1、【版本：外研册别：必修三】【版本：外研册别：必修三】Pre-readingILanguage pointsIVFast readingIIHomeworkVCareful readingIIIVIPost-readingcontentsIPre-readingIt is a fantasy novel written by British author J.K.Rowling.It is the first novel in the Harry Potter series and Rowlings debut novel.The Time Machine is a science fictio
2、n novella by H.G.Wells,published in 1895 and written as a frame narrative.The work is generally credited with the popularisation of the concept of timetravel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel forwards and backwards in time.The term time machine,coined by Wells,is now almost univer
3、sally used to refer to such a vehicle.The Machine Stops is a science fiction short story by E.M.Forster.The story,set in a world where almost all humans have lost the ability to live on the surface of Earth and each individual lives in isolation in a cell relying on a giant machine to provide their
4、needs,predicted future technologies such as instant messaging and the Internet.In the Year 2889 is a 1967 science fiction film about the aftermath of a future nuclear war.A nuclear war has wiped out most of Earths population.The film follows a group of survivors who are holed up in a secluded valley
5、 and must protect themselves from rising radiation levels,mutants,and in some cases,each other.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 roo
6、ms make it possible for people to communicate with reporters,statesmen and scientists.1.Which of the inventions in the video interest you most?Why?2.Which of the inventions in the video do you think will become a reality?3.Of all the inventions in the world,which do you think is the most useful?why?
7、candlebrush penfirewoodbucketlamplaptopgas(cooker)electric kettleReasons:_the inventions people have createdIIFast readinggunpowderpapermakingprintingthe compasssteam enginetelephoneradio3D printerwheelcarnew energy vehiclesthe time machineintelligent walking houseVR is a computer-generated scenario
8、 that simulates an experience through senses and perception.The immersive environment can be similar to the real world or it can be fantastical,creating an experience not possible in ordinary physical reality.Virtual reality(VR)Wearable technology refers to smart electronic device that are attached
9、to the body,unsupported by the hands.Flexible batteries are designed to be flexible,unlike traditional rigid batteries.There is increasing interest in portable and flexible batteries,which can be implemented in products such as smart cards and wearable electronics.1.Inventions in Ancient China were
10、better than those in the West.2.A lot of todays 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.IIICareful readingAncient ChinaThe westgunpowder,papermakin
11、g,printing and the compass the steam engine,the telephone and the radiovirtual realitywearable tech3_ The flexible batteryreplacement 4 _ made by 3D printer hearts and bone parts5 _ using GPS,computing technology and 6 _ an intelligent walking house solar technologyrecognizing 7 _8 _think and create
12、IVPost-readingSuppose you are a reporter in a newspaper,you need to report the interview to readers.Try to retell the interview based on the following information.1.If you were the interviewer,what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst?2.In your opinion,what else inspires people to inve
13、nt things?1.If you were the interviewer,what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst?1)Would the new inventions have any side effects on our human beings?What if people use them as criminal tools?2)Are there any possibilities for us all to travel to the universe?Maybe they have a strong d
14、esire to challenge themselves and conquer the world.2.In your opinion,what else inspires people to invent things?Language pointsVImportant phrases the great age of virtual reality wearable tech flexible battery in addition thanks to的伟大时代的伟大时代虚拟现实虚拟现实可穿戴科技可穿戴科技柔性电池柔性电池此外此外多亏多亏Important sentences1.For
15、 example,advances in virtual reality and wearable tech,as well as the flexible battery,mean we should soon be seeing further developments.as well as 为并列连词，意为“除之外”，句子的主干为advances mean。2.In terms of the environment,it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house.in terms of sth 意为“在方面；谈及”it
16、is possible to do sth 意为“做是可能的”Important sentences 3.So what is it that inspires us to invent things?So what gives us the inspiration to invent things?inspire 意为“激励；鼓舞”常用 inspire sb to do sthHe inspired many young people to take up the sport.他激励了很多年轻人去参加这项运动。Important sentences此句是强调句型的特殊疑问句式，句型为特殊疑问
17、词+is/was it that+句子的其他成分 Paraphrase4.Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution.recognise意为“认出”“辨别”It was malaria,but Dr Lee hadnt recognised the symptoms.这是疟疾，但Lee医生没有辨认出症状。Important sentencesa problem 后为定语从句，关系代词 that 在从句中充当主语。5.But what remains important is that we hav
18、e an incredible desire to think and create,and thats the real spirit of invention.句子中what 引导主语从句，在从句中充当主语，可理解为“something”。that 作为从属连词，连接表语从句，在从句中不充当任何成分。and为并列连词，连接两个相同的成分。Important sentencesVIHomework1.What achievements have we Chinese got during these years?2.How can we handle information explosion in the age of Internet?
