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Review
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What great inventions have we learnt about in this unit
Why were these inventions so important
Movable type: a dream come true
It was nearly ten o’clock at night. Jane was in bed. She was reading a book about the history of printing when she fell asleep.
Suddenly, Jane found herself inside a big room. She could see an open fire and a big desk with lots of strange tools. There was a man by the desk, and he was working with clay. He was so busy that he didn’t notice her.
“Excuse me, what are you doing ” asked Jane.
“I’m going to print a book, so I’m making type,” the man replied.
“Type What is it Could you tell me more about it ” asked Jane.
“Sure. First, I cut characters into pieces of clay. Then I bake them with fire to make them hard. These ones are ready now—look, each character is a single piece of type. I need to make thousands of these before I can print the book,” said the man.
“Could you show me how to print with them ” asked Jane.
“First, spread out a mixture of pine gum, wax and paper ash on a metal plate. Next, put each piece of type on the plate and fix them with a frame. After that, heat it up so that the mixture will melt. Then press down on the clay characters with a board to make sure the surface is even. Finally, brush the characters with ink—now, it’s ready to print,” he explained.
“Oh, you must be Bi Sheng,” Jane said. “I learnt about you in the book! You invented movable type. You know what, the German craftsman Gutenberg improved your invention and introduced metal movable type to Europe about 400 years later.”
Bi Sheng smiled. At that moment Jane woke up. It was only a dream ...! She looked at the book in her hands and smiled.
1. What kind of text is it How can you tell
A. It’s a description of a real event.
B. It’s a fictional story.
C. It’s an article about the life of a famous person.
Pre-reading
Look at the pictures and the title. Then read the first paragraph of the text on page 62 and answer the questions below.
It’s a story about a girl meeting a famous person from history. The events and the dialogue did not happen in real life.
Pre-reading
Answer the questions below.
2. What is the girl in the picture (Jane) doing What is she dreaming about
She is sleeping. She might be dreaming about printing.
The man is sitting by a desk. He is busy working with his tools. Perhaps the man is Bi Sheng, the inventor of movable type.
3. What is the man in the picture doing Who do you think it is
While-reading
Skim through the story and complete the table.
When and where does the story start
Where does the main part of the story take place
Who are the characters in the story
What are they talking about
While-reading
Skim through the story and complete the table.
When and where does the story start In Jane’s bedroom, just before 10 p.m.
Where does the main part of the story take place In a big room. / In Bi Sheng’s workshop.
Who are the characters in the story Jane and Bi Sheng.
What are they talking about They are talking about how to print with moveable type.
While-reading
Describe the steps of printing a book with movable type with the information from the story on page 62.
Step 1: Cut characters into pieces of clay.
Step 2: (1)____________________________________________________
Step 3: (2)_______________________________________________________________
Step 4: (3)____________________________________________________
Step 5: (4)______________________________________________________
Step 6: (5)____________________________________________________
Step 7: (6)____________________________________________________
Bake them with fire to make them hard.
Spread out a mixture of pine gum, wax and paper ash on a metal plate.
Put each piece of type on the plate and fix them with a frame.
Press down on the clay characters with a board to make sure the surface is even.
Heat it up so that the mixture will melt.
Brush the characters with ink.
While-reading
Read the story and the notes on pages 62 and 63. Then complete the table about the development of movable type.
Inventor Time period Material used Achievements
Bi Sheng
Gutenberg
In the 15th century
Metal
He invented movable type.
He improved movable type and introduced metal movable type to Europe.
(In the Song dynasty) Between 1039 and 1048
Clay
Post-reading
Complete the sentences with the words below. Change the form if necessary.
notice
type
press
heat
metal
Post-reading
Discuss the questions below.
(1) Why is the invention of printing important in history
(2) What do you know about other great inventions of ancient China
Post-reading
Watch the video.
Xuan paper is another important invention of ancient China. Watch a video clip about it and answer the questions below.
Post-reading
Answer the following questions.
(1) When was Xuan paper invented
(2) Why is Xuan paper called the “Paper of the Ages”
Xuan paper was invented more than 1,500 years ago.
Because Xuan paper does not change much over time. If the paper is preserved well, it can last for more than 2,000 years.
Video script
Xuan paper: a witness to Chinese history
Papermaking is one of the four great inventions of ancient China, along with printing, gunpowder and the compass.
Xuan paper holds an important place in the history of writing. Thanks to this invention, a large number of ancient documents and artworks have survived until today.
Xuan paper was invented more than 1,500 years ago. In 2009, this traditional craft was added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
For over a millennium, Xuan paper has been a source of pride for Chinese people. It is an important part of Chinese culture, and it has played an important role in recording the country’s history. Most of the 30 million ancient books in the National Library of China are made with Xuan paper.
This type of paper is known as the “Paper of the Ages” because it does not change much over time. If the paper is preserved well, it can last for more than 2,000 years. The ink and colour on it remain fresh and bright.
Xuan paper was named after Xuanzhou, present-day Anhui province. Today, top-quality Xuan paper is still produced in the area thanks to the mild climate, rich rainfall and clear rivers.
Post-reading
Work in groups to research and make a presentation about movable type or Xuan paper.
You may include:
When and where was it invented Who invented it
What are the main steps to make or use them
What problem did the invention solve
How did the invention shape the spread of knowledge, art, or ideas in its time
How did it have an impact on the whole world
Self-assessment
評價內容 評分（1–5）
1. 我能理解活字印刷術的制作和印刷過程。 1 2 3 4 5
2. 我能理解印刷術在歷史上所起的重要作用。 1 2 3 4 5
3. 我能了解宣紙的基本信息并理解其文化價值。 1 2 3 4 5
4. 我能探究其他中國古代發明，并與同學分享。 1 2 3 4 5
Homework
基礎作業
假設你是Jane，寫一篇日記記述你的夢和感想。
拓展作業
在線上、線下查找資源，了解其他中國歷史上的偉大發明。選其中一種發明，以小組為單位制作一張海報，介紹其發明者、發展歷史、工作原理及歷史意義等。
notice /9nRWtIs/ v. 看（或聽）到；注意到
Many great inventors noticed problems in daily life and found ways to solve them.
type /taIp/ n.（印刷用的）活字
In the 11th century, Bi Sheng invented movable type, an important step in the history of printing.
*mixture /9mIkstSR(r)/ n. 混合物
Purple is a mixture of red and blue.
heat /hi:t/ v. 加熱；變熱
You can heat the soup in the microwave.
press /pres/ v.（被）壓
Bi Sheng had to press the inked type against the paper.
metal /9metl/ n. 金屬
Later, metal was used to make movable type last longer.

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