学习目标
一 、通过问答，掌握以下句型：
1. A: When was the telephone invented?
B: I think it was invented in 1876.
2. A: What are they used for?
B: They’re used for talking with others.
二、1.正确运用被动语态谈论重要的发明的历史和用途。2.掌握一般过去时态的被动语态,由 was/were +过去分词构成。学会单词invent, 以及be used for 的用法
三、通过熟悉我们周围经常使用发明物的历史来开阔眼界，丰富自己的阅历，使自己养成勤于思考，善于总结的好习惯。
Chinese four great ancient inventions
compass
gun powder
printing
Paper making
Unit 6
When was it invented ?
Section A
(section A 1a-1c )
1. invent v. 发明 →n. invention 发明
→ inventor n. 发明者
V. + or = n. 这样的动词有： act , collect ,
visit , translate
1.Edison was a great___________
_________over 1,000_________ all his life.
( invent )
inventor
invented
inventions
2. If you could __________(发明) something
new, what product would you development.
3. Paper cutting is a great _________(invent)
of ancient China.
①. I think the light bulb is one of the most
Important _________( invent ) .
②.The car ___________(invent) in 1885.
invent
invention
inventions
was invented
Talk about the inventions(发明).
Which one do you think is the most helpful in our daily life?
Lead in
Presentation
1a
Look at the things below. In what order do you think they were invented? Discuss them with your group. Then number them [1-4](1=first,4=last)
1
2
3
4
1a
I think …was invented before ….
after
A: I think the TV was invented before the car. What’s your opinion?
B: I agree./ I don’t think so/disagree. I think the TV was invented after the car.
Pair work：Talk about the pictures.
1b Listen and match the inventions
with the dates.
_____ 1876
_____ 1885
_____ 1927
_____ 1971
d
a
c
b
I think the TV was invented in 1876.
A: When was the telephone invented?
B: It was invented in ...
The telephone was invented____ 1876.
The car was _________ ____ 1885.
The TV _____ ________ ____ 1927.
The computer _____________________.
in
invented in
was invented in
was invented in 1971
What is/are … used for?
It’s/They’re used for…
A: When was the
____ invented?
B: I think it was invented in ______.
Pairwork (1c:P41)
1976
1885
1876
1927
1971
1.I think the car was _____________ (invent) before the telephone.
2. What do you think of these ___________? (invent)
3. A glass is used for ____________ (drink) water.
4. Safety glasses are used _______ protecting your eyes.
A. from B. by C. to D. for
5. --when ________ the bridge ____?
--Last year.
A. did; build B. was; build
C. was; built D. did; built
invented
inventions
drinking
6. Mr. Wang ___________ me with my English when I was in Grade Seven.
A. is used to helping B. used to help
C. used to helping D. was used to help
7. Edison is one of the most famous ______________. He _____________ more than 1000 ____________.(invent)
inventors
invented
inventions
In those days, the woman couldn't (afford) a TV because they were really expensive.
I think you need (take) a history class.
afford
to take
3.I think the short story ______by Lu Xun. A. is writing B. is written
C. written D. was written
D
4.--Who_____light lamp_____?
—Edison.
A. was; invented B. is; invented
C. was; invented by
D. did; invented by

C
A: What is the _____ used for?
B: It is used for ________________.
talking with people
(talk with people)
A: What is the _______ used for?
B: It is used for ___________.
(study)
studying
A: What is the _______ used for?
B: It is used for ___________.
(count)
counting
Summaries
1.modern inventions
2.be invented in
3.need to do sth.
4.take a history class
5.couldn’t afford one
6.in those days
7.personal computers
8.be used for + doing
现代发明
在某年、某地发明
需要做某事
上历史课
买不起
在过去
个人电脑
被用作…
说说你认为最有用的发明，介绍发明者，何时发明的，有何用途等写一篇对话。可用下面的语言结构：
What’s the most useful invention?
Who was invented it ?
When was it invented ?
What is it used for?
Homework
Who invented the car?
_______ invented the car.
Karl Benz
Karl Benz
The car____ ________ by______.
was invented him
1971
When was it invented ?
was invented
1971
It____ _________ in ______.
1971
Bell
A: Who was the telephone invented by?
B: It was invented by_____.
A: When was it invented ?
B: I think it was invented in ________.
I think computer is the most helpful invention. Because it helps me get the information that I need.
常用的被动语态短语
be made of
from
into

