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课件网) 2026 高三一轮复习 词汇复习 Unit3 The world of science 话题： 人与社会 The New Age of Invention Interviewer: Good evening, and welcome to Between the Pages. This evening, I’ll be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst, _____ new book The New Age of Invention _____ (publish) recently. Welcome, Richard! Richard: Thank you. It’s a _____ (please) to be here. Interviewer: I guess you have been asked about the title of your book before. It suggests that the present day is a new age for inventions, _____ many people might think that the great age of invention is over. whose has been published pleasure but Richard: Well, that’s _____ interesting point. There have been golden ages of invention throughout history. Think of the four great inventions in Ancient China: gunpowder, papermaking, printing and the compass. These things changed the world forever. Then there were the great Western inventions: the steam engine, the telephone and the radio. And now, we find ourselves in the great new age of technology. Interviewer: So are most of the new great inventions tech-based an Richard: A lot, yes. For example, advances in virtual reality and _____ (wear) tech, as well as the flexible battery, mean we should soon be seeing further developments. In addition, important advances have been made _____ medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power. Interviewer: Can you give us some examples wearable in Richard: Sure. New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replacement hearts and bone parts. In terms _____ the environment, it is now possible _____ (create) an intelligent walking house. It is capable _____ using GPS technology to travel to different places, with computing technology _____ (control) its “legs”. What’s more, huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly, too. of to create of controlling Interviewer: Impressive stuff! I’ve also been told that you’re an _____ (invent) yourself. Is that correct Richard: Yes, I am, but I’m only one member of a big team — most inventors now work _____ part of big international teams. Interviewer: I see. So what is it _____ inspires us to invent things inventor as that Richard: Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a _____ (solve). This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times, _____ much later developed _____ the car. Now, reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the technology of new energy vehicles. But _____ remains important is that we have _____ incredible desire to think and create, and that’s the real spirit of _____ (invent). Interviewer: One last question. This is the one everyone really wants to know: will anybody ever invent a time machine solution which into what an invention Richard: I think you’ve been watching too many movies! Nothing like this has been invented yet and I’d say we’re a long w ... ...
