2. Unit 9 When was it invented?

3. Period 1

4. Four ancient inventions compass gun powder Moveable type printing paper

5. calculator microwave oven abacus binoculars light bulbs

7. A: When was the car invented? B: Well, I think it was invented in …. A.1885 B.1876 C.1927 D.1971

8. A: When was the telephone invented? B: Well, I think it was invented in …. A.1885 B.1876 C.1927 D.1971

9. Look at the things. In what order do you think they were invented? 1a A: I think the calculator was invented before the computer. B: Well, I think the calculator was invented after the computer.

10. A: I think … was invented before … B: Well, I think … was invented after ….

11. A: I think … was invented before … B: Well, I think … was invented after ….

12. A: I think … was invented before … B: Well, I think … was invented after …

13. A: I think … was invented before … B: Well, I think … was invented after …

14. 1b Listen and match the inventions with the dates. a b e d c 1876___ 1885___ 1927___ 1971___ 1976___ d a b e c

15. 1a 1 34 25 Answer : the right order they were invented

16. A: When was the _______ invented? B: I think it was invented in ______. A: When was the _______ invented? B: I think it was invented in ______. Pairwork (1c:P68) 1976 1885 1876 19271971 1879

17. Edison invented the light bulb. The light bulb was invented by Edison. Who was the light bulb invented by?

18. The telephone by Bell. was invented Who was the telephone invented by? Bell invented the telephone.

19. ______ was invented by _______. The car Karl Benz Who was the car invented by? Karl Benz invented the car.

20. A: What is the car used for? B: The car is used for traveling.

21. A: What is the _______ used for? B: I think it is used for _______________. A: What is the _______ used for? B: I think it is used for _______________. talking with people

22. A: What is the used for? B: I think it is used for _______. (count) counting

23. A: What is the used for? B: I think it is used for ________.(work) working

24. A: What is the used for? B: I think it is used for _____.(ride) riding

25. A: What is the _______ used for? B: It is used for __________. A: What is the _______ used for? B: It is used for __________. counting ( count )

26. A: What is the used for? B: It is used for ___________.(count) counting

27. A: What is the used for? B: It is used for ___________. (watch the things far away clearly) watching the things far away clearly.

28. A: What is the ________ used for? B: It is used for __________________. A: What is the ________ used for? B: It is used for __________________. making the food hot. (make the food hot)

29. A: When was …invented? B: It was invented in… A: Who was it invented by? B: It was invented by… A: What is the … used for? B: The … is used for doing…

31. high heels adjustable heels adjustable 可调整的

32. ice cream scoop heat 加热 scoop

33. slippers a battery batteries operate 操作

34. Who were they invented by? What are they used for? adjustable 可调整的 operate 操作 heat 加热

35. 2a Listen and number the inventions in the order that you hear. 31 2

36. Invention Who was it/were they invented by? What is is/are they used for? shoes with adjustable heels Chelsea Lanmon scooping really cold ice cream battery- operated slippers Jayce Coziar and Jamie Ellsworth seeing in the dark heated ice cream scoop Julie Thompsom changing the style of the shoes Listen again. Match the inventions with their inventors and uses. 2b

37. Listening (2b: P69) 1. Battery-operated slippers were invented by Julie Thompson. They are used for seeing in the dark. 2. Heated ice cream scoop is invented by Chelsea Lanmon. It is used for scooping really cold ice cream.

38. Listening (2b: P69) 3. Shoes with adjustable heels were invented by Jayce Coziar and Jamie Ellsworth. They are used for changing the style of the shoes.

39. Surf the Internet,and find out more inventions. Introduce them to your classmates,using It was invented by _______. It was invented in_______. It is used for_______.

40. Period 2

41. 1.We use the ________to count. The calculator____________ calculator is used for counting. The microwave oven_________ ________________ 2.We use ___________________to make the food hot. the microwave oven is used for 3.The _______is used for _______________. ( talk with people) 3.The _______is used for _______________. ( talk with people) talking with people telephone making the food hot. 4. Who_____light bulbs_________by? 5.The computer________________ 1976. wereinvented was invented in

42. 汉译英。 （ 1 ） 计算机是何时发明的？ （ 2 ）谁发明了计算机？ （ 3 ）计算器是用来做什么？ （ 4 ）你认为什么是最有用的发明？ （ 5 ）每天它能够给人们更多时间工作和玩。 1. When was the computer invented? 2. Who was the computer invented by? 3. What’s the calculator used for? 4. What do you think is the most helpful invention? 5. It gives people more time to work and play every day.

