Inventions and

inventors

Warming upThe 21st century!It’s famous for-

Radio and computers,Bicycles and scooters,

Trains and plains,Sockets and rockets,

TV and CD.Things that are used

In your family! 

How do inventions help us in our life?

O Inventions help us learn more.O Inventions help us live longer and healthier.O Inventions help us make our life easier.O Inventions help us entertain.O Inventions help us take from one place to

another.O Inventions help us be happier.O Inventions help us communicate with one

another.O Inventions help us explore our universe.

Friday, the fourth of December.

Name Invention Date

1. You wash clothes in it.

Washing machineIn 1874, William Blackstone of Indiana built a birthday present for his wife. It was a machine which removed and washed away dirt from clothes. The first washing machines designed for convenient use at home.

2. You use this thing to clean your flat, carpets.

Vacuum cleanerThe first powered vacuum cleaner was invented in 1901 by Hubert Cecil Booth.

3. You can communicate with people who are away from you using this thing. It is very compact; you can carry it

in your bag or pocket. It has many functions, it can wake you up in the morning, you can enjoy listening to music with the help of it and even enjoy playing games.

Mobile phoneThe first mobile phone call was made in 1973, by Motorola employee Martin Cooper.

4. You can cook, defrost and reheat  prepared food in it.

Microwave ovenIt was invented by Dr. Percy Le Baron Spencer. In 1947, the first commercial microwave oven hit the market.

5. You can wash dirty dishes in it.

Dishwasher Josephine Garis Cochran invented the first useful dishwasher in 1886.

Listening. Useful tips!Before you listen for the first time, read the questions carefully. Think about different ways of answering each question. Remember, the answers in the recording are usually phrased differently from the questions.

Read the questions 1-8, and match each question to the person A-C that it refers to.

A Alexander Graham BellB Maria MitchellC Jan Szczepanik1. Who came from a big family? __2. Who received a medal from a king? ___3. Whose scientific interests were not grounded in family traditions? ___4. Whose achievements were appreciated (визнані) outside his/her country? ___5. Whose research was concentrated on one field of science?__6. Who had planned a different career?___7. Who worked as a teacher? ____8. Whose birthplace is open to the public?___

2C1 B 3C 4C 5B 6A 7A 8B

Would you like to have your personal robot servant?

What can it do for you?

Read the text and write the names of  inventors

1.He  first  went  to  school  at  the  age  of  8  and  a  half.2. He  studied  mathematics  at  Cambridge  University.3. He  was  an  excellent  linguist.4. His  mother  taught  him  at  home.5. He  discovered  the  law  of  gravitation.6. He  was  buried  in  Westminster  Abbey.7. He  wanted  to  improve  the  industries  in  mining.8. His  father  died  before  he  was  born.9. He  invented  the  light  bulb.10. He  was  the  great  Swedish  scientist  and  inventor.11. His  greatest  wish  was  to  see  the  end  of  wars.12. He  made  more  than  one  thousand  inventions.

Number the sentences to make up the dialogue.