Write down three technology you can’t live without !

Invent

Discover

Education

Knowledge
Listen and underline the reasons Julian Blake thinks the
printing press is one of the most important invention
1. People could make books and communicate ideas quickly.
2. Education become possible for everyone.
3. Libraries and university increased in number.
4. Writing become a way to earn money.
Complete the sentences below. Use the
words and phrases in the box.
Caused|Is connected to|Led to| Means that| Meant that| So

1. I think this___________ a revolution in knowledge…

2. This_____________ ideas could spread much more quickly than before
3. It_________education for everyone.
4. This___________ the fast production of books.
5. The written word become important at work and_____________people had to read.
6. The printing press_________ writers can make money.
1. What year did Gutenberg invent the printing press?

2. What is the first reason that Gutenberg mentioned for supporting his claim ?

3. What was the second reason ?

4. Could writers make money after the printing press was invented ?
Work with a partner and discuss these
questions?
1. Which of Julian’s points are strongest?

2. Do you think there are any weak points?

3. Can you think of more reasons which supports

his claim?
Answers
1. Which of Julian’s points are strongest?
- Ideas could spread quickly ✔
- Fast production of books and newspapers ✔
- Written work became important and people had to read ✔

2. Do you think there are any weak points?

-Led to education for everyone ✔
3. Can you think of more reasons which supports his claim?
-People could become professional writers and journalist✔
- Writers could make money ✔
 (GROUP A) – In pairs discuss something you would
like to invent and describe this to your partner.

 (GROUP B) – Write down what invention you think

is the best in the past 10 years and explain why to
your partner