牛津深圳版英语八年级上Unit 4《Inventions》（Period 1）课件.pptxVIP

;Period 1;Getting ready;These inventions have all changed our way of life and made our lives more comfortable.;What do you know about …?; How do these inventions help us in our daily lives? In groups, discuss this with your classmates.;Look at the photos, the title, the introduction and the sub-headings of the article on page 51. Then answer the questions below.;;Which invention is probably the greatest in history according to the article? ;The wheel The wheel is perhaps the greatest invention in history. After its invention, travelling became faster and more comfortable. A few thousand years ago, people started to use wheels on carriages. In the early 19th century, the first trains began to carry passengers. At the start of the 20th century, cars became popular. Without the wheel, we would not have these inventions.;The telephone Alexander Graham Bell invented one of the first practical telephones in 1876. Since then, people have been able to speak to each other over long distances. Today millions of people across the world own mobile phones. They allow people to keep in touch with each other anytime, anywhere.;The light bulb Thomas Edison developed the first practical light bulb in 1879. Before the invention of the light bulb, people had to use oil lamps, gas lamps or candles to see at night. With light bulbs, people can do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime. Can you imagine living without them?;C1 Find words from the article on page 51 that have similar meanings to the words in italics below.;C2 Complete the conversation below with the words from the box. Change their forms if necessary.;Complete the sentences with the words you have just learnt. Change their forms if necessary. You may need to fill in more than one word.; A good reporter must _________________ what is happening in the world. Could you help me change the left _______ of my car? The tyre is flat. Mr Green’s plan was quite ________, so everyone agreed with him