1、必修三 Unit 3 The world of science (1) 高一年级 英语 Understanding ideas The New Age of Invention Reading At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1. get the main idea of an interview; 2. find out detailed information about the inventions of the past and now and what inspires people to invent things;
2、3. voice your opinions about inspiration for invention. Learning objectives Watch a video clip and answer the questions: 1. Which of the inventions in the video interests you most? Why? 2. Which of the inventions in the video do you think will become a reality? Warm up How has the way we live change
3、d over time? Why? Warm up Lighting: candles Cooking: firewood Studying: brushes and papers Lighting: electricity Cooking: gas Studying: computers What is the genre(文体)of the passage according to the title and the pictures of the passage? The New Age of Invention Pre-reading interview interviewer ask
4、ing questions interviewee answering questions offering information Genre of the passage Task 1. Read the interview and answer: 1. Who is the interviewee? 2. What information does the interviewer want to get from the interviewee? Reading for main idea Interviewer: Good evening, and welcome to Between
5、 the Pages. This evening, Ill be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst, whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published. Welcome, Richard! Reading for main idea Interviewer: Impressive stuff! Ive also been told that youre an inventor yourself. Is that correct? Richard: Yes, I am, but Im on
6、ly one member of a big team most inventors now work as part of big international teams. Reading for main idea Many people might think that the great age of invention is over. So are most of the new great inventions tech-based? Can you give us some examples? So what is it that inspires us to invent t
7、hings? Will anybody ever invent a time machine? Reading for main idea interview Reading for main idea interviewee： Dr Richard Fairhurst, whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published an inventor as a member of a big team main idea： inventions through history and inspiration for inv
8、ention Task 2. Read the interview and find out: 1. What inventions are mentioned in the interview? 2. What inspires people to invent things according to Richard? Reading for detailed information Richard: Well, thats an interesting point. There have been golden ages of invention throughout history. T
9、hink of the four great inventions in Ancient China: gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass. These things changed the world forever. Then there were the great Western inventions: the steam engine, the telephone and the radio. And now, we find ourselves in the great new age of technology. Re
10、ading to find the inventions Richard: A lot, yes. For example, advances in virtual reality and wearable tech, as well as the flexible battery, mean we should soon be seeing further developments. In addition, important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing
11、 computer power. Reading to find the inventions Richard: Sure. New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts. In terms of the environment, it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to differen
12、t places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”. Whats more, huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly, too. Reading to find the inventions Richard: I think youve been watching too many movies! Nothing like this has been invented yet and Id say were a long way from an
13、invention like that at the moment! But, as they say, “Never say never!” Reading to find the inventions Ancient China the four great inventions: gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass the West the steam engine, the telephone, the radio virtual reality, wearable tech, flexible battery, 3D pr
14、inters, GPS technology, computing technology, solar technology Inventions of the past Inventions of today 1. What inventions are mentioned? Richard: Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution. This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times
15、, which much later developed into the car. Reading to find the inspiration Now, reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles. But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and thats the r
16、eal spirit of invention. Reading to find the inspiration Inspiration for inventions recoginising a problem that needs a solution; an incredible desire to think and create 2. What inspires people to invent things? Task 4: Choose the sentences that describe Dr Fairhursts opinions. 1 Inventions in Anci
17、ent 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 desire to solve problems inspires invention. 5 A time machine will definitely be invented in the future. Post-reading Listen to the tape and re
18、view what the interview is talking about. Post-reading Inventions of the past Ancient China the four great inventions: gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass the West the steam engine, the telephone, the radio Inventions of today virtual reality, wearable tech, flexible battery, 3D printer
19、s, GPS technology, computing technology, solar technology Inspiration for inventions recoginising a problem that needs a solution; an incredible desire to think and create Task 5: Make a summary of the interview with the help of the form. Summary Dr Richard Fairhurst is an inventor who has published
20、 a new book named The New Age of Invention. According to his opinion, Ancient Chinese people made the four great inventions: gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass, which changed the world forever. In addition, the great Western inventions like the steam engine, the telephone and the radio
21、 also made a great contribution to the world. Summary Now, new tech-based inventions like 3D printers and GPS technology as well as solar technology are being used in different items. Behind the inventions, what is it that inspires people to invent things? For one thing, most inventions start with r
22、ecognising a problem needing a solution. For another thing, what remains important is that people have the desire to think and create and that is the real spirit of invention. Summary 1. If you were the interviewer, what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst? 2. In your opinion, what el
23、se inspires people to invent things? Think & Share 1. If you were the interviewer, what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst? 1 What inventions are you working on at the moment? 2 What benefits will your inventions bring to human beings? 3 What do you think is the best and most useful
24、invention in the 20th and 21st century? Why? 4 Can you name some inventions you are looking forward to? Think & Share 2. In your opinion, what else inspires people to invent things? As is known to all, interest is the best teacher. So in my opinion, its very important to arouse peoples interest in e
25、xploring science. In addition, its the strong curiosity and rich imagination that greatly stimulate peoples creativity. Think & Share 1. In addition, important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power. in addition Part-time English classes are
26、 offered. In addition, students can take classes in other languages. have / has been done Language points 2. Whats more, huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly, too. eco-: ecology ecotourism ecosystem 3. So what is it that inspires us to invent things? It is (was) that 强调句型 in
27、spire sb to do sth He inspired many young people to take up the sport. Language points 4. Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution. 5. But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and thats the real spirit of invention. have a / n
28、o desire to do sth I have no desire to cause any trouble. Language points 1. Practice the interview with your classmate. 2. Write a summary about the interview. 3. Write a short passage to tell what you think inspires people to invent things. Choose one of the tasks to finish: Homework 必修三 Unit 3 The world of science (1) 高一年级 英语 主讲人：潘瑜 首都师范大学附属房山学校
