Unit 3 The world of Science Understanding ideas 学案-2023-2024学年高一英语外研版（2019）必修第三册

新外研版高中英语必修三 Book 3 Unit 3 Understanding ideas学案 While-reading Task 1: Read the interview and find out what inventions are mentioned. (P34 2) Task 2: Choose the sentences that describe Dr Fairhurst’s opinions. (P36 3) 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. Task 3: What did they talk about during the interview? Task 4: Read and complete the sentences. 1. The interviewer is talking with Richard about the book __________. 2. Ancient China has the four great inventions ________________. 3. Many advances are made in different fields _______________. 4. 3D printing technology has used in many ways, such as _____________. 5. The intelligent walking house can travel to different places _____________. 6. The interviewer asks about a time machine because of _____________. A. using GPS technology B. making replacement body parts C. basing themselves on technology D. referring to the new age of invention E. watching too many movies F. changing the world forever Task 2: Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. 1. How does Richard prove we are in the great new age of technology? 2. What are the inspirations to invent things? Task5: True or False. 1. The book suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions, and many people might think that the great age of invention is coming. 2. Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution. 3. The real spirit of invention is our incredible desires to think and create. 4. The intelligent walking house that can use GPS technology to travel to different places has become a reality now. Task 6: Complete the mind map with information from the passage. (P37 4) After-reading: Fill in the blanks to finish the summary of the interview and then retell it. Discussion (P37) 1. If you were the interviewer, what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst? 2. In your opinion, what else inspires people to invent things? Quiz: Ⅰ. 根据首字母提示写出单词的适当形式。 1. The job provides me with the f_______ hours, so I have more time to look after my children. 2. We are amazed to know that the students in this ordinary high school always have such a burning d______ to learn. 3. Helen is experienced and can speak French fluently. Therefore, she is c______ of doing the job well. 4. The c_______ invented in China and the steam engine in the West contributed to the development of science. Ⅱ. 选择合适的单词并用其适当形式填空。 virtual stuff battery computer 1. Scientists and engineers have long believed in the promise of flexible ________ to change the world. 2. They live near the school and make a living by selling stationery and _________ like that. 3. The losses caused by the terrible earthquake were _________ at six million dollars. 4. So far, more than two million _________ visitors have visited our museum online. Ⅲ. 根据汉语提示完成句子，每空一词。 1. 正如格林博士对我说的，“别轻易说决不。” Just as Dr. Green said to me, “_____ ____ ______.” 2. 要实现让每个孩子都有机会接受高等教育的目标，我们仍有很长的路要走。 We are still _____ ____ ____ ______ the goal of making every child have the opportunity to obtain higher education. 3. 毫无疑问我们做得对。 There is ____ _____ at all that we did the right thing. 4. 这一装置有助于使虚拟现实成为更可用、更便利的技术。 This device helps make _____ ______ a more usable and accessible technology. Ⅳ. 根据课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Dr Richard Fairhurst is a writer and inventor. His new book 1._________ (name) The New Age of Invention has just been published. Richard thinks that we are 2.__________(current) in the great new age of technology. Most of the new inventions are tech-based. Advances in virtual reality, wearable tech and the flexible battery mean we should soon be seeing further 3.__________ (develop). In addition, important advances 4.__________ (make) in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power. 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts. 5._________ terms of the environment, 6.______ intelligent walking house is capable of 7.__________(use) GPS technology to travel to different places. What’s more, huge advances in solar technology mean it can be 8.__________ (friend) to the environment. Most inventions start with recognising a problem that 9.________ (need) a solution. What remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create. That is the real spirit of invention. As for the time machine, Richard thinks we are a long way from an invention like that at the moment, 10._____ he also said, “Never say never!” 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$