43. 1.I open the door. The door is opened by me. 2.He often helps homeless people. Homeless people are often helped by him. 3.I handed out some papers just now. Some papers were handed out by me just now. 主动语态 : 主语是动作的执行者。 被动语态 : 主语是动作的承受者。 被动语态结构为： ( 主动语态 ) ( 被动语态 ) ( 被动 ) ( 被动语态 ) be+ 过去分词 将下列句子变为被动语态。

44. The passive voice. 被动语态 英语中动词有主动语态和被动语态两种语态. 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, 在被动语态中动作的执行者有时用 by 短语表示 出来. 构成 被动语态的构成 : 助动词 be+ ( 及物动词的 ) 过去分词 一般现在时 一般过去时 am (is, are) + done was (were) + done {

45. The passive voice. ( 被动语态 ) 被动语态的用法 : 1. 不知动作执行者时, 常用被动语态. eg. My bike was stolen yesterday. 2. 不必要说出动作执行者时, 常用. eg. The car was invented in 1885. 3. 为了突出强调动作的承受者时, 常用被动语态. eg. Thousands of beaches are polluted ( 污染 ).

46. The passive voice. 被动语态 主动语态改被动语态 : Bellinvented the telephonein 1876. was by

47. . Introduce inventions you know to your classmates, using It was invented by _______. It was invented in_______. It is used for_______.

48. Helpful inventionsAnnoying inventions Example telephoneExample alarm clock 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

49. Helpful inventionsAnnoying inventions Example: telephoneExample: alarm clock 1. plane1. atomic bomb 2. computer2. missile 3. bike3. rifle 4. car4. chemical weapon 5. train5. mobile phone

50. Sample dialogue 1: A ： What do you think is the most helpful invention? B ： I think the most helpful invention is the light bulb. A ： Why is that? (Why do you think so?) B ： Well, it gives people more time to work and play every day. Sample dialogue 1: A ： What do you think is the most helpful invention? B ： I think the most helpful invention is the light bulb. A ： Why is that? (Why do you think so?) B ： Well, it gives people more time to work and play every day.

51. Sample dialogue 2: A: What do you think is the most helpful invention? B: I think the most helpful invention is the car. A: Why is that? B: Well, it makes it possible for people to move to distant places faster. Sample dialogue 2: A: What do you think is the most helpful invention? B: I think the most helpful invention is the car. A: Why is that? B: Well, it makes it possible for people to move to distant places faster.

52. Sample dialogue 3: A: What do you think is the most annoying invention? B: I think the most annoying invention is the atomic bomb. A: Why is that? B: Well, it gives people more power to kill others. Sample dialogue 3: A: What do you think is the most annoying invention? B: I think the most annoying invention is the atomic bomb. A: Why is that? B: Well, it gives people more power to kill others.

53. Sample dialogue 4: A: What do you think is the most annoying invention? B ： I think the most annoying invention is the alarm clock. A ： Why is that? (Why do you think so?) B ： Because it wakes me up when I’m sleeping. Sample dialogue 4: A: What do you think is the most annoying invention? B ： I think the most annoying invention is the alarm clock. A ： Why is that? (Why do you think so?) B ： Because it wakes me up when I’m sleeping.

54. Groupwork (4: P70) What would you do if you are alone on a tiny island? Imagine that you are alone on a tiny island. Choose one invention you would like to have on the island with you. Tell the group what you chose and why. Then give a report.

55. I ’ d like to have a … because I could … It ’ s used for … I think the most helpful invention is … But that ’ s not going to help you leave the island. I think it would be better to have a/an … you can use the following sentences:.

56. Sample dialogue 1: A: I’d like to have a radio because I could listen to music all day. B ： Yes, but that’s not going to help you leave the island. I think it would be better to have a boat. Then you can leave the island by boat. A ： Possibly you are right. Sample dialogue 1: A: I’d like to have a radio because I could listen to music all day. B ： Yes, but that’s not going to help you leave the island. I think it would be better to have a boat. Then you can leave the island by boat. A ： Possibly you are right.

57. Sample dialogue 1: A: I’d like to have a monkey because it can pick some fruits for me. B ： Yes, but what if there isn’t enough fruit trees on the island? I think it would be better to have lots of food. Then you can have something to eat before people come to save you. A ： Maybe you are right. Sample dialogue 1: A: I’d like to have a monkey because it can pick some fruits for me. B ： Yes, but what if there isn’t enough fruit trees on the island? I think it would be better to have lots of food. Then you can have something to eat before people come to save you. A ： Maybe you are right.

