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课件网) Unit 3 The World of Science Understanding ideas Learning objectives 1. To summarize the genre and the structure of the text. 2. To find out the inventions in different times and different counties and perceive the reasons behind invention. 3. To conclude the spirit of invention and share views on it. gunpowder compass virtual virtual reality wearable tech flexible battery in addition compute capable stuff desire never say never n. 火药 n. 指南针，罗盘 adj. 虚拟的，模拟的 虚拟现实 可穿戴技术 adj. 易弯曲的，柔韧的 n. 电池 除此之外，另外 v. 计算 adj. 有能力的 n. 东西，物品 n. 渴望，欲望 别轻易说决不 Words review gunpowder compass virtual virtual reality wearable tech flexible battery in addition compute capable stuff desire never say never n. 火药 n. 指南针，罗盘 adj. 虚拟的，模拟的 虚拟现实 可穿戴技术 adj. 易弯曲的，柔韧的 n. 电池 除此之外，另外 v. 计算 adj. 有能力的 n. 东西，物品 n. 渴望，欲望 别轻易说决不 Words review Look at the pictures and talk about how the way we live has changed over time. ● Living condition: window, light, kitchen ● Learning tools: books, brush pen and writing papers vs computer What are the reasons behind these changes Now let’s read an interview and find out what inventions are mentioned. What’s the genre of the text A biography B argumentation C exposition D interview Inventions of the past 1. Ancient China: papermaking, printing, gunpowder, the compass; 2. the West: the steam engine, the telephone, the radio; Inventions of today * wearable tech, virtual reality, the flexible battery, the 3D printer, the intelligent walking house, the car,the wheel, new energy vehicles and the time machine Listen to the interview and find out what inventions are mentioned. 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. Greeting between the interviewer and Richard Inventions of the past Inventions of today The inspiration for more inventions The possibility of making time machine What did they talk about during the interview Inventions of today (paragraphs5-8) INVENTION Inventions of the future (paragraphs13-14) Inspiration for inventions (paragraphs11-12) Inventions of the past (paragraphs3-4) Inventions of the past Ancient China _____ _____ the West _____ _____ gunpowder，papermaking， printing and the compass the steam engine， the telephone and the radio Read paragraphs 3-4 and find out: 1. Why does Richard mention the great inventions in Ancient China and Western countries 2. Many people might think the great age of invention is over. Does Richard agree with this idea Read paragraphs 3-4 again and think about the questions: 1. Why does Richard mention the great inventio ... ...
