Unit 3 Make it happen! 润生案-2025-2026学年外研版（2024）英语八年级上册
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Unit 3 Make it happen!
班级：________ 姓名：__________ 学号：________
【学习目标】After this unit, you’ll be able to:
use words and expressions in the unit to talk about inventions.
use to-infinitive and -ing as object to talk about invention ideas.
explain the importance of invention.
Starting Out & Understanding ideas
Listening and speaking【学习过程】
【情景环】
Step 1 Lead in
Talk about the picture of a light bulb.
Step 2 Watch the video and answer the questions(Starting Out Video)
What is life in ancient time like (difficult/simple/natural)
What does the ancient family work hard for (their food/their house/their children)
3. What do modern families cook food with (the sun/fire in the wild/gas or electricity)
4. What must the father do in the ancient time (turn on the heater/lock the door/stand guard)
Step 3 Talk about some great inventions.
【探究环】
Step 4 Look at the word cloud, the picture and the title, and then predict.What's the passage about
Step 5 Fast Reading: What’s the structure of the passage
Part 1: Para（ ）~（ ）
Part 2: Para（ ）~（ ）
Part 3: Para（ ）~（ ）
6. Match each part with its correct heading.
Part 1 A. Easton shared the design online for free.
Part 2 B. Easton made a light, cheap arm.
Part 3 C. Easton showed his robotic arm and met Jenny.
Step 6 Detailed Reading: Read the passage and do 7-11.
( )7. What was the main reason that motivated Easton to improve his robotic arm
A. He wanted to win a science fair competition.
B. He was inspired by a girl with an expensive and simple artificial arm.
C. He wanted to become famous for his invention.
D. His parents encouraged him to help disabled people.
( )8. What was a major problem with Easton’s first 3-D printed artificial arm
A. It couldn’t move at all.
B. It was too expensive to produce.
C. It was too heavy for a child to use.
D. It didn’t respond to brain signals.
( )9. What did Easton do with his successful design to help more people
He started a company to sell it at a low price.
He gave it to hospitals to help the patients for free.
He posted the design online for free download.
He gave it only to children he met at science fairs.
( )10. What’s the correct order of the following events
①Easton made a robot arm with blocks and fishing line.
②Easton allowed people to use his design for free.
③Easton and Jenny met at a science fair.
④Easton made an artificial arm with a 3-D printer.
A. ①②③④ B. ①④②③ C.①③②④ D. ④①②③
( )11. Where may we read this passage
A. In a science magazine. B. In a culture newspaper.
C. In a story book. D. In a travel guidebook.
Read Para 1-4 and answer the questions.
What was Easton's robotic arm built out of
——————————————————————————————————
What was special about Jenny
——————————————————————————————————
Read Para 5-6 and answer the questions.
What could Easton's first invented artificial arm do
——————————————————————————————————
When did Easton succeed in inventing a good artificial arm
——————————————————————————————————
Read Para 7-8 and answer the questions.
What did Easton decide to do with his design
——————————————————————————————————
How can people make an artificial arm according to the passage
——————————————————————————————————
【梳理环】
Step 7 Retell: Complete the chart with the words and expressions from the passage.
【巩固环】
Step 8 Exercise Fill in the blanks.
artificial, improve, condition, blow, build, weigh, signals, like, download, invention, helping, fair
Easton LaChappelle, a 14-year-old student, built a robotic arm and showed it at a science (1)_____. There, he met a girl with an artificial arm. She had a special (2)_______ and her arm cost $80,000. This (3)______ Easton away. He decided to design a hand to people (4)______her.
He worked hard in his lab to (5)______ his design. With a 3-D printer, he made an (6)______ arm that could move with brain signals of the users. Later, he created a lighter design and it (7)_____ only 0.5 kg.
Easton did not want to make money from his (8)______. Instead, he let people (9)________ the design online for free. His work truly offers a (10)______ hand to many children.
Unit 3 Make it happen!