58. Groupwork (4: P70) Then give a report like this: In our group…would like to have a monkey because it can pick some fruits for him. But …thinks it would be better to have lots of food. Then he can have something to eat before people come to save him….

59. Write five helpful inventions and five annoying inventions, and tell your reasons.

60. Period 3

61. What do you think is the most useful/annoying invention? Why is that?

62. sweet -How does it taste? -It tastes… -How does it taste? -It tastes…

63. sweet -How does it taste? -It tastes… -How does it taste? -It tastes…

64. -How does it taste? -It tastes… salty

65. sour -How does it taste? -It tastes… -How does it taste? -It tastes… hot fish

66. sour -How does it taste? -It tastes… -How does it taste? -It tastes…

67. crispy and salty -How do they taste? -They taste… -How do they taste? -They taste…

68. sweet -How do they taste? -They taste… -How do they taste? -They taste… cookies

69. -What kind of food do you like? -I like food that tastes… salty 咸的, 含盐的 sweet 甜的 crispy 易碎的, 脆的 sour 酸的, 酸味的 bitter 苦的 hot 辣的 awful 可怕的 nice 好的 delicious 美味的

70. sweet crispy salty sour potato chips sour lemon ice cream sweet tea sweet crispy, salty

71. apple orange cake honey candy French fries salad lettuce Popcorn potato chips pizza potato chips dumplings grape vinegar orange pickle strawberry

72. How do they taste? Do you like potato chips?

73. The history of chips When were potato chips invented? Who were potato chips invented by? How were potato chips invented?

74. Listen and circle “T” (for true) or “F” (for false). 1. Potato chips were invented by mistake. 2.They were invented in 1863. 3.The customer thought the potatoes weren’t thin enough. 4.The customer said they weren’t salty enough. 5.George wanted to make the customer happy. 6.The customer was happy in the end. T F

75. _____________that potato chips were invented by mistake? Chips ______ _________by a chef called George Crum. They were invented in______. George Crum cooked them for a long time until they ___________And he sprinkled lots of salt on them so they were__________. _____________that potato chips were invented by mistake? Chips ______ _________by a chef called George Crum. They were invented in______. George Crum cooked them for a long time until they ___________And he sprinkled lots of salt on them so they were__________. The history of potato chips Did you know were invented 1853 were crispy really salty 2b Listen again. Complete the sentences.

76. Boy 1: Hey,did you know that potato chips were invented by mistake? Boy 2: Really? What do you mean? Boy 1: Well, here on the bag it says that they were invented by a chef called George Crum. Boy 2: When was that? Boy 1: Oh, it was back in 1853. Boy 2: So, why was it an accident? Boy1:Well, one day a customer in the restaurant where George worked sent back his plate of fried potatoes because he said they were cut too thick. Boy 2: So what happened? 2a,2b 厨师 错误地

77. 2a,2b Boy 1: Well, George was in a bad mood, so he cut the potatoes really, really thin, and he cooked them for a long time untill they were crispy. And he sprinkled lots of salt on them so they were really salty. He thought the customer would hate them. Boy 2: And? Boy 1: And the customer loved them and asked for more. He told the other customers about them, and soon everyone was ordering thinly- sliced, crispy, salty potato chips. Boy 2 :And we are still eating them today. What a cool story! Boy 1: Yeah. sprinkle 洒（粉末状物）洒（液体） 坏脾气 be in a bad mood Tape Scripts:

78. Language point 1.The custom said they weren’t salty enough. 这个顾客说菜不够咸. (1)said 后是宾语从句, 省略了 that. 当宾语从句主 句用一般过去时, 从句也要用过去的某种时态. ( 2)enough 修饰形容词或副词时应后置. 如 : The little child was not old enough to go to school. 这个小孩太小了, 不能去上 学. 但 enough 修饰名词时, 可以放在名词之前. 如 : I have enough money to buy it.

79. 2. Potato chips were invented by mistake. 由于错误, 薯片被发明了. Mistake 做名词, 意为 “ 弄错, 误解 ” 如 : You have made a foolish mistake. 你犯了一个愚蠢的错误. Mistake 作动词, 意为 “ 弄错, 误解 ” 如 : She didn’t speak very clearly so I mistook what she said. 她讲的不清楚, 所以 我误解了她的话. by mistake 意为 “ 错误地, 弄错地 ”. I took his backpack by mistake. 我错拿 了他的书包． He put salt in her cup of tea by mistake. 他错把盐放进她的茶里．

80. B: When were they invented? A: B: How were they invented?

81. Homework Find out the history of an invention by surfing the Internet or reading books. Write a short report about it and prepare to read your report to your class next time.

