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Unit 3
Make it happen!
Developing ideasⅠ
P41-43
Learning Objectives
In this class, you will
act out a conversation about an invention and its inventor.
listen and get information from a news programme.
listen to a talk and learn how the speaker opens the talk.
Listening and speaking
Qualities of an inventor
Lead-in
Look and answer.
2. Where is he
He is in a lab.
1. Who is this man
He is Dr Alexander Fleming. He is an inventor.
3. What is he doing
He is doing experiments.
Lead-in
Look and answer.
5. How did he discover it
4. What did he discover
DID YOU KNOW
Not every invention is created on purpose. Sometimes it’s completely by accident! For example, in 1928, Dr Alexander Fleming forgot to clean his lab before going on a holiday. Later, he discovered penicillin from an uncleaned Petri dish. It’s now one of the most used medicines in the world!
He discovered penicillin.
He discovered it by accident.
Activity 1
You’re going to hear a news programme. Listen and choose its main purpose.
a. To encourage young people to become inventors.
b. To introduce some different invention exhibitions.
c. To invite people to come and see an invention exhibition.
d. To explain the history of some inventors and inventions.
Announcer: The Unexpected Inventions exhibition will open next week! ... It starts at 10:30 am on the first day. Young inventors, remember to come!
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Activity 2
Listen again and complete the advertisement.
Theme
What does the advertisement include
what you can learn from the exhibition
Place
where the exhibition is
Time
when the exhibition is open
Ticket prices
how much you need to pay to see the exhibition
Special event
what activity you can take part in
Activity 2
inventors
30 May
Students
free
qualities
10:30
The Unexpected Inventions exhibition will open next week! There, you can learn about great inventions and their inventors. The exhibition will take place at the City Museum. It starts on 1 May and ends on 30 May, from 9 am to 5 pm. Tickets cost 30 for adults and 15 for students. Children under 12 are free. One exciting event is a talk by inventor Mary Brown. You can learn all about the qualities of a successful inventor. It starts at 10:30 am on the first day. Young inventors, remember to come!
Activity 2
Ask and answer.
inventors
30 May
Students
free
qualities
10:30
1. What is the Unexpected Inventions exhibition about
It’s about great inventions and their inventors.
2. When and where is it
It takes place at the City Museum. It starts on 1 May and ends on 30 May, from 9 am to 5 pm.
Activity 2
Ask and answer.
inventor
30 May
students
free
qualities
10:30
3. How much are the tickets
Tickets cost 30 for adults and 15 for students. Children under 12 are free.
4. Is there anything special
Yes! On the first day at 10:30 am, there’s a talk by inventor Mary Brown about the qualities of a successful inventor.
Phonetics in use
Listen and pay attention to the words with red circles.
The Unexpected Inventions exhibition will open next week! There, you can learn about great inventions and their inventors. The exhibition will take place at the City Museum. It starts on 1 May and ends on 30 May, from 9 am to 5 pm. Tickets cost 30 for adults and 15 for students. Children under 12 are free. One exciting event is a talk by inventor Mary Brown. You can learn all about the qualities of a successful inventor. It starts at 10:30 am on the first day. Young inventors, remember to come!
learn let
Pronunciation:
/l/
/r/
remember Mary
Phonetics in use
/l/
发音规则：
1. 口形：自然微张，嘴角略向两侧拉。
2. 舌位：舌尖抵住上齿龈，舌两侧贴住上颚两侧臼齿内侧，中间形成一个“凹槽”。
3. 气流：声带振动，气流从舌两侧溢出，所以叫“边音”。
light /la t/ love /l v/ long /l /
lend /lend/ leave /li v/ lose /lu z/
Phonetics in use
/r/
发音规则：
1. 口形：双唇略圆，呈“噘嘴”状。
2. 舌位：舌尖靠近但不接触上齿龈，舌两侧贴住上颚臼齿内侧，中间留出一条“凹槽”，气流从中央通过。
3. 声带：振动，属于“无擦通音”。
red /red/ rabbit / r b t/ rose /r z/
reach /ri t / rich /r t / room /ru m/
Phonetics in use
Listen and repeat.
/l/ look leave light live
/r/ right ready very rain
Activity 3
Listen to Mary Brown’s talk and complete the chart.
Think
glue
books
trying
the mistakes
luck
juice
Activity 3
Listen to Mary Brown’s talk and complete the chart.
Do you want to be an inventor What does it take to become an inventor Today, let me tell you something about it. First, you need to think widely. Spencer Silver once invented a type of glue. But sadly, it was too weak. Later, Arthur Fry learnt about it and found it perfect for sticking notes to books. He used the glue in a new way, and now we have the Post-it note!
Next, never stop trying. The Wright Brothers faced many failures to invent the plane. But they learnt from the mistakes and never lost hope. Thanks to them, we can travel quickly.
Finally, sometimes you just need some luck. One winter night, a boy left a glass of juice outside with a stick in it. The next day, he found that the drink was frozen. He pulled it out and tasted it. That was the invention of the ice lolly!
Activity 4
Listen again. Then talk about how the speaker opens the talk.
Learning to learn
Opening a talk or speech
A good start can quickly catch the listeners’ attention. We can start by addressing the listeners directly, asking an interesting question, telling a story or sharing a famous saying.
1. “You can make a difference!”
2. “What changes have science and technology brought to our lives ”
3. “First, let me share a story with you.”
4. “We all know that Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
Activity 4
Listen again. Then talk about how the speaker opens the talk.
Do you want to be an inventor What does it take to become an inventor Today, let me tell you something about it. First, you need to think widely. Spencer Silver once invented a type of glue. But sadly, it was too weak. Later, Arthur Fry learnt about it and found it perfect for sticking notes to books. He used the glue in a new way, and now we have the Post-it note!
...
By asking questions.
Activity 5
Work in pairs. Act out a conversation about an invention and its inventor.
1. What’s this invention
It’s bubble wrap.
2. Who are the inventors
Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes.
3. When was it invented
In 1957.
Activity 5
Work in pairs. Act out a conversation about an invention and its inventor.
Useful expressions
... is a great invention. Do you know the story behind it
Tell me about...
What did it take for... to come up with...
Activity 5
Useful expressions
The inventors have got great qualities.
First, they were...
Next, they never...
Finally, they...
Activity 5
Example:
A: Have you heard of bubble wrap
B: Yes, it’s a great invention.
A: Can you tell me more about it
B: Sure. It was invented by Alfred Fielding and Marc
Chavannes in 1957.
A: How did they come up with the idea
B: They first invented bubble wrap as a type of wallpaper.
However, the product failed.
A: Oh, dear! That’s a shame.
B: Yes, but they didn’t give up. They started thinking of other uses and found more than 400! Several years later, when they decided to use it as packaging material, they found success. A computer company first used it to ship computers, and other businesses soon followed.
Activity 5
Checklist
1 学生能够介绍发明的基本信息，如名称，
发明者，发明时间等。
2 学生能够讲述发明产生的过程。
3 学生能够总结发明者的优秀品质。
4 学生能够尽可能多地使用之前板块和本板块的核心词汇，以及学生用书Useful expressions中的表达。
5 学生能够正确使用关于opening a talk or speech的表达。
Listening text
Announcer: The Unexpected Inventions exhibition will open next week! There, you can learn about great inventions and their inventors. The exhibition will take place at the City Museum. It starts on 1 May and ends on 30 May, from 9 am to 5 pm. Tickets cost 30 for adults and 15 for students. Children under 12 are free. One exciting event is a talk by inventor Mary Brown. You can learn all about the qualities of a successful inventor. It starts at 10:30 am on the first day. Young inventors, remember to come!
