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When was it invented
Section A 1a-1c
Unit 6
Key words & phrases:heel, style, project, pleasure, daily, website, pioneer, list, mention,be invented by/in..., be used for/to do...
Key sentences:
1.—When was the telephone invented
— I think it was invented in 1876.
2.—What are they used for
—They are used for…
Passive Voice:be(was, were) + v-(ed)
Objects:
Lead in:
Watch a short video and try to answer the
questions:
1. What is huǒ yào in English
2. When was it invented
3. What was it used for
It is called gunpowder.
It was invented about 1,000 years ago.
In ancient time,it was used for wars.
Nowadays,it was used for fireworks.
Four ancient Chinese inventions:
What is it
paper-making
Who was it invented by
Cai Lun
When was it invented
It was invented in 105 A. D.
/ n ven n/n.发明物;
创造物
/ n vent/v.发明;创造
The paper-making was invented by Cai Lun which was invented in 105 A.D.
The paper-making ............ Cai Lun which ............... 105 A.D.It is used to ......
Four ancient Chinese inventions:
What is it
printing
Who was it invented by
Bi Sheng
When was it invented
It was invented in the 9th century.
The printing was invented by Bi Shengg which was invented in the 9th century.
The printing ............Bi Shengg which......... the 9th century.
Four ancient Chinese inventions:
What is it
compass
When was it invented
What is it used for
It was invented in the 11th Century.
It is used for telling people directions.
The compass was invented in the 11th century which was used for telling people directions.
The compass ......... the 11th century which ...........telling people directions.
Four ancient Chinese inventions:
What is it
gunpowder
When was it invented
What is it used for
It was invented in the 9th Century.
It is used for wars.
The gunpower was invented in the 9th century which was used for telling people directions.
The gunpower ........... the 9th century which ........ telling people directions.
paper-making
printing
compass
gunpowder
Cai Lun
105 A. D.
Bi Sheng
the 9th century
the 11th Century
directions
the 9th Century
wars
Look at the things below.
In what order do you think they were invented
Discuss them with your group.
Then number them [1-4](1=first,4=last).
1
2
3
4
1a
Who is this man
Edison,
a great inventor,
invented many great inventions in his life.
Do you know these old inventions and inventors
telephone
car
TV
Karl Benz
Alexander Bell
J.L. Baird
Listen and match the inventions with
the years.
____ 1876
____ 1885
____ 1927
____ 1971
d
a
c
b
1b
1. What didn’t grandma have when she was a kid
A. Telephones. B. Cars. C. TVs.
2. Why didn’t grandma have a personal computer when she was a kid
A. Because it was expensive.
B. Because it wasn’t invented then.
C. Because her parents didn’t buy one.
Listen again and choose the right answers:
Alice: Was your life very difficult when you were a kid
Grandma:Oh, not really.Why
Alice: Well, you didn't have modern inventions like a telephone, right
Grandma: Of course we did! How old do you think I am The telephone was invented in 1876. You need to take a history class, Alice!
Alice: Haha! How about cars They weren't invented yet, were they
Grandma: Yes, they were. Cars were invented in 188S.My family had a car.
Alice: Well, did you have a TV
Grandma: No,we couldn't afford one. They were expensive in those days.The TV was invented around 1927, I think.
Alice: Well, I know that you didn't have a computer, because we learned in school that personal computers were invented in 1971.
Grandma: You're right. But I have one now!
Rewrite
When we were kids, life was difficult. We didn’t have many modern _________(invent). _______ now we have known something about the history of them. For example, the telephone __________(invent) in 1876. In 1885, people ________(invent) cars which are used for taking the place _____ walking. The TV ________(appear) around 1927. In those days, TVs were really expensive, so only a few families could _______(afford) one. And in 1971 _______(person) computers were invented. Many people regard computers as one of __________(use) inventions, especially young kids spend much time on them. All these inventions have changed our lives a lot.
inventions
But
invented
was invented
appeared
of
afford
personal
the most useful
Listen and number the inventions [1-3] in the order you hear them.
2a
2
1
3
Listen again and complete the chart below.
Invention What is it/are they used for
shoes with special heels _________ the style of the shoes
shoes with lights seeing _____________
hot ice-cream scoop ________ really cold ice-cream
changing
in the dark
serving
2b
Alex:Hi, Carol.Wow,what are those Carol: Hello, Alex.Oh,these are some of the interesting inventions that I'm writing about for my English homework.
Alex: I see... What's that,then
Carol: They're shoes with lights.You use them for seeing in the dark when you
Alex:Hi, Carol.Wow,what are those
Carol: Hello, Alex.Oh,these are some of the interesting inventions that I'm writing about for my English homework.
Alex: I see... What's that,then
Carol: They're shoes with lights.You use them for seeing in the dark when you get up at night.
Alex:Oh, that's a cool idea! I always hit my toe against something on the way to the bathroom at night.
Carol:Next is a special ice-cream scoop. This is my favorite invention. It runs on electricity and becomes hot.
Alex:I know what it's for! It's used for serving really cold ice-cream.
Carol:Yes, that's right! The last invention I'm going to write about is shoes with special heels. You can move the heels up and down.
Alex: What are they used for
Carol:Well, you can change the style of your shoes. You can raise the heels if you are going to a party or lower them if youare just going out for shopping.
The first invention is shoes with ________. People always hit their toes on __________ on the way to the bathroom at night. So people can use them for ________ in the ______.
Fill in the blanks according to 2a and 2b.
something
seeing
dark
lights
The second invention is a special ice-cream ______. It runs on _________ and becomes hot. It’s _____ for serving really _____ ice-cream.
