(
课件网) unit 3 The New Age of Invention Now read the interview and find out what inventions are mentioned. The New Age of Invention Find out the text type and predict (预测)what the text is about Topic Interviewer Interviewee Ask Questions Answer Reading tip 1: Pay attention to pics, title; they give important info How inventions change over time Did the interviewer ask Qs in the beginning Greetings 1 Raise a question 2 Answer the question Q A Greetings Mark the questions from the interviewer. Q Para. 3 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, but many people might think that the great age of invention is over. Is the great age of invention over Statement(陈述) or Q Did Richard respond to it Reading tip 2: An interview may have traditional Qs and statement-based Qs Use opposite(相反的) ideas to encourage the interviewee to share his opinions statement-based Q 5. _____ using GPS, computing technology and 6 ._____ replacement 4. _____ _____made by 3D printers virtual reality and wearable tech 3. _____ Ancient China —1._____ the West— 2._____ _____ inventions of the past inventions of today inspiration for inventions recognizing 7._____ _____ 8._____ Explore the development of the interview Question 1 Question 2, 3 Question 4, 5 Q1: Is the great age of invention over No, it isn’t over, because we’ve gone through golden ages of invention and find ourselves in the great new age of technology. inventions of the past Ancient China —1._____ the West— 2._____ _____ the four great inventions the steam engine, Examples gunpowder papermaking printing compass steam engine telephone radio Q2: Are most of the new great inventions tech-based Q3: Can you give us some examples A lot, yes. inventions of today 3. _____ replacement 4. _____ 5. _____ using GPS, computing technology and 6._____ flexible battery an intelligent walking house Examples flexible battery hearts and bone parts made by 3D printers GPS computing tech solar tech Speaking tip 1: Use examples to explain things. Q5: What is it that inspires us to invent inspiration for inventions recognizing 7._____ 8._____ a problem that needs a solution. Inspiration 1 Example 1 Example 2 Inspiration 2 Speaking tip 2: Use connectives to organize ideas. Q5: What is it that inspires us to invent inspiration for inventions recognizing 7._____ 8._____ a problem that needs a solution. an incredible desire to think and create. Q6: Will anybody ever invent a time machine Nothing like this has been invented yet and I’d say we’re a long way from an invention like that at the moment! But, as they say, “Never say never! something to expect in the future 100% sure open-minded D What are your great expectations for the future inventions of the past Q1 inventions of today Q2-4 inspiration for inventions Q5 expectations for the future Q6 Part 1: Q&A____ Part 2: Q&A _ ... ...
