Unit 3 Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
【学习目标】
1.通过阅读课文,了解采访者和理查德·费尔赫斯特博士就新书《发明的新时代》做的访谈;学习科学技术知识,了解发明创造的价值;培养阅读科学创新方面文章的技能。(文化意识,思维品质)
2.通过分析课文结构,了解文本大意,培养略读和查读等阅读能力,培养分析长难句的能力。(语言能力, 学习能力)
3.通过对教材课文的阅读,在课文的具体情境中猜测词义,推测词性,了解重要词汇的基本用法。(语言能力)
【自主预习】
Step 1 单词认读
Ⅰ.词义匹配
( )1.virtual ( )2.battery
( )3.passive ( )4.significant
( )5.injure ( )6.stuff
( )7.accurate ( )8.minor
( )9.origin ( )10.species
( )11.brilliant ( )12.theory
( )13.declaration ( )14.proof
A.n.电池
B.adj.精确的
C.adj.虚拟的;模拟的
D.n.物种
E.n.东西;物品
F.v.使受伤;弄伤
G.n.起源;起因
H.adj.聪颖的;才华横溢的
I.adj.重要的;影响深远的
J.n.学说;理论
K.n.声明;宣告
L.adj.小的
M.n.证据;证明
N.adj.被动的
答案 1~5 CANIF 6~10 EBLGD
11~14 HJKM
Ⅱ.拓展单词
1. v.按→ n.压力;压迫
2. v.计算→ n.计算机
3. adj.重要的;影响深远的→ n.意义;重要性→ adv.意味深长地;显著地
4. v.使受伤;伤害→ n.伤害;损伤;受伤处→ adj.受伤的
5. n.起源;起因→ adj.原来的;最初的→ adv.最初;原先
6. n.声明;宣告→ v.宣布
7. adv.完全地;彻底地→ adj.全部的;整个的
答案 1.press; pressure 2.compute; computer
3.significant; significance; significantly 4.injure; injury; injured 5.origin; original; originally
6.declaration; declare 7.entirely; entire
构词规律
adj.+-ce→n. n.+-al→adj.
patient→patience 耐心 silent→silence 寂静 confident→confidence 自信 important→importance 重要性 intelligent→intelligence 智力 person→personal 个人的;身体的 autumn→autumnal 秋季的;秋天的 nation→national 国家的;国民的 emotion→emotional 表现强烈情感的
Step 2 短语记诵
1.virtual reality
2. 可穿戴技术
3. addition除此之外;另外
4.never say never
5. 自然选择
6.field research
7.think of
8.as well 以及;和;和……一样
9.in terms 就……而言;在……方面
10.work as
11.instead 代替;而不是
12.be attached to
13.look 寻找
14.in order to
15. 发生;进行;举行
e up 提出;想出;赶上
答案 1.虚拟现实 2.wearable tech 3.in 4.别轻易说决不 5.natural selection 6.实地研究;实地调研 7.想起;考虑 8.as 9.of 10.担任……工作 11.of 12.附属于;粘上;附上 13.for 14.为了 15.take place 16.with
Step 3 佳句赏析
1.It's a pleasure to be here.(it作形式主语)
翻译 我很高兴来到这里。
仿写 It was necessary at the meeting.有必要邀请史密斯教授在会上发言。
2.It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”.(with的复合结构)
翻译 用计算机技术控制着它的“腿”,它可以使用全球定位系统技术四处移动。
仿写 , I just can't focus on my study. 机器不停地运转,我不能专心学习。
3.This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times, which much later developed into the car.(which引导非限制性定语从句)
翻译 古代(马车)车轮的发明无疑也是如此,后来(马车)演变为汽车。
仿写 The dam, , is 2,743 metres long. 这个大坝长2743米,是世界上最大的大坝。
4.But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and that's the real spirit of invention.(that引导表语从句)
翻译 但仍然重要的是,我们有一种难以置信的去思考和创造的欲望,这才是真正的发明精神。
仿写 My hope is .我的希望是她能尽快康复。
答案 1.to invite Professor Smith to speak
2.With the machine going on and on 3.which is the biggest in the world 4.that she will soon be well
【合作探究】
语篇研读
Step 1 先导入,拓展背景知识
Ⅰ.Match the following inventions with their inventors.
Inventions Inventors
1.telephone A.The Wright Brothers
2.plane B.Willis Haviland Carrier
3.car C.Alexander Graham Bell
4.air conditioner D.John Logie Baird
5.TV E.Karl Friedrich Benz
答案 1~5 CAEBD
Ⅱ.Predict what the passage is probably about.
_______________________________________________________________________________
答案 The passage probably tells us that the present day is still a new age for inventions because of an incredible desire to think and create.
Step 2 再精读,明确概要细节
Ⅰ.Read the passage on Pages 26-27 quickly and match each part with its main idea.
( )1.Paras.1-2 ( )2.Paras.3-4
( )3.Paras.5-8 ( )4.Paras.9-12
( )5.Paras.13-14
A.The advances connected with technology.
B.The possibility of making a time machine.
C.The ages of invention of all time.
D.The inspiration to invent more.
E.Greeting from the interviewer and Richard.
答案 1~5 ECADB
Ⅱ.Read the passage on Pages 26-27 carefully and choose the best answers.
1.What can we learn about the book The New Age of Invention
A.The book will be published very soon.
B.The book is written by Dr Richard Fairhurst.
C.The book is about the four great inventions in Ancient China.
D.The title of the book suggests the great age of invention is over.
2.What does Dr Richard Fairhurst think of the invention
A.He thinks that the great age of invention is over.
B.He thinks that the four great inventions in Ancient China are more important than those in the West.
C.He thinks that the inventions of the West are more important than the four great inventions in Ancient China.
D.He thinks that we are in the great new age of technology.
3What has led to important progress in medicine and environmental science
A.3D printers. B.GPS technology.
C.Computer power. D.Flexible battery.
4.Why do we invent new things according to Dr Richard Fairhurst
A.Because we have a desire to think and create.
B.Because we all want to be inventors.
C.Because energy supplies are reduced.
D.Because time machines will be necessary.
答案 1~4 BDCA
Step 3 后结构,分析语篇逻辑
Ⅰ.Fill in the blanks with proper words according to the passage on Pages 26-27.
Topic Interviewer Richard
Greetings Tonight I 1. to Dr Richard Fairhurst.Welcome! It is a 2. to be here.
