READING PLAN: INVENTIONS

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1)      Pre-reading exercise: Match the inventors with their right inventions:

A. Thomas Edison B. Alexander Graham Bell C. Orville and Wilbur Wright D. Philo Farnsworth and John Logie Baird E. Alexander Fleming F. Rudolph Diesel G. Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs

Television Telephone Light bulb Personal computer Antibiotics (penicillin) Internal combustion engine First successful airplane

2) Read the text and answer the questions below:

Inventions have changed the world in countless ways. From life-saving medical devices to time-saving gadgets, inventions have improved our lives and shaped the way we live. One of the earliest known inventions was stone tools developed by humans millions of years ago.

Throughout history, inventors have used their creativity and scientific knowledge to bring us amazing innovations. One of the most influential inventors in history is Thomas Edison. He was a prolific inventor and held over 1,000 patents. One of his most famous inventions is the light bulb which changed the world by providing inexpensive lighting to large parts of society. Another invention that has had a major impact on modern life is Alexander Graham Bell's telephone. His invention revolutionised communication and allowed people to talk to one another no matter how far apart they were.

The Wright brothers are credited with inventing the first successful airplane, allowing humans to fly for the first time in 1903. Other important inventions include the television created by Philo Farnsworth and John Logie Baird; antibiotics discovered by Alexander Fleming; the internal combustion engine invented by Rudolph Diesel; and the personal computer created by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs.

Inventions continue to shape our lives today, with new technologies such as drones, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and more being developed. Inventors are constantly pushing boundaries to find new ways of improving our lives and making the world a better place. As we look towards the future, it will be exciting to see what new inventions will come next!

1)     What was one of Thomas Edison’s most famous inventions, and how did it impact society?

2) How did Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone revolutionize communication?

3)  What major achievement did the Wright brothers accomplish in 1903, and why was it significant?

4)  Who are the inventors credited with the creation of television, and why is this invention important?

5) Who discovered antibiotics, and what was the impact of this discovery on modern medicine?

6)    What invention is Rudolph Diesel known for, and how did it influence transportation?

7)  Who are the inventors of the personal computer, and why is this invention considered so important?

8)  Why are inventors like Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and the Wright brothers still remembered today?