Listening text
Woman: Do you want to be an inventor What does it take to become an inventor Today, let me tell you something about it. First, you need to think widely. Spencer Silver once invented a type of glue. But sadly, it was too weak. Later, Arthur Fry learnt about it and found it perfect for sticking notes to books. He used the glue in a new way, and now we have the Post-it note!
Listening text
Next, never stop trying. The Wright Brothers faced many failures to invent the plane. But they learnt from the mistakes and never lost hope. Thanks to them, we can travel quickly.
Finally, sometimes you just need some luck. One winter night, a boy left a glass of juice outside with a stick in it. The next day, he found that the drink was frozen. He pulled it out and tasted it. That was the invention of the ice lolly!
Homework
1
2
记忆单词和短语并跟读听力文本。
根据本节课所学内容，整理问题What have you learnt about the qualities of an inventor in this section 的答案。。
Thank you!(共51张PPT)
Unit 3
Make it happen!
Words and expressions P137-138
目录
CONTENTS
Words on P36
Words on P37
Words on P40
Words on P44
Words on P39
Words on P45
Words on P41-45
Words on P36
/fe / n. 展览会
/bl k/ n. 一块（指木头、石头等有直边的硬物）
/ ɑ t f l/ adj. 人造的，人工的
/k n d n/ n. 长期疾病
/k st/ v. 价格为，需支付（某一数量的钱）
fair
block
artificial
condition
cost
fair
/fe / n. 展览会
① science fair 科学展
① There will be a science fair at our school next week.
下周我们学校将举办一场科学展览。
常考用法
例句
② book fair 书展
② He went to a book fair and bought a lot of books yesterday.
他昨天去了一个书展，买了很多书。
block
/bl k/ n. 一块（指木头、石头等有直边的硬物）
① a plastic block 一个塑料块
① He built a robot with many plastic blocks.
他用许多塑料块搭建了一个机器人。
常考用法
例句
② a block of wood 一块木头
② The boy used a block of wood to make a toy.
这个男孩用一块木头做了一个玩具。
artificial
/ ɑ t f l/ adj. 人造的，人工的
① artificial arm 人工手臂
① The little girl has an artificial arm.
这个小女孩有一个人工手臂。
常考用法
例句
② Artificial Intelligence (AI) 人工智能
② AI can help us a lot at work.
人工智能在工作中能给我们提供很多帮助。
condition
/k n d n/ n. 长期疾病
① a special condition 特殊疾病
① Yesterday he met Jenny, a girl with a special condition.
昨天他遇到了珍妮，一个有特殊疾病的女孩。
常考用法
例句
② in good condition 状态良好
② The car looks old, but it is in good condition.
这辆车看起来很旧，但状况良好。
cost
/k st/ v. 价格为，需支付（某一数量的钱）
sth. cost (sb.) + 金钱/时间，意为 “某物花费（某人）多少金钱/时间” ，主语通常是物 。
① The new car cost us $30,000.
这辆新车花了我们三万美元。
常考用法
例句
② The project will cost a lot of time.
这个项目将花费大量的时间和努力。
/lend/ v. 借给，借出
帮助(某人)做事；(给某人)搭把手
/ θri di / adj. 三维的，立体的
/ pr nt / n.打印机
/ n vent/ v. 发明，创造
/we / v. 重，重量是……
/ k l ɡr m/ n. 千克，公斤
/f ks/ v. 解决（问题）
/ n ven n/ n. 发明（物）
/ da n l d/ v. 下载
lend
lend (sb) a hand
3-D
printer
invent
weigh
kilogram
fix
invention
download
Words on P37
lend
/lend/ v. 借给，借出
① lend sb. sth. 把某物借给某人
① Could you lend me your umbrella
你能把你的伞借给我吗？
常考用法
例句
② lend sth. to sb. 把某物借给某人
② I’ll lend the book to you tomorrow.
我明天会把这本书借给你。
printer
/ pr nt / n.打印机
a 3-D printer 3D打印机
① My printer is out of ink.
我的打印机没墨了。
常考用法
例句
② A 3-D printer can make toys.
3D 打印机能做玩具。
invent
/ n vent/ v. 发明，创造
词汇 含义
invent v. 创造或设计新的事物，尤其是前所未有的。
invention n. 发明物，即通过发明过程创造出来的新事物或新方法。
inventor n. 发明家，即创造新事物的人。
词语辨析
① Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.
托马斯·爱迪生发明了电灯泡。
例句
② His new invention can help blind people.
他的新发明可以帮助盲人。
③ Thomas Edison is a great inventor.
托马斯·爱迪生是一位伟大的发明家。
weigh
/we / v. 重，重量是……
sth. weigh + 重量，意为 “某物重……” 。
① The box of apples weighs five kilograms.
这箱苹果重五公斤。
常考用法
例句
② The baby weighed three kilograms at birth.
这个婴儿出生时重三公斤。
kilogram
/ k l ɡr m/ n. 千克，公斤
kilogram是一个国际单位制（SI）中的质量单位，通常缩写为 "kg"。它是公制系统中的基本单位之一，用于测量物体的质量。
① The bag of rice weighs one kilogram.
这袋米重一千克。
常考用法
例句
② The package is more than five kilograms.
这个包裹超过五千克。
fix
/f ks/ v. 解决（问题）
① fix a problem 解决问题
① They need to fix the problem before the deadline.
他们需要在截止日期前解决问题。
常考用法
例句
② fix a bike 修理自行车
② Can you help me fix my bike It’s not working.
你能帮我修理自行车吗？它坏了。
invention
/ n ven n/ n. 发明（物）
词汇 含义
invent v. 创造或设计新的事物，尤其是前所未有的。
invention n. 发明物，即通过发明过程创造出来的新事物或新方法。
inventor n. 发明家，即创造新事物的人。
词语辨析
① Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.
托马斯·爱迪生发明了电灯泡。
例句
② His new invention can help blind people.
他的新发明可以帮助盲人。
③ Thomas Edison is a great inventor.
托马斯·爱迪生是一位伟大的发明家。
download
/ da nl d/ v. 下载
download sth. from... 从…… 下载某物
① It will take a few minutes to download the movie.
下载这个电影需要几分钟时间。
常考用法
例句
② She likes to download music from the Internet.
她喜欢从网上下载音乐。
/ pla / v. 应用，运用
/bla nd/ adj. 盲的，失明的
/m i n/ n. 机器
/w n/ v. 警告，告诫；提醒
/ bd kt/ n. 物体
/sens/ v. 检测并记录
/k n ɡr t le n/ n. 祝贺的话
apply
blind
machine
warn
object
sense
congratulations
Words on P39
apply
/ pla / v. 应用，运用
apply sth to... 将……应用到
① We can apply this idea to our speech.
我们可以把这个想法应用到我们的演讲中。
常考用法
例句
② They hope to apply the smart stick to real life.
