1、gunpowder compass virtual virtual reality wearable tech flexible battery n. 火药火药 n. 指南针，罗盘指南针，罗盘 adj. 虚拟的，模拟的虚拟的，模拟的 虚拟现实虚拟现实 可穿戴技术可穿戴技术 adj. 易弯曲的，柔韧的易弯曲的，柔韧的 n. 电池电池 Words and Expressions Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately. in addition compute capable stuff desire never say n
2、ever 除此之外，另外除此之外，另外 v. 计算计算 adj. 有能力的有能力的 n. 东西，物品东西，物品 n. 渴望，欲望渴望，欲望 别轻易说决不别轻易说决不 Words and Expressions Unit 3Unit 3 The world of scienceThe world of science P2 Understanding ideasP2 Understanding ideas Before Before readingreading Look at the pictures and talk about how the way we live has changed
3、 over time. Ancient times Living condition: window, light, kitchen The way we learn: brush pen vs computer Modern times What are the reasons behind these changes? Now lets read an interview and find out what inventions are mentioned. While While readingreading Read and finish the tasks as quickly as
4、 possible. Task 1 Read the interview and find out what inventions are mentioned. Gunpower, papermaking, printing, the compass, the steam engine, the telephone, the radio, virtual reality, wearable tech, flexible battery, 3D printer, intelligent walking house, eco-friendly solar technology, time mach
5、ine. 2 P26 Task 2 Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. 1. How does Richard prove we are in the great new age of technology? 2. What are the inspirations to invent things? By giving examples. A desire to solve a problem and an incredible desire to think and create. True or F
6、alse. 1. It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions, and many people might think that the great age of invention is coming. 2. Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution. 3. The real spirit of invention is that we have an incredible desire to think and c
7、reate. 4. An intelligent walking house using GPS technology to travel has become a reality now. Task 3 but over F T T will become F 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 te
8、ch-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. Task 4 3 P28 gunpower, papermaking printing, the compass the steam engine flexible battery hearts and bone parts that need
9、s a solution a problem an incredible desire to think and create The New Age of Invention the telephone,the radio Task 5 Fill in the blanks in the mind map. 4 P28 After After readingreading inspire v. to give sb the desire, confidence or enthusiasm 激励，鼓舞激励，鼓舞 We need someone who can inspire the team.
10、 我们需要一位能我们需要一位能鼓舞鼓舞团队士气的人。团队士气的人。 Her trust in me has inspired me to do things that I never imagined possible. 她对我的信任她对我的信任激励着我去尝试激励着我去尝试本以为不可能的事。本以为不可能的事。 1. What is it that inspires us to invent things? 强调句型的强调句型的特殊疑问句特殊疑问句形式形式 是什么激励我们创造发明？是什么激励我们创造发明？ 特殊疑问词特殊疑问词 is/was it that+ 句子其余句子其余 部分部分 + +
11、Sentence analyzing for better understanding 2 2. But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create and thats the real spirit of invention. 主语从句 表语 从句 a desire to do sth a strong wish to do sth 渴望做某事渴望做某事 I have no desire to discuss the matter further. 我不想再谈此事。我不想再谈此
12、事。 She had strong desire to return home. 她强烈感到想回家。她强烈感到想回家。 但还有很重要的一点，我们有非常强烈的但还有很重要的一点，我们有非常强烈的 欲望想要去思考和创造，这才是真正的发欲望想要去思考和创造，这才是真正的发 明精神。明精神。 1. 哪种方法更有效还是个问题。哪种方法更有效还是个问题。 Which way is more effective is still a question. 2. 我非常渴望能够帮助和照顾他人。我非常渴望能够帮助和照顾他人。 I had a strong desire to help and care for o
13、thers. 3. 昨天你是在哪里遇见他的？昨天你是在哪里遇见他的？ Where was it that you met him yesterday? 翻译句子。翻译句子。 DiscussionDiscussion 1. If you were the interviewer, what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst? 2. In your opinion, what else inspires people to invent things? Discussion USEFUL EXPRESSIONS People wi
14、ll use instead of It will be for people to ConclusionConclusion be curious focus on your study join some clubs apply what you have learned consult your teachers or some professors 1. I will be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst, whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published. 2. Think
15、of the four inventions in Ancient China 3. in terms of the environment 4. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”. 5. So what is it that inspires us to invent things? 6. What remains important is that I. Fill in the blanks
16、. 1. About 25 co-housing communities _ (build) in recent years. 2. I _ (非常渴望非常渴望) to start my own business. 3. When asked what it was _ he did to make his class lively, the teacher thought deeply. 4. I know that your company _ (capable) producing the products. have been built have a strong desire th
17、at is capable of 1. 我将与理查德我将与理查德.范赫斯特博士进行交谈，范赫斯特博士进行交谈， 他的新书发明的新时代刚出版不久。他的新书发明的新时代刚出版不久。 2. 它能够使用全球定位技术去往不同的地它能够使用全球定位技术去往不同的地 方，使用计算技术控制它的方，使用计算技术控制它的“腿腿”。 3. 是什么激励我们创造发明？是什么激励我们创造发明？ 4. 但还有很重要的一点，我们有非常强烈但还有很重要的一点，我们有非常强烈 的欲望想要去思考和创造，这才是真正的的欲望想要去思考和创造，这才是真正的 发明精神。发明精神。 II: Translate the sentences 1
18、. I will be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst, whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published. 2. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”. 3. What is it that inspires us to invent things? 4. What remains imp
19、ortant is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and thats the real spirit of invention. 1. Can you describe the inventions in humans history? 2. Can you describe what the inspiration for people to invent things is? 3. Are you eager to invent things of your own? Surf the Internet to find out more modern inventions. Find their usages and the initial intentions to invent them, then share it with us next class. Tips： have been used to It is capable of What is important is that
