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unit 3 The New Age of Invention
Now read the interview and find out what inventions are mentioned.
The New Age of Invention
Find out the text type and predict (预测)what the text is about
Topic
Interviewer
Interviewee
Ask Questions
Answer
Reading tip 1:
Pay attention to pics, title; they give important info
How inventions change over time
Did the interviewer ask Qs in the beginning
Greetings
1
Raise a question
2
Answer the question
Q
A
Greetings
Mark the questions from the interviewer.
Q
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.
Is the great age of invention over
Statement(陈述) or Q
Did Richard respond to it
Reading tip 2:
An interview may have traditional Qs and
statement-based Qs
Use opposite(相反的) ideas to encourage the interviewee to share his opinions
statement-based Q
5. ____________________ using GPS, computing technology and
6 ._________
replacement 4. ___________
________________________made by 3D printers
virtual reality and wearable tech
3. _________________
Ancient China —1.__________
the West— 2.________ _________________
inventions
of the
past
inventions
of today
inspiration
for inventions
recognizing 7.________
____________________
8.____________________
Explore the development of the interview
Question 1
Question 2, 3
Question 4, 5
Q1: Is the great age of invention over
No, it isn’t over, because we’ve gone through golden ages of invention and find ourselves in the great new age of technology.
inventions
of the past
Ancient China —1.__________
the West— 2.________ _________________
the four great inventions
the steam engine,
Examples
gunpowder
papermaking
printing
compass
steam engine
telephone
radio
Q2: Are most of the new great inventions tech-based
Q3: Can you give us some examples
A lot, yes.
inventions
of today
3. _________________
replacement 4. _____________________________________
5. ________________________ using GPS, computing technology and 6.______________
flexible battery
an intelligent walking house
Examples
flexible battery
hearts and bone parts made by 3D printers
GPS
computing tech
solar tech
Speaking tip 1:
Use examples to explain things.
Q5: What is it that inspires us to invent
inspiration
for inventions
recognizing 7.____________________________
8.______________________________
a problem that needs a solution.
Inspiration 1
Example 1
Example 2
Inspiration 2
Speaking tip 2:
Use connectives to organize ideas.
Q5: What is it that inspires us to invent
inspiration
for inventions
recognizing 7.____________________________
8.______________________________
a problem that needs a solution.
an incredible desire to think and create.
Q6: Will anybody ever invent a time machine
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!
something to expect in the future
100% sure
open-minded
D
What are your great expectations for the future
inventions
of the
past
Q1
inventions
of today
Q2-4
inspiration
for inventions
Q5
expectations for the future Q6
Part 1: Q&A____
Part 2: Q&A ____
Part 3: Q&A ____
the inventions of the past
the __________for inventions
the inventions of_______
Match the main idea of each part.
1-2
3-4
5-6
today
inspiration
Inventions
Inventions of the past
Ancient China 1.____________________________________
The West 2.________________________________________
Inspirations for inventions
recognising 9.___________________________________
an incredible 10.________________________________
Inventions of today
virtual 3._____________
4.______________tech and 5.______________
replacement hearts and bone parts made by 6. ____________;
an intelligent 7.__________________ using GPS, computing technology and 8.____________ technology.
Mind Map
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
reality
gunpowder, paper-making, printing,
and the compass.
the steam engine, the telephone and the radio
flexible battery
3D printers
solar
wearable
walking house
a problem that needs a solution
desire to think and create
Further reading
1. What kind of book is the most probably the book The New Age of Invention
A. A travel guide.
B. A science fiction.(科幻小说)
C. A autobiography.（自传）
D. A popular science book.
2．What is Richard’s attitude towards inventing a time machine
A．Supportive.（支持的）
B．Optimistic.
C．Critical. （批判地）
D．Negative.(消极的)
Our school is going to hold the New Age Tech Blueprint Forum(论坛)。
You are invited to picture the future with your inventions and you will be interviewed.
Role Play: Make an interview with a partner.
Interviewer:...Can you share with us your inventions (Q1)
Little Inventor:...
Interviewer:...Besides problem-solving, what else inspires you to invent things (Q2)
Little Inventor:...
Interviewer:...As students, how can we make our inventions come true (Q3)
Little Inventor:...
1
Raise a question
2
Answer the question
Q
A
Greetings
Use examples
Use connectives
You are the NEW AGE of invention who will lead to us into a bright future. With your talents and efforts, you could create infinite (无限的) possibilities, let alone a time machine.
“Hold infinity(无限) in the palm of your hand;
And eternity(永恒) in an hour.”
——William Blake
Thank You!

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