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Module 3 Life now and then
Unit 1 They sometimes
work harder.
外研·九年级下册
Learning objects
1. Know and use key vocabulary and key structure.
2. Understand the conversation about comparing
life in the past and now.
3. Use comparative degree and superlative degree
correctly.
By the end of the class, you will be able to …
wealthy
fear
used to
wealth
adj. 富有的；富裕的
n. 担心；害怕
v. aux. （用于表示过去真实的或经常性的行为，特别强调现在不一样了）过去
n. 财富；财产
New words and phrases
double
seldom
spare
spare time
speak up
deaf
v. 使加倍；把……增加一倍
adj. （成）双的；两个……
adv. 很少地；不常
adj. 空余的；备用的
业余时间；闲暇
大点声说
adj. 聋的
speak up 大点声说
deaf 聋的
e.g. The man is a little
deaf, please speak up.
Look and say
wealthy 富有的；富裕的
wealth 财富；财产
fear 担心；害怕
double 使加倍；把……增加一倍
（成）双的；两个……
seldom 很少地；不常 spare time 业余时间； 闲暇
e.g. People seldom have enough spare time to enjoy the sunshine.
used to （用于表示过去真实的或经常性的行为，
特别强调现在不一样了）过去
e.g. People used to ride a bike to work in the
early 1980s.
What life was like in the past What is our life like today
past
now
transport
house
education
work
Free talk
Listening and vocabulary
1
Talk about the photo. Say what life was like in the early 1980s and what life is like today.
There weren’t so many cars as there are today.
The road is much wider
than 1980s.
The buildings now are
taller than 1980s.
2
Listen and answer the questions.
What is the history homework
Write about life in the past and life today.
2. What is the question they need to answer
The question is “Is life today better than it was in the past ”
3. What does Betty ask
Betty asks if they can write about medicine
and pollution.
4. What does Daming ask
Daming asks if they can write about personal safety.
Tapescript:
Mr Jackson: So for history homework, I’d like
you to write about life in the past
and life today. Please answer the
question: Is life today better than it
was in the past Yes, Betty
Betty: Can we write about anything, such
as medicine and pollution
Mr Jackson: Yes, think about how our medical
knowledge has grown and, of
course, the environment is an
important part of our lives today.
Daming: And what about personal safety
Mr Jackson: That’s a good idea, Daming. Do you
think we’re safer today
Daming: Well, I think there are fewer
accidents than in the past. Life is
safer, certainly.
Mr Jackson: And why do you think this is true
Daming: Probably because there are so many
laws to protect us today.
Mr Jackson: OK, you can write about personal
safety as well. Remember to hand
in your homework next Monday.
Watch and answer
They are talking about life in the past and now.
They have compared four things—health, medicine, transport and work.
What are Betty and her mother talking about
How many things have they compared
Listen to the dialogue and fill in blanks.
People are _________ today, and they live _______ than they did in the past.
wealthier
longer
We know _______ about medicine today, and there’s ______ fear of getting ill because we know how to deal with the ordinary diseases.
more
less
But people don’t take as much ________ as they used to.
exercise
I suppose that’s because more people have _____, and they _____ or use their bikes ____.
cars
walk
less
When the number of cars is ________, the pollution is also doubled, or even worse.
doubled
Why don’t you go and ask Mrs. Li, our _________ She is over seventy years old. She’s seen how life has ________.
neighbour
changed
True or false
1. People live longer than they did in the past.
2. People do more exercise than they used to.
3. More wealth makes people healthier than before.
4. People know more about how to deal with the ordinary diseases today.
5. People worked harder fifty years ago than they do now.
3
Listen and read.
Mum: It’s getting late, Betty. How is your homework
Betty: Nearly finished. Mum, do you think that
life is better today than in the past
Mum: Yes, of course, I do.
Betty: I do too. People are wealthier today, and
they live longer than they did in the past.
Mum: That’s true. We know more about
medicine today, and there’s less fear of
adj. 完成了的，结束了的
比较级+ than，表示“比……更……”
getting ill because we know how to deal
with the ordinary diseases. But people
don’t take as much exercise as they used to.
Betty: I suppose that’s because more people
have cars, and they walk or use their bikes less.
