Unit 3 The World of Science Understanding Ideas 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语外研版必修第三册

该高中英语课件围绕“科技发明”主题，以采访体裁文本为核心，涵盖发明发展（古代四大发明、西方发明、现代科技发明）及灵感来源。课堂导入通过“古代与现代生活对比”图片，引导学生用“In the past...but now...”句型描述变化，搭建从生活现象到文本分析的学习支架。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质培养，通过采访文本学习强调句型、定语从句等语法及“tech-based”“in addition”等词汇，结合语境应用练习提升语言运用能力。Post-reading环节“未来发明讨论”活动激发创造思维，对比中外发明增强文化意识，教师可借助结构化活动提升教学效率，学生在探究中深化对发明精神的理解。

B3U3 The world of science At the end of the class, students will be able to understand the genre and structure of the passage and use relevant language to talk about modern technology and inventions. utilize reading strategies to obtain key information and summarize the development of inventions. deepen the understanding of the inspiration behind inventions and learn from inventors’ spirits. Learning objectives Lead in.Look at the pictures and talk about how the way we lived has changed. In the past, we used ...to..., but now we use...to... Ancient times Modern times window Things in the kitchen Lighting equipment Way to study In the past, we used ...to..., but now we use...to... Ancient times Modern times paper and brush pen computer candle bulb paper glass earphone firewood gas kettle bucket range hood What has changed the way we live? Technology What other innovative technological inventions do you know? The new age of invention interview interviewer asking questions interviewee answering questions Richard While-reading: Read the text fast and answer the questions. 1. Match the main ideas with the paragraphs: 1.Paragraphs 1-2　 A．New great tech-based inventions today. 2.Paragraphs 3-4 B．The possibility of making a time machine. 3.Paragraphs 5-8 C．The golden ages of invention of all time. 4.Paragraphs 9-12 D．The inspirations to invent new things. 5.Paragraphs 13-14 E．Greetings between the interviewer and Richard. 2. What kind of book is the most probably The New Age of Invention? A. a textbook B. a science fiction C. an autobiography D. a popular science book How many questions are asked and what are they?(P34-36) Para. 3 Interviewer: I guess you have been asked about the title of your book before. It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions, but many people might think that the great age of invention is over. Statement or question? √ Did Richard respond to it? Tip: An interview may have traditional Qs and statement-based questions. 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? How many questions are asked and what are they?(P34-36) Read Para. 4, what inventions are mentioned in the interview? Ancient China - ________________________________________ The West - ________________ __________________________ gunpowder papermaking printing compass the steam engine the telephone and radio Golden age Q1: Is the great age of invention over? Consider a life without telephone, is it convenient? No. 10 video playing High-speed railway Online shopping Bike sharing what are the four new inventions of China? Mobile payment 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. Welcome, Richard! 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！ Richard:Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here. 理查德：谢谢。很高兴能来到这里。 Interviewer: I guess you have been asked about the title of your book before. It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions, but many people might think that the great age of invention is over. 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。 Richard:Well, that’s an interesting point. There have been golden ages of invention throughout history. Think of the four great inventions in Ancient China: gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass. 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. 理查德：嗯，这是一个有趣的观点。历史上出现过很多发明创造的黄金时代。想一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。然后是西方的伟大发明：蒸汽机、电话和广播。而现在，我们自己正处于伟大的科技新时代。 ___________________ While-reading Read Para. 6-8, answer Q2 & 3. virtual reality _________________ the flexible battery replacement ____________________ made by 3D printers hearts and bone parts wearable tech _________________________ using GPS, computing technology and ______________ the intelligent walking house solar technology Q2: Are most of the new great inventions tech-based? Q3: Can you give us some examples? 16 Some new tech-based inventions: VR (virtual reality) wearable tech the flexible battery Some new inventions in medicine and environmental science: the 3D-printer the intelligent walking house the wheel the car new energy vehicles the time machine Interviewer: So are most of the new great inventions tech-based? 采访人：所以大多数伟大的新发明都是科技产品吗？ Richard:A lot, yes. For example, advances in virtual reality and wearable tech, as well as the flexible battery, mean we should soon be seeing further developments. In addition, important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power. 理查德：是的，很多都是。比如说，虚拟现实、可穿戴科技设备以及柔性电池技术的进步，这意味着我们很快会看到更多相关领域的产品研发。此外，由于计算机能力的不断提高，医药与环境科学也取得了重要进展。 Interviewer: Can you give us some examples? 采访人：您能给我们举一些例子吗？ Richard:Sure. New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts. In terms of the environment, it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”. What’s more, huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly, too. 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“双腿”。此外，太阳能技术的巨大进步也意味着它可以很环保。 Inventors 4. I’ve also been told that you’re an inventor yourself. Is that correct? Interviewer: Impressive stuff! I’ve also been told that you’re an inventor yourself. Is that correct? 采访人：真是了不起的发明！我还听说您自己本身也是个发明家，对吗？ Richard:Yes, I am, but I’m only one member of a big team—most inventors now work as part of big international teams. 理查德：是的，但我只是大团队中的一员——大多数发明家现在都在大型国际团队中工作。 ___________________ recognising __________________________ a problem that needs solution an incredible desire to______________ think and create (the real spirit of invention) reduce ______________ and ____________ pollution wheel car new energy vehicle energy supplies environmental Advances! Read Para. 11-12 and answer the following questions. Q5: What is it that inspires us to invent things? Q: What causes people to invent? Q2: Any examples given? → wheels Q3: Why do people invent wheels? → transporting easily and quickly 22 Interviewer: I see. So what is it that inspires us to invent things? 采访人：明白了。那么，是什么激励着人们去发明创造呢？ Richard:Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution. This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times, which much later developed into the car. Now, reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles. But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and that’s the real spirit of invention. 理查德：绝大多数发明都是从发现某个需要解决的问题开始的。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，我们对思考和创造有着一种极度的渴望，这正是真正的发明精神。 6. Will anybody ever invent a time machine? Inventions of the future Never say never Time machine A long way to go Interviewer: One last question. This is the one everyone really wants to know: will anybody ever invent a time machine? 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？ Richard:I think you’ve been watching too many movies! 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 never!” 理查德：我觉得您电影看多了！至今尚无类似的发明，而且我认为，我们离这样的发明还远着呢！不过，正如人们所说：“凡事无绝对！” 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. Choose the sentences that describe Dr Fairhurst's opinions. Post-reading： Think share 1. If you were the interviewer, what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst? 2.IIn your opinion, what else inspires people to invent things? 1) Would the new inventions have any side effects on our human beings? What if people use them as criminal tools? 2) Are there any possibilities for us all to travel to the universe? Maybe they have a strong desire to challenge themselves and conquer the world. Work in groups and discuss which invention you will invent and why. language points whose引导的非限制性定语从句， 对Dr Richard Fairhurst进行补充说明。 have/has been done 现在完成被动语态 It’s a pleasure to do sth. 很高兴做某事 It’s my pleasure. 是我的荣幸。 35 2. It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions, but many people might think that the great age of invention is over. suggest v.   ①(间接)表明；暗示。其后的宾语从句不用虚拟语气，用陈述语气。 ②提议，建议。(一般用虚拟语气) 常见搭配：suggest sth.；suggest (one’s) doing sth；suggest + that从句 (that从句中用“(should)+动词原形”) that引导宾语从句 that引导宾语从句 but连接的并列复合句 e.g. Opinion polls suggest that only 10% of the population trusts the government. 民意调查显示\表明只有10% 的人口信任这届政府。 She suggested a new teaching method to us. 她建议我们(采用)一种新的教学方法。 In the case of students, I suggest that they (should) extend their horizons out beyond their school and books. 就学生来讲，我建议他们将他们的视野拓展到学校与书本之外。 【语境应用】完成句子。 1) He takes classes every week, but his attitude suggests he ________ (be) not really interested in these subjects. 2) I suggested to him that he ___________ (pay) attention to his health. 3) We suggested __________ (参观) that factory the next day. 4) Her expression suggested that _________ ________ ________ (她生气了). is (should) pay visiting she was angry Language points Think of four great inventions in Ancient China… think of 想起，想到；谈到； think about 考虑 speak highly of = sing high praise for 对……评价很高 What do you think of / about his advice? I don’t think highly of that film. Language points And now, we find ourselves in the great new age of technology. 宾语补足语还可以是名词、形容词、副词、V-ing形式或V-ed形式。 I found a little girl dancing over there. He found himself cheated. find + 宾语 +宾语补足语，此处介词短语作宾补。 