内容正文:
adj.易弯曲的
n.电池
n.替换
n.骨骼
v.计算
adj.太阳能的
生态友好的
东西,物品
adj.难以置信的
adj.有能力的
flexible
battery
replacement
bone
compute
solar
eco-friendly
stuff
incredible
capable
press
shoot
invention
pleasure
gunpowder
papermaking
printing
compass
engine
virtual
v.按
v.射击
n.发明
n.乐趣
n.火药
n.造纸术
n.印刷术
n.指南针
n.引擎
adj.虚拟的
Group 1
press
shoot
invention
pleasure
gunpowder
papermaking
printing
compass
engine
virtual
Group 2
flexible
battery
replacement
bone
compute
solar
eco-friendly
stuff
incredible
capable
The world of science
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Language Competence Objectives: To find detailed information about the inventions of the past and now, learn the main idea and structure of this interview and use key phrases and grammar.
Learning Ability Objective: To apply what they’ve learned about inventions to daily learning and life.
Cultural Awareness Objectives: To understand the spirit of innovation and appreciate the progress China has made in scientific development.
Thinking Ability Objectives: To feel the charm of science and be able to be logical(有逻辑的) and innovative(创新的) when thinking
about problems.
Learning objectives
Look at the pictures and find the differences.
In the past, to..., we used ..., but now we use....
Ancient times
Modern times
What is he doing?
How to write?
How to make his room bright?
How to keep out the wind?
How to cook meals?
How to get water?
Ancient times
Modern times
paper and brush pen
computer
candle
bulb
paper
glass
earphone
firewood
gas
electric kettle
bucket
In the past, we used ...to..., but now we use...to...
Look at the pictures and find the differences.
From these inventions, what can we learn?
Technology
changed
our life
Predict (预测)
Interviewer
Interviewee
interview
采访
asking questions
answering questions
What are they doing?
Who are these two people?
What’s the topic about?
Reading for structure and main ideas
1. What’s the text mainly about?
A.The introduction to Richard’s new book.
B.The real motivation to invent something.
C.The new changes in the invention today.
2. Match the main ideas with the paragraphs(匹配大意)
Para 1-2 New great tech-based inventions today.
Para 3-4 The possibility of making a time machine
Para 5-8 The golden ages of invention of all time.
Para 9-12 The inspirations to invent new things.
Para 13-14 Greetings between the interviewer and Richard.
Greeting & Opening
Read and complete the mind map.
Inventions of the past
Ancient China
The West
Part 1: Inventions of the past (Para 3-4)
gunpower
papermaking
printing
compass
steam engine
telephone
radio
High-speed rail
Online shopping
Bike sharing
Mobile payment
Four new Inventions of China
Inventions of today
Part 2: Inventions of today (Para5-8)
VR
(virtual reality)
wearable tech
the flexible battery
柔性电池
Battery that can be bent easily without breaking.
Inventions of today
Part 2: Inventions of today (Para5-8)
VR
(virtual reality)
wearable tech
the flexible battery
柔性电池
Inventions of today
medicine
environment
Part 2: Inventions of today (Para5-8)
the 3D-printer
an intelligent walking house
it has been used __________________________________
to make replacement hearts and bone parts
it is capable of using ______________________ __________________
GPS, computing technology and solar technology
The inventions like these can also change our life.
Part 3: Inspirations of inventions (Para 9-12)
recognising _______________________
________________________________
a problem that needs a solution
an incredible desire to think and create
Think share
What else inspires people to invent things?
interest imagination
rich knowledge curiosity money demands . . .
Empower values & inspire changes
Based on this interview, we can summarize the structure of this interview with three expressions.
1
Greeting & Opening
2
Discussing and deepening the topic
Empowering values & inspiring changes
3
Make technological innovation better benefit humanity.
Group work
Be an inventor
Here are some interesting examples.
Here are some interesting examples.
Here are some interesting examples.
Work in groups to make an interview to introduce an invention.
Role-play interview:
Student A → the interviewer
Student B → the interviewee who has invented something for the year 3000.
Your interview should include several aspects:
What’s the name of your invention?
What’s the key functions of it and what problem can it solve?
What inspires you to invent it?
With technologies (like AI chatbot, DeepSeek, humanoid robot, DJI drone and virtual reality) changing our lives, some people think that technological advancements have made our life better, while others believe it has caused more harm than good. Please write an essay titled Technology: A Double-Edged Sword to discuss both its benefits (e.g. efficiency) and possible problems (e.g. over-dependence) and give your advice on how to use it wisely. (100 words)
Homework
Dr Richard Fairhurst is an inventor 1______ new book has just been published . He talks about his opinions about the new age of inventions in the interview.
In the past, there were four great inventions in ancient China and great inventions in the west, and they 2_______(change) the world forever.
Now we find 3_________(we) in the great new age of technology.
For example, advances in virtual reality and wearable tech, as well as the flexible battery, mean we should soon be seeing 4_______(far) development. New inventions 5____3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts. In terms of the environment, it’s now possible to create 6____ intelligent walking house.
The reason behind most inventions start with 7___________(recognise) a problem that needs a 8__________(solve), 9______later led to more advances in the technology. But 10_______ remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and that`s the real spirit of invention.
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changed
ourselves
further
like
an
recognising
solution
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