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Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas—Comprehending
Step One: Pre-reading
Answer the following question.
In our daily life, there are many inventions which make our life increasingly convenient. The present day is a new age of inventions. Can you list some inventions?
Artificial Intelligence (AI)—Transforming industries with machine learning, automation, and smart systems.
3D Printers—Enable the creation of complex objects directly from digital models, promising to transform manufacturing.
Smartphones—Combine phone, camera, computer, and GPS into a portable device that’s always with us.
Step Two: While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
What is the theme of the text about?
A.The book The New Age of Invention has been published.
B.The present day is a new age for inventions.
C.The great age of invention is over.
D.There have been the golden ages of invention throughout history.
答案:B
Ⅱ.Read for the structure
Ⅲ.Read for details
1.Why did Richard mention four great inventions in Ancient China?
A.To prove the golden ages of invention in history.
B.To tell us the importance of the four inventions.
C.To share his knowledge of the inventions.
D.To compare them with the great inventions of the West.
2.According to Richard,what inspires us to invent things?
A.The wheel in ancient times.
B.Reduced energy supplies.
C.Advances in technology.
D.The desire to think and create.
3.What kind of invention can’t become a reality now?
A.Time machines.
B.New energy vehicles.
C.GPS Tech.
D.Virtual reality.
4.What’s Richard’s attitude to inventing a time machine?
A.Negative. B.Optimistic.
C.Critical. D.Supportive.
答案:1—4 ADAB
Step Three: Post-reading
Ⅰ.难句解构
1.
尝试翻译 书名提示现在是发明创造的新时代,但可能很多人都认为辉煌的发明时代已经结束了。
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2.
尝试翻译 古代轮子的发明无疑也是如此,后来演变为汽车。
3.
尝试翻译 不过有一点依旧重要,就是我们对思考与创造有着一种极度的渴望,而这正是真正的发明精神。
Ⅱ.佳句仿写
1.教材佳句 This evening,I’ll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst,whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published. (介绍采访对象)
学后仿写 今天下午,我将和艾米丽·戴维斯教授谈话,她关于气候变化的最新研究论文引起了很多关注。
This afternoon, I’ll be talking to Professor Emily Davis, whose latest research paper on climate change has attracted much attention.
2.教材佳句 One last question. This is the one everyone really wants to know: will anybody ever invent a time machine? (采访最后一个问题)
学后仿写 最后一个问题。这是每个学生都想知道的问题:我们会发现一个适合人类居住的新星球吗?
One last question. This is the one every student really wants to know : will we ever discover a new planet suitable for human habitation?
Ⅲ.品质升华
1.Do you think the present day is a new age for inventions?Why?(Creative Thinking创造性思维)
Yes,I do. Thanks to computer power,important advances have been made.
2.What should you do in the new age of invention?(Creative Thinking创造性思维)
As a senior high school student,I should make full use of time to learn knowledge.
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①present adj.当前的;在场的
②point n.观点
point of view 观点
③think of 想到,想起
④gunpowder n.火药
⑤compass n.指南针,罗盘
⑥virtual adj.虚拟的,模拟的
virtual reality 虚拟现实
⑦wearable tech 可穿戴技术
⑧flexible adj.易弯曲的,柔韧的
⑨battery n.电池
⑩in addition 除此之外,另外
⑪thanks to 多亏,幸亏,由于
⑫increasing adj.不断增长的
⑬power n.能力;功率;力量;权力;强国
⑭give sb some examples 给某人举例说明
⑮replacement n.代替;归还
replace v.代替;放回原处
⑯in terms of 在……方面;依据;按照
⑰intelligent adj.聪明的;理解力强的
⑱capable adj.有能力的
be capable of 有能力做某事
⑲what’s more 而且;此外
⑳eco-friendly adj.对生态环境友好的,不妨害生态环境的
㉑stuff n.东西,物品
㉒inventor n.发明家
invent v.发明
㉓work as作为
㉔inspire sb to do sth 激励某人做某事
㉕start with 从……开始
㉖no doubt 无疑地;固然
㉗develop into 发展成,演化为
㉘reduced adj.减少的
㉙environmental adj.环境的,与环境有关的
㉚lead to 通向,导致
㉛desire n.渴望,欲望
have a desire to do sth 有做某事的欲望
㉜never say never 别轻易说决不
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The New Age of Invention
Interviewer:Good evening,and welcome to Between the Pages.This evening,I’ll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst,whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published[1]. Welcome,Richard!
Richard:Thank you.It’s a pleasure to be here.[2]
Interviewer:I guess you have been asked about the title of your book before.It suggests that the present① day is a new age for inventions[3],but many people might think that the great age of invention is over.
Richard:Well,that’s an interesting point②.There have been golden ages of invention throughout history.[4]Think of③ the four great inventions in Ancient China:gunpowder④,papermaking,printing and the compass⑤.These things changed the world forever.Then there were the great Western inventions:the steam engine,the telephone and the radio.And now,we find ourselves in the great new age of technology[5].