So are most of the new great inventions tech-based? tech-based: 以技术为基础的 eg Investors were accused of not giving new tech-based companies enough support. 投资者被指控没有给予新的以技术为本的公司足够的支持。 名词＋过去分词构成的复合形容词： hand-made, man-made, heart-broken For example advances in virtual reality and wearable tech, as well as the flexible battery, mean we should soon be seeing further developments. as well as连接并列的主语时，该句的谓语动词与as well as前面的主语在人称和数上保持一致。类似用法的词汇还有along with, together with, besides, except等。（就远原则） He, as well as his children, is sensitive. as well as：和……一样好，表示同级比较，well是副词。 eg He can operate the machine as well as I do. 他操作这台机器和我一样熟练。 可穿戴技术 Language points 1) Mary, as well as her friends, ______ (be) going to have a picnic next weekend. 2) We are painting the walls as well as _________ (repair) the roof. is repairing In addition, important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power. in addition: used for adding information to a statement 此外(还)，另外，相当于副词besides；单独作状语，作插入语 e.g. The hot weather affected many areas. In addition (=Besides), crops failed in many provinces. 炎热的天气影响了许多地区。此外，在许多地方庄稼也歉收。 make advances in 在......方面取得进步 in addition to ... 除……之外（还有），其后要接名词、代词或动名词作宾语，to是介词 e.g. In addition to English, he has to study a second foreign language. 除英语外，他还得学第二外语。 In addition to being a talented musician, she is also an excellent painter. 除了是一个才华横溢的音乐家，她还是一个卓越非凡的画家。 【语境应用】用in addition或in addition to填空。 1) ________________ some picture books, we still need some storybooks. 2) It’s too late to invite any more people. ____________, you know how my mother hates parties. 3) He speaks French _______________ English. In addition to In addition in addition to thanks to: 幸亏，由于，因为 to是介词，作原因状语。 eg Thanks to my teacher, I finished the essay. 多亏了我的老师，我才能完成这篇论文。 常见的表示原因的短语还有：because of, as a result of，owing to, due to 。 eg I had to move because of my job. 因为工作的原因，我必须得搬家。 Many people are now homeless as a result of the civil war. 由于这场内战，许多人都无家可归了。 【语境应用】翻译句子。 1) 由于你的帮助，我们成功了。 2) 因为下雨他们没有爬山。 3) 因有雾该航班晚点。 Thanks to your help, we succeeded. They didn’t climb the mountain because of the rain. The flight was delayed as a result of fog. Language points New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts. sth be used to do 被用来做 sb used to do 过去常常做某事 sb be used to sth\doing sth 习惯于做某事 Language points 1) Dialogue __________ make the story more real to the readers. 2) Henry __________ the cold weather after he lived there for two years. 3) She __________ call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally. 4) I _____________ drink tea, but now I __________ drinking tea. is used to was used to used to didn’t used to am used to Language points In terms of the environment, it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house. 就环境而言，现在，创造一座智能可行走的房子是可能的。 in terms of 就……而言，从……的角度，根据，依照 It can not be measured in terms of money. 这是不能用金钱衡量的。 It is a small country both in terms of size and population. 就面积和人口而言，它都是个小国。 It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology controlling its “legs”. capable adj. 有……能力; 能力强的，能干的 eg I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you.  谢谢，我完全有能力自己做。 capable hands 高手，能手 v. 计算；估算 huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly. 太阳能技术的巨大进步也意味着它可以很环保。 eco-friendly =environmentally friendly eco- ecology n.生态学 ecotourism 生态旅游  ecosystem 生态系统  Impressive stuff!...... but I am only one member of a big team--most inventors now work as part of big international teams. stuff: 东西，物品，玩意儿; 把…塞进(或填进);使充满, 使充斥; work as...... 担任...... So what is it that inspires us to invent things? what is it that…是强调句型的特殊疑问句形式。 强调句基本结构：It is/was +被强调部分+ that(指人可用who) … 被强调的一般是主语、宾语和状语。 eg It was in the street that I met Li Na. It was Li Na that/who I met in the street. It was me that/who met Li Na in the street. inspire sb. to do sth. 激励某人做某事 Language points inspire v. 鼓励；激励 inspiring adj. 鼓舞人心的；启发灵感的 inspired adj. 受到启发的；受到鼓舞的 inspiration n. 灵感；鼓舞人心的人(或事物)；启发灵感的人(或事物) Language points 1) She was one of the most _________ (inspire) people I’ve ever met. 2) The little problems that we face in our daily life may be ____________ (inspire) for great inventions. inspiring inspiration But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and that’s the real spirit of invention. what引导的主语从句 that引导的表语从句 不定式作后置定语 desire n. 渴望；欲望；渴求 have a desire for sth/ to do sth 渴望得到某物/做某事 have no desire for sth/ to do sth 不想得到某物/不想做某事 satisfy one’s desire 满足某人的愿望 desire to do sth. 渴望做…… famous proverbs Practice makes perfect. 熟能生巧。 It is never too old to learn. 活到老，学到老。 Reading is to the mind while exercise to the body. 读书健脑，运动强身。 A man becomes learned by asking questions. 不耻下问才能有学问。 Learn and live. 活着，为了学习。 Thanks $