The age of invention Is it over or just new and great There 3. golden ages of invention in Ancient China and West.
The new great inventions Are most of them 4. technology A lot.Many 5. in different fields have been made 6. technology and computer power.
Ask for some examples Body parts have been made by 3D printers and an intelligent 7. can use GPS technology to travel.What's more,advances in solar technology are 8..
The inspiration of invention What is it Most inventions 9. recognising a problem that needs a solution.
For the future Will anybody invent a time machine Not 10. ,but never say never!
答案 1.will be talking 2.pleasure 3.have been 4.based on 5.advances 6.thanks to 7.walking house
8.eco-friendly 9.start with 10.at the moment
Ⅱ.长难句分析
It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions, but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.
善分析 本句为并列复合句。第一个分句中的It为(1) ,that 引导(2) ;第二个分句中that the great age of invention is over是(3) 从句。
会翻译 (4)__________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
答案 (1)形式主语 (2)宾语从句 (3)宾语
(4)这表明当今是一个发明的新时代,但许多人可能认为发明的伟大时代已经结束了。
新知探究
解析教材
The New Age of Invention
Interviewer:Good evening,and welcome to Between the Pages.This evening,I'll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst,whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published(1).Welcome, Richard!
Richard:Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here.
发明的新时代
采访者:晚上好,欢迎来到《字里行间》。今晚,我将和理查德·费尔赫斯特博士交流,他的新书《新发明时代》刚刚出版。欢迎您,理查德!
理查德:谢谢。我很高兴来到这里。
【助读点拨】
(1)whose引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是Dr Richard Fairhurat,在从句中作new book的定语。
Interviewer:I guess you have been asked about the title of your book before(2).It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions, but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.
采访者:我想以前有人就你这本书的书名向你提问了。这表明当今是一个发明的新时代,但许多人可能认为发明的伟大时代已经结束了。
【助读点拨】
(2)此处为省略了引导词that的宾语从句。
Richard:Well,that's an interesting point.There have been golden ages of invention throughout history.Think of the four great inventions in Ancient China:gunpowder,papermaking,printing and the compass.These things changed the world forever.Then there were the great Western inventions:the steam engine,the telephone and the radio.And now,we find ourselves in the great new age of technology.
Interviewer:So are most of the new great inventions tech-based
Richard:A lot,yes.For example,advances in virtual reality and wearable tech,as well as the flexible battery,mean we should soon be seeing further developments.In addition,important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.
Interviewer:Can you give us some examples
Richard:Sure.New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts. In terms of the environment, it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house.It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places,with computing technology controlling its “legs”. What's more, huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly, too.
理查德:嗯,这是个有趣的观点。历史上有过发明的黄金时代。想想中国古代的四大发明:火药、造纸术、印刷术和指南针。这些东西永远地改变了世界。然后是西方的伟大发明:蒸汽机、电话和无线电广播。现在,我们发现自己正处在一个伟大的科技新时代。
采访者:那么,大多数伟大的新发明都是基于技术的吗
理查德:是的,很多都是。例如,虚拟现实、可穿戴技术以及软性电池的进步,意味着我们很快就会看到进一步的发展。此外,由于计算机性能的不断提高,医学和环境科学也取得了重大进展。
采访者:你能给我们举几个例子吗
理查德:当然。像3D打印机这样的新发明已经被用来制造移植心脏和部分骨骼。就环境而言,现在有可能创造一个智能步行屋。用计算机技术控制着它的“腿”,它可以使用全球定位系统技术四处移动。而且,太阳能技术的巨大进步意味着它也可以是环保的。
Interviewer:Impressive stuff! I've also been told that you're an inventor yourself.Is that correct
Richard:Yes,I am,but I'm only one member of a big team—most inventors now work as part of big international teams.
Interviewer:I see.So what is it that inspires us to invent things (3)
采访者:真是令人印象深刻的事物!我还听说你自己就是个发明家。对吧
理查德:是的。但我只是一个大团队中的一员——现在大多数发明家都在大型国际团队中工作。
采访者:我明白了。那么,是什么激励我们去发明东西呢
【助读点拨】
(3)此处为强调句型的特殊疑问句形式。
Richard:Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution.This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times,which much later developed into the car(4).Now,reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles.But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create(5),and that's the real spirit of invention.
Interviewer:One last question.This is the one everyone really wants to know:will anybody ever invent a time machine
Richard:I think you've been watching too many movies! Nothing like this has been invented yet and I'd say we're a long way from an invention like that at the moment!But,as they say,“Never say never!”
理查德:大多数发明都是从认识到需要解决的问题开始的。古代(马车)车轮的发明无疑也是如此,后来(马车)演变为汽车。现在,能源供应的减少和环境污染导致了新能源汽车技术的更多进步。但仍然重要的是,我们有一种难以置信的去思考和创造的欲望,这才是真正的发明精神。
采访者:最后一个问题。这是每个人真正想知道的问题:会有人发明时光机器吗
理查德:我觉得你看的电影太多了!目前还没有这样的发明,我想说,现在我们离这样的发明还有很长的路要走!但是,正如人们所说,“别轻易说决不!”
【助读点拨】
(4)which引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是the wheel,并在从句中作主语。
(5)what remains important 是主语从句,what在从句中作主语;that引导的是表语从句,解释说明主语。
核 心 单 词
知识点1 press v.按;压;推;挤;催促 n.出版社;报刊;新闻界 *pressure n.压力
(P25)Presently I am going to press the lever,and off the machine will go.现在我要按一下操纵杆,机器就开动了。
知识拓展
press on 继续前进
press sb to do sth 催促某人做某事
the local/national/foreign press 地方/全国/外国报刊
图解释义
Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen.按这两个键就可以在屏幕上的文件之间进行切换。
融会应用
Ⅰ.单句填空
(1)If (press),he will admit that he knew about the affair.
(2)She (press) her face against the window but saw nothing outside.
(3)This smart keyboard precisely measures the cadence with which one types and the (press) fingers apply to each key.
(4)We'll talk about your suggestion later—now let's just press .