82. Period 4

83. sweetsaltyhot,sour pie cookies sweet crispy What food would you prefer to eat? How does it/do they taste? It tastes/They taste…

84. The emperor Shen Nong. He was boiling drinking water over an open fire. 神农帝在户外的火上烧饮用水。 Who invented tea? 3a Do you know the history of tea?

85. 3a Reading

86. Read the article and write answers to the questions. 1. What is the article about ? It is about the invention of tea. It was invented over three thousand years ago. It was invented by the Chinese emperor Shen Nong. It was invented by accident. 2. When was it invented? 3. Who was it invented by? 4. How was it invented?

87. Did you know that tea, the most popular drink in the world (after water), was invented by accident? Although tea wasn’t brought to the Western world until 1610, this beverage was discovered over three thousand years before that. According to an Ancient Chinese legend, the emperor Shen Nong Discovered tea when he was boiling drinking water over an open fire. Who invented tea?

88. Some leaves from a nearby bush fell into the water and remained there for some time. The emperor noticed that the leaves in the water produced a pleasant smell. Later he decided to taste the hot mixture. It was quite delicious. And in this way, one of the world’s favorite drinks was invented.

89. Language points 1.Although tea wasn’t brought to the western world until 1610, this beverage was discovered over three thousand years before that. 虽然, 茶直到 1610 年才传入西方世界, 但是 这种饮料在三千多年前就被发现了. ( 1)although 作连词, 意为 “ 虽然, 尽管 ”, 引导让步状语从句, 不能与连词 but 连用, 不过它可以与 yet, still 连用 ; 若主从句的 主语相同, 且从句谓语含有动词 be, 可将 从句主语和动词 be 省略. 如 :

90. __________ (it was)snowing, it was not very cold. 虽然在下雪, 但是天气不是很冷. There is air around us, _________we can’t see it. 尽管我们看不见, 但是我们周围全是空气. ___________ (he is) quite young, he knows a lot. 虽然他很年轻, 但是他很懂事. Although although Although (2)not…until 意为 “ 直到 …… 才 ”until 引 导一个时间状语从句. 如 He_______go to bed _______his father came home. 直到他爸爸回家时他才睡觉. didn’t until

91. 2.According to an ancient Chinese legend, the emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when he was boiling drinking water over an open fire. 根 据中国古代的一个传说, 神 农帝在户外的火上烧饮用水 时发现了茶叶. (1)According to 是个短语介词, 意为 “ 根据 ……; 依照 ……” 后接代词, 名词或由疑问词以及 whether 引出的名词性从句. 如 _____________________________, it will rain tomorrow. 根据收音机说, 明天有雨. ____________________________________,he was right then. 根据你刚才说的, 那么他就对了. According to the radio According to what you said just now,

92. (2) over over “ 在 …… 正上方 ” (under) above “ 在 …… 的上方 ” （指位置高于） (below) on “ 在 …… 的上面 ” （指两者接触） The plane flew ______the clouds. There is a book _____the desk. There is a bridge ______the river. above on over

93. 3.Some leaves from a nearby bush fell into the water and remained there for some time. 一些叶子从附近的灌木丛落到水里. 并在水里浸泡 了一段时间. (1)leaf 的复数形式为 leaves (2)a nearby bush 附近的灌木丛 (3)remain 表示 “ 继续留在某处 ” 如 How long will you______________? 你要在此 地停留多久 ? (4)fall into “ 落入, 陷入 ” 如 : He was drunk and ___________the water. 他酒醉跌落水中. remain here fell into

94. 4.The emperor noticed that the leaves in the water produced a pleasant smell. 国王注意到, 水里的叶子发出一种宜人的香味. (1)notice 作动词, 意为 “ 注意到 ”, 后可以接 : 名词或 代词. 如 : I didn’t __________your parents. 我没注意到你 的父母亲. (2) 从句. 如 : I_________that you weren’t among the contestants. 我注意到你没有参加比赛. (3) 复合结构 Did you_______________________ his car yesterday evening? 昨晚你注意到他修车了吗 ? I_________________________in the next room. 我注意到她正在隔壁唱歌. notice noticed notice him repair noticed her singing