他们希望将这种智能手杖应用于实际生活。
blind
/bla nd/ adj. 盲的，失明的
the blind 盲人
① The old man is blind and needs a guide dog.
这位老人失明了，需要一只导盲犬。
常考用法
例句
② The new app can help the blind cross the streets safely.
这款新应用程序可以帮助盲人安全过马路。
machine
/m i n/ n. 机器
① washing machine 洗衣机
① I need to buy a new washing machine.
我需要买一台新洗衣机。
常考用法
例句
② printing machine 印刷机
② The printing machine is out of ink.
印刷机没墨了。
warn
/w n/ v. 警告，告诫；提醒
① warn sb. of/about sth. 警告某人某事
① The sign warns visitors about the wet floor.
标志警告游客地板湿滑。
常考用法
例句
② warn sb. not to do sth. 告诫某人不要做某事
② The teacher warns the students not to talk during the exam.
老师告诫学生考试时不要说话。
object
/ bd kt/ n. 物体
① 物体，物品
① There is a strange object on the table.
桌子上有一个奇怪的物体。
常考用法
例句
② 目标，目的
② The object of the game is to win more points.
这个游戏的目的是获得更多的分数。
sense
/sens/ v. 检测并记录
sense表示“检测并记录”时，它通常用于描述设备或系统对环境条件（如温度、压力、运动等）的检测和记录。
① The machine can sense temperature changes.
这台机器能感应温度变化。
常考用法
例句
② The app can sense your location.
这个应用程序可以检测到你的位置。
congratulations
/k n ɡr t le n/ n. 祝贺的话
① congratulate v. 祝贺 ，恭喜
congratulate sb. on sth. 祝贺某人某事
① We should congratulate him on his new job.
我们应该祝贺他找到新工作。
常考用法
例句
② receive congratulations 收到祝贺
② She received many congratulations from her friends on the wedding day.
婚礼那天，她得到了朋友们的很多祝贺。
/ d v t sm nt/ n. 广告；启事
/ evride / adj. 日常的；平常的；每天的
/ tr b l/ v. 使忧虑，使苦恼
/kri e t v/ adj. 有创造力的
/ m d n t v/ adj. 富有想象力的；创新的
advertisement
everyday
trouble
creative
imaginative
Words on P40
advertisement
/ d v t sm nt/ n. 广告；启事
① write an advertisement 写广告
① We need to write an advertisement for our new product.
我们需要为我们的新产品写一则广告。
常考用法
例句
② put an advertisement 登广告
② She put an advertisement on the internet for her missing dog.
她在网上登广告寻找她丢失的狗。
everyday
/ evride / adj. 日常的；平常的；每天的
词汇 含义
everyday 用作形容词，来描述与日常生活密切相关的事物, 表示“每天的”。
every day 用作副词短语，来描述频繁或规律性的动作或事件，表示“每天”。
词语辨析
① What everyday problem do you face
你每天面临什么问题？
例句
② She goes for a walk every day after dinner.
她每天晚饭后去散步。
trouble
/ tr b l/ v. 使忧虑，使苦恼
trouble n. 麻烦；烦恼；困难
搭配：have trouble (in) doing sth. 做某事有困难
① Don’t trouble yourself with such a small problem.
不要为这样的小问题烦恼。
常考用法
例句
② I had some trouble in using my computer yesterday.
昨天我用电脑时遇到了一些麻烦。
creative
/kri e t v/ adj. 有创造力的
create (v.创造，产生)+ -ive (形容词后缀)=creative
① We found a creative way to solve the problem.
我们找到了一种创新的方法来解决这个问题。
构词
例句
② She is a creative writer with a unique style.
她是一位具有独特风格的创意作家。
imaginative
/ m d n t v/ adj. 富有想象力的；创新的
imagine v. 想象
imagination n. 想象力
imaginative adj. 富有想象力的
① She is an imaginative writer.
她是一位富有想象力的作家。
词性
例句
② The kids came up with imaginative games.
孩子们想出了充满想象力的游戏。
/ n vent / n. 发明者，发明家
/ wa dli/ adv.广泛地；普遍地
/ kj ri s ti/ n. 好奇心
inventor
widely
curiosity
Words on P41-45
inventor
/ n vent / n. 发明者，发明家
词汇 含义
invent v. 创造或设计新的事物，尤其是前所未有的。
invention n. 发明物，即通过发明过程创造出来的新事物或新方法。
inventor n. 发明家，即创造新事物的人。
词语辨析
① Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.
托马斯·爱迪生发明了电灯泡。
例句
② His new invention can help blind people.
他的新发明可以帮助盲人。
③ Thomas Edison is a great inventor.
托马斯·爱迪生是一位伟大的发明家。
widely
/ wa dli/ adv.广泛地；普遍地
wide（形容词，意为“宽的”）→ 加副词后缀 -ly →widely（副词，意为“广泛地；普遍地”）
① English is widely spoken around the world.
英语在全世界被广泛地使用。
构词
例句
② The news spread widely on social media.
这条消息在社交媒体上迅速传开。
curiosity
/ kj ri s ti/ n. 好奇心
curious adj. 好奇的
curiosity n. 好奇心
① The little boy is curious about everything in the museum.
小男孩对博物馆里的一切都很好奇。
词性
例句
② Her curiosity drives her to open the mysterious box.
她的好奇心驱使她打开了那个神秘的盒子。
/ t l nt/ n. 天资，天赋，才能
/ lek tr s ti/ n. 电
/ la tn / n. 闪电
n. 避雷针
/ pa n / n. 先驱，先锋，创始人
/ ekspl re n/ n. 探索；探险；勘探；勘查
/test/ v. 验证；检验
talent
electricity
lightning
lightning rod
pioneer
exploration
test
Words on P44
talent
/ t l nt/ n. 天资，天赋，才能
have a talent for... 在…… 方面有天赋
(后面可接名词，代词，动名词)
① Her talent in math helped her win the scholarship.
她在数学方面的才能帮助她赢得了奖学金。
常考用法
例句
② He has a talent for painting.
他有绘画方面的天赋。
electricity
/ lek tr s ti/ n. 电
① The storm knocked out electricity for the entire town.
暴风雨使整个小镇都停电了。
构词
例句
② This new power plant can generate enough electricity.
这个新发电厂能产生足够的电力。
electric（形容词，意为“电的”）→ 加名词后缀 -ity →electricity（名词，意为“电”）
lightning
/ la tn / n. 闪电
lightning rod 避雷针
① The lightning made the night sky bright.
闪电使夜空明亮起来。
常考用法
例句
② Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod.
本杰明·富兰克林发明了避雷针。
pioneer
/ pa n / n. 先驱，先锋，创始人
① a pioneer in... 在…… 方面的先驱
① He is a pioneer in the development of artificial intelligence.
他是人工智能发展的先驱。
常考用法
例句
② young pioneer 少先队员
② The young pioneer is helping the blind man cross the street.
少先队员正在帮助盲人过马路。
exploration
/ ekspl re n/ n. 探索；探险；勘探；勘查
explore v. 探索；探险；勘探；勘查
① After months of exploration, they finally found the ancient temple.
经过几个月的探索，他们终于找到了古庙。
词性
例句
exploration n. 探索；探险；勘探；勘查
② She is interested in space exploration.
