Unit 7 Invention and Innovation-Culture Understanding阅读精讲-《英语 基础模块2》（高教版第三版）

Unit 7 Invention and Innovation Culture Understanding Language points 高教版中职英语-基础模块2（第三版） 目录 CONTENTS 01 02 03 Language points Summary Exercise Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. invention /ɪnˈvenʃn/n. 发明；发明物 invent v. 发明；inventor n. 发明者；inventor n. 发明家 the invention of... ……的发明 a great invention 一项伟大的发明 since the invention of... 自从……发明以来 eg. The invention of the wheel changed history. 轮子的发明改变了历史。 译文：伟大发明改变世界 Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. impossible /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/ adj. 不可能的 possibility n. 可能性；possible adj. 可能的；impossibly adv. 不可能地 make the impossible possible 让不可能变为可能 It is impossible to do sth. 做某事是不可能的 nothing is impossible 一切皆有可能 eg. It is impossible to finish the work in one day. 一天内完成这项工作是不可能的。 译文：许多伟大的发明改变了我们的生活，让不可能成为可能。 Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. wheel /wiːl/n. 轮子；车轮 the invention of the wheel 轮子的发明 on wheels 带轮子的 steering wheel 方向盘 wheelchair 轮椅 eg. The car has four wheels. 汽车有四个轮子。 译文：第一项伟大的发明是轮子。 Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. make it +adj. +to do sth 让做某事……样 it 是形式宾语，真正宾语是后面两个并列不定式 to carry… 和 to travel… eg. Smartphones make it convenient to stay in touch with friends. 智能手机使与朋友保持联系变得很方便。 Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. distance /ˈdɪstəns/n. 距离 distant adj. 遥远的 long distances 长途；in the distance 在远处；distance learning 远程学习 eg. The school is within walking distance. 学校在步行可及的范围内。 译文：这项发明让搬运重物、长途出行变得更加容易。 Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. 中国古代四大发明 Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. promote /prəˈməʊt/v. 促进；推动；推广 promotion n. 促进；提升 promote sth. 促进某事 promote sb. to... 把某人提升为…… promote a product 推销产品 eg. She was promoted to manager. 她被提升为经理。 Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. economy /ɪˈkɒnəmi/n. 经济 economic adj. 经济的；economical adj. 节约的；economist n. 经济学家 the development of economy 经济的发展 market economy 市场经济 economic growth 经济增长 eg. The country's economy is growing fast. 这个国家的经济增长迅速。 Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. politics /ˈpɒlətɪks/n. 政治 political adj. 政治的；politician n. 政治家 political system 政治制度 political party 政党 eg. He is very interested in politics. 他对政治很感兴趣。 Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. 在那时；当时 Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. advance /ədˈvɑːns/ v. 推动，促进；前进；n. 进步，前进 advanced adj. 先进的，高级的；advancement n. 进步，提升 advance sth. 推动某事 in advance 提前 advanced technology 先进技术 eg. Please book your ticket in advance. 请提前订票。 Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. civilization /ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃn/n. 文明；文化 civilize v. 使文明；civil adj. 文明的 ancient civilization 古代文明 human civilization 人类文明 eg. We should build a civilized society. 我们应该建设文明社会。 Language points Great Inventions Change the World Many great inventions have changed our lives and made the impossible possible. The first great invention was the wheel. This invention made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances. The four great inventions of ancient China greatly promoted the development of our economy, politics and culture at that time and advanced world civilization as well. as well 也；同样（放句末，无逗号隔开，区别于 too） also（句中）；too（句末，常逗号隔开） eg. He likes music and he likes painting as well. 他喜欢音乐，也喜欢绘画。 译文：中国古代的四大发明极大地推动了当时我国经济、政治与文化的发展，也促进了世界文明的进步。 Language points In the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera and the light bulb. There were more great inventions in the early 20th century, such as the airplane. Nylon came out in the 1930s and changed the kind of clothes people wear. Language points In the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera and the light bulb. There were more great inventions in the early 20th century, such as the airplane. Nylon came out in the 1930s and changed the kind of clothes people wear. century /ˈsentʃəri/n. 世纪；百年 in the 19th century 在19世纪 in the early 20th century 在20世纪初 over the centuries 几个世纪以来 eg. The city has changed a lot over the centuries. 几个世纪以来，这座城市变化很大。 译文：19 世纪诞生了许多伟大的发明。 