资源简介 (共46张PPT)Module 2 Science and technologyUnit 4 InventionsPeriod 1 Reading Ⅰ牛津深圳版 八年级上册Lead inLead inWatch and answerWhat are four Great Inventions in ancient China Pre-readingLook and write the name of each invention.A1computer light bulb paper telephone train wheeltrainwheellight bulbtelephonecomputerpaperGet ReadyThese inventions help us in many ways in our daily lives. We may use themanytime, anywhere.They are very practical.Computershelp us find information easilycontrol machinescalculate large numbersplay games, watch filmsand listen to musichelp us communicate with others over long distances……A2How do these inventions help us in our daily lives advertisementfunnycreaten. 广告 p.49adj. 滑稽的;好笑的 p.49v. 创造;创作 p.49New wordsGetting ready重要词汇telephonewheelcomfortablecarriagecenturypassengerinventn. 电话;电话机 p.50n. 车轮;轮子 p.50adj. 使人舒服的;舒适的 p.51n. (旧时载客的)四轮马车 p.51n. 世纪 p.51n. 乘客;旅客 p.51v. 发明;创造 p.51重要词汇practicalsincedistancemobile phoneanytimedeveloplampcandledaytimeadj. 有用的;适用的 p.51prep. 从…以后;自…以来 p.51n. 距离;间距 p.51n. 移动电话;手机 p.51adv. 在任何时候;随便什么时候 p.51v. 开发;研制 p.51n. 灯 p.51n. 蜡烛 p.51n. 白天;日间 p.51重要词汇since thenkeep in touch within the daytimelive a better lifein historyin the early 19th century自那以来 p.51与……保持联系 p.51在白天 p.51过更好的生活在历史上19世纪初重要词组at the start ofeach othermillions ofacross the worldallow sb to do sthmake loud noises在……开始的时候互相;彼此大量的;数以百万计的世界各地允许某人做某事制造很大的噪音1. advertisement n. 广告put an advertisement in a paper在报纸上打一个广告advertise v. 为……做广告我们已经登广告找人管理花园了。We have advertised for someone to look after the garden.我在电视里看到一个巧克力的广告。I saw an advertisement on TV for chocolate.Vocabulary2. funny adj. 滑稽的;好笑的fun n. 乐趣have great fun =enjoy oneself 过得愉快,开心我的老师喜欢讲那些很好笑的笑话。My teacher likes to tell some funny jokes.我们在沙滩上玩的很开心。We have great fun on the beach.3. create v. 创造;创作creation n. 创作,作品creative adj. 有创造力的在这部电影里,他创造了一个很有趣的人。He created a very funny man in this film.你相信上帝创造世界的说法吗?Do you believe that God created the world 4. telephone n. 电话;电话机on the telephone 与某人通电话make a telephone call 打电话telephone number 电话号码电话是一个很伟大的发明。 它使我们的世界变小了。Telephone is a great invention. It makes our world smaller.电话响了——你接一下行吗?The telephone is ringing—can you answer it 5. wheel n. 车轮;轮子汽车有四个轮子。There are four wheels in the car.谁知道车轮的历史?Who knows the history of wheel 6. carriage n. 四轮马车以前人们乘坐四轮马车旅行。In old days, people travelled by carriage.你曾经见过马车吗?Have you ever seen a carriage 7. passenger n. 乘客;旅客当事故发生的时候, 有十个乘客在飞机上。When the accident happened, there were 10passengers on the plane.那架飞机运载着200名旅客。The plane was carrying 200 passengers.8. practical adj. 有用的;适用的这机器很实用。 它可以帮我们多很多事情。This machine is very practical. It can help us do lots of things.我不太会做实际工作。I’m not a very practical person.实际点吧, 我们没有很多钱。Be practical, we don’t have much money.9. distance n. 距离;间距in the distance 在远处飞机能在很短的时间内飞很长的距离。Planes can cover a long distance in a short time.学校和你家之间的距离是多少?What is the distance between your home and school 从我家到车站的距离很短。It’s a short distance from my house to the station.10. anytime adv. 在任何时候;随便什么时候你随时都可以来这里的。You can come here anytime you like.随便你什么时候来拜访我们都欢迎。You are welcome to visit us anytime.11. develop v. 开发;研制development n. 发展developed countries 发达国家developing countries 发展中国家这公司在几年内已经发展成一个大公司了。The company has developed into a big one in afew years.12. lamp n. 灯turn on the lamp 开灯turn off the lamp 关灯灯能够在黑夜里给我们光明。Lamp can give us light in the night.13. candle n. 蜡烛商店里有很多不同的蜡烛。There are many different candles in this shop.他把蜡烛放在生日蛋糕上。He put the candles on the birthday cake.While-readingLook at the pictures, the title, the introduction and the sub-headings(副标题)of the article on page 51. Then answer the questions below.1. What three inventions will the article talk about 2. Which invention do you think is the greatest invention Why The wheel, the telephone and the light bulb.Possible answerI think that the wheel is probably the greatest invention. Because travelling became faster and more comfortable after its invention.Before you readThe wheelThe wheel is perhaps the greatest invention in history. After its invention, travelling became faster and more comfortable. A few thousand years ago, people started to use wheels on carriages. In the early 19th century, the first trains began to carry passengers. At the start of the 20th century, cars became popular. Without the wheel, we would not have these