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Section 1 Listening and
Section 3 speaking
Unit 4
Inventions
沪教版2024英语(八年级上)
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学习目标
I can
identify important inventions in history.
talk about some interesting inventions in our daily lives.
describe my ideas for a new invention.
understand the features of great inventions.
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听
力
训
练
前
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听
力
训
练
后
06
回
顾
总
结
07
随
堂
小
练
02
听
力
训
练
中
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迁
移
创
新
05
考
点
速
递
学习内容
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Listening
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Pre-listening
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What inventions are described in the following sentences?
We can make phone calls with it anytime, anywhere.
mobile phone
What is it?
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It is perhaps one of the most practical inventions in the 20th century. Now people use it for both work and play.
computer
What is it?
This invention can help people do some washing.
It is helpful for housewives.
Washing machine
What is it?
This invention looks like a bird.
It’s made of metal.
It makes it possible for people to fly to different places in the world.
Airplane
What is it?
The inventor is from America.
He is one of the father of inventions.
The inventor invented the bulb.
Edison
Who is it?
What inventions are described in the following sentences?
air conditioner
It cools or warms rooms to make them more comfortable for people to stay in.
What is it?
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What can we do with them?
Now please look at some funny inventions .
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While-listening
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What kind of fun inventions have you seen?
Think
Fun inventions
Listening
1 Look at the pictures below and discuss the questions in pairs.
(1) What is it invented for?
(2) Do you think it is a useful invention? Why or why not?
a
c
b
Listen to the radio advertisements and answer the question.
How many new inventions are mentioned in radio advertisements, and what are they?
Five new inventions are mentioned.
① Full-body Umbrella (全身伞)
② Cleaner Cat Brushes (清洁猫刷)
③ LED Slippers (LED拖鞋)
④ Two-way Glasses (双向眼镜)
⑤ Noodle Fan (面条风扇)
2 Listen to the radio advertisements. Match the inventions with adjectives that describe their key features.
(1) Full-body Umbrella
(2) Cleaner Cat Brushes
(3) LED Slippers
(4) Two-way Glasses
(5) Noodle Fan
a funny
b efficient
c convenient
d easy to use
e safe
Listen again and fill in the blanks.
1. The Full-body Umbrella can keep you completely dry
________________ when it rains a lot.
2. Cleaner Cat Brushes can help _____________, which is efficient
and saves energy.
3. LED Slippers _________ with each step you take, so you can see
in the dark.
4. With Two-way Glasses, you can look at things __________________ you at the same time.
5. The Noodle Fan can _________ your noodles when you pick them up
with chopsticks.
from head to toe
clean the floor
light up
behind and in front of
cool down
3 Listen again and choose the correct answers.
(1) What does the speaker mean by “it might look a little funny”?
a The Full-body Umbrella won’t keep you dry.
b The Full-body Umbrella looks really strange.
c The speaker personally likes the invention very much.
(2) When the speaker says “these slippers will light up your way,
he is ________.
a making a prediction
b making a statement
c making fun of the invention
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Post-listening
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Finally on the show, we’ll have a look at some new inventions. Here are five unbelievable products you can buy right now. There might be one that is just invented for you!
Introducing the amazing Full-body Umbrella! When it rains a lot, it’s no fun going outside. But don’t worry! This incredible invention will keep you completely dry from head to toe. It might look a little funny, and some people might find it strange, but it’ll protect you from the rain, and that’s what matters most, right?
Do you have to clean the floor at home? Perhaps your cat can do a better job than you. Buy these Cleaner Cat Brushes. Then you can sit back and relax! It’s efficient and saves energy!
Are you tired of walking into things when it’s dark? Say hello to LED Slippers! These easy-to-use slippers light up with each step you take. Now, you can see where you’re going if you have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. No need to turn on the lights. These slippers will light up your way.
Do your friends sometimes come up behind you and make you jump? Do cars come around the corner when you try to cross the road? Well, it won’t be a problem if you have Two-way Glasses. You can look at things behind and in front of you at the same time so that you can keep safe.
No one wants to burn their mouth on hot food. Luckily, one inventor has found a solution to this problem: the Noodle Fan, The fan will cool down your noodles when you pick them up with your chopsticks. It’s very convenient!
迁移创新
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4 .Which of these inventions do you think is the most useful? Why?
I think the Full-body Umbrella is useful. Because it can keep us dry from head to toe when it rains. So we don’t get wet, and it’s funny too.
An example
Speaking
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How do people come up with ideas for new inventions?
Think
• What is the invention and who invented it?
• Why did he / she invent it?
• What does it look like?
• How does it work?
Talking about an interesting invention
Find an interesting invention and then discuss it in pairs.
S1: What is that invention in the picture?
S2: It is a pedal-powered washing machine.
S1: Who invented it?
S2: A 14-year-old girl from India invented it.
S1: How does it work?
S2: When you ride the bicycle, it moves the
clothes around the washing machine.
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Intonation (1): Rising tone
When we ask a Yes / No question, our tone rises ( ) at the end of the question.
Do you understand? Can you repeat it? Is it correct?
Listen and repeat. Try to make sure your tone rises at the end of each question.
Wendy: I’m going to talk about an important invention. You can ask five Yes / No questions. Can you guess what it is?
Tony: Do we have it in the classroom?
Wendy: Yes.
Tony: Do I have it in my school bag?
Wendy: Yes.
Tony: Is it a pen?
Wendy: Yes. You’re right.
Do you understand?
Can you repeat it?
Let’s practice!
Can I ask you some questions?
Do you remember what we learnt yesterday?
Do you know the comparative form of the word “far”?
Can you repeat that?
Is this correct?
In pairs, make a conversation. Try to make your voice rise correctly. Talk about the things from the box.
clock computer telephone wheel
Do you often use them?
Which is the most useful invention to you and your family?
Why do you think so?
What do you or your family use it for?
How often do you use it?
Can you do without it?
考点速递
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1,能够听取关于发明方面的单词句式。
2,在朗读中能正确运用声调读文章。
3,掌握本单元的短语。
回顾总结
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一、听取关于五个有趣发明的一段小短文。
二、学习句子声调的一般规律。
三、运用本单元目标语言谈论有趣的发明。
四、掌握本章节出现的单词和句式。
课堂小练
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1.对......厌倦______________
2. 使......冷却 ______________
3.保护......免受...... ______________
4.点亮______________
5.取笑______________
6. 过马路 ______________
7.保持安全______________
be tired of
cool down
protect from
light up
make fun of
cross the road
keep safe
一、短语翻译
一、根据要求完成句子
1.据说茶是偶然被发明。
It is said that tea_____ _______ ____ ________.
2.当下大雨的时候,外出不是什么乐事。
When it rains a lot, it’s no fun _______ _____.
3.幸运的是,一个发明家找到了结局问题的办法。
Luckily, one ___________has found______ ________ ______this problem.
4.它可能看起来有点滑稽,一些人可能觉得它奇怪。
It might look a little_______, and some people might_____ _____ _______.
5.我厌倦了一直做同一件事。
I_____ _____ ____doing the same thing all the time.
was invented by accident
going out
inventor a solution to
funny find it strange
am tired of
二、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空。
1.This incredible invention will keep you____________(complete) dry from head to toe..
2.Listening to music is a good way to relax___________(we).
3.Are you tired of__________(walk)into things when it’s dark?
4.Perhaps your cat can do a_________(good)job than you.
5.The development of AI technology brings us a lot of _____________ (convenient).
6.Do cars come around the corner when you try__________(cross)the road?
completely
ourselves
walking
better
convenience
to cross
Thank you!
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