她对太空探索感兴趣。
test
/test/ v. 验证，检验
test sth. for... 为…… 检测某物
(后面可接名词，代词，动名词)
① The scientist lost his life while testing this invention.
那位科学家在试验这项发明时献出了生命。
常考用法
例句
② We need to test the food for freshness before it goes on sale.
我们需要在食品上架前测试其新鲜度。
/d spa t/ prep. 尽管，虽然
/ fe lj / n. 失败
/ fju t / adj. 将来的，未来的
/ k spl r / n. 探险者; 勘察者
/r sk/ n. 冒险举动
/dra v/ v. 促使
/ θkwe k/ n. 地震
/ ki h l/ n. 锁眼，钥匙孔
despite
failure
future
explorer
risk
drive
earthquake
keyhole
Words on P45
failure
/ fe lj / n. 失败
① Power failure hit the city.
城市停电了。
词性
例句
② His plan ended in failure.
他的计划失败了。
fail v. 失败
failure n. 失败
future
/ fju t / adj. 将来的，未来的
future n. 将来，未来
搭配：in the future 在将来
① The future development of the city will be very bright.
这座城市的未来发展将会非常光明。
常考用法
例句
② In the future, technology will make our life more easier.
在未来，科技将使我们的生活更容易。
explorer
/ k spl r / n. 探险者; 勘察者
① These young explorers love tropical rainforests.
这些年轻的探险家热爱热带雨林。
词性
例句
② The explorer shared amazing photos with us.
这位探险家与我们分享了令人惊叹的照片。
explore v. 探索；探险；勘探；勘查
explorer n. 探险者; 勘察者
risk
/r sk/ n. 冒险举动
① take a risk/risks 冒险
① I will take a risk and try the new dish.
我将冒险尝试这个新菜。
常考用法
例句
② at risk 处于危险中
② Many animals are at risk and need our help.
许多动物正处于危险之中，需要我们的帮助。
drive
/dra v/ v. 促使
① drive sb. towards... 促使某人朝着……
(后面可接名词，代词，动名词)
① His love for art drives him towards becoming a painter.
他对艺术的热爱促使他成为一名画家。
常考用法
例句
② drive sb. to do sth. 促使某人做某事
② Her dream drives her to work hard every day.
她的梦想促使她每天都努力工作。
earthquake
/ θkwe k/ n. 地震
earth (n.地面，地球)+ quake (n.地震，摇晃)=earthquake
① An earthquake happened to this city last year.
去年这座城市经历了地震。
构词
例句
② After the earthquake, many volunteers came to help the people in trouble.
地震发生后，许多志愿者前来帮助有困难的人。
keyhole
/ ki h l/ n. 锁眼，钥匙孔
key (n.钥匙)+hole (n. 洞，坑) =keyhole (n. 锁眼，钥匙孔)
① The curious boy pressed his eye against the keyhole.
好奇的男孩把眼睛贴在锁眼上。
构词
例句
② Dust covered the rusty keyhole.
生锈的锁眼上布满了灰尘。
Thank you!(共36张PPT)
Unit 3
Make it happen!
Developing ideasⅡ
P44-47
Learning Objectives
In this class, you will
write a passage about the power of curiosity.
learn about some inventions and prepare for the reading.
read a passage and then better understand the importance of curiosity.
Reading
Lead-in
Look and answer.
1. What are the inventions
2. Who invented them
a “flying chair”
an earthquake detector
a lightning rod
Wan Hu
Zhang Heng
Benjamin Franklin
Lead-in
Look and answer.
3. How would you describe the inventors
a “flying chair”
an earthquake detector
a lightning rod
Wan Hu
Zhang Heng
Benjamin Franklin
Activity 1
Read the passage and check your answers.
1. What are the inventions
Who invented them
Wan Hu invented a “flying chair”. Zhang Heng invented the first earthquake detector. Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod.
Activity 1
Read the passage and check your answers.
2. How would you describe the inventors
Wan Hu was a brave and curious pioneer. Zhang Heng was a curious scientist who made new discoveries. Benjamin Franklin was very curious and did lots of research.
Activity 2
Read for main idea.
What’s the passage about
It’s about the power of curiosity.
That is, how curiosity helps scientists and inventors create.
Activity 2
Read for main idea.
What’s the power of curiosity
①
②
③
④
⑤
Activity 3
Read for structure.
Part 1 (Para. 1):
Part 3 (Para. 5):
Part 2 (Paras. 2-4):
Introduction
Conclusion
Body
Activity 3
Read for structure.
How does the writer prove his / her opinion in each part
Part 1 (Para. 1):
Part 3 (Para. 5):
Part 2 (Paras. 2-4):
the writer proves by using a quote.
the writer proves by using a quote and a metaphor.
the writer proves by giving examples.
2 Curiosity can bring new discoveries. Benjamin Franklin is a great example.
He was drawn to electricity and had a deep curiosity about its nature. He did lots of research to try to understand it. For example, he flew a kite during a storm. His curiosity led him to invent the lightning rod. This invention protects buildings from lightning.
Activity 4
Read for details.
What were they curious about
Benjamin Franklin was curious about the 1________ of electricity. He did a lot of 2_________. He once flew a kite during a(n) 3_______. He invented the lightning rod.
好奇心促进新发明。
本杰明·富兰克林就是一个很好的例子。
他痴迷于电，对它的本质有着深深的好奇。
他做了许多研究尝试去理解电。
例如，他曾在暴雨中放风筝。
他的好奇心促使他发明了避雷针。
这项发明保护
建筑物免受雷击。
nature
research
storm
3 Curiosity can also make people brave. Just look at Wan Hu, the Ming Dynasty pioneer of space exploration. He was so curious about space that he invented a "flying chair"! He lost his life while testing this invention. Despite the failure, his curiosity gave future explorers ideas. People learnt from his example, and created safer ways to explore space.
Activity 4
Read for details.
What were they curious about
Wan Hu was a curious 4________ of space exploration. He invented a flying chair, and he tested the invention by himself. But unluckily he 5___________.
pioneer
lost his life
好奇心亦能赋予人勇气。
看看万户，
他是中国明朝时期的太空探索先驱。
他对太空非常好奇，甚至发明了一把“飞椅”。
在测试“飞椅”的过程中，他不幸失去了生命。
尽管失败了，
但他的好奇心为后来的探索者提供了灵感。
人们从他的事例中汲取经验，
创造了更安全地探索宇宙的方法。
4 But curiosity is more than just taking risks. It also drives people towards certain goals. Zhang Heng, a Chinese scientist and inventor, was curious about the world: how did everything in the world move He spent years studying
the sky and the earth. Finally, he drew China's first star map, and invented the first earthquake detector. His curiosity continues to influence scientists today.
Activity 4
Read for details.
What were they curious about
As a(n) 6___________________, he was curious about the world. He spent years studying 7__________________. He drew China’s first 8_________ and invented the first earthquake detector.
scientist and inventor
the sky and the earth
但是好奇心不止于冒险。
它同时也驱使人们朝特定的目标前进。
中国科学家和发明家张衡对世界充满了好奇心：
世界万物是如何运动的呢？
他花了多年时间研究
天文和地理。
终于画出了中国第一张星象图，并且发明了第一台地震探测仪。
他的好奇心继续影响着今天的科学家。
star map
1 Albert Einstein once said, “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.”
5 As Jacques Cousteau said, “What is a scientist after all It is a curious man looking through a keyhole, the keyhole of nature, trying to know what’s going on.”
