(共13张PPT)
Section A
Starting out & Understanding ideas
1. shoot
v. (shot, shot) 射出(光、亮等),放射
shoot at朝……射击
shoot yourself in the foot 搬起石头砸自己的脚
shoot down 射倒;击落
shoot sth. up 开枪打坏
shoot sb. in the leg/head 射中某人的腿/头
练习:The hunter was about to shoot __________ the bird when he heard a scream.
at
2. in addition
辨析:in addition 与 in addition to
in addition “另外;也”,相当于连接副词
The dress is too expensive. In addition, she doesn't like its colour.
这条裙子太贵了。除此之外,她不喜欢它的颜色。
in addition to “除……之外(还)”,后接名词、代词或动名词,相当于介词
In addition to English, he has to study a second foreign language.
除英语外,他还得再学一门外语。
练习:In addition to ___________ (be) lighter, this kind of material has other advantages over traditional forms.
being
3. capable
be capable of (doing)sth. 有能力做某事
incapable adj. 无能力的
capably adv. 能干地
练习:We should help those who are _________ (capable) of taking care of their personal affairs.
incapable
4. desire
have a desire for/to do sth. 渴望得到某物/做某事
desire to do sth. 渴望做某事
desire sb.to do sth. 希望某人做某事
desire that ... 渴望……(谓语用“should+动词原形”,should可以省略)
注意:当 desire 作动词后接宾语从句,以及desire作名词后接同位语从句或表语从句时,从句要用虚拟语气,即从句的谓语用“should+动词原形”形式,should 可以省略。
练习:The people trapped in the ruins desire that rescue teams _________________ (send) here without delay(延迟).
(should) be sent
Virtual reality
Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated scenario that simulates an experience through senses and perception. The immersive environment can be similar to the real world or it can be fantastical, creating an experience not possible in ordinary physical reality.
Wearable tech
Wearable technology refers to smart electronic devices that are attached to the body, unsupported by the hands.
Flexible battery
Flexible batteries are designed to be flexible, unlike traditional rigid batteries. There is increasing interest in portable and flexible batteries, which can be implemented in products such as smart cards and wearable electronics.
Read about the inventions from famous novels and choose those that have become a reality.
Look at the pictures and talk about how the way we live has changed over time. Discuss the reasons behind these changes.
Read the title and predict what the passage will we talk about.
① What does Richard think of the interviewer's first question
② How does Richard feel about our age of invention
③ What's the common feature of most of the new great inventions
④ What examples does Richard give when asked
⑤ What does Richard think inspires us to invent
Choose the sentences that describe Dr Fairhurst’s opinions.
Inventions in Ancient China were better than those in the West.
A lot of today’s great inventions are tech-based.
Today, most inventors prefer working by themselves.
The desire to solve problems inspires invention.
A time machine will definitely be invented in the future.
Ancient China – 1
virtual reality
the West – 2__________________
wearable tech
3
INVENTIONS
replacement
4
made by 3D printers
recognising 7
5
8
using GPS, computing technology and
6
gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass
the steam engine, the telephone and the radio
the flexible battery
hearts and bone parts
travelling to different places
huge advances in solar technology
a problem that needs a solution
having an incredible desire to think and create