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M9 Population
Unit 2 Arnwick was a city with a population
of 10,000,000.
What do these numbers refer to
The population of Quzhou and Dongyang
in 2010 and 2023
The population (increase) in the cities.
increases
People from the__________
move to the .
countryside
cities
Urbanization
(城镇化)
Q1: Why do more and more people move to cities
They move to big cities to .
look for
better jobs
get better
education
get better
health care
enjoy better
transport
live a better life
enjoy better
public services
There aren’t enough jobs.
Q2: What are the problems of the big cities
Discuss in groups.
too much pollution
/p lu n/
too much traffic
crowded flats
/fl t/
too much rubbish
/ r b /
There is/are...
Read for main ideas.
What can you see from this picture
From Parkville to Arnwick:
problems and solutions
What does the writer want to tell us from the title
Arnwick
I’m Jo.
I’m going to tell you my story.
Read and match.
B. The old Parkville
A. The problems
C. The government’s solutions
D. The new Parkville
E. The lesson
Read Para. 1&2 and find out the basic information.
Parkville
Arnwick
a __________ village
with________________
a __________ city
with a population of _______________
quiet
fields and hills
over 10 million
crowded
Q3: What happened to Parkville
It became part of Arnwick.
Q4: How did Parkville become part of Arnwick
Read Para 2 and finish the flow map.
People moved from to .
They needed places to live, but it was
to live in the city centre.
The government built outside the centre.
Parkville
Arnwick
expensive
flats
At first,
Then,
So,
Finally,
Read Para. 2-3, find out the problems Parkville faces and the reasons behind.
Problems
Reasons
people moved to Arnwick
local school closed down
too many cars and buses
crowded, rubbish
going to school
traffic, air pollution
Population
increasing
Main reason
As we say, a hundred people make a thousand problems!
Solutions
more schools
more flats, hospitals
reduce pollution
Luckily, the government is making a great effort...
Read Para. 4 and find out the efforts the government is making. (solutions)
better public services
Read and retell.
More and more people moved to Arnwick, so the city became crowded and there are many problems... First, people have to live in ... Second, ... is also a problem... Third, there is... In order to solve those problems, the government is making a great effort... There will be...
first / second / third
because
as a result
to / in order to
also / what’s more
Read and think.
Q7: Is it only a story
Q8: Is it happening in your town
149,000
749,200
671,100
339,800
No, it isn't. It describes what is happening in the real world.
Dongyang is facing the problem of increasing population.
Urbanization is the development trend of modern cities.
2010
2023
city
countryside
Q9: How can we create a better living environment
Plant more trees.
Save water.
Don’t throw rubbish around.
Sort out rubbish.
Travel green.
Use new energy (新能源).
Checklist Yes, I can. Not bad. I should try harder.
Can you read and find out the problems and reasons
Can you read and find the solutions
Can you retell the passage by a mind map
Can you understand what urbanization is
Can you give more suggestions to solve the problems mentioned in the passage
Homework
Level A: Search for more information and add more problems and solutions on your mind map.
Level B: Make an interview and ask your friends their ideas about how to solve the problems in Arnwick.