from an invention like time machine at the moment.Never say never.Optimistic,positive V.Summary Activity 4 Complete the mind map with information without referring to
8、 your textbookgunpowder,papermaking,printing and the compassthe steam engine,the telephone and the radio3.The flexible batteryreplacement 4.hearts and bone parts made by 3D printeran intelligent walking housesolar technologyrecognizing 7.a problem that needs a solution8.an incredible desire to think
9、 and createTRUE OR FALSEChoose the sentences that describe Dr Fairhursts opinions and try to find your supporting sentences.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 des
10、ire to solve problems inspires invention.5.A time machine will definitely be invented in the future.VI.Discuss&Share What are your views on inventions?Can humans invent anything?What should an invention be like?Involving more and more high technology,inventions are on the move.However,we cant invent anything we want.In brief,inventions should benefit mankind.
