北师大版高中英语选择性必修第四册·UNIT12 TOPIC TALK（课件+练习）

UNIT 12 INNOVATIONTOPIC TALK北师大版高中英语选择性必修第四册Activity 1Pair Work What inventions or discoveries are significant in improving the quality of human life? What are the inventions you cannot live without? Why? Example 　 The Internet is an invention that I cannot live without as I use it every day for study，fun and communication. Read the Text Builder carefully. Then listen to the dialogue and complete it by underlining the words or expressions you hear.Activity 2Text Builder InnovationInventors are interested in_____________ 　　　　 and 　　　　. They are 　　　　 and _____________　　　　 Inventor’s Interests and Qualities solving problems，improving the well-being of human life，discovering the mysteries of the universe，understanding the world how our lives can be improved creative，curious，smart，persistent，hardworking，gifted understanding the worldhow our lives can be improved creative curious Activity 2Text Builder InnovationMy invention is a type of ________________________ ____________________. Types of Inventions plastic and garbage gathering device， labour-saving machine，energy-saving equipment，environmental protection device，health-care tool Read the Text Builder carefully. Then listen to the dialogue and complete it by underlining the words or expressions you hear.plastic and garbage gathering device Activity 2Text Builder Innovation Advantages of Inventions cheap to produce easy to use light，small，useful，helpful，convenient， productive，environment-friendly，fast The biggest advantage is that it is 　　　　 . Read the Text Builder carefully. Then listen to the dialogue and complete it by underlining the words or expressions you hear.easy to use Activity 2听力文本 （I = Interviewer 　S = Susan Li） I： Good morning，everyone! Today I’m reporting from the Young Inventors of the Year Awards. One of the young inventors，Susan Li，is here with me now. Susan，what characteristics do you think inventors have? S：Well，I think inventors are interested in understanding the world and how our lives can be improved. They are creative and curious. I would also say inventors think outside the box. They see the world differently. I：I totally agree. So would you please tell us something about your invention? S： My invention is a type of plastic and garbage gathering device that can be placed into the ocean. It can help solve water pollution. The biggest advantage is that it is easy to use. I：That sounds incredible! Are there any problems you are still trying to solve? S：Yes，it is expensive to produce at the moment. I： I hope it will be put into operation soon. You are a great inventor! Thank you for speaking to us! Read the Text Builder carefully. Then listen to the dialogue and complete it by underlining the expressions you hear. Activity 3Use the Text Builder to talk about an inventor and one particular invention that he/she has made. Activity 41 Before the invention of the Internet，who mainly used computers? 2 Where did people get information before the invention of the Internet? 3 When did the Internet become widely used? Listen to the dialogue. Answer the questions. Listen to the dialogue. Answer the questions.Activity 4听力文本 （CY = Chen Yang 　CX = Chen Xi 　L = Li Zhen） CY： OK，Chen Xi and Li Zhen，let’s get this project started! Ms Ding asked us to think of the most useful invention in our everyday life. What do you both think? CX： Right. Well，for me，it would have to be computers. I spend so much time on my computer studying，playing games，chatting with friends... L： Computers are a good choice，but it really was the invention of the Internet that made them useful. Before that，only scientists and other technical people used them. Now，because of the Internet，there is a reason for us all to have one. CY： Yes，I agree. The Internet is an amazing invention. Before that，people had only TV，newspapers and books to get information. CX： And of course before the Internet，you couldn’t chat with friends online or send and receive emails. Only telephone calls and letters. L：Wow，so when was the Internet invented? Oh wait. Let’s check online! CY： Hmmmm. OK...It was invented in the 1960s，but it wasn’t widely used until the 1990s. CX： How life has been transformed （12） in such a short time! Imagine（13） what’s coming in the next 50 years! Use the language you have learnt to write a short paragraph about inventors’ interests and qualities in general. Support your opinion with some examples.Activity 5Quote...UnquoteEvery once in a while，a new technology，an old problem，and a big idea turn into an innovation. —Dean Kamen I am one of those who think like Nobel，that humanity will draw more good than evil from new discoveries. —Marie Curie Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. —Steve Jobs Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. —Stephen Hawking Marie Curie ▲ Language points核心词汇题组练·领悟方法教材原句 Entertainment and Communication 娱乐与交流1 entertainment n. （1）娱乐节目；娱乐活动The town provides a wide choice of entertainment，which sometimes disturbs the life of local people. 