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Unit 3
The world of science
Starting ideas & Understanding ideas
Lead-in
When you think of science, what will you think of?
Some great scientists
Einstein
Newton
Edison
Great scientists who have made great contributions to our country.
Qian Xuesen
Yuan Longping
Tu Youyou
Great scientific discoveries or inventions
Gunpowder
Printing
Papermaking
the Compass
The Four Great Invention in ancient China
China’s New Four Great Invention
High-speed railway
Mobile payment
Bike sharing
Online shopping
A1P33-Read about the inventions from famous novels and choose those that have become a reality.
Harry threw the cloak around his
shoulders… Harry looked down at his feet, but they were gone.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
哈利把隐形衣披在肩头,哈利低头看自己的脚,真奇怪,它们消失了。
《哈利·波特与魔法石》
Invisibility Cloak
Presently I am going to press the lever, and off the machine will go. It will vanish, pass into future time, and disappear.
The Time Machine
现在我要按一下操纵杆,机器就会开动,它会消失,进入未来的时间,然后消失。 《时间机器》
Time Machine
A faint blue light shot across it, darkening to purple, and presently she could see the image of her son, who lived on the other side of the earth, and he could see her.
The Machine Stops
它泛出一道微弱的蓝色的光,那光线暗成紫色。此刻她能看到她儿子的样子,他住在地球的另一边,他也能看到她。
《大机器停止》
Instead of being printed, the Earth chronicle is every morning spoken to subscribers, who, in interesting conversations with reporters, statesmen, and scientists, learn the news of the day.
In the Year 2889
《地球纪事》不是印出来的,而会在每天早上与订阅者进行语言上的交流。在与记者、政治家和科学家们饶有风趣的交谈中,订阅者们可以了解当天的新闻。 《末世风云 2889》
The third and fourth inventions have become a reality.
video chat
digital editions
live streaming
A2P33-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?
The inventions mentioned in the video
1 Changeable clothing to keep us feeling comfortable at any time.
2 Pills that make us small enough to explore tiny things.
3 Cars that can fly or go underwater.
4 Special technology applied to our brains to translate any foreign language.
5 The medicines that can easily cure diseases like AIDS and Cancer so we will live much longer.
…
Work in pairs to share your ideas.
… interests me most, because it can …
I think the … will become a reality.
I think the … is the most useful invention, because …
The New Age of Invention
Lead in: A1P34-Look at the pictures and talk about how the way we live has changed over time. Discuss the reasons behind these changes.
Ancient times
Modern times
window
paper vs glass
Things in the kitchen
firewood vs gas
bucket vs electric kettle
Lightening equipment candle vs bulb
Way to study
brush pen vs laptop
The reasons behind these changes are some inventions that make our lives more convenient.
Pre-reading: What is the article genre?
The new age of invention
interview
interviewer
asking questions
interviewee
answering questions
While-reading: Read the text fast and answer the questions.
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
3. Choose the sentences that describe Dr Fairhurst’s opinions.
Inventions in Ancient China were better than those in the West.
A lot of today’s great inventions are tech-based.
Today, most inventors prefer working by themselves.
The desire to solve problems inspires invention.
A time machine will definitely be invented in the future.
While-reading: A3P36-Read the text fast and answer the questions.
While-reading: A2P34-Read the interview and find out what inventions are mentioned.
gunpower
papermaking
printing
compass
Great inventions in ancient China:
Western inventions :
steam engine
telephone
radio
Some new tech-based inventions:
VR (virtual reality)
wearable tech
the flexible battery
Some new inventions in medicine and environmental science:
the 3D-printer
the intelligent walking house
the wheel
the car
new energy vehicles
the time machine
While-reading: A4P37-Read the text carefully and complete the mind map.
Inventions
of the past
Ancient China — __________________
_________________________________
the West — _______________________
_________________________________
gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass
the steam engine, the telephone and the radio
virtual reality
________________
Inventions
of today
wearable tech
replacement __________________
made by 3D printers
the flexible battery
_____________________________
using GPS, computing technology and _________________________
hearts and bone parts
an intelligent walking house
solar technology
Inspiration for inventions
recognising _______________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
a problem that needs a solution
an incredible desire to think and
create
Post-reading: Think & 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?