be used to do
for doing
as
由--制成的
看出原材料
看不出原材料
原材料制成成品
be filled with
be covered with
eg. 1.Paper is made wood.
from
2.Tables are made wood.
3.Wood is made paper and tables.
of
into
被用来--
被用作
用--充满
被--覆盖
inventions
high heels
heels
special
special
inventions
ice cream scoop
heat 加热
scoop
inventions
slippers
a battery
batteries
_____ shoes with lights
Listening
Listen and number the
inventions in the order
that you hear.
2a
special
_____ shoes with lights
___ hot ice-cream scoop,
runs on electricity
2a
3
1
2
_____ shoes with lights
___ hot ice-cream scoop,
runs on electricity
shoes with special heels
Listen again and complete
the chart below.
2b
in the dark
serving
changing
What are they used for?
They are used for …
special
_____ shoes with lights
___ hot ice-cream scoop,
runs on electricity
shoes with special heels
What are they?
changing the style of the shoes.
What are they used for?
seeing in the dark
What are they?
What are they used for?
_____ shoes with lights
scooping cold ice cream
What is it?
What is it used for?
___ hot ice-cream scoop,
runs on electricity
用“invented” 或 “used for”填空.
1. What are electric slippers __________?
2. Who were shoes with adjustable heels ___________ by?
3. When was tea ___________?
4. What are microwave ovens _________?
5. When were potato chips ___________?
EXERCISES
used for
invented
used for
invented
invented
1. The light bulb is used ____ the dark.
A. at B. to C. for D. in
2. The light bulb can give people more time ____ and play everyday.
A. work B. to work C. working D. worked
3. Who were they invented _____?
A. at B. with C. in D. by
4. Chinese ____ by more and more people in the world now.
A. is spoken B. is speaking
C. speaks D. spoke
2d Role-play the conversation.
Read the passage quickly and answer the questions.
What is the subject for their school project?

2. What kind of invention does Roy think of?

3. Why does Roy think it is a great invention?

4. Who and when was the zipper invented?

5. When did the zipper become popular?
Small inventions that changed the world.
The zipper.
Because it is often used in our daily lives.
Whitcomb Judson in 1893.
Around 1917.
2d Find the phrases.
Small inventions that changed the world.
想出;提出
一个发明
很乐意
such a great invention
日常生活
在那时
被广泛应用
对话内容巩固训练。
Last week, Roy saw a , it says the zipper is one of the small inventions that the world.
It that the zipper was by Whitcomb Judson in 1893. but at that time, it wasn’t widely . Paul thinks he do seems to have a . The zipper is really a great invention and it’s used in our lives very often and .
website
greatest
changed
mentioned
invented
used
point
such
daily
everywhere
1.--Do you know who invented the telephone?
--No. I only know it ____ in 1876. (2014成都）
A. invented B. was invented C. invents
2.—So kind of you to give me a ride to the
station. --________. (2013泰安）
A. It doesn’t matter B. Never mind
C. My pleasure D. Don’t mention it
3. Today, computers are really helpful. They
____ everywhere.
A. use B. are used
C. used D. were used
4. Can you tell me something about you ______
(day) activities.
5. Stamps are used for ________ (post) letters.
6. The walk was a ___________ (please) for me.
7. The energy can be used to heat water,
produce ___________ (electrical), and even
create fresh air for the home.
8. He bought some ___________ (zipper) for
mother last weekend.
daily
posting
pleasure
electricity
zippers
A: Look! This looks so interesting!
B: Ah, it’s a great invention of China.
A: Really? When ______ it _________?
B: I think it ______ _________ in Han Dynasty.
(汉朝)
A: What ______ it ______ for?
B: Guess!
A: ______ it ______ for holding water?
B: No. It _____ ______ for testing earthquakes.
A: Wow, it’s really amazing!
was
invented
was
invented
is
used
Is
used
is
used
.主动语态与被动语态：
英语动词有两种语态,即主动语态与被动语态。
主动语态表示主语是动作的执行者;
被动语态表示主语是动作的承受者。
主动语态
被动语态
主动语态
被动语态
e.g Many people speak English.
主动语态变被动语态的步骤：
1、主动语态的宾语变为被动语态的主语；
2、主动句的谓语动词变为被动结构；
3、主动句的主语变为被动句的宾语，由by 引出，当不强调动作的执行者时，常省略。
4.其它成分不变。
变被动语态时需要注意的事项
一变

