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课件网) a world of science B3M3 B3M3 Great Inventions -- Starting out + understanding idea Greatest inventions in your mind Speaking of great inventions, what do you think is the greatest invention ever Why Activity 1 inventions in fantasy novels Read about the inventions from famous novels and choose those that have become a reality. And give some description about them in reality. The third and fourth inventions have become a reality. People nowadays can have video chats with each other via mobile phones and computers connected to the Internet. And many newspapers have offered their readers free digital editions. Furthermore, live chat rooms make it possible for people to communicate with reporters, statesmen and scientists. Activity 2 Inventions in the video What are the inventions Which of the inventions in the video interests you most Why Which of the inventions in the video do you think will become a reality Why Which of them is the most useful Why Activity 3 Inventions in reality Look at the two pictures. Play a game “Find the differences” Think about how the way we live has changed over time. Discuss the reasons behind these changes. Find the differences Look at the pictures and find the differences between the past and now. Work in groups and discuss the reasons behind the changes. laptop earphone lamp brush pen candle firewood bucket electric kettle gas cooker / stove Activity 4 Read the title and predict what the passage talks about. The New Age of Invention Activity 5 Read the interview and find out what The New Age of Invention is. What might it be about It’s book written by Richard Fairhurst. It might mainly be about Inventions in recent times and may cover great inventions ever since. Activity 6 (P28 Task 3) Choose the sentences that describe Dr Fairhurst’s opinions. Inventions in Ancient China were better than those in the West. A lot of today’s great inventions are tech-based. Today, most inventors prefer working by themselves. The desire to solve problems inspires invention. A time machine will definitely be invented in the future. Activity 7 (P28 Task 4) Complete the mind map with information from the passage. inventions Inventions of the past 1. gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass The west Ancient China 2. the steam engine, the telephone and the radio Complete the mind map with information from the passage. inventions Inventions of today virtual reality 3. The flexible battery wearable tech replacement 4. hearts and bone parts made by 3D printer 5. an intelligent walking house using GPS, computing technology and 6. solar technology Complete the mind map with information from the passage. inventions Inspiration for inventions recognizing 7. a problem that needs a solution 8. an incredible desire to think and create Think and share 1. If you were the interviewer, what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst 2. In your opinion, what else inspire ... ...
