课件15张PPT。Period 2 Reading (II)Module 2 Science and technologyOxford EnglishUnit
4InventionsRevision1What inventions are described in the following sentences? We can use it to communicate with people
over long distances. 2 We can make phone calls with it anytime, anywhere. 3 It is perhaps one of the most practical inventions in the 20th century. Now people use it for both work and play. telephone/mobile phonemobile phonecomputerlift4 After its invention, we no longer needed to use the stairs. airplane/aircraftair conditionerthe underground5 It cools or warms rooms to make them more comfortable for people to stay in.6 Passengers who use this for transportation no longer need to worry about traffic jams.7 The Wright brothers invented the first machine-powered model of it.What inventions are described in the following sentences? The wheelRead the first part of the article and complete the table.Don’t know.A few thousand years ago.Travelling became faster and more comfortable. carriages
trains
carsWhile you read2The telephoneover long distancesspeak to each other mobile phones keep in touch witheach other anytime, anywhere with Read the second part of the article and complete the table.Alexander Graham Bell.In 1876.Read the third part of the article and answer these questions.The light bulb1 What did people use to see at night before the invention of the light bulb?People used oil lamps, gas lamps or candles.2 What has life been like after the invention of the light bulb?People can do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime.The wheel
The wheel is perhaps the greatest invention
in history. After its invention, travelling
became faster and more comfortable. A
few thousand years ago, people started
to use wheels on carriages. In the early
19th century, the first trains began to
carry passengers. At the start of the 20th
century, cars became popular. Without the wheel, we would not have these inventions.Great inventionsGreat inventions change the world. They help people live a better life. The following are three of the most important inventions in history.The telephone
Alexander Graham Bell invented one of the first practical telephones in 1876. Since then, people have been able to speak to each other over long distances. Today millions of people across the world own mobile phones. They allow people to keep in touch with each other anytime, anywhere. /????????????(?) ??????? ???/The light bulb
Thomas Edison developed the first practical light bulb in 1879. Before the invention of the light bulb, people had to use oil lamps, gas lamps or candles to see at night. With light bulbs, people can do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime. Can you imagine living without them? /?tBmRs ?ed?sRn/ D1 Read the article on page 51 and complete the table below.faster and more comfortable Alexander Graham Bell speak to each other over long distancesThomas Edisondo as many things in the eveningsComprehension3How did people see at night before the invention of the light bulb?
______________________________________________________Which of the three things was invented first?
____________________________________________________D2 Read the article again and answer the questions below in complete sentences.The wheel was invented first.They allow people to keep in touch with each other anytime, anywhere.They had to use oil lamps, gas lamps or candles to see at night.What inventions did the wheel make possible?
____________________________________________________How do mobile phones help people keep in touch with each other? ____________________________________________________________________________________________It made the inventions of carriages, trains and cars possible.1946, ENIAC,
the first computer1981, IBM, the first PCNow, laptops, tabletsThe computerTalk about the invention of the computer using the information below.Talk about the computerThe computer is perhaps the greatest invention of the 20th century.In …, …After its invention, …Since then, …Before the invention of …, …With …, people …Today, …Can you imagine life without computers?Useful words/expressions:
invent
develop
be able to
have to
across the world
allow … to do …
keep in touch with The computer…1946, ENIAC,
the first computer1981, IBM, the first PCNow, laptops, tabletsThe computerD3 Can you name any other great inventions? Why do you think they are great? Discuss these with your classmates.Discussion4Imagine life without wheels
Imagine life without telephones
Imagine life without light bulbs
HHomework 模仿录音的语音、语调，朗读课文。
复习主阅读篇章中的词汇。
从以下话题中任选一个进行思考并作口头准备，然后在下一课时口头汇报。
4. 完成《综合练习册》第58页Reading B的练习。课件20张PPT。Period 3 GrammarModule 2 Science and technologyOxford EnglishUnit
4InventionsLife without …Revision1Good, better, best.
Never let it rest.
Until your good is better and your better is best.Grammar A good, bad and far2A1 Look at the school report below. In pairs, ask and answer questions about it.Daisy got an 83 in Art.Daisy's mark in Art. got a better markPaul got a better mark in Science than Martin.got a worse markEric got a worse mark in Science than Alice.got the worst markEric got the worst mark in Science.A2 Look at the map below. In pairs, ask and answer questions about it. Follow the example.3 Whose home ..., Martin’s or Pauline’s?4 Whose home ..., Alice’s, Belinda’s or Eric’s?S1: Whose home is farther/further from school, Martin’s or Pauline’s?
S2: Martin’s home is farther/further from school than Pauline’s.S1: Whose home is the farthest/furthest from school, Alice’s, Belinda’s or
Eric’s?
