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Unit 3 The world of science
【Starting out & Understanding ideas】
Activity1. Read about the inventions from famous novels and choose those that have become a reality. (P33)
It is a fantasy novel written by British author J.K. Rowling. It is the first novel in the Harry Potter series.
[kləʊk] n. 斗篷
Invisible cloak
The Time Machine is a science fiction novel , showing the concept of time travel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel forwards and backwards in time.
Time machine
The Machine Stops is a science fiction short story by E.M. Forster, who predicted future technologies such as instant messaging and the Internet.
Video chat
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In the Year 2889 is a science fiction film about the consequence of a future nuclear war.
[səbˈskraɪbə] n. 订阅者
Live streaming
People nowadays can have video chats with each other via mobile phones and computers connected to the Internet. And many newspapers have offered their readers free digital editions. Furthermore, live chat rooms make it possible for people to communicate with reporters, statesmen and scientists.
Activity1. Which of the inventions have become a reality?(P33)
Activity2. Watch the video and answer the question.(P33)
What will life be like in the year 3000?
Activity1. Look at the pictures and find the differences between the past and now.(P34)
candle
brush pen
firewood
bucket
lamp
laptop
gas (cooker)
electric kettle
Reasons: __________________________
the inventions people have created
Activity2. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.(P34-35)
Interviewer
Richard
Who are these two people? 2. What’s the topic about?
Activity3. Read the interview and find out what the interview is mainly about.
Activity4. How many questions are asked and what are they?(P34-36)
Is the great age of invention over?
So, are most of the new great inventions tech-based?
Can you give us some examples?
I’ve also been told that you’re an inventor yourself. Is that correct?
What is it that inspires us to invent things?
Will anybody ever invent a time machine?
Activity4. How many questions are asked and what are they?(P34-36)
Inventions of the past
Ancient China
The West
Why are they mentioned?
1. Is the great age of invention over?
There have been golden ages of invention throughout history. And now, we find ourselves in the great new age of technology.
Activity5. Read the interview again and find out the answers.(P33-36)
papermaking
printing
compass
gunpowder
High-speed rail
Online shopping
Bike sharing
Mobile payment
Four new Inventions of China
Four Inventions of China
Activity5. Read the interview again and find out the answers.(P33-36)
Inventions of today
2. So are most of the new great inventions tech-based?
3. Can you give us some examples?
Activity5. Read the interview again and find out the answers.(P33-36)
Virtual reality (VR)
Virtual reality refers to an environment which is produced by a computer and seems very like reality.
Wearable technology refers to smart electronic device that are attached to the body, unsupported by the hands.
Flexible battery refers to a battery that can bend easily without breaking.
Inventions of today
medicine
environment
2. So are most of the new great inventions tech-based?
3. Can you give us some examples?
Activity5. Read the interview again and find out the answers.(P33-36)
Inventors
4. I’ve also been told that you’re an inventor yourself. Is that correct?
Activity5. Read the interview again and find out the answers.(P33-36)
5. What is it that inspires us to invent things?
Inspiration for inventions
Activity5. Read the interview again and find out the answers.(P33-36)
6. Will anybody ever invent a time machine?
Inventions of future
Never say never
Time machine
Elevator in space
Activity5. Read the interview again and find out the answers.(P33-36)
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.
Activity6. Choose the sentences that describe Dr Fairhurst’s opinions.(P36)
Activity7. Complete the mind map with information from the passage.(P37)
2___________________________________________
1___________________________________________
Inventions of the past
Ancient China
The west
gunpowder, papermaking,
printing and the compass
the steam engine,
the telephone and the radio
Inventions of today
virtual reality
wearable tech
3_______________________
The flexible battery
replacement 4 ___________________ made by 3D printer
hearts and bone parts
5 __________________________ using GPS, computing technology and 6 ________________
an intelligent walking house
solar technology
recognizing 7 _____________
________________________
Inspiration for inventions
8 _________________________
a problem
an incredible desire to think and create
that needs a solution
In your opinion, what else inspires people to invent things?(P37)
Activity8. Think and Share
Maybe they have a strong desire to challenge themselves and conquer the world.
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Useful expressions
1. the great age of
2. virtual reality
3. wearable tech
4. flexible battery
5. in addition
6. thanks to
1.……的伟大时代
2. 虚拟现实
3.可穿戴科技
4.柔性电池
5.此外
6. 多亏
Useful expressions
7.in terms of
8. be capable of
9. solar technology
10. eco-friendly
11. no doubt
12. time machine
7.就...而言
8. 有能力...
9.太阳能技术
10.环保的
11.毫无疑问
12. 时光机器
Thanks!
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