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(共10张PPT)
Unit3 Book3
Language Points
Useful expressions
It’s a pleasure to do sth
the new age of invention
an interesting point
four great inventions
in ancient China
The steam engine
compass
throughout
tech-based
virtual reality
wearable tech
flexible battery
In addition
很高兴做某事
发明的新时代
有趣的一点
四大发明
在中国古代
蒸汽机
指南针
贯穿始终 prep.
基于科技的
虚拟现实
可穿戴技术
柔性电池
此外，另外
Useful expressions
在--取得进步
幸亏，多亏
移植心脏与部分骨骼
谈及；提及
有能力做
用计算机技术控制它的“腿”
而且 /此外 /
adj. 对生态环境友好的
一个发明家
激励某人做某事。
发现问题
毫无疑问
能源供给
导致
新能源汽车
make advances in
thanks to
replacement_hearts and bone parts
in terms of/when it comes to/speaking of
be capable of doing
With computing technology controlling its’ legs’
what’s more
eco-friendly
an inventor
inspire somebody to do something.
recognise a problem
No doubt
energy supplies
lead to
new energy vehicles
Useful expressions
有难以置信的渴望做某事。
一个时间机器
离……很遥远
永不言败
Have an incredible desire to do
A time machine
be a long way from…
never say never
Useful expressions
以……命名
自然选择
实地调查
周围区域
放射性
分离；隔离
一流的
取得……进步
未解决的问题
name _______ sb./sth.
natural ___________
________ research / ______trip
__________ areas
radioactivity n. -->__________ adj.
isolation n. _______ v. _________ adj.
leading
make an ________ towards (doing) sth.
__________ problem
after
selection
field
field
surrounding
radioactive
isolate
isolated
advance
unsolved
It is _________ whether this painting is an original by Picasso.
Rose was _________ about the whole idea.
doubt
不确定；拿不准
无疑
对……存有质疑
毫无疑问 adv.
毫无疑问 句型
人们对……
是否存在一些疑问。
怀疑的；不确定的
be in doubt
be out of/beyond doubt
have doubts about…
undoubtedly
There is no/little doubt that …
There is some doubt whether…
doubtful
doubtful
doubtful
It suggests that the present day is a new year for inventions that many people might think that the great age of invention is over.(para3 line2 p34)
So what is it that inspired us to invent things？
For example, advances in virtual reality and wearable tech, as well as the flexible battery, mean we should soon be seeing further developments. (p35 para6)
should: used to say that you expect sth is true or will happen
（表示预期）应该会，可能
eg. 我们天黑以前应该能赶到。
We should arrive before dark.
到星期五我应该能读完那本书。
I should have finished the book by Friday.
But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create, and that’s the real spirit of invention.(p36 para12)(共27张PPT)
Book 3 Unit 3
The New Age of
Invention
The World of Science - understanding ideas
Look at the pictures and talk about how the way we live has changed over time. Find the differences between them.
Ancient times
Modern times
1. window (paper vs glass)
2. Things in the kitchen(firewood vs gas, bucket vs electric kettle)
3. Lightening equipment ( candle vs bulb )
4. Way to study (brush pen vs laptop)
What has changed the way we live
invention
What’s the reason behind these changes
The development of technology and science
interviewer
asking questions
interviewee
answering questions
Skim the passage and the following questions.
Fast reading
1. How many questions does the interviewer ask
2. What is Dr Richard Fairhurst
3. What kind of book is the most probably The New Age of Invention
A. a textbook B. a science fiction
C. a self-biography D. a popular science book
Six.
He is a writer and inventor.
D
Read the interview and find the main idea of each part.
para 1-2
para 3-4
para 5-11
para 12-13
para 14-15
greetings between the interviewer and Dr Richard
inventions of the past
inventions of today
inspiration for inventions
possibility of inventing a time machine
1. What might many people think of the inventions
_________________________________________________
Read Paragraphs 1－4 and answer the questions.
