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Unit 5 Great inventions
第 6 课 时
Understanding cultures
Great inventions of ancient China
单词: emperor
短语: continue to do sth.
句型：It is said that Shennong, an ancient Chinese emperor, discovered tea
when a tea leaf accidentally fell into a pot of boiling water.
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能够了解更多中国古代的发明；能够对中国古代发明的历史背景和文化意义有一个清晰的认识；通过讨论中国古代的发明及其影响，提高学生的英语口语能力；通过了解中国古代的伟大发明及其对世界的贡献，培养学生的文化自豪感和认同感。
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Learning Goals
Watch a video
emperor / emp r （r）/ n. 皇帝
continue to do sth. 继续做某事
课 堂 学 习
Vocabulary and Expressions
Look at the pictures and answer the following questions.
What great inventions are they
How many great inventions do we have in China
Read the passage and answer the questions.
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We all know the most significant inventions of ancient China --- paper-making,printing, gunpowder, and the compass. 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.
The passage does not mention “another name for porcelain” — it only introduces porcelain’s origin (Han Dynasty in China) and spread.
But we usually call it china.
Read paragraph 1 and answer the questions.
1. What are the four most significant inventions of ancient China mentioned
in the text
2. According to the text, did ancient Chinese people create only the four major
inventions
The four most significant inventions of ancient China are paper-making, printing, gunpowder, and compass.
No, besides the four major inventions, ancient Chinese people also made many other fascinating inventions.
Read paragraph 2 and answer the questions.
1. What is the abacus, and where was it invented
2. Who mainly used the abacus in ancient times, and for what purpose
The abacus is a calculating tool, and it was invented in China over 2,500 years ago.
Merchants and bankers primarily used the abacus to perform calculations.
Read paragraph 3 and answer the questions.
1. Where did tofu originate, and how long has it been part of Chinese cuisine
2. What are two health benefits of eating tofu mentioned in the text
Tofu originated in China and has been an important part of Chinese cuisine for over 2,000 years.
Tofu is rich in minerals that help build strong bones and reduce the risk of some diseases.
Read paragraph 4 and answer the questions.
1. What is the origin of tea according to the text
2. How has tea changed from its ancient discovery to today
Tea originated in China.
From being discovered in ancient China, tea has now become popular all over the world.
Read paragraph 5 and answer the questions.
1. Where and when did porcelain originate according to the text
2. What happened to porcelain after it spread across China
Porcelain originated in China during the Han Dynasty.
It reached other parts of the world.
Read paragraph 6 and answer the questions.
1. What is silk made from according to the text
2. Why was the Silk Road given its name
Silk is made from the cocoons of silkworms.
It was named after silk, which was a valuable Chinese product.
Read paragraph 7 and answer the questions.
1. What does the text say about ancient Chinese inventors and scientists
2. What two continuing impacts do these ancient inventions have today
The text says they showed brilliance through their inventions.
They continue to inspire people and shape modern science and technology.
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 Sik Road was named after this valuable product.
2,500
tool
source
rich
accidentally
silkworms
the Han Dynasty
There are many great inventions and innovations around the plete the table and talk with your partner..
Country Inventions Influences
Tofu is rich in minerals that are important for building strong bones and reducing the risk of some diseases.豆腐含有丰富的矿物质，对强健骨骼和降低某些疾病的风险很重要。
（1）“be rich in + 名词（物质、营养、元素等 ）” ，用于描述食物、土壤、资源等的成分特点 。
例句： Tomatoes are rich in vitamins.西红柿富含维生素。
Language points
（2）“be important for + 名词 / 代词 / 动名词” ，说明重要性针对的对象，可用于描述健康、学习、生活等场景 。
例句： Exercise is important for our health.
锻炼对我们的健康重要 。
2. It is said that Shennong, an ancient Chinese emperor, discovered tea when a tea leaf accidentally fell into a pot of boiling water. 据说，中国古代皇帝神农偶然发现了茶，当时一片茶叶掉进了一锅沸水里。
（1）It is said that... 是固定句型，意为“据说……”，其中It为形式主语，真正的主语是that引导的主语从句。在主语从句中，主语是Shennong，an ancient Chinese emperor 作同位语，谓语是discovered，宾语是tea。when 引导时间状语从句。
（2）accidentally为副词 ，“意外地；偶然地”。
accidentally可以与by accident进行互换。
例句：She accidentally met her old friend on the street.
她在街上偶然遇见了老朋友。
（3）fall into 掉进
例句：Be careful not to fall into the hole.
小心别掉进洞里。
3. Although hundreds of years have passed, these inventions continue to inspire and shape modern science and technology. 虽然几百年过去了，但这些发明继续启发和塑造着现代科学技术。
这是由Although引导的让步状语从句，从句主语是hundreds of years，谓语是have passed。主句主语是these inventions，谓语是continue，宾语是动词不定式短语。continue to do sth. 是固定搭配，意为“继续做某事”。
although 作连词，意为“虽然；尽管”，引导让步状语从句，相当于“though”，二者都不能与but 连用，但可与yet，still 连用。可以转换成用but 连接的句子。
although 作连词，还意为“然而；不过”，引出补充说明的内容，使语气变弱。
敲黑板：even 能和though 搭配，但是even 不能与although 搭配。
例句：Although/Though he is very tired, he is still working.
= He is very tired, but he is still working.
虽然他很累，但是他仍然在工作。
例句：Our team lost, although it was a wonderful game.
我们队输了，不过这是一场精彩的比赛。
I.用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
Practice
The abacus _____________ (invent) in China over 2,500 years ago.
Tofu ________ (originate) in China and it is popular now.
It is said that Shennong _____________ (discover) tea by accident.
We accidentally _____________ (accidental) met each other at the library and became good friends.
was invented
originated
discovered
accidentally
II.完成句子
橙子富含维生素 C。
Oranges _______ _______ _______ vitamin C.
2.帮助他人可以成为快乐的一个好的源泉。
Helping others can be ______ ________ _____ ______ happiness.
3.锻炼对我们的健康很重要。
Exercise _______ _________ ________ our health.
4.这片叶子掉进了水里。
A leaf ________ ________ the water.
are rich in
a good source of
is important for
fell into
1. Retell the passage in Part 1.
2. Write a passage about another invention and make an information card for it.
Homework

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