Developing ideas: Listening &reading for writing
Listening and speaking【课前预习】
1.故意地，刻意地 on purpose 5.……的一种类型 a type of
2.偶然地；意外地 by accident 6.对……非常适合 be perfect for
3.去度假 go on a holiday 7.一杯水 a glass of water
4.最常用的药物之一 one of the most used medicines 8.第二天 the next day
Listening and speaking【学习过程】
【情景环】
Step 1 Lead in
Look at a video and think: What can you know from this video
Step 2 Pre-listening
What other unexpected invention do you know Can you say something
Read and answer:
Q1：Who is the man ___________________Q2：Where is he ____________________________
Q3：What is he doing ____________________________
Q4: What did he discover ____________________________
Q5: How did he discover it ____________________________
Step 3 While - listening
Listen to the news programme and choose its main purpose. (课本P41)
Listen again and choose.
1)Where will it take place
A. In our school B. In the Science Museum C. In the City Museum
2)When is the exhibition end
13 May B. 30 May C. 1 May
3)What’s the price of the children under 12
30 B.15 C. Free
4)Who will give a talk
A. Mary Brown B. Mary Green C. Tom Brown
3. Listen again and complete the advertisement. (课本P42)
4. Look at the chart and discuss.
Q1: What are the inventions Q2: Who are their inventors
Q3: What are their qualities
5. Listen to the talk and complete the chart.（课本P43）
【展示环】
Step 4 Post-listening
Talk about how the speaker opens the talk.
An Invention Story about the Bubble Wrap
Work in pairs. Act out a conversation about an invention and its inventor.
【拓展环】Think and share
Talk about what you have learnt about the qualities of an inventor in this section.
Reading for writing【课前预习】
1.做研究 do research 7.对……感到好奇 be curious about
2.一个很好的例子 a great example 8.冒险 take risks
3.被……所吸引 be drawn to 9.驱使某人走向…… drive sb.towards…
4.对某事有强烈的好奇心 have a deep curiosity about sth. 10.花费（时间/金钱）做某事 spend…doing sth.
5.促使某人做某事 lead sb.to do sth. 11.发现新世界 discover a new world
6.保护……免受伤害 protect…from 12.遇到困难 have a hard time
Reading for writing【学习过程】
【情景环】
Step 1 Lead in
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.（课本P44）
【探究环】
Step 2 While-reading
【Fast-reading】
1.What is the structure of this passage？
2. Match the headings with the paragraphs.
A:Curiosity is the key to exploring the world. B:Curiosity can bring new discoveries. C:Curiosity can make people brave. D:It drives people towards certain goals. E:Curiosity is important.
【Careful reading】Read and choose
1.Read Para 1: How to start the article
A. By telling a story B. By asking a question. C. By quoting a famous person’s words.
2. Read Para 2-4:
（ ）2.Why did Benjamin Franklin fly a kite during a storm？
A.To measure wind speed. B.To learn more about electricity.
C.To create a new type of weather tool. D.To show lightning could be controlled.
（ ）3.What can we learn about Wan Hu’s story？
A.His invention successfully reached space. B.His failure discouraged future explorers.
C.His curiosity inspired safer space exploration methods.
D.He invented the first earthquake detector.
（ ）4.What did Zhang Heng’s curiosity help him achieve？
A.Inventing the lightning rod. B.Drawing China’s first star map.
C.Discovering electricity’s nature. D.Writing a book about ocean exploration.
3.Complete the chart（课本P46）
4.Read Para 5:
What door can the key of curiosity open ______________________________________
【梳理环】
Step 3 Retell: Complete the chart with the words and expressions from the passage.
【巩固环】
Step 4 Fill in the blanks.
(
and star despite inspire kite with discovery invent influence study nature by
)
Albert Einstein once said, “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” Benjamin Franklin’s curiosity about electricity led him to 1.___________ the lightning rod after doing experiments like flying a 2.___________ in a storm. Wan Hu, a Ming Dynasty pioneer, showed bravery 3.___________ testing a “flying chair” to explore space. 4.___________ his failure， his courage later 5.___________ safer methods for space exploration.Zhang Heng spent years 6.__________the sky and earth， and created China’s first 7.___________ map and the first earthquake detector. Even today， his work 8.___________ modern scientists.
Jacques Cousteau said,a scientist is “a curious man looking through the keyhole of 9._____________.” It opens doors for us to 10.___________ a new world. Whether in science or daily life,curiosity remains the key to progress.