Activity 5
Answer the questions.
1. What words of famous people does the writer use in the passage What are their effects
The writer uses Albert Einstein’s and Jacques Cousteau’s words. Their words help us understand the importance of curiosity.
阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦曾说过：“我并无过人天赋，只是格外好奇。”
正如雅克·库斯托所说：“究竟什么是科学家？科学家就是一个好奇的人，
试图通过大自然的钥匙孔，去探寻事物的真相。”
5 Curiosity is the key. It opens one door after another for us to discover a new world.
Activity 5
Answer the questions.
2. What door can the key of curiosity open
It can open the door to a new world.
好奇心就是那把钥匙，为我们打开一扇又一扇认知新世界的大门。
3. What other examples can you use to describe curiosity
I would use Linus Pauling’s words, “Satisfaction of one’s curiosity is one of the greatest sources of happiness in life.”
I would use Marie Curie’s words, “Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.”
Activity 6
Think and share.
1. Do you think inventors could work without curiosity Why or why not
No, I don’t think inventors could work without curiosity. Without curiosity, they wouldn’t want to understand how nature works.
Learning to think
You can consider these questions:
What famous inventors do you know
What role does curiosity play in creating their inventions
Activity 6
Think and share.
2. What are you most curious about
I’m most curious about space and planets. I want to understand more about them.
Activity 7
Write a passage about the power of curiosity.
Step 1
Review the reading passage.
The power of curiosity
Curiosity can bring new discoveries.
Curiosity can make people brave.
Curiosity can drive people towards certain goals.
Who made the new discovery
What did he/she do
What was his/her invention
Who was brave
What did he/she invent
Why was he/she brave
Who reached the goal
What was his/her goal
How did he/she reach it
Activity 7
Step 2
Choose one opinion to write about and think of other examples to prove the opinion.
Curiosity can bring new discoveries.
Curiosity can make people brave.
Curiosity can drive people towards certain goals.
My idea
Curiosity can bring new discoveries.
Examples
Alexander Fleming
James Watt
Activity 7
Step 3
Write your passgae.
Curiosity is the key to new discoveries. It pushes us to learn and explore. For example, Alexander Fleming noticed something in his lab dish. He kept questioning why bacteria weren’t growing there. His curiosity led to the discovery of penicillin. This changed medicine forever. Another example is James Watt. He was curious about steam engines and decided to improve them. His work helped start the Industrial Revolution.
In short, curiosity makes us ask questions. When we find answers, we create amazing things. That is the power of curiosity.
Activity 7
Step 4
Check your passage.
Did you use enough examples to support your idea
Did you use the words and expressions from the reading passage
Did you give your opinion on the power of curiosity
Step 5
Share your passage.
Activity 7
Checklist
1 学生能够针对好奇心的重要性表达自己的
观点。
2 学生能够使用具体的事例支持自己的观点。
3 学生能够总结发明者的优秀品质。
4 学生能够尽可能多地使用之前板块和本板块的核心词汇。
5 学生能够正确使用动词不定式和动名词作宾语。
Language points
1. He was drawn to electricity and had a deep curiosity about its nature.
他痴迷于电，对它的本质有着深深的好奇。
be drawn to... 意为“被……吸引，痴迷于……”。
例如:
① She is always drawn to the space and planets.
她总是被太空和行星所吸引。
② I’m drawn to classical music because it can calm me down.
我痴迷于古典音乐，因为它能让我平静下来。
2. His curiosity led him to invent the lightning rod.
他的好奇心促使他发明了避雷针。
lead sb to do sth 意为“使 / 促使某人去做某事”。
例如:
① His love for languages led him to study abroad.
他对语言的热爱促使他出国留学。
② The high cost of rent led them to move to a smaller apartment.
房租太高，促使他们搬到一套更小的公寓。
3. This invention protects buildings from lightning.
这项发明保护建筑物免受雷击。
protect... from... 意为“保护……免受伤害/危险/损害”。
例如:
① Sunscreen protects your skin from harmful UV rays.
防晒霜保护皮肤免受有害紫外线的伤害。
② The thick walls protected the castle from enemy attacks.
厚厚的城墙使城堡免受敌军攻击。
4. Just look at Wan Hu, the Ming Dynasty pioneer of space exploration.
看看万户，他是中国明朝时期的太空探索先驱。
万户本名陶广义，因在历次战事中屡立奇功，被朱元璋封赏“万户”，从此得名。他是人类史上第一个想到利用火箭升空的人，被称为“世界航天第一人”。20世纪70年代，国际天文学联合会把月球上的一座环形山命名为“Wan Hoo”，以此纪念这位世界航天始祖。
5. He was so curious about space that he invented a “flying chair”!
他对太空非常好奇，甚至发明了一把“飞椅”。
be curious about 意为“对……感到好奇”。
例如:
① He was curious about how she would do.
他很想知道她会怎么做。
② Children are naturally curious about the world around them.
孩子们天生对周围的世界充满好奇心。
6. Despite the failure, his curiosity gave future explorers ideas.
尽管失败了，但他的好奇心为后来的探索者提供了灵感。
despite 意为“尽管，虽然”，用来表示某些行动和情况尽管有不利的条件也继续进行。
例如:
① Despite the rain, the outdoor party continued as planned.
尽管下雨，户外派对仍按计划进行。
② Despite the fear of heights, she climbed to the top of the tower.
尽管恐高，她还是爬上了塔顶。
7. Zhang Heng, a Chinese scientist and inventor, was curious about the world...
中国科学家和发明家张衡对世界充满了好奇心...
张衡(78一139)是东汉科学家、文学家和发明家。他创制了世界上最早利用水力转动的浑象和测定地震方位的候风地动仪。此外，他还制造了指南车、自动记里鼓车和能飞行数里的木鸟。
8. His curiosity continues to influence scientists today.
他的好奇心继续影响着今天的科学家。
continue to do sth 意为“继续处于某种状态/继续做某事”。
例如:
① She continues to volunteer at the hospital every weekend.
她继续每个周末在医院做志愿者。
② The old lighthouse continues to guide ships safely into the harbor.
那座古老的灯塔仍在指引船只安全进港。
9. As Jacques Cousteau said, “What is a scientist after all It is a curious man looking through a keyhole, the keyhole of nature, trying to know what’s going on.”
正如雅克·库斯托所说：“究竟什么是科学家？科学家就是一个好奇的人，试图通过大自然的钥匙孔，去探寻事物的真相。”
雅克.库斯托 (Jacques Cousteau)是法国知名海洋学家，也
是世界上最著名的海洋探险家之一。他和同伴一起发明了现代潜水设备一水中呼吸器(Aqualung)，并制作了名为《寂
静的世界》的纪录片，是环保运动的先驱。
10. As Jacques Cousteau said, “What is a scientist after all It is a curious man looking through a keyhole, the keyhole of nature, trying to know what’s going on.”
