课件25张PPT。Period 2
The invention of airplane10 Great inventionsOxford EnglishModule 4 Things we enjoyWhat inventions do you know?Museum of InventionWho invented the first airplane?Pre-reading: Listen and answerMuseum of InventionThe Invention of AirplaneThe airplane is a great invention. It has changed our lives a lot. In 1903, the Wright Brothers invented the first airplane. When they were young, they were interested in flying, so they wanted to build a flying machine. After they watched how birds fly, they drew a picture of their flying machine. Then they built it. And they tested the flying machine many times till it worked. Finally, the two brothers flew like birds!
To this day, it is popular for people to travel around by airplane. It saves time. People can travel from one place to another very fast. You can fly to a different country in just a few hours. It is also safer than ground transportation, like trains and cars.
However, traveling by airplane can be very expensive. A ticket can be up to 2000 yuan. It also takes time to check in. Usually, you need to get to the airport at least 45 minutes before your flight. And because of terrible weather, it's very common that your flights are delayed for two or three hours. Airplanes also make loud noises that can make you feel uncomfortable.While-reading: Read and orderFirstThenNextAfter thatFinallyHow did the Wright Brothers invent the airplane?Reading tips:
Number the steps. (①②③…)While-reading: Read and find outI think _______________________.
In my opinion, ________________.Reading tips:
Circle key sentences.What are the good things of taking an airplane? To this day, it is popular for people to travel around by airplane. It saves time. People can travel from one place to another very fast. You can fly to a different country in just a few hours. It is also safer than ground transportation, like trains and cars. I think ______________________.
In my opinion, _________________.Shenzhen to Beijing 10 hours 24 hours 3 hours To this day, it is popular for people to travel around by airplane. It saves time. People can travel from one place to another very fast. You can fly to a different country in just a few hours. It is also safer than ground transportation, like trains and cars. I think ______________________.
In my opinion, _________________.Air0.05While-reading: Think and discussHow does the airplane change people’s lives?I think _______________________.
In my opinion, ________________.Is the airplane a perfect invention?While-reading: Read and know moreReading tips:
Underline key sentences.What are the bad things of taking an airplane?
I think _______________________.
In my opinion, ________________. However, traveling by airplane can be very expensive. A ticket can be up to 2000 yuan. It also takes time to check in. Usually, you need to get to the airport at least 45 minutes before your flight. And because of terrible weather, it's very common that your flights are delayed for two or three hours. Airplanes also make loud noises that can make you feel uncomfortable.
I think ______________________.
In my opinion, _________________.check in While-reading: Sum up and retellI think/ In my opinion, airplane is a great invention. It…………. But there are disadvantages of taking an airplane. It………… What do you think is a great invention?
Is it perfect?After-reading: Discuss in groupsWork in groups of 4.
Choose one invention.
Everyone should talk about its advantages and disadvantages.
Draw a mind map.
Share it in class.
What do you think is a great invention?
Is it perfect?小结 Summary- Words:
advantage: good things
disadvantage: bad things
- Sentence patterns:
To express our opinion:
I think…
In my opinion… Homework Draw your own mind map of an invention and talk about its advantages and disadvantages.