该镇提供各种各样的娱乐活动，有时这会打扰当地人的生活。［词汇复现］ Radio and television are different forms of entertainment. 无线电广播和电视是不同形式的娱乐活动。（2）款待，招待I can’t tolerate the poor entertainment of this hotel any more and have made up my mind to head for another one. 我再也不能忍受这家旅馆的低劣招待了，决定去另一家。［词汇复现］ 【词语积累】 She entertained the children with stories and songs. 她又讲故事又唱歌，把孩子们逗得很开心。 单句语法填空（1） Not only did they bring snacks and drinks， but they also brought cards for ______________ 　　　　 　 （entertain）when they had a picnic in the forest. （2）［词汇复现］Some guests made complaints about the poor 　　　　 　（entertain）and required the manager to give an explanation. （3） She is always so funny and 　　　　 　（entertain）. （4） He entertained us for hours 　　　　 　 his stories and jokes. 完成句子（5） A cinema is a public 　　　　　　　　　　 　（娱乐场所）. entertainment entertainment entertaining withplace of entertainment 教材原句 creative，curious，smart，persistent，hardworking， gifted 有创造力的，好奇的，聪明的，执着的，勤奋的，有天赋的2 gifted adj. 有天赋的，有才华的搭配 be gifted in（doing）... 在（做）……方面有天赋 be gifted with... 天生具备…… As a child，he was gifted in the areas of maths and science. 小时候，他在数学和科学领域很有天赋。She was gifted with a charming smile，which left us a good impression. 她天生具有迷人的微笑，给我们留下了很好的印象。［词汇复现］ 【词语积累】 gift n. 天赋 have a gift for（= have a talent for）有……的天赋talented adj. 有才能的 be talented in 在……方面有才能She has a great gift/talent for music. 她极有音乐天赋。 单句语法填空（1） The little boy is 　　　　 　（gift） in playing football. （2） He has a gift 　　　　 　 music，and every-body admires him for his 　　　　 　（gift） performance. 完成句子（3）［词汇复现］Now that you 　　　　　　　　 　　　　（有……的天赋）music，you are sure to appeal to your audience. gifted for gifted have a gift/talent for 教材原句 light，small，useful，helpful，convenient，productive environment- friendly，fast 轻的，小的，有用的，有帮助的，方便的，多产的，环保的，快捷的3 productive adj. 多产的；丰饶的；富有成效的He was hopeful that the next round of talks would also be productive. 他对下一轮会谈也会富有成效充满了希望。【词语积累】 produce vt. 生产，制造 n.［U］产品；（尤指）农产品 product n. 产品production n.［U］生产；产量 producer n. 生产商The local government has ordered the factory to cease producing this kind of medicine. 当地政府已下令这家工厂停止生产这种药品。［词汇复现］ We should make more high-tech products so as to make full use of solar energy. 我们应该制造出更多的高科技产品，以便能充分地利用太阳能。Anyhow，what we need to do now is to speed up production. 无论如何，我们现在需要做的是加快生产速度。［词汇复现］ 单句语法填空（1） I take it as a basic principle of the company that suppliers of raw materials should be given a fair price for their 　　　 　 　（produce）. （2） As a result of Yuan Longping’s efforts，Chinese rice 　　　　 　（produce）rose by 47.5 percent in the 1990s. （3） They 　　　 　 　（produce）more than 5，000 cars so far this year. （4）［词汇复现］I do think the 　　　　 　（produce） of this movie lacks the spirit of innovation. （5） My time spent in the library was very 　　　　 　 （produce）and I had no difficulty finishing my report. products production have produced producer productive 教材原句 Every once in a while，a new technology，an old problem，and a big idea turn into an innovation. 有时，一项新技术、一个老问题和一个大想法就会变成创新。4 innovation n. 新发明，新方法，新观念；革新，创新encourage innovation 鼓励创新technology innovation 技术革新Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. 领导者和跟随者的区别在于创新。The gallery promotes originality，inspires creativity and encourages innovation. 画廊提倡独创性，激发创造力，鼓励创新。There is no end to practice or innovation. 实践和创新永无止境。【词语积累】 innovate v. 创新；改革，革新 innovative adj. 创新的 单句语法填空（1） There will be a prize for the most 　　　　 　 （innovation）design. （2）［词汇复现］Anyhow，I don’t need to tell you what I think about her ideas of 　　　　 　 （innovate），do I? 完成句子（3） This 　　　　　　　　 　　　（技术革新） will save us much time and labour. （4） In the age of global competition， 　　　　 　　　　　（设计革新）is vital. （5）We must 　　　　　　　　 　（鼓励创新） if the company is to remain competitive. innovative innovation technology innovation design innovation encourage innovation THE END