正如雅克·库斯托所说：“究竟什么是科学家？科学家就是一个好奇的人，试图通过大自然的钥匙孔，去探寻事物的真相。”
keyhole意为“锁眼，钥匙孔”，此处比喻科学家探索未知的
方法—正如我们透过门上的钥匙孔可以看到门后的部分世
界，科学家也是通过对细节的研究，逐步探索和理解更广阔的未知世界。这是一种形象生动的比喻，旨在强调科学家对未知的好奇心和探索精神。
Homework
1
2
记忆单词和短语并正确朗读课文。
依照Step 3的评价标准，继续润色写作部分的小短文。
Thank you!(共15张PPT)
Unit 3
Make it happen!
Presenting ideas P48-49
Learning Objectives
In this class, you will
search for information about great inventions and take a group vote to decide on one invention.
make your display board about the invention.
practise and present your display board to the class and vote on the best three ones.
reflect on what you have learnt in this unit.
In this unit, we explored great inventions:
importance of inventions
invention ideas from problems
By the end of this unit, you will make a display board about an invention.
Make it happen!
qualities of an inventor
importance of curiosity
Make a display board about an invention.
Step 1
Work in groups. Search for information about great inventions. They can be inventions from history or modern times.
name of invention
the inventor
its importance
Step 2
Prepare your display board and use the following outline to organise your ideas.
Problem
Solution
About the inventor
Materials
How it works
Step 3
You can use the language tips in the outline or find useful expressions or sentences from this unit.
Problem
Solution
About the inventor
- People wanted something...
- People had a hard time... They wished...
- The answer was to...
- ...decided to invent a(n)... It was able to...
- ..., a(n)... scientist/inventor, was curious
about...
- He/She spent years studying...
- Finally he/she...
Step 3
You can use the language tips in the outline or find useful expressions or sentences from this unit.
Materials
How it works
- ... made it out of...
- Using..., ... invented the...
- It is able to work with...
- Once it senses..., it starts...
Step 4
Make your display board.
Problem:
Back in 1955, people wanted something to stop polio.
This dangerous disease hurt many children in China.
Solution:
The answer was to make cheap and effective vaccine.
About the inventor:
Gu Fangzhou, a Chinese scientist, spent years studying polio vaccines. He tested the vaccine on himself. Finally he invented the world’s first “sugar pill” vaccine.
Materials:
He made it out of the vaccine, sugar and milk powder.
How it works:
Once children take it, it activates the immune system to protect their body from the disease.
The “sugar pill”
Step 5
Practise and present your display board to the class.
Display board Content Design Grammar Total
Scores
Vote on the best three display boards and the best three presentations.
Presentaion Pronunciation Intonation Posture Facial expression Total
Scores
Step 5
Checklist
1 学生能够介绍发明的基本信息，如名称，
发明者，解决的问题等。
2 学生能够介绍发明者发明的过程并总结其优秀品质。
3 学生能够描述发明使用的材料及其工作原理。
4 学生能够尽可能多地使用本单元的核心词汇, 尤其是生词。
5 学生能够正确使用动词不定式和动名词作宾语。
Reflection
Do you understand more about great inventions
Activity 1
After completing this unit, I understand more about great inventions.
What leads to inventions
Inventions come from problems to be solved.
Inventions come from _________.
Inventions come from _________.
inventors with good qualities
curiosity
Activity 2
To express my understanding, I can...
1=excellent
2=good
3=not yet
I still need to improve:
1...
2...
use words and expressions in the unit to
talk about inventions:
use to-infinitive and -ing as object to talk about invention ideas.
explain the importance of invention.
Thank you!(共17张PPT)
Unit 3
Make it happen!
Starting out P35
Learning Objectives
In this class, you will
look at some pictures and better understand how inventions have changed our lives.
get information from a picture.
watch a video and learn about the differences between the lives of ancient people and ours.
Lead-in
Look and answer.
1. What can you see in the picture
I can see a light bulb, a ladder and a man with a computer.
2. What do these stand for
The light bulb could stand for the invention idea. The ladder could stand for the steps to make the
idea come true. The man with the computer could stand for the person who makes it happen.
Make it happen!
让它成真！
Lead-in
Look and answer.
3. What does the picture mean to you
Great inventions can change our lives.
Make it happen!
让它成真！
Lead-in
In this unit, let’s explore great inventions.
2
3
1
Great inventions
importance of inventions
invention ideas
from problems
qualities of an inventor
伟大的发明
By the end of this unit, you will make a display board about an invention.
4
importance of
curiosity
Activity 1
Look at the picture and answer the questions.
1. What can you see
I can see an ancient man and a modern man.
2. What do you know about the
differences between the lives of ancient people and ours
The differences include: homes, clothes, food, travel and...
Activity 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. What are the differences between the lives of ancient people and ours
2. What caused these differences
Activity 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. What are the differences between the lives of ancient people and ours
Homes: Ancient people lived in the wild; modern people live in houses.
VS
Activity 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. What are the differences between the lives of ancient people and ours
Clothes: Ancient people had simple clothes; modern people have lots of clothes to choose from.
VS
Activity 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. What are the differences between the lives of ancient people and ours
Food: Ancient people hunted and gathered food; modern people buy food from markets and cook with gas or electricity.
VS
Activity 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. What are the differences between the lives of ancient people and ours
Travel: Ancient people went on foot; modern people use bikes, cars, buses, planes, etc.
VS
Activity 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. What are the differences between the lives of ancient people and ours
Safety: Ancient people stood guard; modern people lock doors.
VS
Activity 1
Watch the video and answer the questions.
2. What caused these differences
Technology and inventions (like clocks, electricity, cars and lights) caused the differences because they made life easier.
Activity 2
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
1. What are these inventions
the compass
the wheel
the computer
the mobile phone
Activity 2
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
2. How have they changed our lives
The compass has helped people find the right direction when they travel.
The wheel has helped people move faster.
The computer has helped people find information quickly.
The mobile phone has helped people talk and share anytime, anywhere.
Homework
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复习巩固课程内容，并深入思考发明创造对人类生活的影响。
分享自己知道的发明创造以及它对我们生活的影响。
Thank you!(共46张PPT)
Unit 3
Make it happen!
Understanding ideas P36-40
Learning Objectives
In this class, you will
summarise the grammar rules of infinitive and -ing as object.
read a passage and then better understand “invention ideas from problems”.
work in pairs and write an advertisement for an invention.
Reading
Lead-in
Look and answer.
1. What do you think of these words
These words relate to invention and problem-solving.
2. Can you use them to describe the main idea of the passage
I think the passage is about someone who invented an artificial arm. He or she designed it to improve people’s lives by lending “a helping hand”.
Lead-in
Look and guess.
1. Where was the boy
2. What was he doing at that moment
3. What was in the boy’s hand
Activity 1
Read and check your answer.
1. Where was the boy
2. What was he doing at that moment
3. What was in the boy’s hand
He was at a science fair.
He was showing his work.
There was a robotic
arm in his hand.
Activity 1
Read and check your answer.
4. What is the passage mainly about
It’s mainly about how Easton has helped people with his invention, an artificial arm.
Activity 2
Read for details.
1 Easton LaChappelle, a 14-year-old student, stood beside his work at a science fair. It was a robotic arm. He built it out of plastic blocks and fishing line.
