Unit 12 Innovation Topic talk课件(共32张PPT) 2024-2025学年高二英语北师版（2019）选择性必修4

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UNIT 12
INNOVATION
TOPIC TALK
1.To listen for specific information and understand words in context.
2.To write a short paragraph about inventors.
3.Be able to master new words and use the following words ：entertainment；gifted；productive； innovation
Learning objectives
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discovery
Isaac Newton was looking at the falling apple and an idea came into his mind: the power of gravity.
Look at the pictures below, discuss which pictures show inventions and which show discoveries, then tell us the reason.
Pre-listening
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George Stephenson was one of the first men to design engines for the railways which were new at that time.
invention
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Marie Curie and her husband _____________ the new chemistry elements — Polonium (钋) and Radium (镭).
discovered
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This is the first car that can travel safely on water and on land (amphibious car). When moving on water, the wheels of the car turn sideways and move into the body. The underneath of the car is strong enough to sail as a boat.
invention
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Francis Crick and James Watson were the first to show that our genes consist of two spirals of DNA (called the double-helix双螺旋). This work led directly to the human genome project (人类基因工程) in 2003, which ______________ the structure of DNA.
discovered
is recognizing something that already exists for the first time, that nobody has found before
is creating something totally new with one's own ideas and development.
A discovery
An invention
Work out the rules that will help you decide what a discovery is and what an invention is.
What inventions or discoveries are significant in improving the quality of human life What are the inventions you cannot live without Why
Health and Well-being
Entertainment and Communication
Travel and Transport
Vitamin tablets
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The Internet
Aeroplanes
1. Read the Text Builder carefully.
2. Listen to the dialogue and complete it by underlining the words or expressions you hear.
You will listen to an inventor talking about her latest invention.
While-listening
Innovation
Text Builder
Inventors are interested in ______________________ and __________________
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They are ____________ and ______________.
Inventor's Interests and Qualities solving problems, improving the well-being of human life, discovering the mysteries of the universe,understanding the world how our lives can be improved creative, curious,smart, persistent, hardworking, gifted
understanding the world
how our lives can be
improved
creative
curious
My invention is a type of _____________________
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Types of Inventions
plastic and garbage gathering device, labour-saving machine, energy-saving equipment, environmental protection device, health-care tool
plastic and garbage
The biggest advantage is that it is _____________.
Advantages of Inventions
cheap to produce easy to use light, small, useful, helpful, convenient, productive, environment-friendly, fast
easy to use
gathering device
听力文本 （I = Interviewer 　S = Susan Li）
I： Good morning，everyone! Today I’m reporting from the Young Inventors of the Year Awards. One of the young inventors，Susan Li，is here with me now. Susan，what characteristics do you think inventors have
S：Well，I think inventors are interested in understanding the world and how our lives can be improved. They are creative and curious. I would also say inventors think outside the box. They see the world differently.
I：I totally agree. So would you please tell us something about your invention
S： My invention is a type of plastic and garbage gathering device that can be placed into the ocean. It can help solve water pollution. The biggest advantage is that it is easy to use.
I：That sounds incredible! Are there any problems you are still trying to solve
S：Yes，it is expensive to produce at the moment.
I： I hope it will be put into operation soon. You are a great inventor! Thank you for speaking to us!
Read the Text Builder carefully. Then listen to the dialogue and complete it by underlining the expressions you hear.
Inventors’ Interests and Qualities
Types of inventions
Advantages of Inventions
Innovation
Use the Text Builder and talk.
Use the Text Builder to talk about an inventor and one particular invention that he / she has made.
James Watt
Thomas Edison
Yuan Longping
Think about an invention you use a lot or have heard of and were impressed about.
Speaking
The most useful invention in our everyday life---Internet Before the Internet 1. only_________and other________people used computers.
2. people had only TV,___________and books to get information.
3. couldn’t ________with friends online or _____and ________emails. Only_________calls and letters.
when was the internet invented 1. invented in the __________.
2. wasn’t _________used until the 1990s.
Conclusion Our life has been ______________in such a short time.
scientists
technical
newspapers
chat
send
receive
telephone
1960s
widely
transformed
Listen to the dialogue and fill in blanks.
1. Before the invention of the Internet, who mainly use computers
2. Where did people get information before the invention of the Internet
Listen to the dialogue again. Answer the questions.
Before that, only scientists and other technical people used them.
Before the invention of the Internet, people got information from TV, newspapers and books.
3. When did the Internet become widely used
It wasn’t widely used until the 1990s.
Listen to the dialogue. Answer the questions.
听力文本 （CY = Chen Yang 　CX = Chen Xi 　L = Li Zhen）
CY： OK，Chen Xi and Li Zhen，let’s get this project started! Ms Ding asked us to think of the most useful invention in our everyday life. What do you both think
CX： Right. Well，for me，it would have to be computers. I spend so much time on my computer studying，playing games，chatting with friends...
L： Computers are a good choice，but it really was the invention of the Internet that made them useful. Before that，only scientists and other technical people used them. Now，because of the Internet，there is a reason for us all to have one.
CY： Yes，I agree. The Internet is an amazing invention. Before that，people had only TV，newspapers and books to get information.
CX： And of course before the Internet，you couldn’t chat with friends online or send and receive emails. Only telephone calls and letters.
L：Wow，so when was the Internet invented Oh wait. Let’s check online!
CY： Hmmmm. OK...It was invented in the 1960s，but it wasn’t widely used until the 1990s.
CX： How life has been transformed （12） in such a short time! Imagine（13） what’s coming in the next 50 years!
