(共14张PPT)
Unit 3
The world of science
After this class, we 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;
3. make a summary of the interview according to the form;
4. voice your inspirations to invent things.
Learning objectives
Read the pictures and find the differences between the past and now.
What can we leanr from the two pictures
laptop
earphone
lamp
brush pen
candle
firewood
bucket
stainless steel electric kettle
gas cooker / stove
Activity 1: Observe and find
Summary
______________ have taken place in our daily life. We used to get light from _______________, while now we have _____________________. As for study and communication, writing with ________________ gradually turned into __________________. Besides, we used to cook food by _____________, but now we cook with ____.
Thanks to the development of _____________________, we can enjoy more ______________________.
burning candles
Great changes
easy access to electricity
brushes on papers
typing on computers
comfort and convenience
gas
science and technology
firing wood
What is the genre(文体)of the passage
What might be talked about in the passage
The New Age of Invention
Activity 2: Observe and predict
Go through the title and the pictures of the passage quickly and answer the question.
interview
interviewer
asking questions
interviewee
answering questions
offering information
Genre of the passage
Who is the interviewee
Activity 2: Observe and predict
Activity 3: Listen, answer and choose
Listen to the interview and answer the question. Then, choose the opinions.
What does the interview mainly talk about
What are his opinions
It mainly talks about greetings; inventions; inspiratons about why inventing things; attitude towards time machine;
Choose the sentences that describe the interviewee’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.
Activity 4: Discuss and choose
Read the text and answer questions. Then, draw a mind map according to the questions.
1. What inventions are mentioned in the interview
2. What sorts of ages(时代) do the inventions belong to
3. What inspires us to invent things
4. What’s the interviewee’s attitude towards the time machine
Activity 4: Read for details
5. ____________________ using GPS, computing technology and 6. _______
replacement ___________ made
by 3D printers
virtual reality and wearable tech
3. _________________
Ancient China 1._____
the Western inventions 2.___________
4.
the past
today
inspiration for inventions
recognising 7.________
____________________
8.______________________
Mind map
the four great inventions,which are...
the steam engine
the telephone, and the radio
flexible battery
hearts and bone parts
solar energy, which is eco-friendly
intelligent walking house
the incredible desire to think and create,which is the real spirit of invention
a problem that needs a solution
Activity 4: Read for details
If you were the interviewer, what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst
In your opinion, what else inspires people to invent things
I think that it’s very important to simulate people’s interest in exploring science. As we all know, the interest is the best teacher. Also, one’s strong observation and imitation skill can make it possible for teenagers to create a reproduction (仿制品) of excellent quality.
Activity 6: Think and Share
Choose one of the objects or an object that you use every day.
Predict how it will further change over the next 50 years and explain your reasons.
Activity 7: Think and write
Write a short passage.
will be talking
pleasure
have been
based on
advances
thanks to
Activity 5: Summarize and retell
The interviewer’s questions and the main content of the passage.
Make a summary of the interview with the help of the form.
start with
at the moment
walking house
eco friendly