95. 1. most popular drink TEA 10. was delicious 5. by emperor SN discovered 2. by accident invented 3. in 1610 brought 4. over 3000 years ago boiling over an open fire 6 fell into the water 7 produced pleasant smell 8 taste the hot mixture 9 discovered Retell the passage according to the picture

96. Write an article using the notes in the box. Who: college students What: metal pie plate, flying disk When: 1950 Where: bakery Bridgeport, Connecticut How: students eat pie, throw pie plates Today: clubs, magazines, festival 3b Writing

97. From pie plate to flying disk. The flying disk was invented by college students. They used a metal pie plate from a bakery in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Students ate the bakery’s pies and then threw the pie plates. Today, there are flying disk clubs, magazines and a festival.

98. 4a writing tests instead of persons by listening to the owners. one hundred yuan per pen

99. 4b It can listen and write while the test is on. It is 100 yuan. Is anyone interested in it? writing tests.

100. Think of something that you don’t like doing. Then think of an invention that could help you.

101. a pen that listens and writes New invention: Use: It can listen to the writer and write by itself. Price : $ 50

102. music candle activity glasses temperature cup

103. Homework 1. Review the new words learned today. 2. Rewrite the article--From pie plate to flying disk. Prepare to hand in it next class. 3.Self Check 1,2 4. Write out the presentation in activity 4a: A new invention Problem Name of your invention Who is it invented by? How does it help you?

104. Period 5

105. Problem Name of your invention Who is it invented by? How does it help you? My Invention

106. Who invented tea? Did you know that tea, the ____________drink in the world (after water), was invented___________? Although tea _______brought to the Western world _______1610, this _________was discovered over three thousand years before that. ____________an Ancient Chinese_______, the emperor Shen Nong discovered tea when he was boiling drinking water _____________. Some leaves from______________ __________the water and _____________for some time. The emperor_________ that the leaves in the water _________a ________smell. Later he decided to taste the hot________. It was quite delicious. And __________, one of the world’s favorite drinks______ __________. most popular by accident wasn’t until beverage According to legend over an open firea nearby bush fell into remained there noticed producedpleasant mixture in this way invented. was

107. sweet salty sour crispy

108. A : What is it? B: It’s an abacus/Umbrella, a binoculars, bicycle. A: What’s it used for? B: It’s used for… A: Oh, that’s cool! Who was it invented by? B: It was invented by… A: What would you like best? B: I’d like …best. Talk about the inventions in pairs.

109. The umbrella was invented about 4,000 years ago in Assyria, China and Egypt. The binoculars was invented in 1854 in Italy by Ignatio Porro. The Camera was invented in 1827 by Joseph Nicephore Niepce who took The first picture. The bicycle was invented in the1880s in English. 1600

110. I. 根据首字母完成句子 : 1.The ice cream scoop is used for s__________really cold ice cream. 2.Edison i________the electric light bulb. 3.He often makes m_________in his spelling. 4.I’ll do it a________to your instructions. 5. A c______ is a hundred years. 6.It was so dark that I could h________see anything. 5. Boys, stop t_____ stones to the poor dog. cooping nvented istakes ccording entury ardly hrowing

111. 1. Wood can be used for______ paper. A. making B. to make C. made D. make 2 ． -Do you think the light bulbs were invented _____? –No, I don’t thing so. A. by mistakes B. by mistake C. for mistake D. with mistakes 9. When ______ the car ________? A. did, invent B. was, invented C. does, invent D. in, invented 10. Jack ______ leave _____ his teacher comes back. A. doesn’t, until B. /, until C. won’t, / D. won’t, until A B II. 选择填空 D B

112. III. 完成句子 : 1. 电拖鞋是什么时候发明的？ When _____ the electric ________ invented? 2. 它们是由谁发明的？ ______ were they invented ______? 3. 妈妈加了盐，但它仍然不够咸。 Mom added salt but it still wasn’t _____ _______. wereslippers Who by salty enough