They might think that the great age of invention is over.
Four great inventions in ancient China:
The great Western inventions :
steam engine
telephone
radio
gunpowder
papermaking
printing
compass
Inventions of the past
Ancient China
The west
gunpowder, papermaking,
printing and the compass
the steam engine,
the telephone and the radio
1___________________
_______________
2____________________
_________________
4.Why does Richard mention the great inventions in Ancient China and Western countries
To prove that there have been golden ages of invention throughout history and that these things changed the world.
The four great inventions have had a profound impact on human history. They have facilitated the spread of knowledge and the growth of human civilization, and shaped the course of world events.
the four great inventions in Ancient China
1. How does Richard prove we are in the great new age of technology
A. By giving examples.
B. By making comparisons.
C. By giving definition.
D. By time order.
Read Paragraphs 5－10 and answer the questions.
Inventions
Inventions of today
virtual reality
________________________
wearable tech
replacement ___________________ made by 3D printer
____________________________ using GPS, computing technology and
______________
hearts and bone parts
an intelligent walking house
solar technology
the flexible battery
Read Paragraphs 5－10
Complete the mind map with information from the passage.
Some most advanced science and technology
3D printing
inventions that are mentioned
virtual reality (VR)
VR is a computer-generated scenario that simulates an experience through senses and perception. The immersive environment can be similar to the real world or it can be fantastical, creating an experience not possible in ordinary physical reality.
inventions that are mentioned
wearable tech
Wearable technology refers to smart electronic device that are attached to the body, unsupported by the hands.
inventions that are mentioned
flexible battery
Flexible batteries are designed to be flexible, unlike traditional rigid batteries. There is increasing interest in portable and flexible batteries, which can be implemented in products such as smart cards and wearable electronics.
Inventions
Inspiration for inventions
Recognizing
(1)______________________________
(2)______________________________________.
Read Paragraphs 12－13
a problem that needs a solution
An incredible desire to think and create
Complete the mind map with information from the passage.
1. Choose the statements describing Dr Fairhurst’s opinions.
(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.
Read the whole passage again and recall.
What’s the real spirit of invention
A. Imagine of the future.
B. The desire to create.
C. One’s hard work.
D. Technology’s support.
Read Paragraphs 13－14 and answer the question.
What is Richard’s attitude to inventing a time machine
A. Negative. B. Optimistic.
C. Critical. D. Pessimistic.
v
2. What can you infer about Richard’s attitude to the future development of invention
A．He thinks it promising.
B．He thinks it will be developed slowly.
C．He thinks it is hard to predict.
D．He thinks it is difficult to invent new things.
1. If you were the interviewer, what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst
Would the new inventions have any side effects on our human beings
What if people use them as criminal tools
Are there any possibilities for us all to travel to the universe
Think & share
2. In your opinion, what else inspires people to invent things
Interest. As we know interest is the best teacher. So it’s very important to arouse our interest in exploring science.
The strong curiosity and rich imagination can greatly inspire us to invent new things.
Think & share
Read the interview again and fill in the blanks.
Dr Richard Fairhurst, (1)______ new book The New Age of Invention has just been published, is an (2) ________ (invent) himself. He thinks there have been golden ages of (3) ________ (invent) throughout history and the present day is (4)__ new age for inventions. Most of the new great inventions are (5) _____ (base) on advances in virtual reality, wearable tech, the flexible battery, medicine and (6) ____________ (environment) science, 3D printers have been used to make
whose
inventor
invention
a
based
environmental
replacement hearts and bone parts. (7)___ terms of the environment, it is now possible (8)________ (create) an intelligent walking house. It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology (9)____________ (control) its “legs". Solar technology can be eco-friendly, too. Most inventions start with recognising a problem that (10)_______ (need) a solution. People have an incredible desire to think and create, and that is the real spirit of invention.
In
to create
controlling
needs
Thanks

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