S2: Alice’s home is the farthest/furthest from school.S1: Whose home is farther/further from Alice’s, Daisy’s or Paul’s?
S2: Paul’s home is farther/further from Alice’s.
S1: Whose home is the farthest/furthest from Alice’s, Daisy’s, Paul’s or Eric’s?
S2: Eric’s home is the furthest from Alice’s.In pairs, ask and answer questions about the distances. Follow the example.But remember:With light bulbs, people can do ______ things than before at night. Oil lamps produce ______ light than light bulbs.Carriages carry ______ passengers than trains. Light bulbs produce ______ light than oil lamps. moremorelessfewerExample:
Ben has ______ paper than Judy but ______ storybooks
than Alice.morefewerComplete the sentences with the comparative or superlative form of many, much, few and little. Judy has _____ storybooks than Alice but _____ notebooks
than Ben.
Ben has _____ ink than Judy but _____ paper than Alice.
Alice has _________ storybooks among/of the three students. morefewermorelessthe mostJudy has _________ paper among/of the three students.
Alice has _________ notebooks among/of the three students.
Ben has _________ ink among/of the three students.
the mostthe fewestthe leastThe first computer was as big as a room.With light bulbs, people can do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime. Grammar B (not) as…as3manymuchB1 Look at the pictures below and complete the following sentences.is as high asis not as deep asare not as wide asB2 Look at the table and the pictures below. Then complete the sentences with (not) as many/much ... as.throw away as muchasthrow away as muchasdon’t throw away as much asdon’t throw away as many asExample:Mary doesn’t have as many storybooks as Sandy.Talk about the things the students have with (not) as few/little/many/much… as.Lucy has as many storybooks as Mary. has as many asdoesn’t have as many asLucy has as many paper as Mary. has as much asLucy has as many ink as Mary. has as much asMary/Lucy notebooks Sandy. doesn’t have as many asSandy paper Mary/Lucy.doesn’t have as much asMary/Lucy ink Sandy.doesn’t have as much asMary ink Lucy. has as little asLucy notebooks Mary. has as few asHHomework 调查并比较班级同学的不同方面，如身高、体重等。要求在比较中运用形容词good，bad，far，many，much和little等的比较级和最高级以及(not) as … as结构。
完成《综合练习册》第51至53页Grammar的练习。课件14张PPT。Period 4Talk time
Speak up
ProjectModule 2 Science and technologyOxford EnglishUnit
3InventionsTalk time1Can I ask you some questions?
Do you remember what we learnt yesterday?
Do you know the comparative form of the word “far”?
Can you repeat that?
Is this correct? A1 Read the conversation below and practise it in pairs. Make your voice rise at the end of the Yes/No questions.A2 In pairs, make a conversation like the one in A1. Try to make your voice rise correctly. Talk about the things from the box.Speak up2Do you often use them?
Which is the most useful invention to you and your family?
Why do you think so?
What do you or your family use it for?
How often do you use it?
Can you do without it? What inventions do you and your family often use in your daily life?In pairs, talk about one of the everyday inventions below or a choice of your own. Use the following questions to help you. Follow the example.What is the most useful invention to you and your family?
What do you use it for?
How often do you use it?
Can you do without it?
…Do you know about the four great inventions from ancient China?I want to find out about the inventor of …/life before… Project3A Look at the photos below. In groups, choose one invention and discuss it. Use the questions below to help you. Add more questions if you wish.B After the discussion, complete the table below. Research on the Internet or use an encyclopaedia if necessary.An ____________ to the inventionThe __________ of
the inventionThe __________ between the invention and youintroductionhistoryrelationshipThe __________ of
the inventionimportanceRead the article and summarize the general idea of each paragraph./4IntrR3dVkSn/C In groups, write a short article about the invention. Use the outline and the example below to help you.HHomework 各小组继续完成关于中国古代四大发明之一的短文，包括补充内容、图片等，使其更加丰富和完整。最终将各小组的文章整理成册，供全班学生阅读。
完成《综合练习册》第55至56页Listening and speaking D，E，F的练习。课件14张PPT。Period 5Listening
Writing Module 2 Science and technologyOxford EnglishUnit
4InventionsRevision1What are they? What can we do with them?Listening2funny inventionsadvertisement??????????????????????What do you think of these inventions?UmbrellasA Listen to advertisements for four funny inventions and complete their names. Write one word in each blank.BrushesExerciseTwo-Waykeep the dust off …??????????????specialat the same timeB Listen to the recording again and circle the correct answers.Hats for passengers
Now you can sleep while you're travelling! The suction cup（吸盘）on the back keeps the passenger’s head in place, while a message on the front asks other passengers, "Could you please wake me up when I reach the stop printed below? Many thanks." Where are your biscuits?
