1、Language points The New Age of Invention After this lesson,you should be able to:1.Read the passage and underline important phrases and key sentences2.Master the useful expressions:make advances in,have a desire to do,inspire to do 3.Learn the following grammar:ItIt作形式主语作形式主语Find+Find+宾语宾语+宾补宾补WithW
2、ith复合结构复合结构强调句型的特殊疑问句式强调句型的特殊疑问句式WhatWhat引导主语从句引导主语从句1.an interesting point2.throughout history3.make advances in4.thanks to5.in addition6.in terms of 7.whats more8.work as 9.inspire sb to do10.lead to11.have an incredible desire to12.at the moment13.never say never1.一个有趣的观点2.纵观历史3.在方面取得进步4.多亏,幸亏,由于
3、5.除此之外6.就而言7.此外,而且8.担任9.鼓舞某人做某事10.导致,推动11.极度渴望做某事12.此刻13.永不言败I.Words and expressionsII.Key Sentences 1.Its a pleasure to be here.2.In terms of the environment,its now possible to create an intelligent walking house.3.It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions,but many people might
4、think that the great age of inventions is over.4.And now,we find ourselves in the great age of technology.5.For example,advances in virtual reality and wearable tech,as well as the flexible battery,mean we should soon be seeing further developments.6.In addition,important advances have been made in
5、medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.7.It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places,with computing technology controlling its“legs”.8.So what is it that inspires us to invent things?9.But what remains important is that we have an incredible de
6、sire to think and create,and thats the real spirit of invention.Its a pleasure to be here.In terms of the environment,its now possible to create an intelligent walking house.1.1.ItIt作形式主语作形式主语 ,to do,to do不定式作真正的主语不定式作真正的主语Translate the following sentences:It is+n+to do sth It is+adj+to do sth 天黑以前赶
7、到那里很困难天黑以前赶到那里很困难.早起会更好早起会更好.处理这个问题是他的责任处理这个问题是他的责任.It is difficult to get there before dark.It is better to get up early.It was his duty to solve this matter.in terms of sth 意为意为“在在方面；谈及方面；谈及”it is possible to do sth 意为意为“做做是可能的是可能的”It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions,but m
8、any people might think that the great age of inventions is over.2.2.陈述事实陈述事实:Suggest v.(表明表明)+that+宾语从句宾语从句p 提意见提意见:Suggest v.(建议建议),从句从句虚拟语气虚拟语气,动词动词(should)do我建议我们现在吃饭我建议我们现在吃饭.我建议你改天再来我建议你改天再来.这项研究表明有兄弟姐妹对我们的心理健康有益这项研究表明有兄弟姐妹对我们的心理健康有益.Translate the following sentences:I suggest that we(should)ea
9、t now.I suggest you(should)come again another day.This study suggests that having siblings is good for our mental health.And now,we find ourselves in the great age of technology.3.3.find+宾语宾语+宾补宾补 (adj./adv./n./介词短语介词短语/V-ing/V-ed/to do)Translate the following sentences:当他醒来的时候当他醒来的时候,发现自己在医院里发现自己在医
10、院里.我发现女孩在哭我发现女孩在哭.他发现还有很多作业要做他发现还有很多作业要做.我发现教室被打扫了我发现教室被打扫了.这位老人发现家乡有了很大的改变这位老人发现家乡有了很大的改变.When he woke up,she found herself in hospital.I found the girl crying.He found much homework to finish.I found the classroom cleaned.The old man found his hometown changed much.For example,advances in virtual
11、reality and wearable tech,as well as the flexible battery,mean we should soon be seeing further developments.4.as well as 为为并列连词，并列连词，意为意为“除除之外之外”，谓语动词谓语动词就远选择就远选择,句子的句子的主干主干为为advances mean Tom as well as his parents (be)going to London.The other players as well as the captain (be)tired.The flexible
12、 battery as well as advances in virtual reality and wearable tech (mean)we should soon be seeing further developments.isaremeans In addition,important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.5.make advances in advances be made in 在在方面取得进步方面取得
13、进步Translate the following sentences:自然保护区已经在保护环境方面取得了重要进步自然保护区已经在保护环境方面取得了重要进步.Nature reserves have made important advances in protecting the environment.被动被动Important advances have been made in protecting the environment by nature reserves.It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to differen
