《奥威尔莱特》PPT课件.ppt

* Unit 18 The four inventions in ancient China How many famous inventors/ inventions do you know? What did they invent? Zhang Heng Thomas Edison (America) Bell (England) Ford 奥威尔.莱特 威尔伯.莱特 Extended inventions of other body parts:… What are the inventions in the future? Electric shoes Edible chopsticks Nose-top computer Inflatable bicycle A. Edible chopsticks Never throw away or wash chopsticks again. These chopsticks are both delicious and environmentally friendly. Save trees and have a snack at the same time –they come in five different flavours. Read the following description B. Nose-top computer Are you tired of carrying around a heavy laptop computer? Here’s the solution: the new nose-top computer fits comfortable on your nose and weighs less than a pair of glasses. Use the keyboard vest when you want to type something. C. Electric shoes The heel of this shoes is a machine that makes electricity with every step you take. You will never need to buy batteries again! D. Inflatable bicycle You will never have to worry about having your bike stolen again. If you use our inflatable bike, you can simply let the air out and put your bike in a bag. What is your future invention? Name: Functions: Use: Asking for a patent A patent Work in groups Inventor B Your new invention is a flying bicycle. Inventor A You have invent a car that uses water instead of petrol. 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. 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. Make up a dialogue Inventor: Patent officer: describe…and try to get a patent Decide which can win a patent and why *