Ⅱ.单句写作
(5)If trapped in the elevator, please immediately. 如果被困在电梯里, 请立即按紧急按钮。
(6)I don't want to to make a decision, but we don't have much time left.我不想给你施加压力让你做出决定,但我们剩下的时间不多了。
答案 (1)pressed (2)pressed (3)pressure (4)on
(5)press the emergency button (6) put pressure on you
知识点2 shoot v.(shot, shot)射出(光、亮等);放射;射击;射中;拍摄;射门;投篮 *shooting n. 射击;枪杀;拍摄
(P25)A faint blue light shot across it,darkening to purple,and presently she could see the image of her son...一道微弱的蓝光射过它,变暗成紫色,不久她就看到了她儿子的影像……
知识拓展
shoot up 迅速长高;迅速上升
shoot at 朝……射击
熟词生义
shoot n.芽;苗;嫩枝;(照片或电影的)拍摄
Two weeks after we planted the seeds, little green shoots started to appear.我们播下种子两周后,绿色的小嫩芽就开始长出来了。
I went on a photo shoot to Rio with him. 我和他一起去里约拍照了。
融会应用 写出下列句中shoot的含义
(1)Suddenly,a beam of yellow light shot across the room.
(2)The police had orders to shoot anyone who attacked them.
(3)Spielberg's career really took off when he began to shoot his short films.
(4)He missed a great opportunity to shoot at goal.
答案 (1)射出 (2)射击 (3)拍摄 (4)射门
知识点3 invention n.发明;创意;创造 *invent v.发明;创造;虚构 *inventor n.发明家;创造者;发明者 *inventive adj.善于创新的;有创造力的
(P26)Read the interview and find out what inventions are mentioned.阅读这则采访,找出文中提到了什么发明。
知识拓展
a patent on/of an invention 一项发明专利权
be inventive with...在……有创造力
图解释义
Papermaking was a wonderful invention at the time.造纸术在当时是一项了不起的发明。
融会应用
Ⅰ.单句填空
(1)We really don't know who (invent) the machine at that time.
(2)The (invent) boy was admired by the classmates around him.
Ⅱ.单句写作
(3)(2023·成都七中月考)The little problems that we meet in our daily lives may be . 我们在日常生活中遇到的小麻烦有可能成为伟大发明的灵感。
答案 (1)invented (2)inventive (3)inspirations for great inventions
知识点4 flexible adj.易弯曲的;柔韧的;灵活的;有弹性的 *flexibility n.柔韧性;灵活性 *flexibly adv.易曲地;柔软地;灵活地 *inflexible adj.缺乏弹性的;僵化的
(P26)For example,advances in virtual reality and wearable tech,as well as the flexible battery,mean we should soon be seeing further developments. 例如,虚拟现实、可穿戴技术以及软性电池的进步,意味着我们很快就会看到进一步的发展。
知识拓展
flexible working hours 弹性工作时间
be flexible in ... 在……方面很灵活
be inflexible on ... 在……方面很顽固
经典佳句
You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach. 你的方法必须更加灵活,更富有想象力。
融会应用 单句填空
(1)How to face all kinds of members intelligently and (flexible)
(2)The age limit for new members may be handled with great (flexible).
答案 (1)flexibly (2)flexibility
知识点5 desire n.渴望;欲望;愿望v.渴望;希望
(P27)But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create,and that's the real spirit of invention.但仍然重要的是,我们有一种难以置信的去思考和创造的欲望,这才是真正的发明精神。
知识拓展
have a strong desire to do/for sth 迫切想要做某事/急于想得到某物
desire to do sth 渴望做某事
desire sb to do sth 想要某人做某事
经典佳句
Disabled people desire to live a normal life.In other words,they want to live as well as ordinary people do.残疾人渴望过正常的生活。换句话说,他们想跟普通人生活得一样好。
融会应用 Ⅰ.单句填空
(1)I had a strong desire (help) and care for people.
(2)We all have a strong desire happiness and health.
(3)She was tired of the humdrum(单调的) life in the countryside and desired (go) out.
Ⅱ.一句多译
(4)每个人都渴望成功,而成功只属于努力的人。
→Everyone success while success only belongs to the hard-working people.(desire n.)
→Everyone while success only belongs to the hard-working people.(desire v.)
答案 (1)to help (2)for (3)to go (4)has a desire for; desires to succeed
短 语 句 式
知识点6 think of考虑;想起;想出
(P26)Think of the four great inventions in Ancient China:gunpowder,papermaking,printing and the compass.想想中国古代的四大发明:火药、造纸术、印刷术和指南针。
知识拓展
think of...as...把……当作……
think highly/well/much of 对……评价高
think little/poorly of 对……评价低
think about 思考;考虑
think...over 认真思考;仔细考虑
think twice 三思;重新考虑
think up 想出;设计出
经典佳句
Who can think of a situation where this phrase can be used 谁能想出这个短语在哪种情景下可以使用
I like to think of myself as a free spirit. 我喜欢把自己看成一个无拘无束的人。
融会应用 单句填空
(1)Please think the plan and let me know your decision.
(2)We must think a plan for developing the business.
(3)His heroic behavior was highly thought by people.
(4)Today,when I think my friend,I remember his smiling face.
答案 (1)over (2)up (3)of (4)of
知识点7 in addition除此之外;另外
(P27)In addition, important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power. 此外,由于计算机性能的不断提高,医学和环境科学也取得了重大进展。
知识拓展
in addition to(=as well as=besides) 除……之外;还……
except(=but) 除……外(其余都)
apart from(=except/besides) 除……之外
图解释义
Bicycling is good exercise; in addition,it does not pollute the air.骑自行车是很好的锻炼;此外,它不会污染空气。
名师点拨
in addition to 中的to是介词,因此用in addition to doing sth,而不是in addition to do sth。
融会应用 一句多译
他不仅给了我一些忠告,而且还给了我一些钱。
→ giving me some advice, he gave me some money.
→He gave me some money some advice.