【展示环】
Step 5 Post-reading
Think and share:（课本P46）
Step 6 Writing：Write a passage about the power of curiosity.
班级：________ 姓名：__________ 学号：________
【学习目标】After this unit, you’ll be able to:
use words and expressions in the unit to talk about inventions.
use to-infinitive and -ing as object to talk about invention ideas.
explain the importance of invention.
Starting Out & Understanding ideas
Listening and speaking【学习过程】
【情景环】
Step 1 Lead in
Talk about the picture of a light bulb.
Step 2 Watch the video and answer the questions(Starting Out Video)
What is life in ancient time like (difficult/simple/natural)
What does the ancient family work hard for (their food/their house/their children)
3. What do modern families cook food with (the sun/fire in the wild/gas or electricity)
4. What must the father do in the ancient time (turn on the heater/lock the door/stand guard)
Step 3 Talk about some great inventions.
【探究环】
Step 4 Look at the word cloud, the picture and the title, and then predict.What's the passage about
Step 5 Fast Reading: What’s the structure of the passage
Part 1: Para（ ）~（ ）
Part 2: Para（ ）~（ ）
Part 3: Para（ ）~（ ）
6. Match each part with its correct heading.
Part 1 A. Easton shared the design online for free.
Part 2 B. Easton made a light, cheap arm.
Part 3 C. Easton showed his robotic arm and met Jenny.
Step 6 Detailed Reading: Read the passage and do 7-11.
( )7. What was the main reason that motivated Easton to improve his robotic arm
A. He wanted to win a science fair competition.
B. He was inspired by a girl with an expensive and simple artificial arm.
C. He wanted to become famous for his invention.
D. His parents encouraged him to help disabled people.
( )8. What was a major problem with Easton’s first 3-D printed artificial arm
A. It couldn’t move at all.
B. It was too expensive to produce.
C. It was too heavy for a child to use.
D. It didn’t respond to brain signals.
( )9. What did Easton do with his successful design to help more people
He started a company to sell it at a low price.
He gave it to hospitals to help the patients for free.
He posted the design online for free download.
He gave it only to children he met at science fairs.
( )10. What’s the correct order of the following events
①Easton made a robot arm with blocks and fishing line.
②Easton allowed people to use his design for free.
③Easton and Jenny met at a science fair.
④Easton made an artificial arm with a 3-D printer.
A. ①②③④ B. ①④②③ C.①③②④ D. ④①②③
( )11. Where may we read this passage
A. In a science magazine. B. In a culture newspaper.
C. In a story book. D. In a travel guidebook.
Read Para 1-4 and answer the questions.
What was Easton's robotic arm built out of
——————————————————————————————————
What was special about Jenny
——————————————————————————————————
Read Para 5-6 and answer the questions.
What could Easton's first invented artificial arm do
——————————————————————————————————
When did Easton succeed in inventing a good artificial arm
——————————————————————————————————
Read Para 7-8 and answer the questions.
What did Easton decide to do with his design
——————————————————————————————————
How can people make an artificial arm according to the passage
——————————————————————————————————
【梳理环】
Step 7 Retell: Complete the chart with the words and expressions from the passage.
【巩固环】
Step 8 Exercise Fill in the blanks.
artificial, improve, condition, blow, build, weigh, signals, like, download, invention, helping, fair
Easton LaChappelle, a 14-year-old student, built a robotic arm and showed it at a science (1)_____. There, he met a girl with an artificial arm. She had a special (2)_______ and her arm cost $80,000. This (3)______ Easton away. He decided to design a hand to people (4)______her.
He worked hard in his lab to (5)______ his design. With a 3-D printer, he made an (6)______ arm that could move with brain signals of the users. Later, he created a lighter design and it (7)_____ only 0.5 kg.
Easton did not want to make money from his (8)______. Instead, he let people (9)________ the design online for free. His work truly offers a (10)______ hand to many children.
Unit 3 Make it happen!
