课件27张PPT。Unit 3Inventors and inventionsDo you know the following scientists and the things they invented? Match the following two columns.Galileo
Watt
Edison
Alexander graham Belltelephone
telescope
steam engine
bulbHave you ever wondered why telephone companies often have the word Bell as part of their name? Reading(Page 25)To honor Alexander Graham Bell who invented the telephone in 1876Alexander Graham Bell is known as much of his work for deaf education as for his inventions. Both his mother and his wife were deaf, which profoundly influenced Bell's life's work.He became a professor of vocal physiology at Boston University. His job was to help deaf people to understand speaking people and to make themselves understood by learning how to speak. When he invented the telephone, he was testing a method of helping a deaf person to hear.Read the passage and answer the questions.What does Bell's saying mean to you?
What do you think led to his success as an inventor of the telephone?
What inventions did Bell make?
Why will he always be known as the inventor of the telephone?His curiosity and exploring spirit led to his success as an inventor of the telephone.His saying means that it is important to be experimental. By being curious and exploring around a subject you may by chance come up with some new and original ways of solving a problem. 2. What do you think led to his success as an
inventor of the telephone?1. What does Bell’s saying mean to you?Bell invented the telephone and the tetrahedron shape by chance. Both of these are extremely useful and still used today.Because it was a very popular invention and the patent made the most money ever.3. What inventions did Bell make?4. Why will he always be known as the
inventor of the telephone?Mona LisaLeonardo Da Vinci’s most famous paintingFast reading(Page 66)What else do you know he was famous for?Was Leonardo Da Vinci just a painter?1. Read the passage and then answer the
following questions.Why did Leonardo need to design things for employer when he was such a great painter?
Why were Leonardo’s design different?
How did painting help him invent things?
Which skill do you think was more important: his drawing for the inventions or his understanding of machines for his painting? Give a reason.Careful-reading1. Why did Leonardo need to design things for
employer when he was such a great painter?Because painting did not always provide a steady income when he was young so he had to develop his drawing skills to earn money in other ways and he learnt to design whatever his employers wanted.2. Why were Leonardo’s designs different?Because he had developed a new attitude towards machines. He realized that by understanding how each separate machine part worked, he could improve them and combine them in different ways to improve existing machines.3. How did painting help him invent things?While he was studying under Verrochio , Leonardo observed and used a variety of machines. By studying and drawing the machines, Leonardo gained knowledge about their design and structure. His drawing skills enabled him to produce clear drawings of his mechanical ideas easily, many of which can still be used to create perfect working machines. The use of mechanical gears was his most interesting part and he came up with numerous inventions based on the gear.4. Which skill do you think was more important: his drawing for the inventions or his understanding of machines for his painting? Give a reason.His understanding of machines for his painting was more important because by understanding how each separate machine part worked, he could improve them and combine them in different ways to improve existing machines, which lead to a lot of inventions.Exercise 2Language points Based on the gear, he came up with
numerous designs, …come up with 提出,想出
He's come up with a great idea.
come up with 赶上；准备好(钱等)
We came up with a group of tourists.
You must come up with the money by tomorrow night.
2. … but if he had never been a painter, we
would still appreciate him as one of the
greatest inventors of his time.这是一个含有虚拟语气的句子，从句的谓语动词指过去，主句的谓语动词指现在。
If I were you, I would have taken his advice. (从句指现在, 主句指过去)
If I had taken my raincoat with me this morning, I would not be wet now. (从句指过去,主句指现在). Writing taskKnowing how to write a job application letter is often of great importance in getting a job because the purpose of the letter of application that goes with your resume is to introduce yourself briefly and to try and make the employer interested in you. In the first paragraph, state that you are an applicant for the job and note the source through which you learned about the job.
In the second paragraph, state briefly your qualifications for the job and refer the reader to your resume.
In the last paragraph, state your willingness to come for an interview. If you can be available for an interview at only certain times, indicate this. Be brief and to the point: use no more than one page.Dear Mr. Gilhooley,
I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references.
The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include: Sample letter 1 I have successfully designed, developed, and
supported live use applications;
I strive for continued excellence;
I provide exceptional contributions to
customer service for all customers.
With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed.
Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.
I can be reached anytime via email at george. gillhooley @email. com or my cell phone, 909-555-5555.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.
Sincerely,
FirstName LastName Dear Mr. Cavendish,
I saw your advertisement in the local paper this evening, and I wonder if you would consider me for a job as a waiter this summer.
I am seventeen years old and at present am studying English and economics. When I leave
school, I hope to take a course in hotel management. During the school holidays last summer, I worked as a waiter at the Central Hotel. The headwaiter there, Mr. Macintosh, will be pleased to send you a recommendation for me.Sample letter 2I would prefer to work in your hotel in Filey because it is near my home. However, if there isn't any job there for me, perhaps you could consider me for the Scarborough Hotel.
I would be pleased if you will send me information about the pay and conditions of the job to be offered. I will be free to begin work in the fourth week of July when the school holidays start.
Yours sincerely,
Peter Tuck1. Revise the reading texts in this unit.
2. Write a letter of application.Homework