在一场科技展会上，14岁的学生伊斯顿·拉沙佩勒站在他的作品旁。
它是一只机械手臂。
他用塑料积木和钓鱼线制作的。
2. What was it made of
1. What was Easton’s work at the science fair
It was a robotic arm.
It was made of plastic blocks and fishing line.
2 “Hello,” said a girl with an artificial arm, as she shook hands with
Easton’s work.
3 This was the first time Easton met Jenny, a girl with a special
condition. She was born without an arm. Her artificial arm was
just a simple hook, but it cost ＄80,000. What’s worse, children like
her grow quickly and need new arms all the time.
Activity 2
Read for details.
一位装着假肢手臂的女孩握住机械手说：“你好。”
这是伊斯顿第一次遇到珍妮，一个情况特殊的女孩。
她天生缺少一只胳膊。
她的假肢只是
一个简单的钩子，但却花了8万美元。
更糟糕的是，
像她这么大的孩子长得快，总是需要更换新的假肢。
1. What happened to Jenny
She was born without an arm.
2 “Hello,” said a girl with an artificial arm, as she shook hands with
Easton’s work.
3 This was the first time Easton met Jenny, a girl with a special
condition. She was born without an arm. Her artificial arm was
just a simple hook, but it cost ＄80,000. What’s worse, children like
her grow quickly and need new arms all the time.
Activity 2
Read for details.
一位装着假肢手臂的女孩握住机械手说：“你好。”
这是伊斯顿第一次遇到珍妮，一个情况特殊的女孩。
她天生缺少一只胳膊。
她的假肢只是
一个简单的钩子，但却花了8万美元。
更糟糕的是，
像她这么大的孩子长得快，总是需要更换新的假肢。
2. What is Jenny’s artificial arm like
It’s a simple hook.
Activity 2
Read for details.
4 “It blew me away! I built my arm for only ＄300,” thought Easton.
“I must lend a hand to people like her.”
2. What did he decide to do
1. How did Easton feel when he knew about Jenny’s artifcial arm
Easton felt surprised.
He decided to lend a hand to people like Jenny.
“这让我大吃一惊！我只花了300美元就造出了假肢。”伊斯顿心想，
“我必须向她这样的人伸出援手。”
5 After the fair, Easton’s room became a lab. He stayed there all day. He always tried to improve his work. For his 16th birthday, Easton got a 3-D printer. And with it, he invented an artificial arm. It was able to move with brain signals of the user. But it wasn’t good enough yet: the arm weighed 3.6 kilograms. It was too heavy for a child.
6 Easton kept working on it. He enjoyed fixing problems one after another. And finally he hit on success at age 23. His design only weighed 0.5 kilograms and cost around ＄500.
Activity 2
Read for details.
展会之后，伊斯顿的房间成为了一间实验室。
他整天待在里面。
他总是试图改进他的作品。
16岁生日时，伊斯顿得到了一台3D打印机。
借助这台打印机，他发明了一只假肢手臂。
它能够根据使用者的脑信号做动作。
但是它还不够完善：
这只手臂重达3.6千克。
这对一个孩子来说太重了。
伊斯顿继续改进作品。
他很享受一个接一个地解决问题。
23岁时，他终于成功了。
他的设计仅重0.5千克，
造价约500美元。
Activity 2
Read for details.
2. Was Easton pleased with his first artificial arm Why or why not
1. What did Easton do after the fair
He invented an artificial arm with a 3-D printer and kept working on it. He enjoyed fixing problems one after another. And finally he hit on success at age 23.
On one hand, Easton was pleased with it because the arm was able to move with brain signals of the user. But on the other hand, he thought it wasn’t good enough because it was too heavy for a child.
7 Easton’s invention has helped many children. He didn’t want to make money from it. He decided to post his design online... for free! People can download the design and make an artificial arm with their own 3-D printers!
8 What a helping hand!
Activity 2
Read for details.
伊斯顿的发明已经帮助了很多孩子。
他并不想以此赚钱。
他决定将设计发布到网上——而且是免费！
人们可以下载该设计，自己用3D打印机打印，制作假肢。
多么好的“援手”啊！
2. Why did he do so
1. What did Easton do with his successful artificial arm
He posted his design online for free.
He just wanted to help people in need.
Activity 3
Order the following events in the passage.
___ Easton made a robotic arm with plastic blocks and fishing line.
___ Easton allowed people to use his design for free.
___ Easton and Jenny met at a science fair.
___ Easton made an artificial arm with a 3-D printer.
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Activity 3
Retell these events.
Before the science fair, Easton made a robotic arm with plastic blocks and fishing line.
Then Easton went to the science fair with the robotic arm and met Jenny, a girl without an arm. At that moment, he decided to lend a hand to people like Jenny.
After the fair, Easton tried to improve his work. He invented an artificial arm with a 3-D printer, but it was too heavy. Then he kept working on it. At the age of 23, he hit on success.
Finally, Easton decided to post his design online. He allowed people to use it for free.
Event 1
Event 2
Event 3
Event 4
Activity 4
Complete the chart with the words and expressions from the passage.
science fair
without an arm
grow quickly
1 Easton LaChappelle, a 14-year-old student, stood beside his work at a science fair. It was a robotic arm. He built it out of plastic blocks and fishing line.
2 “Hello,” said a girl with an artificial arm, as she shook hands with Easton’s work.
3 This was the first time Easton met Jenny, a girl with a special condition. She was born without an arm. Her artificial arm was just a simple hook, but it cost ＄80,000. What’s worse, children like her grow quickly and need new arms all the time.
fishing line
move
weighed
cost
1 Easton LaChappelle, a 14-year-old student, stood beside his work at a science fair. It was a robotic arm. He built it out of plastic blocks and fishing line.
5 After the fair, Easton’s room became a lab. He stayed there all day. He always tried to improve his work. For his 16th birthday, Easton got a 3-D printer. And with it, he invented an artificial arm. It was able to move with brain signals of the user. But it wasn’t good enough yet: the arm weighed 3.6 kilograms. It was too heavy for a child.
6 Easton kept working on it. He enjoyed fixing problems one after another. And finally he hit on success at age 23. His design only weighed 0.5 kilograms and cost around ＄500.
Activity 4
Activity 4
design
7 Easton’s invention has helped many children. He didn’t want to make money from it. He decided to post his design online... for free! People can download the design and make an artificial arm with their own 3-D printers!
Activity 5
Think and share.
1. How would Jenny’s life change with Easton’s invention
Jenny’s life would be much easier. She can do more activities and the artifcial arm looks better than a hook. It is also cheaper, so her family can save more money.
Learning to think
To understand the influence of something, you can compare the situation before and after the use of it.
Activity 5
Think and share.
2. What can you learn from Easton
From Easton, I learn that creativity and persistence can solve problems. By sharing his design for free, he teaches me that technology should help everyone, not just those who can pay.
Grammar
Read the sentences from the reading passage.
Lead-in
(a) He always tried to improve his work.
(b) He enjoyed fixing problems one after another.
动名词(fixing) 作宾语
动词不定式(to improve) 作宾语
动词不定式和动名词作宾语
Find more sentences with these structures in the reading passage.
Lead-in
(c) Easton kept working on it.
(d) He didn’t want to make money from it.
(e) He decided to post his design online... for free!