答案 In addition to; as well as
知识点8 in terms of就……而言;在……方面;依……
(P27)In terms of the environment,it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house. 就环境而言,现在有可能创造一个智能步行屋。
知识拓展
(be) on good terms with sb 与某人关系很好
in the long term 从长远来看
in the short term 就眼前来说
经典佳句
In the short term, we should study hard every day, while in the long term, we should attach importance to our social skills and our study at the same time. In terms of our dream,we should pay attention to every step on our way to success. As far as possible,be on good terms with
all the people around you. 从短期来看,我们每天应该努力学习,而从长远来看,我们应该同时重视社交能力和学习。就梦想而言,我们应该注意成功道路上的每一步。尽可能同你周围的所有人保持良好的关系。
融会应用 单句写作
(1) money, he's quite rich, but not in terms of happiness. 就金钱而言他很富有;但就幸福而言便不是了。
(2)Whether you are your classmates will affect your mood. 和同学关系是否融洽将会影响你的心情。
(3) , the project will advance the development of the economy.从长远来看,这项工程会促进经济发展。
答案 (1)In terms of (2)on good terms with
(3)In the long term
知识点9 be capable of 有能力(做某事)
(P27)It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”.用计算机技术控制着它的“腿”,它可以使用全球定位系统技术四处移动。
知识拓展
have the capability to do/of doing sth 有能力做某事
lose the capability to do/of doing sth 失去做某事的能力
be incapable of doing sth 没有能力做某事
经典佳句
A planet would have to be a very long way from it to be capable of supporting life.一颗行星必须离它很远才能维持生命。
At present, there is no telescope in existence that is capable of detecting the presence of life.目前,还没有一台现存的望远镜能够探测到生命的存在。
融会应用 单句填空
(1)Age affects the range of a person's (capable).
(2)He's quite capable of (lie) to get out of trouble.
(3)I'm perfectly capable doing it myself, thank you.
(4)They have the capability (destroy) the enemy in days rather than weeks.
答案 (1)capabilities (2)lying (3)of (4)to destroy
知识点10 it作形式主语
(P26)It's a pleasure to be here.我很高兴来到这里。
知识拓展
本句中It为形式主语,真正的主语是to be here。
it作形式主语的常见句型:
(1)It is+ adj.+ (for/of sb) to do sth
(2)It is no good/use+doing sth
(3)It is +adj./n. + that从句
(4)It takes sb +时间+to do sth
融会应用 单句填空
(1)It (report) that a lot of people lost their jobs in the city last month.
(2)It's worthwhile (work) the whole night on the problem.
(3)It took me a week (finish) reading the book.
(4)It's (importance) for us to keep the water clean.
答案 (1)is reported (2)working (3)to finish (4)important
知识点11 “with+宾语+宾语补足语”复合结构
(P27) It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”.用计算机技术控制着它的“腿”,它可以使用全球定位系统技术四处移动。
知识拓展
句中的with computing technology controlling its “legs”是“with+宾语+宾语补足语”的复合结构,句中动词-ing形式作宾语补足语。
with的复合结构既可用作状语,表示原因、方式或伴随等,也可用作定语。常见的with的复合结构主要有以下几种形式:
(1)with+宾语+动词-ing形式
(2)with+宾语+动词-ed形式
(3)with+宾语+动词不定式
(4)with+宾语+介词短语
(5)with+宾语+形容词/副词
融会应用 单句写作
(1)With the way, we had no trouble in getting to the station. 由这个男孩带路,我们毫不费力地到达了火车站。
(2)The child was crying . 由于眼镜破了,那孩子哭了起来。
(3)With , we had to be busy working day and night. 有许多的工作要做,我们只得日夜忙碌。
(4)The teacher entered the classroom with . 老师手里拿着一本书走进了教室。
(5)Don't sleep with . 不要开着门和窗睡觉。
答案 (1)the boy leading (2)with the glasses broken (3)a lot of work to do (4)a book in his hand (5)the door and windows open
知识点12 as引导定语从句
(P27)But,as they say,“Never say never!”但是,正如人们所说,“别轻易说决不!”
知识拓展
本句中as they say为as引导的非限制性定语从句,as在从句中作动词say的宾语。
as引导定语从句的用法:
(1)as既可指人,也可指物,在定语从句中可以作主语或宾语。
(2)as引导非限制性定语从句时,先行词一般为整个主句,从句可以位于句首、句中和句末;而which引导非限制性定语从句时,先行词既可以是整个主句又可以是主句的一部分,从句只能位于先行词之后。
(3)as引导非限制性定语从句时常被译为“正如”,多用于固定搭配中:as is often the case、as was expected、as often happens、as is known to all、as has been said before、as is mentioned above等。而which 常被译为“这……;那……”。
As we know,smoking is harmful to people's health.众所周知,吸烟对人的健康有害。
She is always working hard,as everyone can see.正如大家所看到的那样,她一直努力工作。
The book,which I bought yesterday,is very instructive.我昨天买的这本书很有教育意义。
融会应用 Ⅰ.单句填空
(1)Tom was always late for school, made his teacher very angry.
(2)The number of smokers, is reported,has dropped by 17 percent in just one year.
Ⅱ.单句写作
(3) ,he is quite pleased.从他脸上的表情可以看出来,他非常高兴。
(4) ,oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth.众所周知,地球表面70%以上是由海洋覆盖。
答案 (1)which (2)as (3) As can be seen from his face (4)As is known to all
【随堂检测】
Ⅰ.单句填空
1.The small box was flattened by the (press) of the heavy book on it.
2.The (significant) for college students of doing a part-time job means more than money and experience.
3.Many buildings on the campus are his (origin) creations.
4.The (declare) of Independence was made in America in 1776.
5. (science) research is widely claimed to be the source of the high standard of living in the country.
6.The most pleasant thing about the rainy season is that one can be (entire) free from dust.
7.Who would you name as the greatest (conduct) of your time
答案 1.pressure 2.significance 3.original
4.Declaration 5.Scientific 6.entirely 7.conductor
Ⅱ.选词填空
be used to;think of;no doubt;thanks to;in terms of;be capable of;lead to;in addition;at the moment;start with
1.You will succeed in your scientific research after great effort.
2.Many people believe technological changes will unemployment.
3.Long pieces of bamboo make furniture and baskets.
4.Life is hard ,but we're surviving on the savings.
5. your help,we accomplished the task ahead of schedule.
6.To work out a plan,one has to careful research.
7. size and population,how big is Germany compared with China
8.I'm renting out my house while I'm away.
9.Natural gas is a very efficient fuel. ,it is clean.
10.The larger firm providing a better range of services.
