G2-U18-P2 speaking.pptVIP

This invention can help people… What does it look like? What’s it made of? This new invention will make it possible for people to… This is a new way of… How does it work? How would people use it? Homework: Write a passage about the one you like best among the eight inventions. * Second Period Work in groups. Inventor D You have invented a pen that translates what you write into a foreign language. Inventor C Your new invention is a machine that makes it possible for people to see the future. Inventor B Your new invention is a flying bicycle. Inventor A You have invent a car that uses water instead of petrol. Patent officer Listen to each group member and ask questions. Decide which of the inventions you think is the most useful and be prepared to explain why. A = Patent Office B, C, D = Inventors A: Good morning. Please tell me about your invention. B: Yes, well, I have invented a car that uses water instead of petrol. This invention is great for the environment. Imagine how nice and clean our cities would be if we didn’t have all the air pollution from cars. A: Yes, it does sound good. How does it work? B: Well, I can’t explain the details, but it uses a new kind of engine that can turn water into energy. This new engine is bit expensive, and the cars won’t be able to drive very fast, but I think it will become cheaper with. It is a new way of producing energy, so we will have to build new cars. It can’t be used for normal cars. A: I see. What about your invention? C: I have invented a machine that makes it possible for people to know the future. A: That sounds incredible! How does it work? C: It’s a small computer that is connected to your brain. It uses everything you know, and all the information on the Internet. Then I use a special equation to guess what will happen next. The machine is right almost 90% of the time. A: How would people use it? C: Well, let’s say you want to know what questions will be on the maths test