113. IV. 补全对话 : 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! wasinvented wasinvented isused Isused isused

114. V. 翻译句子 1. 那个孩子直到他爸爸回来才睡觉。 2. 自行车是用来骑的。 3. 这个足够大到可以容纳 10 个人。 4. 根据天气预报说，明天有雨. 5. 茶是偶然被发明的。 6. 炸薯条是错误被发明的。

115. Period 6

116. Do you like sports? What’s your favorite sport?

118. pole vaultdiscus throw hurdle balance beam weightlifing javelin throw

120. Equipment about basketball basketball metal hoop backboard net wooden floor 木地板 装备, 器材

122. 1.rank n. 顺序, 级别 2. active adj. 活泼的, 积极的 3. indoors adv. 在户内 4.create v. 创造, 创作, 创建 5. wooden adj. 木制的 6. knock v. 敲, 击, 碰撞. knock into 与 …… 相撞 8. divide v. 分开, 划分 9. aim n. 目标, 目的 10. basket n. 篮, 筐 11.metal n 金属 12. hoop n. 环, 圈, 4. below pre.&adv. 在 ….. 的下面, 低于 16. guide v. 指导, 带领 13. shoot V. 投篮, 射击 15. backboard n. 篮板 17. towards prep. 向着 18. court n. 球场 19.Berlin n. 柏林 20. develop v.( 使 ) 发展,( 使 ) 成长,( 使 ) 发达 21. popularity n. 普及, 流行 22. risen v. rise 的过去分词 23. worldwide adv.&adj. 世界性的 24. association n. 协会 25.equipment n. 装备, 器材

124. Scan and write “T” or “F” : 1.The article is about the invention of basketball. 2. It was invented by a Canadin doctor in 1861. 3.On December 21 st,1891,it became an Olympic event. 4.Many young people dream of becoming famous basketball player. T F F T

125. If you travel around China you will notice a very popular activity everywhere you go -- basketball. This much-loved and active sport is enjoyed by many, for fun and exercise. The sport of basketball is a little over a hundred years old. It is played by more than 100 million people in over 200 countries including China, where basketball has been played in parks, schools, and even in factories. Do you know when basketball was invented? more than

126. 1.What is a popular activity in China? 2.What do people play it for? 3.When was the sport of basketball invented? 4.How many people play basketball? 5.Where has basketball been played? Basketball is a popular activity in China. They play it for fun and exercise. It was invented over a hundred years ago More than 100 million people play it. It has been played in parks, schools, and factories.

127. Basketball was invented by a Canadian doctor named James Naismith, who was born in 1861. When he was at college, his class was once asked to invent a new game that could be played indoors during the long winters. Dr Naismith created a game to be played on a hard wooden floor, so the safety of the players was important. Knocking into players and falling down would be dangerous. 不定式的被动语态

128. 1.Who invented basketball? 2.What kind of game was basketball at first? James Naismith invented it. It was played in doors during the long winters. It was played on a hard wooden floor.

129. Dr Naismith divided the men in his class into two teams, and taught them how to play his new game. The aim of basketball is for players to try to get a ball into the “basket”: a net hanging from a metal hoop. Players shoot from below the basket, and sometimes the “backboard” is used for guiding the ball into the basket. Players move towards one end of the court while throwing the ball to each other. divide … into… teach sb. how to do sth. 动词不定式作表语 throw … into … shot to

130. 1.What’s the aim of basketball for players? 2.What’s the backboard used for? 3.What’s the name of the place where players play basketball? The aim of basketball is to get a ball into the basket. It’s used for guiding the ball into the basket. It’s called court.

131. It is believed that on December 21st, 1891, the first basketball game in history was played. Then in 1936 in Berlin, it became an Olympic event. A team from China took part, and although they didn’t win they used the experience to help develop the game at home. Since then, the popularity of basketball has risen worldwide, and the number of foreign players in America’s NBA （ National Basketball Association ） has increased. Basketball has also become a more popular sport for people to watch, and many young people dream of becoming famous basketball players. 被确信 ， use … to do … rise rose risen the number of

132. 1.When was the first basketball game in history? 2.Why were the Berlin Olympics important for basketball? 3.Do more and more people enjoy playing basketball? 4.Name a professional basketball organization in America. It was played on December 21st,1891 It became an Olympic event in 1936 in Berlin. Yes, the number of them is increasing. The National Basketball Association.

133. Now played everywhere factories for fun and parks school exercise

134. BASKETBALL 200 countriesAMERICA EQUIPMENT NBA ballbasket backboard

135. BASKETBALL history James Naismith Berlin December 21 st 1891 THE GAME 9 team players two teams get a ball into the basket

136. Do you know when basketball was invented? Do you know when basketball was invented? 1. Who invented basketball? 2. Why were the Berlin Olympics important for basketball? 3. What is the aim of basketball? 4. Name a professional basketball organization in America. The Naismith invented basketball. The popularity of basketball has risen worldwide since then. For fun and exercise. NBA