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Unit 3
The world of science
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Learning Objectives
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Starting out
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Understanding ideas
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Vocabulary
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Homework
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Learning
Objectives
语言能力
能掌握 virtual reality、wearable tech 等核心词汇及相关句型,读懂科技类访谈语篇。
能借助关键词梳理语篇逻辑,准确获取发明相关细节信息并复述核心内容。
能运用所学语言口头讨论科技发明的影响,清晰表达个人观点。
思维品质
通过分析科技发明的利弊,培养批判性思考和辩证看待问题的能力。
能梳理语篇结构与段落逻辑关系,提升信息整合与逻辑思维条理性。
结合文本观点预测科技发展趋势,激发创新思维与探究意识。
学习能力
学会运用略读、精读策略快速把握科技类语篇主旨与细节。
能通过小组合作讨论、分享观点,提升协作学习与沟通能力。
能自主整理核心语言知识,反思学习过程并调整阅读与表达策略。
文化意识
了解中外重要科技发明的时代意义与文化背景,拓宽国际视野。
认同科学探索精神与创新意识的跨文化价值,尊重不同文化的科技贡献。
认识科技发展对人类社会的共同影响,树立科学造福人类的正确观念。
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Starting out
Have you ever read these novels
《哈利波特与魔法石》
《时间机器》
《大机器停止》
《末世风云 2889》
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
A fantasy novel written by British author J.K Rowling.
It is the first novel in the Harry Potter series and Rowling's debut novel.
The Time Machine
The Time Machine is a science fiction novella by H.G. Wells, published in 1895 and written as a frame narrative. The work is generally credited with the popularisation of the concept of time travel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel forwards and backwards in time. The term “time machine”, coined by Wells, is now almost universally used to refer to such a vehicle.
The Machine Stops
The Machine Stops is a science fiction short story by E.M. Forster. The story, set in a world where almost all humans have lost the ability to live on the surface of Earth and each individual lives in isolation in a “cell” relying on a giant machine to provide their needs, predicted future technologies such as instant messaging and the Internet.
In the Year 2889
In the Year 2889 is a 1967 science fiction film about the aftermath of a future nuclear war. A nuclear war has wiped out most of Earth's population. The film follows a group of survivors who are holed up in a secluded valley and must protect themselves from rising radiation levels, mutants, and in some cases, each other.
Activity 1
Read about the inventions from famous novels and choose those that have become a reality.
invisibility cloak
time machine
Activity 1
Read about the inventions from famous novels and choose those that have become a reality.
video call
have conversations with reporters, statesmen, and scientists
Activity 1
Read about the inventions from famous novels and choose those that have become a reality.
The third and fourth inventions have become a reality.
People nowadays can have video chats with each other via mobile phones and computers connected to the Internet. And many newspapers have offered their readers free digital editions. Furthermore, live chat rooms make it possible for people to communicate with reporters, statesmen and scientists.
Activity 2
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. Which of the inventions in the video interests you most Why
2. Which of the inventions in the video do you think will become a reality
3. Of all the inventions in the world, which do you think is the most useful Why
Think and share
What other inventions do you know
The Four Great Inventions in ancient China
Gunpowder
Printing
Papermaking
the Compass
Think and share
What other inventions do you know
China's New Four Great Inventions
Bike sharing 共享单车
High-speed railway 高铁
Mobile payment 移动支付
Online shopping 网购
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Understanding
ideas
Activity 1
Look at the pictures and talk about how the way we live has changed over time. Discuss the reasons behind these changes.
paper and brush pen
candle
firewood
basket
1. How do we keep in touch with our friends who live far away from us
2. How about the people in ancient time
laptop
electric light
gas
electric kettle
Activity 2
Read the interview and find out what inventions are mentioned.
1. Match the main ideas with the paragraphs.
1.Paragraphs 1-2 A.New great tech-based inventions today.
2.Paragraphs 3-4 B.The possibility of making a time machine.
3.Paragraphs 5-8 C.The golden ages of invention of all time.
4.Paragraphs 9-12 D.The inspirations to invent new things.
5.Paragraphs 13-14 E.Greetings between the interviewer and
Richard.
