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Being creative
Unit 6
Understanding cultures Lu Ban—the legendary master carpenter
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Learning objectives
Understand the story of Lu Ban and his inventions, and be able to answer related questions.
Know the Four Great Inventions in ancient China and be able to match them correctly.
Introduce a creative inventor in the world. We can talk about the inventor's name, field of interest, inventions, and what we can learn from the inventor.
In this lesson, we will be able to:
1 Read the passage and answer the questions
Lu Ban, or Gongshu Ban, was born in the State of Lu.
When he was young, Lu Ban worked with his family. He was a quick learner. He was also creative. He had great interest in inventing new tools.
One day, Lu Ban cut his finger on a leaf. He saw that the leaf had teeth on its edge. He realised that a toothed edge could make cutting easier. In the following days, Lu Ban invented the first saw in history.
Lu Ban invented many other things, such as grappling hooks and rams for fighting on boats and the “cloud ladder” for attacking walled towns.
He also helped build many bridges and palaces in the State of Lu and other states. He made a big difference in China.
1 Read the passage and answer the questions
A What do you learn after reading the third paragraph?
B What is a "cloud ladder"?
In Chinese, we have the phrase ban men nong fu. This phrase has something to do with Lu Ban. What does it mean? Some people think
we need to ban men nong fu sometimes. Do you agree with them?
We learn that how Lu Ban invented the first saw in history.
It is for attacking walled towns.
2 The Four Great lnventions in ancient China
greatly promoted the development of China and
the world. Do you know what they are? Look at
the pictures and match them to their names. Then
discuss with your classmates.
paper-making
printing
compass
gunpowder
3 There are many creative inventors in the
world. Work in groups and introduce one of them.
The following questions may help you:
What did he/she invent?
What is his/her field of interest?
What can you learn from him/her?
Name of the inventor
Show time
Checklist Stars
Language(语言正确)
Pronunciation(发音标准)
Body language(使用肢体语言)
Creation(有创意)
Excellent Great Good
self-check
I can talk about the steps of making a hand-made product:
First, we got different materials.
Next, we cut the paper into a shape.
Finally, we drew beautiful patterns on our kite.
I can talk about traditional Chinese handicrafts:
Paper cutting is a traditional art form in China.
People fly kites to express their wishes for a better life.
I can talk about DlY using reflexive pronouns:
I made the monkey out of clay. I painted it myself.
Did you make the costumes by yourself?
improvement needed:
Fun time
DIY
In a world of imagination, where dreams unfold,
DIY becomes an adventure, a story yet untold.
With tools and creativity, we take our stand,
Transforming ordinary things with our hands.
Scissors cut, glue sticks, and paintbrushes dance,
As we craft and create, taking every chance.
Piece by piece, we shape our vision true.
DIY magic, bringing dreams to life anew.
“quick learner” 表示 “学习能力强的人;学得快
的人”。
Point
用法
quick learner通常作为名词短语使用,可以在句子中作主语、宾语和表语等。
例句
She is a quick learner and can pick up new skills easily.
(她是个学得快的人,能轻松掌握新技能。)(作表语)
The company is looking for quick learners to join their team.
(这家公司正在寻找学习能力强的人加入他们的团队。)(作宾语)
Quick learners often have an advantage in school and at work.
(学得快的人在学校和工作中常常有优势。)(作主语)
He was a quick learner.
2. He was also creative.
“creative” 是形容词,意为 “有创造力的;创造性的;创新的”。
Point
用法
creative可以用来修饰人、想法、作品等,表示具有创造新事物或独特事物的能力或特点,常在句子中作定语和表语等。
例句
She is a very creative artist.
(她是一位非常有创造力的艺术家。)(作定语,修饰人)
The project needs some creative ideas.
(这个项目需要一些有创意的想法。)(作定语,修饰 ideas)
His approach to problem-solving is highly creative.
(他解决问题的方法极具创造性。)(作表语)
3. He was born in the State of Lu.
用法
be born in后面通常接地点和出生的时间。
例句
I was born in Beijing in 1998.( 1998 年我出生于北京。)
He was born in a small town.(他出生于一个小镇。)
She is born in summer.(她出生在夏天。)
“be born in” 表示 “出生于”。
Point
4. Lu Ban worked with his family.
“work with” 表示 “和…… 一起工作”。
用法
work with后面接人或团队,表示“和......一起工作”。
例句
I worked with him on that project.(我和他一起做那个项目。)
She has worked with a team of experts.(她和一个专家团队一起工作过。)
They worked with great enthusiasm.(他们充满热情地工作。)
Point
“have interest in” 表示 “对…… 有兴趣”。
Point
用法
have interest in后面接名词、动名词或代词,表示“对......感兴趣”。
例句:
She has great interest in music.(她对音乐有很大的兴趣。)
He showed interest in learning new languages.
(他对学习新语言感兴趣。)
I lost interest in watching TV.(我对看电视失去了兴趣。)
5. He had great interest in inventing new tools.
一.单项选择
B
Paper cutting is a traditional form of art ______ China.
A. on B. in C. at D. for
2.Lu Ban was born in the State of ______.
A. Qin B. Han C. Lu D. Zhao
3.People fly kites to express their wishes ______ a better life.
A. to B. for C. of D. with
4.—Did you make the costumes by ______? —Yes, I did.
A. you B. yourself C. yours D. your
C
B
B
二.根据动词的适当形式填空
First, we ______ (get) different materials.
2.Next, we ______ (cut) the paper into a shape.
3.Lu Ban ________ (work) with his family when he was young.
4.He ______ (have) great interest in inventing new tools.
get
cut
worked
had
三.翻译
鲁班是一个传奇的木匠。
2.她是一个学习能力强的人。
3.他对音乐有兴趣。
4.我出生于 1999 年。
5.他发明了很多有创意的东西。
Lu Ban is a legendary carpenter.
She is a quick learner.
He has interest in music.
I was born in 1999.
He invented many creative things.
Required(必做)
Optional(选做)
Write down the new words and phrases we learned today: legendary, carpenter, quick learner, creative, invent, saw, grappling hook, ram, cloud ladder, be born in, work with, have interest in Write down their Chinese meanings.
Write a short passage about an inventor you admire. You should mention what they invented, his/her field of interest, and what you can learn from him/her.
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