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Unit 5
Great inventions
Lesson 6 Understanding cultures
学习目标
能够谈论更多全球的发明和创新。
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能够读懂文章，了解更多中国古代的发明。
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What great inventions of ancient China do you know
Lead in
Reading
新课讲授
We all know the most significant inventions of ancient China — paper-making, printing, gunpowder, and compasses. However, Chinese people also made many other fascinating inventions.
Have you used the abacus It was invented in China
over 2,500 years ago. It became the primary tool used
by merchants and bankers to calculate.
Tofu originated in China. It is a good source of protein.
Tofu is rich in minerals that are important for building
strong bones and reducing the risk of some diseases. It
has been an important part of Chinese cuisine for over
2,000 years and is now enjoyed worldwide.
Tea making is another invention from China. It is said
that Shennong, an ancient Chinese emperor, discovered
tea when a tea leaf accidentally fell into a pot of boiling
water. Today, tea is popular all over the world.
The origins of porcelain can be traced back to the Han
Dynasty in China. Porcelain quickly spread throughout
China and reached other parts of the world.
Silk is another important Chinese invention. It is made
from the cocoons of silkworms. The Silk Road was named
after this valuable product.
The Chinese inventions witnessed the brilliance of ancient Chinese scientists, inventors, and thinkers. Although hundreds of years have passed, these inventions continue to inspire and shape modern science and technology.
Read the passage and answer the questions.
A Who discovered tea according to the passage
B There is another name for porcelain. What is it
According to the passage, Shennong (an ancient Chinese emperor) discovered tea.
China.
Read and answer
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
A Abacus has a history dating back about ________ years. It once was the primary _______ used by merchants and bankers to calculate.
B Tofu is a good _________ of protein and is _______ in minerals that are important for people’s health.
C Tea was discovered by Shennong, an ancient Chinese emperor, when a tea leaf ______________ fell into a pot of boiling water.
D The origins of porcelain can be traced back to _______________ and then became one of China’s most famous exports.
E Silk is made from the cocoons of ___________ and the Silk Road was named after this valuable product.
2,500
tool
source
rich
accidentally
the Han Dynasty
silkworms
Read and fill
Time Country Inventions Influences
There are many great inventions and innovations around the plete the table and share your ideas with your group.
Complete and share
Select one invention from your research above and present it to your classmates using the given sentence patterns below.
I want to introduce... to you.
It is invented in... by...
It helps people ...
It is popular worldwide.
...
Show time
I can talk about different kinds of inventions: I believe the invention of paper has greatly influenced the development of human civilization. Modern means of transportation, such as high-speed trains and airplanes, help people travel faster and farther.
I know about inventions that drive social progress: The development of transportation has made travelling much easier and faster. As it’s connected to the internet, it has made study and research much easier.
Self-check
I can introduce one of my favourite inventors or inventions: Every invention is a symbol of human creativity It was invented in...
I can talk about great inventions of ancient China: We all know the most significant inventions of ancient China — paper-making, printing, gunpowder, and compasses.
Improvement needed:
Thanks to technology
Inventions and discoveries
Have changed the modern world.
Developing technologies
Have changed the modern world.
I will turn on the light,
Thanks to electricity.
I will turn on the light,
Thanks to electricity.
Fun Time
Homework
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