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[1]句中I’ll be talking to...为将来进行时;whose引导定语从句,在从句中作new book的定语。
[2]It’s a pleasure to do sth “很高兴做某事”。
[3]suggest此处意思是“表明”,that引导宾语从句;另外,suggest还可以表示“建议”。
[4]there be句型的现在完成时形式。
[5]find oneself in “发现自己处于……的状态”,为“find+宾语+宾语补足语”结构。
Interviewer:So are most of the new great inventions tech-based?
Richard:A lot,yes.For example,advances in virtual reality⑥ and wearable tech⑦,as well as the flexible⑧ battery⑨,mean we should soon be seeing further developments.In addition⑩,important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to⑪ increasing⑫ computer power⑬.
Interviewer:Can you give us some examples⑭?
Richard:Sure.New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement⑮ hearts and bone parts.In terms of⑯ the environment,it is now possible to create an intelligent⑰ walking house[6].It is capable of⑱ using GPS technology to travel to different places,with computing technology controlling its“legs”[7].What’s more⑲,huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly⑳,too.
[6]it is possible to do sth “做某事是有可能的”。
[7]with的复合结构作状语。computing technology为宾语,controlling its “legs”为宾语补足语。
Interviewer:Impressive stuff㉑!I’ve also been told that you’re an inventor㉒ yourself.Is that correct?
Richard:Yes,I am,but I’m only one member of a big team — most inventors now work as㉓ part of big international teams.
Interviewer:I see.So what is it that inspires us to㉔ invent things[8]?
Richard:Most inventions start with㉕ recognising a problem that needs a solution[9].This was no doubt㉖ the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times,which much later developed into㉗ the car[10]. Now,reduced㉘ energy supplies and environmental㉙ pollution have led to㉚ more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles.But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to㉛ think and create[11],and that’s the real spirit of invention.
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Interviewer:One last question.This is the one everyone really wants to know[12]:will anybody ever invent a time machine?
Richard:I think you’ve been watching too many movies[13]!Nothing like this has been invented yet and I’d say we’re a long way from an invention like that at the moment!But,as they say,“Never say never㉜!”
[8]强调句型的特殊疑问句形式,其结构为:特殊疑问词+is/was+it+that...?
[9]that引导定语从句,修饰先行词problem,that在从句中作主语,不可以省略。
[10]which引导非限制性定语从句,which在从句中作主语。
[11]what引导主语从句,what在从句中作主语,that引导表语从句,不可以省略。
[12]the one为替代词,指代前面的question。
[13]have been doing sth 是现在完成进行时,表示过去某一动作持续到现在。
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新发明时代
采访人:晚上好,欢迎来到《字里行间》。今晚的嘉宾是理查德·费尔赫斯特博士,他的新书《新发明时代》刚刚出版。欢迎您,理查德!
理查德:谢谢!很高兴能来到这里。
采访人:我猜已经有人就书名向您提问了。书名提示现在是发明创造的新时代,但可能很多人都认为辉煌的发明时代已经结束了。
理查德:嗯,这个观点很有意思。纵观历史,我们经历过很多发明创造的黄金时代。想想中国古代的四大发明:火药、造纸术、印刷术和指南针。它们永远地改变了世界。而后西方也出现了蒸汽机、电话、广播等伟大的发明。而现在,我们发现自己正处于伟大的科技新时代。
采访人:所以大多数伟大的新发明都是科技产品吗?
理查德:是的,很多都是。比如说,虚拟现实、可穿戴科技设备与柔性电池技术的进步意味着我们很快会看到更多相关领域的产品研发。此外,得益于不断强化的计算机能力,医药与环境科学也取得了重要进展。
采访人:您能给我们举几个例子吗?
理查德:当然可以。3D打印机之类的新发明已经应用于制作移植心脏与部分骨骼。在环境领域,建造智能可移动房屋现在已成为可能。它能依靠全球定位系统技术四处移动,计算机技术则控制着它的“腿”。此外,太阳能技术的巨大进步也意味着它可以很环保。
采访人:真是了不起的发明!我听说您自己也是个发明家。是这样吗?
理查德:是的。但我只是一个大型团队中的一分子——大多数发明家现在都在大型国际团队中工作。
采访人:明白了。那么是什么激励着我们进行发明创造呢?
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理查德:发现某个需要解决的问题,这是绝大多数发明的起点。古代轮子的发明无疑也是如此,后来演变为汽车。现在,能源供应紧缩与环境污染推动了新能源汽车技术的进一步发展。不过有一点依旧重要,就是我们对思考与创造有着一种极度的渴望,而这正是真正的发明精神。
采访人:最后一个问题,也是大家都很想知道的:会有人发明出时光机吗?
理查德:我觉得您是电影看多了!目前还没有类似的发明,而且我认为,我们离这样的发明还远着呢!不过,就像人们说的:“凡事没有绝对!”
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