The biscuits are in base of the cup. In this way they can be kept warm.Funny Inventions Automatic（自动）ice cream cone
For the lazy, just stick out your tongue and enjoy.
Put ice cream in the removable dish, push the button and the ice cream turns while you enjoy one of the world's most popular treats. Fun for all ages.360 degrees camera
Capture in 360 degrees real-time. All the angles. Nothing missed.Talk about some funny or special inventions that you have known, used or thought of. Today, you can create a new or special invention of your own.?????????Writing3A flying car
A student has designed a flying car. What do you want to know about this new invention?How fast is the flying car?How many wheels does it have?How do we fly it??????????Read the body of the article about the flying car to see if you get the answers to your questions.????????????A You are going to create a new invention. Use a spidergram to help you make plans for this invention. Follow the example.How fast is it?How many wheels does it have?How do we fly it?What kind of power does it use?
Introduction
Why I want to invent itHomework 结合个人构建的“蛛网图”，模仿练习B中的范文，完成一篇题为“My invention”的作文。
完成《综合练习册》第54至55页Listening and speaking A，B，C和第60页Writing的练习。H课件17张PPT。Period 6More practice
Culture cornerModule 2 Science and technologyOxford EnglishUnit
4InventionsMore practice1Can you name some great inventors and their inventions?the (fountain) penthe ballpoint penDo you know what the invention is?Which do you prefer? Why?/3bO?lpOInt/Do you know why the ballpoint pen was invented?rollrefillmake a messdry easilytip/4ri?3fIl//mes//rRWl/Paragraph __The ballpoint pen was a
great success.How people remember Bíró.Paragraph __Paragraph __324Skim the article about the inventor of the ballpoint pen, László Bíró, and tell what each paragraph is about.How the ballpoint pen was invented. A Read the article again. Then answer the questions below.4 How do people remember Bíró for his invention today?1 Why did Bíró decide to invent the ballpoint pen?2 How did Bíró’s brother help him invent the ballpoint pen?3 How does the ballpoint pen work?Because he had to refill his fountain pen all the time, and the ink did not dry easily and it sometimes made a mess on the paper.Bíró’s brother helped him develop a special ink. The ink dried easily.There is a tiny ball at the tip of the pen. The ball rolls ink onto paper as it moves.In many English-speaking countries, people still use the word “biro” to refer to any kind of ballpoint pen.What does the word “giant” mean in the title? Why do we call Bíró a pen giant? Discuss these with your classmates./3dZaInt/biro Bíró SaxsaxophoneSandwichsandwichDo you know of any other invention that was named after its inventor? The Earl of Sandwich was an Englishman. He lived in the 18th century. The Earl of Sandwich was rich, but he liked to play cards for money. He often played for 24 hours, and didn’t even stop to have his meals. He ordered his servants to bring him some meat and bread. He put the meat between the two pieces of bread and held the food in his left hand and played cards with his right hand.
People liked his idea, and from then on they ate bread and meat as he did.
From the name Sandwich, we get the word for the food “sandwich” today.Read this article about the inventor of the sandwich and complete the exercise.1.? The Earl of Sandwich was ____________. ( )
the name of a servant
the title of a man with a lot of money
C. a poor man who lived by playing cards
D. the name of food which is liked by rich people2.? The Earl of Sandwich? ____________. ( )
A. was so interested in playing cards that he often had no time
to have his meals
B. often brought some bread with him to play cards
C. never ate anything while he played cards
D. had no money to play cards with in the end3. People liked?the Earl of Sandwich's idea because ____________. ( )
A. bread and meat was cheap to eat
B. he always won when he played cards
C. they liked?the Earl of Sandwich
D. when they ate with one of their hands, they could do something
with the otherBAD4. Today,?the sandwich?is ____________. ( )
A. also a name of a rich man
B. two pieces of bread with meat between them
C. not interested in playing cards
D. not liked by most of the people5. As a food,?the sandwich ____________. ( )
is usually made of bread and chicken
is usually made of bread and meat
C. sometimes smells good, but sometimes not
D. is hard for us to makeBBthe Kongming LanternKongming (Zhuge Liang)Have you ever flown a Kongming Lantern? When?How does the Kongming Lantern rise into the sky?Culture corner2What is the relationship between the Kongming Lantern and the hot-air ballon?The Kongming Lantern led to the invention of the hot-air balloon.Skim the article about the Kongming Lantern and the hot-air balloon and answer the following questions.Where is the Kongming Lantern popular?All over Asia.Read the article about the Kongming Lantern and the hot-air balloon again and answer the following questions.1 What is the Kongming Lantern?2 How does the Kongming Lantern work?3 When do people use the Kongming Lantern?4 What did Zhuge Liang use such lanterns to do?How did the Kongming Lantern lead to the invention of the hot-air
balloon?It is a kind of paper lantern with a closed top and a small candle inside.The candle heats the air inside the lantern and makes it rise.People use it on important days and during festivals.He used them to give signals in battles.Because they both work in the same way.Self-assessment3HHomework 利用百科全书或互联网搜索下列内容，并整理成小短文。
2. 完成《综合练习册》第59页Reading C的练习；选择性完成第61至64页Integration的练习。类似圆珠笔的伟大小发明
以发明者名字命名的发明
一项发明推动另一项发明的例子
可以通过以下几个方面来介绍：
How was it invented?