Language points In the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera and the light bulb. There were more great inventions in the early 20th century, such as the airplane. Nylon came out in the 1930s and changed the kind of clothes people wear. among /əˈmʌŋ/ prep. 在……之中，是……之一 among 用于三者或三者以上之间；between 用于两者之间 among the best 最好的之一 be among the first 是最早的之一 eg. The house is hidden among the trees. 房子隐藏在树林中。 Language points In the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera and the light bulb. There were more great inventions in the early 20th century, such as the airplane. Nylon came out in the 1930s and changed the kind of clothes people wear. camera /ˈkæmərə/n. 照相机；摄像机 take a photo with a camera 用照相机拍照 digital camera 数码相机 on camera 在镜头前 eg. He bought a new camera for his trip. 他为旅行买了一台新相机。 Language points In the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera and the light bulb. There were more great inventions in the early 20th century, such as the airplane. Nylon came out in the 1930s and changed the kind of clothes people wear. 电灯泡 Language points In the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera and the light bulb. There were more great inventions in the early 20th century, such as the airplane. Nylon came out in the 1930s and changed the kind of clothes people wear. 全部倒装句 表方位 / 范围的介词短语放句首，句子全部倒装。 主语：the camera and the light bulb；谓语 were 正常语序：The camera and the light bulb were among them. 译文：其中就有照相机和电灯泡。 Language points In the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera and the light bulb. There were more great inventions in the early 20th century, such as the airplane. Nylon came out in the 1930s and changed the kind of clothes people wear. in the early 20th century 在 20 世纪初期 in the late 20th century 在 20 世纪晚期 eg. Cars became popular in the early 20th century. 汽车在 20 世纪初开始普及。 Language points In the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera and the light bulb. There were more great inventions in the early 20th century, such as the airplane. Nylon came out in the 1930s and changed the kind of clothes people wear. such as 例如（用来列举同类事物） for example 后面加逗号，举一个例子；such as 直接接名词，可列举多个 eg. I like fruit, such as apples and bananas. 我喜欢水果，例如苹果和香蕉。 译文：20 世纪初期出现了更多伟大发明，例如飞机。 Language points In the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera and the light bulb. There were more great inventions in the early 20th century, such as the airplane. Nylon came out in the 1930s and changed the kind of clothes people wear. come out 问世；出版；出现；（花朵）开放 come up 出现、被提出 come about 发生 eg. His new book came out last month. 他的新书上个月出版了。 Language points In the 19th century, many great inventions were made. Among them were the camera and the light bulb. There were more great inventions in the early 20th century, such as the airplane. Nylon came out in the 1930s and changed the kind of clothes people wear. 定语从句 译文：尼龙于 20 世纪 30 年代问世，改变了人们所穿衣物的种类。 Language points Starting from the second half of the 20th century, scientists began looking for ways to go into space. Many countries, including the United States and China, have made their steps into space, too. Language points Starting from the second half of the 20th century, scientists began looking for ways to go into space. Many countries, including the United States and China, have made their steps into space, too. start from 从…… 开始 start with 以……开始 start out 出发，开始 eg. Starting from next month, the new rule will take effect. 从下个月起，新规定将生效。 Language points Starting from the second half of the 20th century, scientists began looking for ways to go into space. Many countries, including the United States and China, have made their steps into space, too. the second half of … …… 的后半部分 eg. The second half of the movie is really exciting. 电影的后半段十分精彩。 Language points Starting from the second half of the 20th century, scientists began looking for ways to go into space. Many countries, including the United States and China, have made their steps into space, too. 现在分词短语作时间状语，逻辑主语是主句的 scientists，科学家主动发出 “开始” 这个动作。 Language points Starting from the second half of the 20th century, scientists began looking for ways to go into space. Many countries, including the United States and China, have made their steps into space, too. 