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that one. Goodbye. ZJ: Goodbye. Look at these Chinese inventions on P68 in pairs and discuss what you know about them. Think about what they were used for and the date they were invented. Collect the information by doing some research. Fill in the chart and prepare to talk about one of the inventions to the class. What was its possible use? Why? When and where did it appear in Europe? 1 An abacus is used to calculate mathematical problems including equations. It is more efficient than using the brain alone. It was never used in the West, but it is closest in function to a modern personal calculator. What was its possible use? Why? When and where did it appear in Europe? 2 The printing press was used to print messages from the Emperor to the people. It helped the efficiency of government. Gutenburg(13981468)began to print books on his press about 1450AD in Germany. What was its possible use? Why? When and where did it appear in Europe? 3 A waterpowered clock was used to measure the position and movement of the stars in the sky. It dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty. The West did not even discover the sun was the centre of the universe until Copernicus in the fifteenth century AD. You have been asked to write an entry for an encyclopedia about one of these three Chinese inventions. Choose one and prepare to write your report. You will include a ph