(共18张PPT)
Times Change
B5U3 Starting out
When you see the title of this unit,
what comes to your mind first
Times
change
the way
we pay
the way
we learn
People's
living standard
more entertainment
technology
...
1 Changes in the way we shop, the buildings in
which we live, the way we travel and how we
communicate.
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
1 What kinds of changes do the pictures show
2 What else can you think of that has changed in recent decades
1 Changes in the way we shop, the buildings in which we live, the way we travel and how we communicate.
Answer the questions:
What is the video about
Which do you prefer, a faster pace of life or a slower pace of life
The video is about whether it's better to live
life at a fast or slow pace.
Imagine you could travel 40 years back in time.
What would you want to experience Why
B5U3 Listening
发展为了人民、发展依靠人民、发展成果由人民共享
development for the people, by the people and to the benefit of the people
和谐共赢
all-win harmony
具有中国气派的社会主义文化
Chinese-style socialist culture
越是民族的,越是世界的
The pride of a nation is also the pride of the world.
What's unique for a nation is also precious for the world.
When you are unique, the world comes to you.
More than 40 years ago, China began to implement the reform and opening-up policy, _________ (start) out on a journey that would pave the China to become a fully-modernised socialist country. The policy has had a great influence on Chinese society. It has allowed China to accomplish in just four decades _____ took Western ____________(industrialise) countries more than 200 years to achieve, breaking new ground in the history of human achievement. This ongoing journey is allowing China to share the fruits of its success and develop further alongside other countries. What's more, the Belt and Road Initiative will mean a new dawn for trade and ——_________ (invest) between countries, ________ (lead) into a new era of prosperity.
starting
what
industrialised
investment
leading
paved the way
breaking new ground
lead into a new era
has a great influence
to share the fruits
Listen to the interview and choose its purpose.
1 To find out what changes Shenzhen has undergone after the introduction of the reform and opening-up policy.
2 To understand how people feel about the way life has changed in Shenzhen this century.
3 To show what the first special economic zone looks like now.
4 To figure out how life is different for the older and younger generations in Shenzhen.
Activity 8
more than 40 years
software engineer
surrounded by fields
busy streets and no traffic jams
fishing and farming
an international city
over 12 million people
was just like any other
New things
easier
opportunities and challenges
realise their dreams
Now talk about the changes in Shenzhen in your own words.
Listen again and complete the interview record.
Activity 9 Complete the boxes with the expressions from the interview.
Comparing and contrasting
At that time…
There’s been a huge change!
Compared with the past, …
In the past, …
But now…
Describing a place
… has undergone rapid development…
… was only a small town…
It has developed into… with…
… is a very special place.
It’s full of…
… is a place where…
Activity 10
Work in pairs. Describe the changes in your home town using the expressions in this section.
Now think about how well you can use the language you have learnt to express yourself.
implement the reform and opening-up policy
pave the way for
fully-modernised socialist country
have a great influence on
western industrialised country
break new ground
share the fruits of success
the Belt and Road Initiative
a new dawn
lead to a new era
form a solid basis/foundation for
undergo changes
实施改革开放政策
为...铺路
社会主义现代化国家
对...有重大影响
西方工业化国家
开创新天地
分享成功的硕果
一带一路政策
新的黎明/曙光
走进新时代
为...奠定基础
经历/承受变化