Listening and Speaking UNIT 6 - Discovery and Invention

Listening and Speaking

Discovery and Invention

by Adesti Komalasari

​SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

​1. What is the craziest thing ever invented?

​2. If you could invent something, what would the thing be?

​3. What was the longest time you could live without your phone?

Open Ended

If you could invent something, what would the thing be?

Open Ended

What is the craziest thing ever invented?

Open Ended

3.What was the longest time you could live without your phone?

​BEFORE WATCHING

LET'S DISCUSS THE GLOSSARY​

Let's watch the video and correct the following sentences based on the information in the video

​Let's make the correction

1. ​Holden Mora is 17 years old.

2. Jeff Powell built the hand using instructions from his professor.

3. The printer builds the parts in under 44 hours.

4. Holden cannot hold things with his artificial hand.

5. Holden is now raising money to build hands for other kids.

6. Holden hopes other teachers can have the best kind of hands, too.

The Correction

1. Holden Mora is 17 years old. --> Holden Mora is 7 years old

2. Jeff Powell built the hand using instructions from his professor. --> Jeff Powell built the hand using 3D printers

3. The printer builds the parts in under 44 hours. --> The printer builds the parts in under 24 hours.

4. Holden cannot hold things with his artificial hand. --> Holden can grip things with his artificial hand.

5. Holden is now raising money to build hands for other kids. --> Powell is the one who is raising money.

6. Holden hopes other teachers can have the best kind of hands, too. --> Not teachers, Holden hopes other KIDS can have the best kind of hands, too.

Complete the paragraph with the words in the box based on the information in the video

LISTENING

Understanding reference to earlier ideas​

​Look at the sentences and underline the words which the words in bold refer to

​LET'S HAVE SOME PRACTICE ON USING PRONOUNS AS REFERENCES

Multiple Choice

Every time I look at my cousins, ____ seem taller.

• they

• their

Multiple Choice

Because Paul can swim now, ___ can join the swim team.

• he

• it

Multiple Choice

Paul and Marsha will be able to join the water polo team because ___ are such strong swimmers.

• they

• them

Multiple Choice

The tribe resisted encroachment on its territory and ___ situation made the street super chaotic.

• this

• it

Multiple Choice

Government officials have been reticent about expressing ___ opinions.

• their

• this

​PRONUNCIATION FOR LISTENING

​Weak and Strong form

LISTENING​

Listen to the weak forms and write the answers in the blanks in every sentence. Separate the answers with comma​

The Answers

1. Inventions (1) and technology from India, China, North Africa, (2) and (3) the Middle East were brought (4) to Europe.

2. (1) The first glasses were held in front (2) of (3) the eyes or balanced on (4) the nose.

3. (1) The crankshaft is (2) a long arm which allows machines (3) to move (4) in (5) a straight line.

4. As we move along, you'll find one (1) of (2) the most important inventions (3) of medieval times.

​STRONG FORMS - REASONS TO USE IT

​Listen to the extracts and match the extracts 1 - 3 to the reasons for using strong forms

Multiple Choice

The Middle Ages were an interesting time and they were full of scientific discoveries.

• To emphasize that there is nothing better or more than this

• To contrast with an earlier idea that the Middle Ages were not an interesting time.

• To emphasize that there is more information

Multiple Choice

Inventions and machines designed by medieval scholars made a great contribution to society and many are still in use today. And some of these inventions are very common.

• To emphasize that there is nothing better or more than this

• To contrast with an earlier idea that the Middle Ages were not an interesting time.

• To emphasize that there is more information

Multiple Choice

Many people think gunpowder is the most important invention in history.

• To emphasize that there is nothing better or more than this

• To contrast with an earlier idea that the Middle Ages were not an interesting time.

• To emphasize that there is more information

​LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

THE USE OF THE VERB "MAKE"​

​Look at the sentences on the next slides. Choose whether the word "make" has the sense of C (cause), F (force), or P (produce)

Multiple Choice

My professor made me rewrite my assignment because there were too many mistakes.

• Cause (C)

• Force (F)

• Produce (p)

Multiple Choice

Social media makes it easy for people to stay in touch.

• Cause (C)

• Force (F)

• Produce (p)

Multiple Choice

Today, most pens are made of plastic.

• Cause (C)

• Force (F)

• Produce (p)

Multiple Choice

The new discovery made a lot of people very happy.

• Cause (C)

• Force (F)

• Produce (p)

Multiple Choice

I made myself stay up late to finish the work.

• Cause (C)

• Force (F)

• Produce (p)

​GRAMMAR LESSON

PASSIVE VERBS​

CHOOSE WETHER THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES ARE PASSIVE OR ACTIVE​

Multiple Choice

Guernica was painted by Picasso

• PASSIVE

• ACTIVE

Multiple Choice

The doctor talked to him.

• PASSIVE

• ACTIVE

Multiple Choice

The fire was put out.

• PASSIVE

• ACTIVE

Multiple Choice

My parents gave me a present.

• PASSIVE

• ACTIVE

Multiple Choice

English is spoken here.

• PASSIVE

• ACTIVE

Multiple Choice

Somebody has stolen my bag.

• PASSIVE

• ACTIVE

Multiple Choice

My bag has been stolen.

• PASSIVE

• ACTIVE

Create passive form sentences like what is given in the example.

1. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

2. Use active OR passive forms.