Unit 5 Lesson 6 课件 2025-2026学年冀教版英语八年级下册

Lesson 6: Great inventions of ancient China Unit 5 Great inventions 1 Learning aims 能够掌握本课时的单词、短语及句型。 能够读懂文章，了解更多中国古代的发明。 能够谈论更多全球的发明和创新。 2 Lead-in What great inventions of ancient China do you know? Activity 1 Pre-reading What inventions are they? 1 Activity 2 While-reading We all know the most significant inventions of ancient China — paper-making, printing, gunpowder, and compass. However, Chinese people also made many other fascinating inventions. Have you used the abacus? It was invented in China over 2,500 years ago. It became the primary tool used by merchants and bankers to calculate. Tofu originated in China. It is a good source of protein. Tofu is rich in minerals that are important for building strong bones and reducing the risk of some diseases. It has been an important part of Chinese cuisine for over 2,000 years and is now enjoyed worldwide. Tea making is another invention from China. It is said that Shennong, an ancient Chinese emperor, discovered tea when a tea leaf accidentally fell into a pot of boiling water. Today, tea is popular all over the world. The origins of porcelain can be traced back to the Han Dynasty in China. Porcelain quickly spread throughout China and reached other parts of the world. Silk is another important Chinese invention. It is made from the cocoons of silkworms. The Silk Road was named after this valuable product. The Chinese inventions witnessed the brilliance of ancient Chinese scientists, inventors, and thinkers. Although hundreds of years have passed, these inventions continue to inspire and shape modern science and technology. Read the passage and answer the questions. A Who discovered tea according to the passage? B There is another name for porcelain. What is it? Shennong, an ancient Chinese emperor, discovered tea. It’s china. 2 Read the passage again and fill in the blanks. A Abacus has a history dating back about ________ years. It once was the primary _______ used by merchants and bankers to calculate. B Tofu is a good _________ of protein and is _______ in minerals that are important for people’s health. C Tea was discovered by Shennong, an ancient Chinese emperor, when a tea leaf ______________ fell into a pot of boiling water. D The origins of porcelain can be traced back to _______________ and then became one of China’s most famous exports. E Silk is made from the cocoons of ___________ and the Silk Road was named after this valuable product. 2,500 tool source rich accidentally the Han Dynasty silkworms 3 There are many great inventions and innovations around the globe. Complete the table and talk with your partner. Country Inventions Influences Complete and share 4 Activity 3 Post-reading 单击此处编辑母版文本样式 第二级 第三级 第四级 第五级 Select one invention from your research above and present it to your classmates using the given sentence patterns below. • I want to introduce... to you. • It is invented in... by... • It helps people ... • It is popular worldwide. • ... Search and record 5 I can talk about different kinds of inventions: • I believe the invention of paper has greatly influenced the development of human civilization. • Modern means of transportation, such as high-speed trains and airplanes, help people travel faster and farther. I know about inventions that drive social progress: • The development of transportation has made travelling much easier and faster. • As it’s connected to the internet, it has made study and research much easier. Self-check I can introduce my favourite invention: • Every invention is a symbol of human creativity. • It was invented in... I can talk about great inventions of ancient China: • We all know the most significant inventions of ancient China — paper-making, printing, gunpowder, and compass. • Improvement needed: Fun Time Thanks to electricity Inventions and discoveries Have changed the modern world. Developing technologies Have changed the modern world. I will turn on the light, Thanks to electricity. I will turn on the light, Thanks to electricity. Language point 1 用法： “a good source of + 名词（多为营养、信息、材料等 ）” ，常作表语、定语，介绍事物价值 。 例句： Milk is a good source of calcium. 牛奶是钙的良好来源 。 1. It is a good source of protein. 意为 “…… 的良好来源” Point Language point 2 2. Tofu is rich in minerals that are important for building strong bones and reducing the risk of some diseases.  “富含；含有丰富的……”  Point 用法： “be rich in + 名词（物质、营养、元素等 ）” ，用于描述食物、土壤、资源等的成分特点 。 例句： Tomatoes are rich in vitamins. 西红柿富含维生素 。 Language point 3 3. Tofu is rich in minerals that are important for building strong bones and reducing the risk of some diseases. 意为 “对…… 重要”  Point 用法： “be important for + 名词 / 代词 / 动名词” ，说明重要性针对的对象，可用于描述健康、学习、生活等场景 。 例句： Exercise is important for our health. 锻炼对我们的健康重要 。 Language point 4 4. ...an ancient Chinese emperor, discovered tea when a tea leaf accidentally fell into a pot of boiling water. accidentally为副词 ，“意外地；偶然地” Point 用法： accidentally可以与by accident进行互换。 例句： She accidentally met her old friend on the street. 她在街上偶然遇见了老朋友。 Language point 5 5. ...an ancient Chinese emperor, discovered tea when a tea leaf accidentally fell into a pot of boiling water. fall into“掉进” Point 用法： 指人或物体从高处落到某处 / 某物里面，强调 “进入内部”。 例句： Be careful not to fall into the hole. 小心别掉进洞里。 Exercise The abacus _____________ (invent) in China over 2,500 years ago. Tofu ________ (originate) in China and is popular now. It is said that Shennong _____________ (discover) tea by accident. We accidentally (accidental) met each other at the library and became good friends. was invented originated discovered accidentally 用给所词的适当形式填空 Homework 1. Retell the passage in Part 1. 2. Write a passage about another invention and make an information card for it. 23 $