进入太空 寻找 Language points Starting from the second half of the 20th century, scientists began looking for ways to go into space. Many countries, including the United States and China, have made their steps into space, too. 不定式作后置定语 译文：从 20 世纪后半叶开始，科学家们开始寻找进入太空的方法。 Language points Starting from the second half of the 20th century, scientists began looking for ways to go into space. Many countries, including the United States and China, have made their steps into space, too. include /ɪnˈkluːd/v. 包含，包括 including prep. 包括（介词）；included adj. 被包含在内的 eg. The price includes breakfast. 这个价格包含早餐。 Language points Starting from the second half of the 20th century, scientists began looking for ways to go into space. Many countries, including the United States and China, have made their steps into space, too. step /step/n. 脚步；一步；步骤 v. 迈步 make one’s steps into 踏入；迈向 eg. We took a big step toward our goal. 我们朝着目标迈出了一大步。 译文：包括美国和中国在内的许多国家，也都迈出了踏入太空的步伐。 Summary 一、必背单词 invention n. 发明；发明物 wheel n. 轮子 carry v. 搬运；携带 distance n. 距离 promote v. 促进；推动 economy n. 经济 politics n. 政治 civilization n. 文明 advance v. 推进；促进 century n. 世纪；百年 Summary 一、必背单词 Great Inventions Change the World 配套练习 一、20 个必背单词 invention n. 发明；发明物 wheel n. 轮子 carry v. 搬运；携带 distance n. 距离 promote v. 促进；推动 economy n. 经济 politics n. 政治 civilization n. 文明 advance v. 推进；促进 century n. 世纪；百年 camera n. 照相机 bulb n. 灯泡 airplane n. 飞机 nylon n. 尼龙 wear v. 穿着；穿戴 half n. 一半 scientist n. 科学家 space n. 太空；空间 include v. 包含；包括 step n. 脚步；步骤 Summary 二、必背短语 make the impossible possible 使不可能成为可能 long distances 长途 at that time 在那时 as well 也 in the 19th century 在 19 世纪 in the early 20th century 在 20 世纪初期 such as 例如 come out 问世；出版 look for 寻找 go into space 进入太空 Exercise 1．This new ____________ (invent) makes our daily work much easier. 2．The new plan promoted the ____________ (develop) of the small town. 3．Many great changes took place in the 20th ____________ (century). 4．The girl ____________ (wear) a red coat is my cousin. 5．The book ____________ (come) out last month and sold well. 6．The price of the trip, ____________ (include) lunch, is 200 yuan. 一、填空 development invention century wearing came including Exercise 1．This great ______ helps people carry heavy things easily. A. invention B. politics C. civilization D. space 2．The new policy will ______ the development of local education. A. carry B. promote C. wear D. include 3．We are trying to find ways ______ waste into useful things. A. turn B. turning C. to turn D. turned 4．Many countries, ______ Japan and Canada, pay attention to space research. A. include B. including C. included D. includes 5.Hard work can make ______ impossible possible. A. a B. an C. the D. / 二、单选 Exercise 三、阅读理解 Every evening, many people go to Sensoryscape on Sentosa Island (圣淘沙岛), Singapore, to see robot dogs from China. The dogs can dance to music, wave, jump and roll on the ground. After the show, they talk and play with visitors. Children run around them while adults take many photos and videos. May-line, a girl from Paris, held a robot dog and asked her mother to take photos. “It feels like walking a real dog, and it’s funny and surprising,” she said. She wanted to share them with her friends in France. From April 18 to May 17, the Singapore Tourism Board and a Chinese travel platform tested the robot dogs at Sentosa. The dogs can also guide visitors, answer questions, speak different languages and understand tourists’ needs. This makes travel more interesting and smart. The robot dogs are made by a company in China. The company trained them for tourism. They have worked at many tourist attractions in China. Now Singapore is their first stop overseas. They give tourists a new and fun travel experience. Exercise 三、阅读理解 1．What can the robot dogs do? A．Dance and guide. B．Cook and clean. C．Drive and swim. D．Sleep and eat. 2．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The dogs are from Paris. B．Singapore is their first overseas stop. C．May-line is from China. D．The dogs cannot speak. 3．What is the writer’s attitude toward the robot dogs? A．Bored. B．Worried. C．Positive. D．Angry. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Robot Dogs Make Travel Fun B．A Girl from Paris C．Singapore Tourism Board D．Chinese Travel Platform 感谢大家观看 PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND WATCHING $