答案 1.no doubt 2.lead to 3.are used to 4.at the moment 5.Thanks to 6.start with 7.In terms of 8.thinking of 9.In addition 10.is capable of
Ⅲ.单句写作
1.I met some friends and other people .我遇到了几位朋友,还遇到了其他一些人。
2.I hope you can a better plan than this.我希望你们能提出一个比这个更好的计划。
3.We may never discover what that night.我们可能永远不会知道那天晚上发生了什么。
4.As she rightly pointed out the illness can affect children adults. 她说得对,这种病不仅影响儿童,也会影响成年人。
答案 1.in addition 2.come up with 3.took place
4.as well as
Ⅳ.课文语法填空
Dr Richard Fairhurst is 1. author of the book The New Age of Invention.Now he 2.(interview) by the reporter from Between the Pages.In Richard's opinion,there 3.(be) golden ages of invention throughout history and he also mentioned the four great 4.(invention) in Ancient China and the great ones in the West.But now most of the new great inventions are tech-based,for example,virtual reality and 5.(wear)tech. 6. addition,important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.And a walking house is capable of 7.(use) GPS technology to travel to different places. 8.(impress) stuff makes the interviewer surprised. 9.inspires Richard to invent things is recognizing a problem 10. needs a solution.
答案 1.the 2.is being interviewed 3.have been
4.inventions 5.wearable 6.In 7.using 8.Impressive
9.What 10.that/which
Ⅴ.概要写作微技能——例证观点
1.阅读课文中表示例证观点的句子
(1)For example,advances in virtual reality and wearable tech,as well as the flexible battery,mean we should soon be seeing further developments.
(2)New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts.
(3)In terms of the environment,it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house.
2.判断下列哪个不是例证观点的句子
A.Think of the four great inventions in Ancient China:gunpowder,papermaking,printing and the compass.
B.Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution.
C.Now,reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles.
答案 B
Ⅵ.主题活动(选做题)
1.If you were the interviewer, what questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst
Sample:
You:What do you think of the future development of invention
Dr Richard: I think it is promising.
答案 略
2.In your opinion, what else may inspire people to invent things
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
答案 Paying attention to problems in life, keeping an open and curious mind, cultivating spirits of innovation, developing interests in exploring science, etc.
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Unit 3 The world of science
Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas
1.通过阅读课文，了解采访者和理查德·费尔赫斯特博士就新书《发明的新时代》做的访谈；学习科学技术知识，了解发明创造的价值；培养阅读科学创新方面文章的技能。（文化意识，思维品质）
2.通过分析课文结构，了解文本大意，培养略读和查读等阅读能力，培养分析长难句的能力。（语言能力, 学习能力）
3.通过对教材课文的阅读,在课文的具体情境中猜测词义,推测词性,了解重要词汇的基本用法。（语言能力）
Ⅰ.词义匹配
A.n.电池
B.adj.精确的
C.adj.虚拟的；模拟的
D.n.物种
E.n.东西；物品
F.v.使受伤；弄伤
G.n.起源；起因
H.adj.聪颖的；才华横溢的
I.adj.重要的；影响深远的
J.n.学说；理论
K.n.声明；宣告
L.adj.小的
M.n.证据；证明
N.adj.被动的
1.virtual( )
C
2.battery( )
A
3.passive( )
N
4.significant( )
I
5.injure( )
F
6.stuff( )
E
7.accurate( )
B
8.minor( )
L
9.origin( )
G
10.species( )
D
11.brilliant( )
H
12.theory( )
J
13.declaration( )
K
14.proof( )
M
Ⅱ.拓展单词
1.______v.按→________n.压力；压迫
press
pressure
2._________v.计算→_________n.计算机
compute
computer
3.__________adj.重要的；影响深远的→___________n.意义；重要性
→____________adv.意味深长地；显著地
significant
significance
significantly
4.______v.使受伤；伤害→______n.伤害；损伤；受伤处→_______adj.受伤的
injure
injury
injured
5.______n.起源；起因→________adj.原来的；最初的→_________adv.最初；原先
origin
original
originally
6.___________n.声明；宣告→_______v.宣布
declaration
declare
7.________adv.完全地；彻底地→______adj.全部的；整个的
entirely
entire
&1& 构词规律
adj.+-ce→n. n.+-al→adj.
patient→patience 耐心 silent→silence 寂静 confident→confidence 自信 important→importance 重要性 intelligent→intelligence 智力 person→personal 个人的；身体的
autumn→autumnal 秋季的；秋天的
nation→national 国家的；国民的
emotion→emotional 表现强烈情感的
1.virtual reality__________
虚拟现实
2._____________可穿戴技术
wearable tech
3.___addition除此之外；另外
in
4.never say never______________
别轻易说决不
5._______________自然选择
natural selection
6.field research____________________
实地研究；实地调研
7.think of ____________
想起；考虑
8.as well ___以及；和；和……一样
as
9.in terms ___就……而言；在……方面
of
10.work as ______________
担任……工作
11.instead ___代替；而不是
of
12.be attached to____________________
附属于；粘上；附上
13.look ____寻找
for
14.in order to______
为了
15.__________发生；进行；举行
take place
e up _____提出；想出；赶上
with
1.It's a pleasure to be here.（it作形式主语）
翻译 我很高兴来到这里。
仿写 It was necessary _______________________________at the meeting.有必要邀请史
密斯教授在会上发言。
to invite Professor Smith to speak
2.It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing
technology controlling its “legs”.（with的复合结构）
翻译 用计算机技术控制着它的“腿”,它可以使用全球定位系统技术四处移动。
仿写 ________________________________, I just can't focus on my study. 机器不停
地运转,我不能专心学习。
With the machine going on and on
3.This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times,
which much later developed into the car.（which引导非限制性定语从句）
翻译 古代（马车）车轮的发明无疑也是如此，后来（马车）演变为汽车。
仿写 The dam, _______________________________, is 2,743 metres long. 这个大坝长
2743米,是世界上最大的大坝。
which is the biggest in the world
4.But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create,
and that's the real spirit of invention.（that引导表语从句）
翻译 但仍然重要的是,我们有一种难以置信的去思考和创造的欲望,这才是真正的发明精神。
仿写 My hope is _________________________.我的希望是她能尽快康复。
that she will soon be well
Step 1 先导入，拓展背景知识
Ⅰ.Match the following inventions with their inventors.