Mum: Some people think life in the past was
simpler and healthier than today. More
wealth sometimes means less health.
deal with“处理；安排；对付 ”，常与疑问副词how搭配使用。
as…as… 同级肯定比较，
否定句用not so/as…as...表示。as…as, not so…as中间用形容词、副词原级。
used to 指的是过去的习惯性动作，
目的在于与现在形成对照。
used to do sth. “过去常常做某事”，但是现在不做了。
be used to 被用来做
be/get used to doing 表示习惯于做某事
suppose “猜想，认为；假定，设想”
后面可接that引导的宾语从句
be supposed to do / be sth.
（按规定、习惯、安排等）应当
When the number of cars is doubled,
the pollution is also doubled, or even worse.
Betty: What about work Do people work as
hard as they did fifty years ago
Mum: Yes, and they sometimes work harder.
People seldom say they have enough
spare time!
the number of … ……的数量/数目，当它作主语时， 谓语动词用单数。
业余时间； 闲暇
Why don’t you go and ask Mrs Li, our
neighbour She’s over seventy years old.
She’s seen how life has changed.
Betty: That’s a good idea. I’ll go and ask her.
Mum: Remember to speak up! She’s a bit deaf now.
大点儿声说
有点
remember to do sth.
记着去做某事
remember doing sth.
记着做过某事
Nearly finished.
That’s true.
I suppose…
Read the phrases in the conversation and put them
into Chinese.
需要做某事
在过去
当然
生病
对待；处理
和……一样……
过去
need to do sth.
in the past
of course
get ill
deal with
as…as…
used to
8. the number of
9. fifty years ago
10. work hard
11. spare time
12. remember to do sth.
13. speak up
14. a bit
……的数量
50年前
努力工作/学习
业余时间
记着去做某事
大点声说
有点
Now choose the correct answer.
People live longer today because _____.
a) we know more about medicine
b) they do not work as hard as they did
c) they take more exercise
2. There is less fear of getting ill ______.
a) so people live longer
b) because people know how to deal with the
ordinary diseases
c) so people work harder than before
3. People take less exercise because ______.
a) they do not need to
b) they drive cars instead
c) they do not have cars or bikes
4. People work harder today and ________.
a) they do not live as long as they did.
b) they do not usually have enough free time.
c) they live a healthier life.
4
Complete the questions with the words or expression in the box.
deaf doubled fear spare used to wealth
1. What kinds of things do you ______
2. What do you do in your ______ time
3. What can someone not do if they are ______
fear
spare
deaf
4. If something is ________, is it more or less
5. Do you think people ________ take more
exercise than they do today
6. Do you think people have more ______ today
than they used to
doubled
used to
wealth
deaf doubled fear spare used to wealth
Now work in pairs. Ask and answer.
Watch and read, then role-play.
Pronunciation and speaking
5
Read and predict which words the speaker is likely to stress.
Some people think life in the past was simpler and healthier than today. More wealth sometimes means less health. When the number of cars is doubled, the pollution is also doubled, or even worse.
Now listen and check.
英语国家人士在连贯话语中使用不同的语音手段进行交流，包括重音。英语句子中，需要重读的词称为句子重音。一般来说，实词（名词、实意动词、形容词、副词等）需要重读，虚词（介词、连词、冠词等）不需要重读。
重读
6
Read the paragraph in Activity 5 aloud.
Some people think life in the past was simpler and healthier than today. More wealth sometimes means less health. When the number of cars is doubled, the pollution is also doubled, or even worse.
7
Work in pairs. Answer the question and give your reasons.
— Is life better today than in the past
— Yes, it is. I think it’s because... / No, it isn’t. I think...
Now say what is better or worse in:
education environment health
Let’s debate
For: Life is better today than in the past.
Against: Life is worse today than in the past.
Tips: Work in pairs and try to outline your views and reasons. You need to give some details when you are giving some reasons to support you.
Group 1: Life is better today than in the past.
People live longer and healthier. Most students can have the chance to go to universities.
People can go anywhere they want to.
Women are playing a more important role in
the society.
For example
Group 2: Life is worse today than in the past.
People don’t take as much exercise as they used to.
More cars cause the serious pollution.
Students are more stressful because of the endless exams.
The One Child Policy makes some children feel lonely.
Summary
Key words: wealthy, fear, wealth, double, seldom, spare, deaf
Key phrases: used to, spare time, speak up, deal with, need to do, in the past, as…as, …
Key sentences:
Do you think life is better today than in the past
I suppose that’s because more people have cars, and they walk or use their bikes less.
She’s seen how life has changed.
1. Discuss with your friend to finish the task of
Activity 7.
2. Read the conversation and role-play with
your friend.
Homework