2. What kind of book is the most probably The New Age of Invention
A. a textbook B. a science fiction
C. a self-biography D. a popular science book
Choose the best answer.
1. What is the theme of the text about
A. The book The New Age of Invention has been published.
B. The present day is a new age for inventions.
C. The great age of invention is over.
D. There have been the golden ages of invention throughout history.
2. Why does Richard mention the four great inventions in Ancient China
A. To prove the golden ages of invention in history.
B. To tell us the importance of the four inventions.
C. To share his knowledge about the four inventions.
D. To compare them with the great Western inventions.
3. What new inventions are NOT mentioned in the text
A. Virtual reality and wearable tech.
B. The flexible battery and the 3D printers.
C. The inventions made by Richard.
D. The replacement of human organs.
4. What is Richard's attitude to inventing a time machine
A. Negative. B. Optimistic. C. Critical. D. Supportive.
5. What do we know about the new great inventions today
A. All of them are tech-based.
B. Computer technology helps a lot.
C. The solar technology is always eco-friendly.
D. A solution to a problem is an invention.
Activity 3
Choose the sentences that describe Dr Fairhurst's opinions.
1 Inventions in Ancient China were better than those in the West.
2 A lot of today's great inventions are tech-based.
3 Today, most inventors prefer working by themselves.
4 The desire to solve problems inspires invention.
5 A time machine will definitely be invented in the future.
Activity 4
Complete the mind map with information from the passage.
1 gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass
2 the steam engine, the telephone and the radio
3 the flexible battery
4 hearts and bone parts
5 an intelligent walking house
6 solar technology
7 a problem that needs a solution
8 an incredible desire to think and create
Mind Map
Inventions
Inventions of the past
Ancient China 1.____________________________________
The West 2.________________________________________
Inspirations for inventions
recognising 9.___________________________________
an incredible 10.________________________________
Inventions of today
virtual 3.__________;
4.____________tech and 5.___________________;
replacement hearts and bone parts made by 6. ______________;
an intelligent 7.________________ using GPS, computing technology and 8.______________technology.
gunpowder, paper-making, printing, and the compass.
the steam engine, the telephone and the radio
the flexible battery
3D printers
solar
reality
wearable
walking house
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
VR (virtual reality)
a problem that needs a solution
desire to think and create
Reread the passage and fill in the blanks.
There have been (1) ______(gold) ages of invention throughout history.
Think of the four great (2) _________(invent)in Ancient China: gunpowder,
papermaking, (3) ________(print) and the compass. These things changed the
world forever. Then there were the great Western inventions: the steam engine,
the telephone and the radio, now most of (4) ______are tech-based. For example,
advances in virtual reality and (5)________(wear) tech, as well as the flexible
battery, mean we should soon be seeing (6)_______(far) developments. In
addition, important advances (7) ______________(make) in medicine and
golden
inventions
printing
which
wearable
further
have been made
Reread the passage and fill in the blanks.
(8)_____________(environment) science thanks to increasing computer power.
New inventions (9)____ 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts
and bone parts. In terms of the environment, it is now possible (10) ________ (create) an intelligent walking house.
environmental
like
to create
Think and share
If you were the interviewer, what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst
In your opinion, what else inspires people to invent things
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Vocabulary
press v. 按
例句:Press the red button to start the machine. 按红色按钮启动机器。
She pressed her hand against the window to see clearly.
她用手按着窗户以便看清。
press down (on sth.) 按下;压下
例句:Press down on the lever gently to open the box. 轻轻按下杠杆打开盒子。
press sth. against/onto sth. 把某物按在…… 上
例句:Press the bandage firmly against the wound. 把绷带紧紧按在伤口上。
拓展:催促;逼迫
例句:The teacher pressed the students to finish the task on time.
老师催促学生按时完成任务。
press v. 按
press for sth. 迫切要求;催促得到
例句:The public is pressing for stricter safety rules.
公众迫切要求更严格的安全规定。
press sb. for sth. 向某人索要;催促某人提供
例句:They pressed the government for an explanation. 他们要求政府给出解释。
语用提示:
表示 “按(按钮、开关等)” 时,是高中最核心用法,常用于科技类语篇、日常场景描述;
延伸义 “催促、逼迫” 在议论文、记叙文语境中高频出现,需结合语境区分含义,避免翻译偏差。
shoot v. 射出(光,亮等),放射
例句:The sun shoots bright rays through the window in the morning.