Inventions Inventors
________________________________________________ 1.telephone _____________________________________________
A.The Wright Brothers
Inventions Inventors
________________________________________ 2.plane ______________________________
B.Willis Haviland Carrier
__________________________________________ 3.car _________________________
C.Alexander Graham Bell
续表
Inventions Inventors
______________________________ 4.air conditioner _________________________
D.John Logie Baird
_________________________________________ 5.TV _____________________
E.Karl Friedrich Benz
续表
1.___
C
2.___
A
3.___
E
4.___
B
5.___
D
Ⅱ.Predict what the passsage is probably about.
___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________
The passage probably tells us that the present day is still a new age for inventions because of an incredible desire to think and create.
Step 2 再精读，明确概要细节
Ⅰ.Read the passage on Pages 26-27 quickly and match each part with its main idea.
A.The advances connected with technology.
B.The possibility of making a time machine.
C.The ages of invention of all time.
D.The inspiration to invent more.
E.Greeting from the interviewer and Richard.
1.Paras.1-2 ( )
E
2.Paras.3-4( )
C
3.Paras.5-8( )
A
4.Paras.9-12( )
D
5.Paras.13-14( )
B
Ⅱ.Read the passage on Pages 26-27 carefully and choose the best answers.
1.What can we learn about the book The New Age of Invention ( )
B
A.The book will be published very soon.
B.The book is written by Dr Richard Fairhurst.
C.The book is about the four great inventions in Ancient China.
D.The title of the book suggests the great age of invention is over.
2.What does Dr Richard Fairhurst think of the invention ( )
D
A.He thinks that the great age of invention is over.
B.He thinks that the four great inventions in Ancient China are more important than those in the West.
C.He thinks that the inventions of the West are more important than the four great inventions in Ancient China.
D.He thinks that we are in the great new age of technology.
3.What has led to important progress in medicine and environmental science ( )
C
A.3D printers. B.GPS technology. C.Computer power. D.Flexible battery.
4.Why do we invent new things according to Dr Richard Fairhurst ( )
A
A.Because we have a desire to think and create.
B.Because we all want to be inventors.
C.Because energy supplies are reduced.
D.Because time machines will be necessary.
Step 3 后结构，分析语篇逻辑
Ⅰ.Fill in the blanks with proper words according to the passage on Pages 26-27.
Topic Interviewer Richard
Greetings Tonight I 1.______________to Dr Richard Fairhurst. Welcome! It is a 2.________to be here.
The age of invention Is it over or just new and great There 3.__________golden ages of invention in
Ancient China and West.
will be talking
pleasure
have been
Topic Interviewer Richard
The new great inventions Are most of them 4._________technol ogy A lot. Many 5._________ in different fields have
been made 6._________technology and computer
power.
Ask for some examples Body parts have been made by 3D printers and an
intelligent 7.______________can use GPS technology
to travel. What's more,advances in solar technology
are 8.___________.
based on
advances
thanks to
walking house
eco-friendly
续表
Topic Interviewer Richard
The inspiration of invention What is it Most inventions 9.__________recognising a problem
that needs a solution.
For the future Will anybody invent a time machine Not 10.______________,but never say never!
start with
at the moment
续表
Ⅱ.长难句分析
It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions, but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.
善分析 本句为并列复合句。第一个分句中的It为（1）__________，that 引导（2）
__________；第二个分句中that the great age of invention is over是（3）______从句。
会翻译（4）________________________________________________________________
_________
形式主语
宾语从句
宾语
这表明当今是一个发明的新时代,但许多人可能认为发明的伟大时代已经结束了。
核心单词
知识点1 press v.按；压；推；挤；催促 n.出版社；报刊；新闻界 ＊pressure n.压力
（P25）Presently I am going to press the lever,and off the machine will go.现在我要按一下操纵杆,机器就开动了。
知识拓展
press on 继续前进
press sb to do sth 催促某人做某事
the local/national/foreign press 地方/全国/外国报刊
图解释义
Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen.按这两个键就可以在屏幕上的文件之间进行切换。
融会应用
Ⅰ.单句填空
（1）If________ （press）,he will admit that he knew about the affair.
pressed
（2）She________ （press） her face against the window but saw nothing outside.
pressed
（3）This smart keyboard precisely measures the cadence with which one types and
the ________ （press） fingers apply to each key.
pressure
（4）We'll talk about your suggestion later—now let's just press ____.
on
Ⅱ.单句写作
（5）If trapped in the elevator, please _________________________ immediately. 如
果被困在电梯里, 请立即按紧急按钮。
press the emergency button
（6）I don't want to ___________________ to make a decision, but we don't have
much time left.我不想给你施加压力让你做出决定，但我们剩下的时间不多了。
put pressure on you
知识点2 shoot v.（shot，shot）射出（光、亮等）；放射；射击；射中；拍摄；射门；投篮 ＊shooting n.射击；枪杀；拍摄
（P25）A faint blue light shot across it,darkening to purple,and presently she could see the image of her son...一道微弱的蓝光射过它,变暗成紫色,不久她就看到了她儿子的影像……
知识拓展
shoot up 迅速长高；迅速上升
shoot at 朝……射击
熟词生义
shoot n.芽；苗；嫩枝；（照片或电影的）拍摄
Two weeks after we planted the seeds, little green shoots started to appear.我们播下种子两周后，绿色的小嫩芽就开始长出来了。
I went on a photo shoot to Rio with him. 我和他一起去里约拍照了。
融会应用 写出下列句中shoot的含义
（1）Suddenly,a beam of yellow light shot across the room.______
射出
（2）The police had orders to shoot anyone who attacked them.______
射击
（3）Spielberg's career really took off when he began to shoot his short films.______
拍摄
（4）He missed a great opportunity to shoot at goal.______
射门
知识点3 invention n.发明；创意；创造 ＊invent v.发明；创造；虚构 ＊inventor n.发明家；创造者；发明者 ＊inventive adj.善于创新的；有创造力的
（P26）Read the interview and find out what inventions are mentioned.阅读这则采访,找出文中提到了什么发明。
知识拓展
a patent on/of an invention 一项发明专利权
be inventive with...在……有创造力
图解释义
Papermaking was a wonderful invention at the time.造纸术在当时是一项了不起的发明。
融会应用
Ⅰ.单句填空
（1）We really don't know who _________（invent） the machine at that time.
invented
（2）The_________ （invent） boy was admired by the classmates around him.