Quote … Unquote
Group work:
Read each quote and discuss them with your partners. What can you learn from these quotes
Every once in a while, a new technology, an old problem, and a big idea turn into an innovation.
―Dean Kamen
Why does an innovation need these three conditions to take place Because you need something (a problem) to cause a new solution (idea) and the way to materialize it is through new technology.
I am one of those who think like Nobel, that humanity will draw more good than evil from new discoveries.
—Mary Curie
This quote stresses the fact that a new discovery can be good or bad depending on how people use it. What are some instances that show how discoveries have been used for a good purpose The discovery of electricity, the discovery of penicillin, the discovery of the wheel. What are some examples that show how new discoveries were used for a bad purpose The invention of gun powder and the invention of the atomic bomb.
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
―Steve Jobs
The speaker says that what makes a man of great importance stand out from a crowd of people who are less charismatic is the ability to think differently and creatively. How does this speaker's life illustrate his quote He was a pioneer in computers and started from very low. He founded a company, which became a leader company in telecommunications. Steve Jobs thought ahead of his time and launched revolutionary products.
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.
― Stephen Hawking
Why is it important to be able to adapt to change Because sometimes that's the only way to move forward and if we don’t, we won't evolve or end up living with many difficulties. How does this quote apply to the speaker's life Stephen Hawking suffered from a serious illness that made him unable to move or even speak. Despite these obstacles, he became one of the most famous scientists and succeeded in his professional, academic and personal life.
教材原句 Entertainment and Communication 娱乐与交流
1 entertainment n. 娱乐节目；娱乐活动；款待，招待
The town provides a wide choice of entertainment，which sometimes disturbs the life of local people. 该镇提供各种各样的娱乐活动，有时这会打扰当地人的生活。
【词语积累】
单句语法填空
（1） Not only did they bring snacks and drinks, but they also brought cards for _____________ （entertain）when they had a picnic in the forest.
（2）［词汇复现］Some guests made complaints about the poor 　　　　 　（entertain）and required the manager to give an explanation.
（3） She is always so funny and 　　　　 　（entertain）.
（4） He entertained us for hours 　　　　 　 his stories and jokes.
完成句子
（5） A cinema is a public 　　　　　　　　　　 　（娱乐场所）.
entertainment
entertainment
entertaining
with
place of entertainment
教材原句 curious，smart，persistent，hardworking， gifted
有创造力的，好奇的，聪明的，执着的，勤奋的，有天赋的
2 gifted adj. 有天赋的，有才华的 （gift n. 天赋）
【词语积累】
be gifted in（doing）... 在（做）……方面有天赋
be gifted with... 天生具备……
have a gift for（= have a talent for）有……的天赋
talented adj. 有才能的
be talented in 在……方面有才能
She has a great gift/talent for music. 她极有音乐天赋。
单句语法填空
（1） The little boy is 　　　　 　（gift） in playing football.
（2） He has a gift 　　　　 　 music，and every-body admires him for his _ 　　　　 　（gift） performance.
完成句子
（3）［词汇复现］Now that you 　　　　　　　　 　　　　（有……的天赋）music，you are sure to appeal to your audience.
gifted
gifted
have a gift/talent for
for
教材原句，helpful，convenient，productive environment- friendly，fast
有帮助的，方便的，多产的，环保的，快捷的
3 productive adj. 多产的；丰饶的；富有成效的
He was hopeful that the next round of talks would also be productive.
他对下一轮会谈也会富有成效充满了希望。
【词语积累】
produce vt. 生产，制造 n.［U］产品；（尤指）农产品
product n. 产品
production n.［U］生产；产量
producer n. 生产商
Anyhow，what we need to do now is to speed up production.
无论如何，我们现在需要做的是加快生产速度。［词汇复现］
单句语法填空
（1） I take it as a basic principle of the company that suppliers of raw materials should be given a fair price for their 　　　 　 　（produce）.
（2） As a result of Yuan Longping’s efforts，Chinese rice 　　　　 　（produce）rose by 47.5 percent in the 1990s.
（3） They 　　　 　 　（produce）more than 5，000 cars so far this year.
（4）［词汇复现］I do think the 　　　　 　（produce） of this movie lacks the spirit of innovation.
（5） My time spent in the library was very 　　　　 　 （produce）and I had no difficulty finishing my report.
products
production
have produced
producer
productive
教材原句 Every once in a while，a new technology，an old problem，and a big idea turn into an innovation.
有时，一项新技术、一个老问题和一个大想法就会变成创新。
4 innovation n. 新发明，新方法，新观念；革新，创新
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
领导者和跟随者的区别在于创新。
The gallery promotes originality，inspires creativity and encourages innovation.
画廊提倡独创性，激发创造力，鼓励创新。
There is no end to practice or innovation. 实践和创新永无止境。
【词语积累】
innovate v. 创新；改革，革新 innovative adj. 创新的
单句语法填空
（1） There will be a prize for the most 　　　　 　 （innovation）design.
（2）［词汇复现］Anyhow，I don’t need to tell you what I think about her ideas of 　　　　 　
（innovate），do I
完成句子
（3） This 　　　　　　　　 　　　（技术革新） will save us much time and labour.
（4） In the age of global competition， 　　　　 　　　　　（设计革新）is vital.
（5）We must 　　　　　　　　 　（鼓励创新） if the company is to remain competitive.
innovative
innovation
technology innovation
design innovation
encourage innovation
Write a short paragraph about how your life would be different if there aren’t any inventions.
Homework