北师大2019选修四U12 Check Your Progress-英语教学课件（北师大2019版选择性必修四）

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UNIT 12INNOVATIONChen Yang prepares a speech on the topic of “Innovation” for her school’s Science Week. Complete her speech with the correct form of the words below. orbit theory launch accuracy outcome biologist physicist labour-savingEvery great idea needs someone who has an incredible vision and is willing to be a pioneer. This type of person will go where no one has gone before, and try things no one has tried before. They have ______________ that they are determined to prove and will work tirelessly to do so. theories orbit theory launch accuracy outcome biologist physicist labour-savingMany of the best inventors have been inspired by a desire to improve the quality of human life, both for now and for future generations.Some scientists have dedicated their careers to finding cures for illnesses such as cancer. Others like ___________, help us understand the natural world, both seen and unseen. _____________ help us understand matter, energy and the basic principles of our universe. biologists Physicists orbit theory launch accuracy outcome biologist physicist labour-savingEngineers work on developing ______________ inventions and _____________ satellites and people into space with great _____________.100 years ago, could people have imagined that there would be an International Space Station ____________ the Earth? We have really come so far! For that reason, we need to continue to invest in training young people in science to ensure more positive ____________ for future generations, our environment and the world. labour-saving launch accuracy orbiting outcomesChen Xi speaks next about some of the most important inventions and discoveries of the 20th century. Complete his speech with the correct form of the words below. mould emerge humble premier relativity scientific penicillin propose subsequent efficientThere are so many amazing scientists and ____________ discoveries that it is hard to choose the most important one. One of the ____________ scientists to ___________ in the 20th scientific premier emerge mould emerge humble premier relativity scientific penicillin propose subsequent efficientcentury was Albert Einstein. He showed us that mass, energy and time are not constant, which changed our entire understanding of the universe. This was known as the theory of “___________”.Einstein changed our understanding of ourselves and the universe around us, but it was Alexander Fleming who, I think, changed the quality of our lives. His discovery that blue _____________, a form of ____________, could kill bacteria relativity mould penicillin mould emerge humble premier relativity scientific penicillin propose subsequent efficientand save millions of people around the world. Illnesses that used to be fatal are now minor thanks to the use of this amazing natural drug. His ___________ nature meant that he never took much credit for this discovery, praising nature instead.Finally, the invention of the first computer and ___________ , the Internet has had far-reaching effects and changed the world entirely. Originally, the idea of networked computers humble subsequently mould emerge humble premier relativity scientific penicillin propose subsequent efficientcommunicating with each other was __________ by American scientists during the Cold War. It wasn’t until 1990 that Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web. Since then, connectivity has become so commonplace that even a one-year-old child is able to tap and slide a screen on a smartphone and open up a world of content. We can now work, live and communicate instantly and ___________. proposed efficientlyLet’s see what will be rated as the single most important discovery of the 21st century.Chen Xi interviewed a man who talked about his disability and hoped for a scientific breakthrough. Complete what the man said by putting back the missing parts below. a I was diagnosed with a neurological condition b my physical abilities declined c I gradually lost the use of my legs d Maybe one day they will discover a cure for me e as it was such a rare illness f I am prevented from doing a lot of things I would like to do I am prevented from doing a lot of things I would like to do as it was such a rare illnessWhen I was young, I was fit, healthy and never ill. When I became a teenager, ____________________________________. The doctors were not sure at first what was wrong _________________________. Eventually, ______________________________________________ that affected my ability to walk. Obviously, because of this, _______________________________. I had hoped to run a marathon, play basketball… I love sports so much.Although ______________________________________________________, I discovered that I really enjoy maths, science and my physical abilities declined I was diagnosed with a neurological condition I gradually lost the use of my legsastronomy. It’s been wonderful to find a passion in life. _________________________________________, but to be honest, I am a very happy person overall. I’m more concerned with finding a way so that young people now and in the future, who experience similar issues to me, or worse, will live long and healthy lives. Maybe one day they will discover a cure for meA group discusses how to inspire “aha moments”. Li Zhen plays a podcast about how to help children develop their creativity. Complete the interview with appropriate polite requests. am I right Could you explain I wonder if I’m afraid Would you please tell Presenter: Dr. Bond, I understand you think boredom is a good thing, especially for children.Dr. Bond: Yes, that’s right.Presenter: ________________ what you mean? _____________ Could you explain I’m afraid am I right Could you explain I wonder if I’m afraid Would you please tell I don’t quite understand.Dr. Bond: What I mean is that it’s good to have time to do nothing, to just sit and feel bored. Children don’t need to be busy all the time. For example, think about your son. _____________ you would describe his life as busy.Presenter: Umm, yes. I suppose so. He goes to school, and then he has homework, private lessons, sport, and music. I wonder if am I right Could you explain I wonder if I’m afraid Would you please tell Dr. Bond: Exactly. The list goes on and on.Presenter: And having a very busy life like this is not necessarily a good thing, ______________?Dr. Bond: No, it’s not! If you have no time to stop, think and daydream, you’ll never have an “aha moment”.Presenter: ___________________ a bit more about that? How can we encourage innovation and creativity? am I right Would you please tell am I right Could you explain I wonder if I’m afraid Would you please tell Dr. Bond: It’s simple. Go for a walk and listen to some music. Switch your brain off for a while. That’s when great ideas will come to you.Then the group decides that they need to hear from other classmates about innovation. Read the following and offer some suggestions.Have you ever had innovative thoughts?If so, what are they?We’ll put together a poster to share everyone’s innovative ideas!What have you learnt in this unit? Reflect and complete the diary.The most unexpected idea or information I learnt from this unit:__________________Three impressive sentences I’d like to remember from this unit: _______________Ways I learnt to make polite request:__________________The parts I like / dislike about this unit: _______________