inventive
Ⅱ.单句写作
（3）（2023·成都七中月考）The little problems that we meet in our daily lives may
be _____________________________. 我们在日常生活中遇到的小麻烦有可能成为伟
大发明的灵感。
inspirations for great inventions
知识点4 flexible adj.易弯曲的；柔韧的；灵活的；有弹性的 ＊flexibility n.柔韧性；灵活性 ＊flexibly adv.易曲地；柔软地；灵活地 ＊inflexible adj.缺乏弹性的；僵化的
（P26）For example，advances in virtual reality and wearable tech，as well as the flexible battery，mean we should soon be seeing further developments. 例如,虚拟现实、可穿戴技术以及软性电池的进步,意味着我们很快就会看到进一步的发展。
知识拓展
flexible working hours 弹性工作时间
be flexible in ... 在……方面很灵活
be inflexible on ... 在……方面很顽固
经典佳句
You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach. 你的方法必须更加灵活，更富有想象力。
融会应用 单句填空
（1）How to face all kinds of members intelligently and ________ （flexible）
flexibly
（2）The age limit for new members may be handled with great __________
（flexible）.
flexibility
知识点5 desire n.渴望；欲望；愿望 v.渴望；希望
（P27）But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create,and that's the real spirit of invention.但仍然重要的是,我们有一种难以置信的去思考和创造的欲望,这才是真正的发明精神。
知识拓展
have a strong desire to do/for sth 迫切想要做某事/急于想得到某物
desire to do sth 渴望做某事
desire sb to do sth 想要某人做某事
经典佳句
Disabled people desire to live a normal life. In other words，they want to live as well as ordinary people do.残疾人渴望过正常的生活。换句话说，他们想跟普通人生活得一样好。
融会应用
Ⅰ.单句填空
（1）I had a strong desire________ （help） and care for people.
to help
（2）We all have a strong desire____happiness and health.
for
（3）She was tired of the humdrum（单调的） life in the countryside and
desired______ （go） out.
to go
Ⅱ.一句多译
（4）每个人都渴望成功,而成功只属于努力的人。
→Everyone _______________success while success only belongs to the hard-working
people.（desire n.）
→Everyone_________________ while success only belongs to the hard-working people.
（desire v.）
has a desire for
desires to succeed
短语句式
知识点6 think of 考虑；想起；想出
（P26）Think of the four great inventions in Ancient China：gunpowder，papermaking，printing and the compass.想想中国古代的四大发明：火药、造纸术、印刷术和指南针。
知识拓展
think of...as...把……当作……
think highly/well/much of 对……评价高
think little/poorly of 对……评价低
think about 思考；考虑
think...over 认真思考；仔细考虑
think twice 三思；重新考虑
think up 想出；设计出
经典佳句
Who can think of a situation where this phrase can be used 谁能想出这个短语在哪种情景下可以使用？
I like to think of myself as a free spirit. 我喜欢把自己看成一个无拘无束的人。
融会应用 单句填空
（1）Please think the plan_____and let me know your decision.
over
（2）We must think____a plan for developing the business.
up
（3）His heroic behavior was highly thought ___ by people.
of
（4）Today，when I think___my friend，I remember his smiling face.
of
知识点7 in addition 除此之外；另外
（P27）In addition, important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power. 此外,由于计算机性能的不断提高,医学和环境科学也取得了重大进展。
知识拓展
in addition to（=as well as=besides） 除……之外；还……
except（=but） 除……外（其余都）
apart from（=except/besides） 除……之外
图解释义
Bicycling is good exercise； in addition，it does not pollute the air.骑自行车是很好的锻炼；此外，它不会污染空气。
名师点拨
in addition to 中的to是介词,因此用in addition to doing sth,而不是in addition to do sth。
融会应用 一句多译
他不仅给了我一些忠告,而且还给了我一些钱。
→_____________giving me some advice, he gave me some money.
→He gave me some money __________some advice.
In addition to
as well as
知识点8 in terms of 就……而言；在……方面；依……
（P27）In terms of the environment,it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house. 就环境而言,现在有可能创造一个智能步行屋。
知识拓展
（be） on good terms with sb 与某人关系很好
in the long term 从长远来看
in the short term 就眼前来说
经典佳句
In the short term， we should study hard every day， while in the long term， we should attach importance to our social skills and our study at the same time. In terms of our dream,we should pay attention to every step on our way to success. As far as possible,be on good terms with all the people around you. 从短期来看,我们每天应该努力学习,而从长远来看,我们应该同时重视社交能力和学习。就梦想而言,我们应该注意成功道路上的每一步。尽可能同你周围的所有人保持良好的关系。
融会应用 单句写作
（1）___________money, he's quite rich, but not in terms of happiness. 就金钱而言
他很富有；但就幸福而言便不是了。
In terms of
（2）Whether you are ___________________your classmates will affect your mood.
和同学关系是否融洽将会影响你的心情。
on good terms with
（3）________________, the project will advance the development of the economy.从
长远来看,这项工程会促进经济发展。
In the long term
知识点9 be capable of 有能力（做某事）
（P27）It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”.用计算机技术控制着它的“腿”,它可以使用全球定位系统技术四处移动。
知识拓展
have the capability to do/of doing sth 有能力做某事
lose the capability to do/of doing sth 失去做某事的能力
be incapable of doing sth 没有能力做某事
经典佳句
A planet would have to be a very long way from it to be capable of supporting life.一颗行星必须离它很远才能维持生命。
At present, there is no telescope in existence that is capable of detecting the presence of life.目前,还没有一台现存的望远镜能够探测到生命的存在。
融会应用 单句填空
（1）Age affects the range of a person's ___________（capable）.
capabilities
（2）He's quite capable of ______（lie） to get out of trouble.
lying
（3）I'm perfectly capable ___doing it myself, thank you.
of
（4）They have the capability __________（destroy） the enemy in days rather than
weeks.
to destroy
知识点10 it作形式主语
（P26）It's a pleasure to be here.我很高兴来到这里。
知识拓展
本句中It为形式主语,真正的主语是to be here。
it作形式主语的常见句型:
（1）It is+ adj.+ （for/of sb） to do sth
（2）It is no good/use+doing sth
（3）It is +adj./n. + that从句
（4）It takes sb +时间+to do sth
融会应用 单句填空
（1）It ___________（report） that a lot of people lost their jobs in the city last
month.
is reported
（2）It's worthwhile ________（work） the whole night on the problem.
working
（3）It took me a week _________（finish） reading the book.