Why was it invented?
How did it work?
课件16张PPT。Period 1Reading (I)Module 2 Science and technologyOxford EnglishUnit
4InventionsGetting ready1What is Hi doing?
What is the book about?
What does Hi ask Lo?
Why is Lo so proud of himself? Look at the cartoon and answer the questions.He is reading a book.It is about great inventions.What is the most important invention in the world?Because Lo thinks the robot is the most important invention in the world and he himself is a robot.These inventions have all changed our way of life and made our lives more comfortable.???????????2Background informationWhich is the most important invention to you? Why?What do you know about …?Inventions change our way of life. Look at the photos below. Write the name of each invention in the blanks.trainwheellight bulbtelephonecomputerpaper?????????????????????????? ??????mobile phonecomputer light bulb mobile phone paper telephone train wheel7 How do these inventions help us in our daily lives? In groups, discuss this with your classmates.These inventions help us in many ways in our daily lives. We may use them
anytime, anywhere.They are very practical.?????????????????????7Look at the photos, the title, the introduction and the sub-headings of the article on page 51. Then answer the questions below.Skimming means to read an article quickly to get its general idea. To skim an article, you should look at its introduction, title, sub-headings, photos or pictures, and the first and last sentences of each paragraph.Which invention is probably the greatest in history according to the article? 4 When was the first practical light bulb invented? 3 What did Alexander Graham Bell invent? 1 How do great inventions help people? The wheel.He invented one of the first practical telephones.In 1879.They help people live a better life.Skim the article again and answer the following questions.The wheel
The wheel is perhaps the greatest invention
in history. After its invention, travelling
became faster and more comfortable. A
few thousand years ago, people started
to use wheels on carriages. In the early
19th century, the first trains began to
carry passengers. At the start of the 20th
century, cars became popular. Without the wheel, we would not have these inventions.Great inventionsVocabulary3Great inventions change the world. They help people live a better life. The following are three of the most important inventions in history./3kCrIdZ/?????????????????????????The telephone
Alexander Graham Bell invented one of the first practical telephones in 1876. Since then, people have been able to speak to each other over long distances. Today millions of people across the world own mobile phones. They allow people to keep in touch with each other anytime, anywhere.????????????????????sIns?The light bulb
Thomas Edison developed the first practical light bulb in 1879. Before the invention of the light bulb, people had to use oil lamps, gas lamps or candles to see at night. With light bulbs, people can do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime. Can you imagine living without them???????????????????????????????????C1 Find words from the article on page 51 that have similar meanings to the words in italics below.comfortablecenturypassengersdevelopeddaytimeC2 Complete the conversation below with the words from the box. Change their forms if necessary.comfortablecenturypassengersanytimedaytimeComplete the sentences with the words you have just learnt. Change their forms if necessary. You may need to fill in more than one word.
1 Da Vinci is the most famous 15th ________ painter.
2 He opened the door and a strong wind blew out the ________.
3 Will people ______________ new types of transportation in the future?
4 __________can get free water at the airport.
centurycandle(s)invent/developPassengers
A good reporter must _________________ what is
happening in the world.
Could you help me change the left _______ of my
car? The tyre is flat.
Mr Green’s plan was quite ________, so everyone agreed with him.
8 How can I keep in touch with you if your ____________ is off all the time?
wheelkeep in touch withpracticalmobile phoneA straight line is the shortest _________ between two
points. distanceHHomework 抄写单词和短语：telephone，wheel，comfortable，carriage，century，passenger，invent，practical，since，distance，mobile phone，anytime，develop，lamp，candle，daytime，since then，keep in touch with，in the daytime等。
思考：How do the wheel, the telephone and the light bulb help people live a better life?。
完成《综合练习册》第50页Vocabulary和第57页Reading A的练习。
