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Unit3 The world of science
Starting out
&
Understanding ideas
Starting out
Look at the inventions and choose those that have become a reality.
invisible cloak
隱身衣
time machine
時光機
face time
videoconferencing
視頻會議
Pre-reading
Look at the pictures and talk about what you see in the pictures.Play a game “Find the differences”
equipments for cooking
lighting
material of the window
writing tool
●We used to write with brushes, but now we type on the computer.
●In ancient times, the material of the window is paper, but now is glass.
●In ancient times, light was given by candles, but now electric lights are used.
●We used to need woods for cooking, but now we use natural gas or electricity.
While-reading
Task 1.Read the interview and find out what inventions are mentioned.
gunpowder papermaking printing
the compass the steam engine the telephone the radio virtual-reality wearable tech the flexible battery the 3D printer
the intelligent walking house the wheel
the car new energy vehicles the time machine
Task 2.
Read the passage quickly and match each paragraph with its main idea.
Task 3. Choose the best answers.
(1)What inventions are not mentioned in the interview
A. The four great inventions in Ancient China.
B. The great western inventions.
C. Computing technology and solar technology.
D. Space technology and medical technology.
(2)What does Dr Richard Fairhurst think of the invention
A. He thinks that the great age of invention is over.
B. He thinks that the four great inventions in Ancient China are more important than those in the Weast.
C. He thinks that the inventions of the West are more important than the four great inventions in Ancient China.
D. He thinks that we are in the great new age of technology.
(3)Which of the following statements is not true
A. Dr Richard thinks the present day is a new age for inventions.
B. Lots of new inventions are based on technologies.
C. Dr Richard thinks a time machine will be invented in the short term.
D. A strong desire to create things can make it a reality to invent things.
(4)Why do we invent new things according to Dr Richard Fairhurst
A. Because we have a desire to think and create.
B. Because we all want to be inventors.
C. Because energy supplies are reduced.
D. Because time machines will be necessary.
Task 4. Choose the sentences that describe Dr Fairhurst's opinions.
1. Inventions in Ancient China were better than those in the West.
2. A lot of today's great inventions are tech-based.
3. Today, most inventors prefer working by themselves.
4. The desire to solve problems inspires invention.
5. A time machine will definitely be invented in the future.
Post-reading
Complete the mind map with information from the passage.
inventions of the past
inventions of today
inspiration for inventions
inventions of the past
inventions of today
inspiration for inventions
gunpowder, papermaking, printing, the compass
the steam engine, the telephone,
the radio
the flexible battery
hearts and bone parts
a problem that needs a
solution
an incredible desire to think and creat
an intelligent walking house
solar technology
Think & Share
If you were the inventor, what would you invent
What I want to invent is ant robot. It is a very small and powerful intelligent robot, mainly used for predicting dangerous situations .
It is equipped with a natural disaster prediction system, which can accurately predict the time and place of natural disasters. It also can be eco-friendly. At the same time, it can also be used in the search and rescue work of natural disasters.
Homework
1. Recite the words.
2. Do the exercises book.
3. Talk with you classmates ,in your opinion, what else inspires people to invent things
Thank you!

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