清晨,太阳透过窗户射出明亮的光线。
shoot out (sth.) 突然射出;迸发
例句:Sparks shot out from the broken wire. 断电线处迸射出火花。
shoot up 向上射出;迅速上升
例句:Flames shot up from the burning building. 火焰从燃烧的大楼中向上喷射。
shoot through sth. 穿透某物射出
例句:The searchlight shot through the thick fog. 探照灯穿透浓雾射出。
拓展提示:
该含义常用于描写自然现象、科技产品、文学场景,强调 “快速、集中地释放
光 / 射线”;
注意与 shoot 其他核心义(“射击;射门”)区分,需结合 “光、亮、射线” 等宾语判断语境,如:The hunter shot a bird.(射击)vs. The lamp shoots soft light.(放射)。
flexible adj.易弯曲的;柔韧的;灵活的;可变动的
例句:Bamboo is flexible, so it doesn't break in strong winds.
竹子质地柔韧,在大风中不易折断。
The company has a flexible policy on working hours.
这家公司的工作时间政策很灵活。
flexibly adv.灵活地
例句:She adjusted her study plan flexibly to fit the exam schedule.
她灵活调整学习计划以适应考试安排。
flexibility n.灵活性,柔韧性,适应性
例句:The flexibility of the plan allows us to make changes when needed.
计划的灵活性让我们能在需要时做出调整。
语用场景:常用于议论文(讨论政策、方法)、科技类语篇(描述材料特性)、日常交流,是书面表达加分词汇。
in addition 除此之外,另外
例句:He works hard. In addition, he is always ready to help others.
他工作努力,而且还乐于助人。
用法拓展:
位置灵活:可置于句首(后接逗号)、句中(前后加逗号)或句尾(前加逗号)
例句:In addition, the library provides free online resources.(句首)
The film is exciting, in addition, its music is wonderful.(句中)
She speaks English fluently, in addition.(句尾,不如句首自然)
后接成分:可接完整句子,也可接介词短语(in addition to + 名词 / 代词 / 动名词),注意区分:
in addition 除此之外,另外
例句:In addition to reading, she likes painting. 除了阅读,她还喜欢画画。
In addition to the books, we bought some stationery.
除了书,我们还买了一些文具。
语用场景:用于补充信息、递进观点,是议论文中衔接论点、说明文补充细节的高频连接词,比 and 更正式,提升书面表达质感。
同义替换:
Besides(用法与 in addition 相近,可互换,后接句子或短语)
What's more(更强调递进,语气较强)
Additionally(正式用语,与 in addition 完全同义)
capable adj. 有能力的
例句:She is capable of finishing the task independently.
她有能力独立完成这项任务。
be capable of (doing) sth. 有能力做某事,核心搭配
例句:She is capable of speaking three foreign languages. 她能说三门外语。
词汇拓展:常用于be+形容词+of的短语还有:
be fond of 喜欢 be proud of 以……为自豪
be ashamed of 因为……而羞愧 be tired of 厌倦……
语用场景:常用于议论文描述人物能力、书信推荐他人、说明文介绍事物功能,是书面表达中替代 able 的高级词汇,提升语言正式度。
desire n.渴望,欲望
例句:She has a strong desire to travel around the world.
她有强烈的环游世界的渴望。
have a desire (to do sth./for sth.) 渴望做某事 / 渴望某物,核心搭配
例句:He has a great desire to learn English well. 他迫切希望学好英语。
meet/satisfy one's desire 满足某人的欲望 / 愿望
例句:The gift met her desire for a new book.
这份礼物满足了她想要一本新书的愿望。
用法拓展:
后接不定式(desire to do sth.)或介词 for + 名词(desire for sth.),不可直接接动名词;
可用于 It is sb.'s desire that... 句型(that 从句常用虚拟语气,谓语用 “should + 动词原形”,should 可省略),如:It is my desire that we (should) help each other.(我希望我们能互相帮助。)
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Homework
1. Complete the exercises at the end of the class.
2. Preview pages 38 to 41 of Unit 3.
See you in the next class!