14、t places,with computing technology controlling its“legs”.6.6.With With 复合结构复合结构 with+with+宾语宾语 +分词短语分词短语Translate the following sentences:我的母亲生病了我的母亲生病了,我无法去度假我无法去度假.门锁着门锁着,他整个下午都在工作他整个下午都在工作.这些衣服要洗这些衣服要洗,我不能出门了我不能出门了.With my mother being ill,I cant go on holiday.With the door locked,he worked all t
15、he afternoon.I cant go out with those clothes to wash.So what is it that inspires us to invent things?7.7.此句是此句是强调句型强调句型的的特殊疑问句式特殊疑问句式，对主语进行提问，对主语进行提问 句型为句型为特殊疑问词特殊疑问词+is/was it that+句子的其他成分句子的其他成分Complete the sentences:It was Mary that bought a new car in 2020.是是MaryMary在在20202020年买的新汽车吗年买的新汽车吗?正是谁
16、在正是谁在20202020年买的新汽车年买的新汽车?Was it Mary that bought a new car in 2020?Who was it that bought a new car in 2020?p 思考思考?Mary Mary正是在什么时候买的新汽车正是在什么时候买的新汽车?It was in 2020 that Mary bought a new car.p When was it that Mary bought a new car?So what is it that inspires us to invent things?8.inspire sb to do
17、sth 激励某人做某事 他激励了很多年轻人去参加这项运动。他激励了很多年轻人去参加这项运动。这激励我去创造更多的发明这激励我去创造更多的发明.Translate the following sentences:He inspired many young people to take up the sport.It inspires me to create more inventions.But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create,and thats the real
18、spirit of invention.9.句子中句子中what 引导引导主语从句主语从句，在从句中充当，在从句中充当主语主语。that 作为作为从属连词从属连词，连接，连接表语从句表语从句，在从句中不充当任何成分。，在从句中不充当任何成分。and为并列连词，为并列连词，that 代指上文代指上文的表语从句的表语从句.What is needed for the space trip is careful preparation.What should be learned from this book is that we can lend a helping hand to others
19、when they are in trouble.Translate the following sentences:太空旅行需要的是认真的准备太空旅行需要的是认真的准备.应该从这本书学习的是我们在其他人有困难时伸出援助之手应该从这本书学习的是我们在其他人有困难时伸出援助之手.But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create,and thats the real spirit of invention.10.have a/an+adj.desire to do 有有欲望做欲望做
20、 Translate the following sentences:志愿者们有强烈的欲望做好事志愿者们有强烈的欲望做好事.科学家们有欲望发明更多先进的高科技产品科学家们有欲望发明更多先进的高科技产品.Volunteers have a strong desire to do good deeds.Scientists have a desire to invent more advanced high-tech products.Summary:What have you learnt during this lesson?Look at these sentences and speak
21、out the language points.1.Its a pleasure to be here.2.In terms of the environment,its now possible to create an intelligent walking house.3.It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions,but many people might think that the great age of inventions is over.4.And now,we find ourselves in
22、 the great age of technology.5.For example,advances in virtual reality and wearable tech,as well as the flexible battery,mean we should soon be seeing further developments.6.In addition,important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.7.It i
23、s capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places,with computing technology controlling its“legs”.8.So what is it that inspires us to invent things?9.But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create,and thats the real spirit of invention.Homework Fini
24、sh your hand-outThank you 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/possible/re
25、sponsible/comfortable8.battery n.电池 stuff n.东西,物品9.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
26、 do the pictures show?Inventions are on the move.They 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 and modern age3.Summarize the spirit of invention
27、 and share views on it 1.How many questions are asked 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
28、912 1314 I.Para.34 The inventions of the pastII.Para.58 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 inspirat
29、ion for inventions 1.Most inventions start with recognizing 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,
30、perseverance,energetic,curious,capable,considerate.IV.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 Compl
31、ete the mind map with information without referring to 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 proble
32、m that needs a solution8.an incredible desire to think 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
33、,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.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.Class is over