inventions.Great inventionsGreat inventions change the world. They help people live a better life. The following are three of the most important inventions in history.TextThe telephoneAlexander Graham Bell invented one of the first practical telephones in 1876. Since then, people have been able to speak to each other over long distances. Today millions of people across the world own mobile phones. They allow people to keep in touch with each other anytime, anywhere.The light bulbThomas Edison developed the first practical light bulb in 1879. Before the invention of the light bulb, people had to use oil lamps, gas lamps or candles to see at night. With light bulbs, people can do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime. Can you imagine living without them Skimming means to read an article quickly to get its general idea. To skim an article, you should look at its introduction, title, sub-headings, photos or pictures, and the first and last sentences of each paragraph.StrategyWhich invention is probably the greatest in history according to the article When was the first practical light bulb invented 3 What did Alexander Graham Bell invent 1 How do great inventions help people The wheel.He invented one of the first practical telephones.In 1879.They help people live a better life.I. Skim the article again and answer the following questions.SkimInventorTime of inventionLife after its inventionExamples:The wheelII. Read the first part of the article and complete the table.Don’t know.A few thousand years ago.Travelling became faster and more comfortable.carriagestrainscarsInventorTime of inventionLife after its invention People canPeople canThe telephonespeak to each other over long distances.keep in touch with each other anytime, anywhere with mobile phonesIII. Read the second part of the article and complete the table.Alexander Graham Bell.In 1876.IV. Read the third part of the article and answer these questions.The light bulb1 What did people use to see at night before the invention of the light bulb People used oil lamps, gas lamps or candles.2 What has life been like after the invention of the light bulb People can do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime.Post-readingRead the article on page 51 and complete the table below.faster and more comfortableAlexander Graham Bellspeak to each other over long distancesThomas Edisondo asmany things in the eveningsPracticeD14 How did people see at night before the invention of the light bulb Which of the three things was invented first Read again and answer the questions in complete sentences.The wheel was invented first.They allow people to keep in touch with each other anytime, anywhere.They had to use oil lamps, gas lamps or candles to see at night.2 What inventions did the wheel make possible 3 How do mobile phones help people keep in touch with each other It made the inventions of carriages, trains and cars possible.D2Mind MapOne versionGreat Invention – the wheelThe wheel is perhaps the greatest invention in history. After its invention, traveling became faster and more comfortable. A few thousand years ago, people started to use wheels on carriages. In the early 19th century, the first trains began to carry passengers. At the start of the 20th century, cars became popular. Without the wheel, we would not have these inventions.1. Keep a safe d________ between cars, please!2. Many p__________ will get off the metro (地铁) at this station.3. He d_________ many interests and learnt more useful skills.4. The first telephones were i_________ in 1876.5. This seat is more c____________ to sit on.istanceassengersevelopednventedomfortable根据句意及首字母或中文提示完成单词Exercise1. It's a good idea to put an _____________ (advertise) in the newspaper.2. Would you please let me make an _____________ (introduce) 3. We should help the _____________ (develop) of the less advancedcountries.4. All the ___________ (passenger) got off the bus with their luggage inthe terminal station.5. I'm sure Linda will jump _____________ (far) in her class.advertisementintroductiondevelopmentpassengers(the) farthest用所给单词的适当形式填空HomeworkFind out the most useful invention to you and your family. Expain it to your classmates. 展开更多...... 收起↑ 资源列表 Unit 4 Period 1 课件.pptx Unit 4 Reading.mp3 Unit 4 Words and Expressions.mp3 中国古代四大发明~1.mp4