The last invention is shoes with special _____. People can move the heels _____ and ______. You can _____ the heels if you are going to a ______ or ______ them if you are just going out for _________.
scoop
electricity
used
cold
heels
down
up
raise
party
lower
shopping
Make conversations using the
information in 2b.
A: What are they used for
B: They’re used for ...
2c
What are the shoes with lights used for
They’re used for seeing in the dark.
What are hot ice-cream scoop used for
They’re used for serving for really cold ice-cream.
What are shoes with special heels used for
They’re used for changing the style of the shoes.
Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions.
Who was the zipper invented by
2. When was it invented
3. Where is it used
It was invented by Whitcomb Judson.
It was invented in 1893.
2d
It is used on dresses, trousers, shoes, bags... .
Role-play the conversation.
Hey, Roy, the subject for my school project is “Small inventions that changed the world”. Can you help me think of an invention
With pleasure! Let me think...hmm... I know! The zipper!
...
...
Rewrite:
Paul has to finish his subject for his school project. He has to write something about the “small inventions _________ changed
the world”. He asked his friend Roy for help. Roy suggests that he ________(choose) the zipper. Because it is used in our daily life so ________(wide). Roy saw a website last week in which different inventions ___________(list) there. It mentioned that the zipper ___________(invent) by Whitcomb Judson in 1893. As time went by, it became popular around 1917. And now our life couldn’t be so convenient _______ the zipper.
choose
that /which
widely
were listed
was invented
without
Fill in the blanks according to the conversation.
Small inventions that changed the world
The zipper is a small but great _______________. It
was ________ ______ Whitcomb Judson. It was ____________ 1893 and became popular _______ 1917. Now it is
________ ________ in our daily lives. For example, we
use them _______ dresses, trousers, shoes, bags and so on.
invention
invented
by
invented
in
around
used
widely
on
Summary:
1. invent v. 发明;创造;在句子当中做谓语。
inventor n. 发明家;创造者。指人的名词,在句中可做主语、表语。
invention n. 发明;发明物。指物的名词,在句中可做主语、表语
用invent的适当形式填空:
1. The boy is so clever, we all believe he will be an _______________
in the future.
2. There are many great ________________ in human history.
3. Edison ____________ many useful things in his life.
4. He is good at _____________ funny things for little kids.
inventor
inventions
invented
inventing
2. be invented by+sb 被某人发明
be invented in+时间或地点 发明与何时或何地
be used for doing sth. 被用来做某事 =be used to do sth.
把下例句句子中的汉语部分译成英语:
1. Cars __________________ 1885. (被发明于)
2. These mini-cars ________________ Shanghai, China. (被发明于)
3. The lights _________________ Edison.(被......发明)
4. The cars are used for _____________ .(驾驶)
5. A knife is used to ___________ things. (切)
were invented in
are invented in
were invented by
drivinging
cut
3. the style of the shoes 鞋子的款式
style名词,意为“样式;款式”。
常用短语 in style意为“时髦的”,
out of style, 意为“过时的”,
the styel of......的样式,......的款式
The style of this dress is different from hers.
这条裙子的款式和她的不一样。
Her clothes are always in style.
她的衣服总是很时髦。
This song was written 20 years ago, but it is not out of style.
这首歌是20年前写的,但现在并不过时。
4. With pleasure! 非常愿意!
pleasure (a state of feeling or being happy)n. 意为“高兴;愉快”。
pleasure n. “高兴;愉快”。常用短语 My pleasure. / With pleasure. / It’s a pleasure.
pleased adj. “高兴的”,短语 be pleased to do sth.“乐于做某事”;be pleased with
“对……满意”,句子的主语通常为人
pleasant adj.“令人愉快的”,可作定语、表语,修饰物
根据句意,选择pleasure、pleased、pleasant完成句子。
1.跟你在一起带给我很多的乐趣。
2.这是一个令人愉快的假期。
3.见到你我很高兴。
I’m _____________ to see you.
It gives me much _____________ to be with you.
It’s a __________________ vacation.
pleasure
pleasant
pleased
交际用语中考衔接:
1. —I have difficulty learning English well. Could you help me
— ________.
A. It’s my pleasure B. With pleasure C. No, I couldn’t
2.—Would you please come to the dancing party with me tonight
— _____. I suppose we shall have a wonderful night!
A. Never mind B. Have a good time
C. Not exactly D. With pleasure
根据句意和所给汉语提示, 完成下列单词的拼写。
1. That book will be _________ (有用的) to you.
2. It is said that Thomas Edison had 1,093___________ (发明) during his lifetime.
3. — What is this kind of machine used for
— It’s used for _________ (看) movies at home.
4. You should _______ (加热) the food, dont’ eat anything cold.
5. Small children also need much time _________ (玩耍) every day.
useful
inventions
watching
heat
to play
单项选择
( ) 1. The lovely cup is used _______ drinking______him.
A. to; as B. as; for C. by; for D. for; by
( )2.I think the short story ______by Lu Xun.
A. is writing B. is written
C. written D. was written
( )3.—Who _____ the electric light lamp_____ —Edison.
A. was; invented B. is; invented
C. was; invented by D. did; invented by
D
B
把下列句子改写成一般过去时态的被动语态。
1. The lovely cup is used for drinkingby him.
____________________________________________
2.I think the short story is written by Lu Xun.
____________________________________________
3. Who is the electric light lamp invented by
____________________________________________
4. When is the telephone invented
____________________________________________
5. The shoes with lights are used for seeing in the dark.
____________________________________________
The lovely cup was used for drinking by him.
I think the short story was written by Lu Xun.
Who was the eletric light lamp invented by
When was the telephone invented
The shoes with lights were used for seeing in the dark.
Thank you