Developing ideas: Listening &reading for writing
Listening and speaking【课前预习】
1.故意地，刻意地 on purpose 5.……的一种类型 a type of
2.偶然地；意外地 by accident 6.对……非常适合 be perfect for
3.去度假 go on a holiday 7.一杯水 a glass of water
4.最常用的药物之一 one of the most used medicines 8.第二天 the next day
Listening and speaking【学习过程】
【情景环】
Step 1 Lead in
Look at a video and think: What can you know from this video
Step 2 Pre-listening
What other unexpected invention do you know Can you say something
Read and answer:
Q1：Who is the man ___________________Q2：Where is he ____________________________
Q3：What is he doing ____________________________
Q4: What did he discover ____________________________
Q5: How did he discover it ____________________________
Step 3 While - listening
Listen to the news programme and choose its main purpose. (课本P41)
Listen again and choose.
1)Where will it take place
A. In our school B. In the Science Museum C. In the City Museum
2)When is the exhibition end
13 May B. 30 May C. 1 May
3)What’s the price of the children under 12
30 B.15 C. Free
4)Who will give a talk
A. Mary Brown B. Mary Green C. Tom Brown
3. Listen again and complete the advertisement. (课本P42)
4. Look at the chart and discuss.
Q1: What are the inventions Q2: Who are their inventors
Q3: What are their qualities
5. Listen to the talk and complete the chart.（课本P43）
【展示环】
Step 4 Post-listening
Talk about how the speaker opens the talk.
An Invention Story about the Bubble Wrap
Work in pairs. Act out a conversation about an invention and its inventor.
【拓展环】Think and share
Talk about what you have learnt about the qualities of an inventor in this section.
Reading for writing【课前预习】
1.做研究 do research 7.对……感到好奇 be curious about
2.一个很好的例子 a great example 8.冒险 take risks
3.被……所吸引 be drawn to 9.驱使某人走向…… drive sb.towards…
4.对某事有强烈的好奇心 have a deep curiosity about sth. 10.花费（时间/金钱）做某事 spend…doing sth.
5.促使某人做某事 lead sb.to do sth. 11.发现新世界 discover a new world
6.保护……免受伤害 protect…from 12.遇到困难 have a hard time
Reading for writing【学习过程】
【情景环】
Step 1 Lead in
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.（课本P44）
【探究环】
Step 2 While-reading
【Fast-reading】
1.What is the structure of this passage？
2. Match the headings with the paragraphs.
A:Curiosity is the key to exploring the world. B:Curiosity can bring new discoveries. C:Curiosity can make people brave. D:It drives people towards certain goals. E:Curiosity is important.
【Careful reading】Read and choose
1.Read Para 1: How to start the article
A. By telling a story B. By asking a question. C. By quoting a famous person’s words.
2. Read Para 2-4:
（ ）2.Why did Benjamin Franklin fly a kite during a storm？
A.To measure wind speed. B.To learn more about electricity.
C.To create a new type of weather tool. D.To show lightning could be controlled.
（ ）3.What can we learn about Wan Hu’s story？
A.His invention successfully reached space. B.His failure discouraged future explorers.
C.His curiosity inspired safer space exploration methods.
D.He invented the first earthquake detector.
（ ）4.What did Zhang Heng’s curiosity help him achieve？
A.Inventing the lightning rod. B.Drawing China’s first star map.
C.Discovering electricity’s nature. D.Writing a book about ocean exploration.
3.Complete the chart（课本P46）
4.Read Para 5:
What door can the key of curiosity open ______________________________________
【梳理环】
Step 3 Retell: Complete the chart with the words and expressions from the passage.
【巩固环】
Step 4 Fill in the blanks.
(
and star despite inspire kite with discovery invent influence study nature by
)
Albert Einstein once said, “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” Benjamin Franklin’s curiosity about electricity led him to 1.___________ the lightning rod after doing experiments like flying a 2.___________ in a storm. Wan Hu, a Ming Dynasty pioneer, showed bravery 3.___________ testing a “flying chair” to explore space. 4.___________ his failure， his courage later 5.___________ safer methods for space exploration.Zhang Heng spent years 6.__________the sky and earth， and created China’s first 7.___________ map and the first earthquake detector. Even today， his work 8.___________ modern scientists.
Jacques Cousteau said,a scientist is “a curious man looking through the keyhole of 9._____________.” It opens doors for us to 10.___________ a new world. Whether in science or daily life,curiosity remains the key to progress.
【展示环】
Step 5 Post-reading
Think and share:（课本P46）
Step 6 Writing：Write a passage about the power of curiosity.
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