Interest. As we know interest is the best teacher. So it’s very important to arouse our interest in exploring science.
The strong curiosity and rich imagination can greatly inspire us to invent new things.
Group work
Be an inventor.
Work in groups to design a new invention, draw a picture of it and then introduce it to the whole class.
Its name:________________________________
Its price:________________________________
Its key functions:__________________________
Draw a picture of it
Some examples
Summary
Invention is a creative process, and it often begins with an everyday problem that needs to be solved.
Inspiration is all around us. Keep an open and curious mind, and you will become an inventor.
Language points
It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions…
suggest v. ① (间接)表明;暗 (其后的宾语从句不用虚拟语气,用陈述语气)
②提议,建议
suggest doing sth 建议做某事
suggest itself to sb 某人想到……
suggest sth to sb 向某人建议某事
suggest that sb (should) do sth 建议某人做某事 (从句为虚拟语气,should可省略)
It suggested that … (should) do sth (从句为虚拟语气,should可省略)
Language points
1) He takes classes every week, but his attitude suggests he ________ (be) not really interested in these subjects.
2) I suggested to him that he ___________ (pay) attention to his health.
is
(should) pay
Language points
Think of four great inventions in Ancient China…
think of 想起,想到(对某事某人的看法=think about)
think about 考虑
think highly of 对……评价很高
lose in thought 陷入思考
What do you think of / about his advice?
I don’t think highly of that film.
Language points
find + 宾语 +宾语补足语,此处介词短语作宾补。
And now, we find ourselves in the great new age of technology.
现在,我们发现自己正处于伟大的科技新时代。
宾语补足语还可以是名词、形容词、副词、动词-ing形式或动词-ed形式。
I found a little girl dancing over there.
He found himself cheated.
Language points
For example advances in virtual reality and wearable tech, as well as the flexible battery, mean we should soon be seeing further developments.
as well as连接并列的主语时,该句的谓语动词与as well as前面的主语在人称和数上保持一致。类似用法的词汇还有along with, together with, besides, except等。
He, as well as his children, is sensitive.
Language points
1) Mary, as well as her friends, ______ (be) going to have a picnic next weekend.
2) We are painting the walls as well as _________ (repair) the roof.
is
repairing
Language points
New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts.
be used to do 被用来做
used to do 过去常常做某事
be used to doing 习惯于做某事
be used to do sth 被用来做某事
Language points
1) Dialogue __________ make the story more real to the readers.
2) Henry __________ the cold weather after he lived there for two years.
3) She __________ call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally.
4) I _____________ drink tea, but now I __________ drinking tea.
is used to
was used to
used to
didn’t used to
am used to
Language points
In terms of the environment, it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house.
就环境而言,现在,创造一座智能可行走的房子是可能的。
in terms of 就……而言,从……的角度,根据,依照
It can not be measured in terms of money.
这是不能用金钱衡量的。
It is a small country both in terms of size and population.
就面积和人口而言,它都是个小国。
Language points
So what is it that inspires us to invent things?
那么,是什么激励我们去发明东西呢?
what is it that…是强调句型it is …that…的特殊疑问句形式。
inspire sb. to do sth. 激励某人做某事
He inspired many young people to take up the sport.
Language points
inspire v. 鼓励;激励
inspiring adj. 鼓舞人心的;启发灵感的
inspired adj. 品质优秀的;能力卓越的
inspiration n. 灵感;鼓舞人心的人(或事物);启发灵感的人(或事物)
Language points
1) She was one of the most _________ (inspire) people I’ve ever met.
2) The little problems that we face in our daily life may be ____________ (inspire) for great inventions.
inspiring
inspiration
Language points
But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and that’s the real spirit of invention.
desire n. 渴望;欲望;渴求
have a desire for/ to do sth 渴望得到某物/做某事
have no desire for/ to do sth 不想得到某物/不想做某事
satisfy one’s desire 满足某人的愿望
He has a strong desire for knowledge.
The young man has a desire of going abroad.
Language points
desire v. 渴望;希望;要求
desire to do sth. 渴望做……
desire sb. to do sth. 希望某人做某事
desire that…(should) do …要求……
The teacher desired that she (should) hand in her homework at once.
Based on the inventions you designed in this class, make a mini interview in your groups and practice the interview by asking at least 3 questions.
Homework
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