高一英语(外研版)-必修三-Unit-3-The-world-of-science课件1.pptx

1、必修三 Unit 3 The world of science(1)Understanding ideasThe New Age of InventionReadingAt the end of this lesson,you will be able to:1.get the main idea of an interview;2.find out detailed information about the inventions of the past and now and what inspires people to invent things;3.voice your opinio

2、ns about inspiration for invention.Learning objectivesWatch a video clip and answer the questions:1.Which of the inventions in the video interests you most?Why?2.Which of the inventions in the video do you think will become a reality?Warm upHow has the way we live changed over time?Why?Warm upLighti

3、ng:candlesCooking:firewoodStudying:brushes and papersLighting:electricityCooking:gasStudying:computersWhat is the genre(文体)of the passage according to the title and the pictures of the passage?The New Age of InventionPre-readinginterviewinterviewerasking questionsintervieweeanswering questionsofferi

4、ng informationGenre of the passageTask 1.Read the interview and answer:1.Who is the interviewee?2.What information does the interviewer want to get from the interviewee?Reading for main ideaInterviewer:Good evening,and welcome to Between the Pages.This evening,Ill be talking to Dr Richard Fairhurst,

5、whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published.Welcome,Richard!Reading for main ideaInterviewer:Impressive stuff!Ive also been told that youre an inventor yourself.Is that correct?Richard:Yes,I am,but Im only one member of a big team most inventors now work as part of big internatio

6、nal teams.Reading for main idea Many people might think that the great age of invention is over.So are most of the new great inventions tech-based?Can you give us some examples?So what is it that inspires us to invent things?Will anybody ever invent a time machine?Reading for main ideainterviewReadi

7、ng for main ideainterviewee：Dr Richard Fairhurst,whose new book The New Age of Invention has just been published an inventor as a member of a big teammain idea：inventions through history and inspiration for inventionTask 2.Read the interview and find out:1.What inventions are mentioned in the interv

8、iew?2.What inspires people to invent things according to Richard?Reading for detailed informationRichard:Well,thats an 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.Thes

9、e 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.Reading to find the inventionsRichard:A lot,yes.For example,advances in virtual reality and wearable tech,as well

10、as the flexible battery,mean we should soon be seeing further developments.In addition,important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.Reading to find the inventionsRichard:Sure.New inventions like 3D printers have been used to make replace

11、ment hearts and bone parts.In terms of the environment,it is now possible to create an intelligent walking house.It is capable of using GPS technology to travel to different places,with computing technology controlling its“legs”.Whats more,huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendl

12、y,too.Reading to find the inventionsRichard:I think youve been watching too many movies!Nothing like this has been invented yet and Id say were a long way from an invention like that at the moment!But,as they say,“Never say never!”Reading to find the inventionsAncient Chinathe four great inventions:

13、gunpowder,papermaking,printing and the compassthe West the steam engine,the telephone,the radiovirtual reality,wearable tech,flexible battery,3D printers,GPS technology,computing technology,solar technologyInventions of the pastInventions of today1.What inventions are mentioned?Richard:Most inventio

14、ns start with recognising a problem that needs a solution.This was no doubt the reason behind the invention of the wheel in ancient times,which much later developed into the car.Reading to find the inspirationNow,reduced energy supplies and environmental pollution have led to more advances in the te

15、chnology of new energy vehicles.But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create,and thats the real spirit of invention.Reading to find the inspirationInspiration for inventionsrecoginising a problem that needs a solution;an incredible desire to think and create2.W

16、hat inspires people to invent things?Task 4:Choose the sentences that describe Dr Fairhursts opinions.1 Inventions in Ancient China were 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

17、inspires invention.5 A time machine will definitely be invented in the future.Post-readingListen to the tape and review what the interview is talking about.Post-readingInventions of the pastAncient Chinathe four great inventions:gunpowder,papermaking,printing and the compassthe West the steam engine

18、,the telephone,the radioInventions of todayvirtual reality,wearable tech,flexible battery,3D printers,GPS technology,computing technology,solar technologyInspiration for inventionsrecoginising a problem that needs a solution;an incredible desire to think and createTask 5:Make a summary of the interv

19、iew with the help of the form.SummaryDr Richard Fairhurst is an inventor who has published a new book named The New Age of Invention.According to his opinion,Ancient Chinese people made the four great inventions:gunpowder,papermaking,printing and the compass,which changed the world forever.In additi

20、on,the great Western inventions like the steam engine,the telephone and the radio also made a great contribution to the world.SummaryNow,new tech-based inventions like 3D printers and GPS technology as well as solar technology are being used in different items.Behind the inventions,what is it that i

21、nspires people to invent things?For one thing,most inventions start with recognising a problem needing a solution.For another thing,what remains important is that people have the desire to think and create and that is the real spirit of invention.Summary1.If you were the interviewer,what other quest

22、ions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst?2.In your opinion,what else inspires people to invent things?Think&Share1.If you were the interviewer,what other questions would you ask Dr Richard Fairhurst?1 What inventions are you working on at the moment?2 What benefits will your inventions bring to human

23、 beings?3 What do you think is the best and most useful invention in the 20th and 21st century?Why?4 Can you name some inventions you are looking forward to?Think&Share2.In your opinion,what else inspires people to invent things?As is known to all,interest is the best teacher.So in my opinion,its ve

24、ry important to arouse peoples interest in exploring science.In addition,its the strong curiosity and rich imagination that greatly stimulate peoples creativity.Think&Share1.In addition,important advances have been made in medicine and environmental science thanks to increasing computer power.in add

25、ition Part-time English classes are offered.In addition,students can take classes in other languages.have/has been doneLanguage points2.Whats more,huge advances in solar technology mean it can be eco-friendly,too.eco-:ecology ecotourism ecosystem3.So what is it that inspires us to invent things?It i

26、s(was)that 强调句型inspire sb to do sth He inspired many young people to take up the sport.Language points4.Most inventions start with recognising a problem that needs a solution.5.But what remains important is that we have an incredible desire to think and create,and thats the real spirit of invention.have a/no desire to do sth I have no desire to cause any trouble.Language points1.Practice the interview with your classmate.2.Write a summary about the interview.3.Write a short passage to tell what you think inspires people to invent things.Choose one of the tasks to finish:Homework