to finish
（4）It's _________（importance） for us to keep the water clean.
important
知识点11 “with+宾语+宾语补足语”复合结构
（P27） It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”.用计算机技术控制着它的“腿”,它可以使用全球定位系统技术四处移动。
知识拓展
句中的with computing technology controlling its “legs”是“with+宾语+宾语补足语”的复合结构,句中动词-ing形式作宾语补足语。
with的复合结构既可用作状语,表示原因、方式或伴随等,也可用作定语。常见的with的复合结构主要有以下几种形式:
（1）with+宾语+动词-ing形式
（2）with+宾语+动词-ed形式
（3）with+宾语+动词不定式
（4）with+宾语+介词短语
（5）with+宾语+形容词/副词
融会应用 单句写作
（1）With _______________the way, we had no trouble in getting to the station. 由
这个男孩带路,我们毫不费力地到达了火车站。
the boy leading
（2）The child was crying ______________________. 由于眼镜破了,那孩子哭了起来。
with the glasses broken
（3）With ___________________, we had to be busy working day and night. 有许多
的工作要做,我们只得日夜忙碌。
a lot of work to do
（4）The teacher entered the classroom with__________________. 老师手里拿着一本
书走进了教室。
a book in his hand
（5）Don't sleep with __________________________. 不要开着门和窗睡觉。
the door and windows open
知识点12 as引导定语从句
（P27）But，as they say，“Never say never！”但是,正如人们所说,“别轻易说决不!”
知识拓展
本句中as they say为as引导的非限制性定语从句，as在从句中作动词say的宾语。
as引导定语从句的用法：
（1）as既可指人，也可指物，在定语从句中可以作主语或宾语。
（2）as引导非限制性定语从句时，先行词一般为整个主句，从句可以位于句首、句中和句末；而which引导非限制性定语从句时，先行词既可以是整个主句又可以是主句的一部分，从句只能位于先行词之后。
（3）as引导非限制性定语从句时常被译为“正如”，多用于固定搭配中：as is often the case、as was expected、as often happens、as is known to all、as has been said before、as is mentioned above等。而which 常被译为“这……；那……”。
As we know，smoking is harmful to people's health.众所周知，吸烟对人的健康有害。
She is always working hard，as everyone can see.正如大家所看到的那样，她一直努力工作。
The book，which I bought yesterday，is very instructive.我昨天买的这本书很有教育意义。
融会应用
Ⅰ.单句填空
（1）Tom was always late for school，_______ made his teacher very angry.
which
（2）The number of smokers，___ is reported，has dropped by 17 percent in just
one year.
as
Ⅱ.单句写作
（3）____________________________，he is quite pleased.从他脸上的表情可以看出
来，他非常高兴。
As can be seen from his face
（4）__________________，oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth.众所周知，地
球表面70%以上是由海洋覆盖。
As is known to all
Ⅰ.单句填空
1.The small box was flattened by the ________（press） of the heavy book on it.
pressure
2.The ___________（significant） for college students of doing a part-time job means
more than money and experience.
significance
3.Many buildings on the campus are his ________（origin） creations.
original
4.The ___________（declare） of Independence was made in America in 1776.
Declaration
5._________（science） research is widely claimed to be the source of the high
standard of living in the country.
Scientific
6.The most pleasant thing about the rainy season is that one can be ________（entire）
free from dust.
entirely
7.Who would you name as the greatest __________（conduct） of your time
conductor
Ⅱ.选词填空
be used to；think of；no doubt；thanks to；in terms of；be capable of；lead to；in
addition；at the moment；start with
1.You will _________succeed in your scientific research after great effort.
no doubt
2.Many people believe technological changes will ________unemployment.
lead to
3.Long pieces of bamboo___________make furniture and baskets.
are used to
4.Life is hard ______________,but we're surviving on the savings.
at the moment
5.__________your help,we accomplished the task ahead of schedule.
Thanks to
6.To work out a plan,one has to __________careful research.
start with
7.___________size and population,how big is Germany compared with China
In terms of
8.I'm ___________renting out my house while I'm away.
thinking of
9.Natural gas is a very efficient fuel.___________,it is clean.
In addition
10.The larger firm _____________providing a better range of services.
is capable of
Ⅲ.单句写作
1.I met some friends and other people ___________.我遇到了几位朋友,还遇到了其他
一些人。
in addition
2.I hope you can ______________a better plan than this.我希望你们能提出一个比这
个更好的计划。
come up with
3.We may never discover what __________ that night.我们可能永远不会知道那天晚上
发生了什么。
took place
4.As she rightly pointed out the illness can affect children __________ adults. 她说得
对，这种病不仅影响儿童，也会影响成年人。
as well as
Ⅳ.课文语法填空
Dr Richard Fairhurst is 1.____ author of the book The New Age of
Invention.Now he 2.___________________（interview） by the reporter from Between
the Pages.In Richard's opinion，there 3.__________（be） golden ages of invention
throughout history and he also mentioned the four great 4.__________（invention） in
Ancient China and the great ones in the West. But now most of the new great
inventions are tech-based，for example，virtual reality and 5._________（wear）tech.
6.___ addition，important advances have been made in medicine and environmental
science thanks to increasing computer power. And a walking house is capable of
7.______（use） GPS technology to travel to different places. 8.__________（impress）
stuff makes the interviewer surprised. 9.______inspires Richard to invent things is
recognizing a problem 10.__________ needs a solution.
the
is being interviewed
have been
inventions
wearable
In
using
Impressive
What
that/which
Ⅴ.概要写作微技能——例证观点
1.阅读课文中表示例证观点的句子
（1）For example,advances in virtual reality and wearable tech,as well as the flexible battery,mean we should soon be seeing further developments.
（2）New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts.
（3）In terms of the environment,it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house.
2.判断下列哪个不是例证观点的句子( )
B
A.Think of the four great inventions in Ancient China:gunpowder,papermaking,printing and the compass.
B.Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution.
C.Now,reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles.
Ⅵ.主题活动（选做题）
1.If you were the interviewer, what questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst
Sample:
You:What do you think of the future development of invention
Dr Richard: I think it is promising.
[答案] 略
2.In your opinion, what else may inspire people to invent things
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Paying attention to problems in life, keeping an open and curious mind, cultivating spirits of innovation, developing interests in exploring science, etc.