二套

三注意
宾变主，主变宾，宾语前面by跟，谓语动词变过分，不忘前面be动词跟
套时态，主被动时态一致
注意因人称的变化而引起的主谓一致问题。
各种时态的被动语态的构成：
1.一般现在时态 am, is, are +过去分词
2.一般过去时态 was, were +过去分词
3.一般将来时态 will/am.is.are going to
+ be +过去分词
4.过去将来时态 would/was.were going to
+ be + 过去分词
5.现在完成时态 have, has + been +过去分词
6.过去完成时态 had + been +过去分词
7.现在进行时态 am, is, are + being +过去分词
8.过去进行时态 was, were + being +过去分词
9.含情态动词的 情态动词 + be +过去分词
所有时态的被动语态否定就是在
最前面的助动词后加 not
疑问就是把最前面的助动词提前。
Many trees are not being planted now
Are many trees being planted now?
把下列的句子变为被动语态的句子：
1、They speak English in Canada .

2、People used wood for making tables.

3、They are making computers in the USA.
English is spoken in Canada(by them).
Wood was used for making tables.
Computers are being made in the USA.
把被动句变否定
Computers aren’t being made in the USA.
4、They have grown rice in South China.

5. We must plant more trees next year.

6.I am going to clean our classroom tomorrow.
More trees must be planted next year.
Our classroom is going to be cleaned tomorrow.
Rice has been grown in South China.
把被动句变疑问.
Has rice been grown in South China？
变被动语态的特殊情况
一、双宾语
buy/make sb sth
=buy/make sth for sb
give sb sth
=give sth to sb
1.My father bought me a computer.
A computer was bought for me by my father.
I was bought a computer by my father.
2.He gives me a book.
A book is given to me by him.
I am given a book by him
Sth+be+ 过去分词+ for/to sb+ by sb.
Sb + be+ 过去分词 sth + by sb
二、无to不定式
一感 二听
三让
四看
feel
listen to.hear
let.have.make
watch. see.look at. notice
变为被动时加上to
eg. We often see him play basketball.
He is often seen to play basketball by us.
The boss made the children work for long.
The children were made to work for long by the boss.
三、注意动词短语的
常考到的动词短语有
完整性
take care of
look after
listen to
speak to
eg. 1.We should speak to the old politely.
The old should be spoken to politely.
2. The nurse takes good care of the baby.
The baby is taken good care of by the nurse.
四、无被动语态的动词。
不及物动词及系动词
happen
take place
die
rise
come true
come out
eg.1. An accident (happen) just now.
happened
2. I’m sure that my dream .
(come true) some day in the future
will come true
常用的被动语态短语
be made of
from
into

be used to do
for doing
as
由--制成的
看出原材料
看不出原材料
原材料制成成品
be filled with
be covered with
eg. 1.Paper is made wood.
from
2.Tables are made wood.
3.Wood is made paper and tables.
of
into
被用来--
被用作
用--充满
被--覆盖