(共25张PPT)
gunpowder
compass
virtual
virtual reality
wearable tech
flexible
battery
n. 火药
n. 指南针，罗盘
adj. 虚拟的，模拟的
虚拟现实
可穿戴技术
adj. 易弯曲的，柔韧的
n. 电池
Words and Expressions
Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately.
in addition
compute
capable
stuff
desire
never say never
除此之外，另外
v. 计算
adj. 有能力的
n. 东西，物品
n. 渴望，欲望
别轻易说决不
Words and Expressions
Unit 3 The world of science
P2 Understanding ideas
Before reading
Look at the pictures and talk about how the way we live has changed 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 let’s read an interview and find out what inventions are mentioned.
While reading
Read and finish the tasks as quickly as 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 machine.
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 False.
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 create.
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 Fairhurst’s opinions.
1. Inventions in Ancient China were better than those in the West.
2. A lot of today’s 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.
Task
4
3
P28
gunpower, papermaking
printing, the compass
the steam engine
flexible battery
hearts and bone parts
that needs a solution
a problem
an intelligent walking house
eco-friendly solar technology
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 reading
inspire v.
to give sb the desire, confidence or enthusiasm
激励，鼓舞
①We need someone who can inspire the team.
我们需要一位能鼓舞团队士气的人。
②Her trust in me has inspired me to do things that I never imagined possible.
她对我的信任激励着我去尝试本以为不可能的事。
1. What is it that inspires us to invent things
强调句型的特殊疑问句形式
是什么激励我们创造发明？
特殊疑问词
is/was it
that+ 句子其余部分
+
+
Sentence analyzing for better understanding
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2. But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create and that's 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
①I have no desire to discuss the matter further.
我不想再谈此事。
②She had strong desire to return home.
她强烈感到想回家。
但还有很重要的一点，我们有非常强烈的欲望想要去思考和创造，这才是真正的发明精神。
1. 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。
I had a strong desire to help and care for others.
3. 昨天你是在哪里遇见他的？
Where was it that you met him yesterday
practice
翻译句子。
Discussion
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 will use … instead of …
It will be… for people to…
Conclusion
be curious
focus on your study
join some clubs
apply what you have learned
consult your teachers or some
professors
Some suggestions for your inspirations to invent things:
1. I will be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst, whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published.
2. Think 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.
1. About 25 co-housing communities _______________ (build) in recent years.
2. I __________________ (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
that
is capable of
1. 我将与理查德.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。
2. 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“腿”。
3. 是什么激励我们创造发明？
4. 但还有很重要的一点，我们有非常强烈的欲望想要去思考和创造，这才是真正的发明精神。
II: Translate the sentences
Check your answers!
1. 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 important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and that’s the real spirit of invention.
Self-evaluation
1. Can you describe the inventions in human’s history
2. Can you describe what the inspiration for people to invent things is
3. Are you eager to invent things of your own
各个击破
Homework
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…