动名词(working) 作宾语
动词不定式(to make) 作宾语
动词不定式(to post) 作宾语
Read the sentences and summarise the grammar rules.
(a) He always tried to improve his work.
(b) He enjoyed fixing problems one after another.
(c) Easton kept working on it.
(d) He didn’t want to make money from it.
(e) He decided to post his design online... for free!
动名词(working) 作宾语
动词不定式(to make) 作宾语
动词不定式(to post) 作宾语
动名词(fixing) 作宾语
动词不定式(to improve) 作宾语
What can you learn from these sentences
We can use the infinitive and -ing after some verbs as objects.
Activity 1
try to do
want to do
decide to do
Activity 2
enjoy doing
keep doing
Find more words with these structures.
plan to do
hope to do
offer to do
learn to do
refuse to do
practise doing
finish doing
avoid doing
miss doing
mind doing
imagine doing
...
...
注意：有一些动词，既可以用不定式也可以用动名词作宾语，但表达的意义不同。
remenber to do 记得要做
remember doing 记得做过
forget to do 忘记要做
forget doing 忘记做过
stop to do 停下来去做
stop doing 停止做
Activity 3
Complete the sentences.
1. the boys / their models / enjoy / making
_______________________________________
2. refused / me / to help / Tom
_______________________________________
3. we / plan / a trip / to take / next week
_______________________________________
4. mind / you / the window / closing / do
_______________________________________
5. forgot / I / my keys / to bring
_______________________________________
The boys enjoy making their models.
Tom refused to help me.
We plan to take a trip next week.
Do you mind closing the window
I forgot to bring my keys.
Activity 4
Correct the errors in the following sentences.
1. She wants doing well in the exam.
2. Stop to play and listen to the teacher.
3. He learned swimming when he was five.
4. They avoid to make noise in class.
5. We keep to speak English every morning.
to do
playing
to swim
making
speaking
Activity 5
Complete the paragraph with the correct form of the words in brackets.
Lily’s grandfather had Parkinson’s disease, and he kept 1__________ (knock) his drinks over. Lily decided 2___________ (design) a new cup to help him. She invented a cup with three legs. It can stand well on the table and Grandpa enjoyed 3________ (use) it!
knocking
using
to design
Activity 6
Complete the news report with the correct form of the words in the box.
to have
to make
to do
to apply
Activity 6
to have
to make
to do
to apply
1. Who is the inventor
The 17-year-old
Shantanu Gangwar.
2. What problem did the inventor notice
Blind students at school had a hard time moving around. They wished to have a smart machine to warn them about the objects in their way.
Activity 6
to have
to make
to do
to apply
3. What did the inventor invent
He invented a smart walking stick.
4. What happened to the inventor after
the invention
He won an award and
received many congratulations. He
wanted to make it even better.
Activity 6
to have
to make
to do
to apply
5. What can you learn from Shantanu
Shantanu shows that anyone can invent something meaningful by observing problems, using technology creatively, and working hard to make the world better.
Activity 7
Work in pairs. Think of a problem and come up with an idea for an invention.
What everyday problem do you face
How does the problem trouble you
What invention could solve the problem (Be creative! You can be as imaginative as you want.)
How does the invention work
I am busy with my study, and I often forget to water my plants. Sometimes, I water them too much.
Some plants become unhealthy, or even die.
An automatic plant waterer.
It uses a sensor to check if the soil is dry. If the soil is dry, the sensor tells a small pump to water the plant. When the soil is wet enough, the sensor stops the pump.
Activity 7
Then write an advertisement for it. Use the words and expressions from the reading passage and the Useful expressions to help you.
waterer
not watering plants in time
automatic plant waterer
using a sensor to check the condition of the soil and control the pump
Useful expressions
... was just a(n)..., but it cost... / I’m going to invent a(n)...
/ What’s worse, ... / It will be able to... / I must lend a hand to...
Activity 7
Checklist
1 学生能够发现并描述一个日常生活中的问题。
2 学生能够介绍一个发明创意，解决此问题。
3 学生能够描述发明的工作原理。
4 学生能够尽可能多地使用本板块的核心词汇和学生用书Useful expressions中的表达。
5 学生能够正确使用动词不定式和动名词作宾语。
Language points
1. He built it out of plastic blocks and fishing line.
他用塑料积木和钓鱼线制作的它。
out of... 意为“由……(制成)，用……(做成)”。
例如:
① He has a toy boat carved out of wood.
他有一只木头雕成的玩具小船。
② The necklace is made out of gold.
这条项链是黄金制成的。
2. What’s worse, children like her grow quickly and need new arms all the time.
更糟糕的是，像她这么大的孩子长得快，总是需要更换新的假肢。
what’s worse意为“更糟糕的是”，用来引出一个更加糟糕或严重的情况，通常用来加重语气，强调比较。
例如:
① I forgot my wallet at home, and what’s worse, my phone is
out of power.
我把钱包忘在家里了，更糟糕的是，我的手机没电了。
② It’s raining, and what’s worse, I left my umbrella at home.
天下起了雨，更糟糕的是，我把伞忘在家里了。
3. “It blew me away! I built my arm for only ＄300,” thought Easton.
“这让我大吃一惊！我只花了300美元就造出了假肢。”伊斯顿心想。
blow sb away意为“使某人大为惊讶”。
例如:
① The gift was so good that it just blew me away. 礼物太棒了, 简直让我震惊。
② The sunrise over the Grand Canyon blew us away.
大峡谷的日出美得让我们惊叹不已。
4. I must lend a hand to people like her.
我必须向她这样的人伸出援手。
lend a hand to sb/lend sb a hand 意为 “帮助某人，给某人搭把手”。
例如:
① The volunteers want to lend a hand to the old people.
志愿者们想帮助那些老人。
② Could you lend me a hand with these suitcases
你能帮我提一下这些行李箱吗？
5. It was able to move with brain signals of the user.
它能够根据使用者的脑信号做动作。
be able to do sth.意为“能够做某事”，强调“经过努力后成功做成某事”。
例如:
① She is able to speak four languages fluently.
她能流利地说四种语言。
② After months of training, he was able to finish the marathon.经过数月训练，他成功跑完马拉松。
6. And finally he hit on success at age 23.
23岁时，他终于成功了。
hit on 意为“偶然想到；突然找到；意外获得”，其后通常接抽象名词。
例如:
① She hit on a great idea for her speech.
她突然想到一个关于演讲的好主意。
② The novelist hit on success with his first book.
这位小说家凭借他的第一本书一举成名。
7. What a helping hand!
多么好的“援手”啊！
本句是感叹句句型: What a(n)(+形容词)+单数名词!
例如:
① What a nice dress!多漂亮的连衣裙啊!
② What a surprise!真是没料到的事!
a helping hand 意为“援手，帮助”。
本句使用了双关的修辞手法。从字面意义上看，a helping
hand意味着“提供援助或帮助的手”，指代Easton发明的机械手臂。从深层次的意义上来说，a helping hand也是对Easton及其发明的赞美。他的发明为他人提供了关键的支持和帮助，同时他本人也是一个无私奉献、助人为乐的人。
Homework
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记忆单词和短语并正确朗读课文。。
熟记本节课所学语法点并完成练习。
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运用本节课所学内容，写一篇关于发明创意的小短文。
Thank you!

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