Unit10 Section B（课件）2023-2024学年人教版八年级英语下册

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初中英语人教版八年级下册
SectionB 1a-1d
Unit10 I’ve had this bike for three years
Sentences: ① I have been away for the past few years.
② Even though it’s old, it’s full of
interesting places to see and things to do.
③ It’s been around for hundreds of years.
④ It’s been around for as long as I can
remember.
Learning goals
Warming up
Are these places in the video What other places do you
remember
______ a museum ______ a primary school
______ a bridge ______ a zoo
______ a park ______ a hill
______ a library ______ a river
√
√
√
小学
1a Check (√) the places or things you can find in your town
or city.
______ a museum ____ a primary school ____ a bridge
______ a zoo ____ a park ____ a hill
______ a library ____ a river
I know these places.
Brainstorm
There is a … in … It has been there for …
There are … next to … They have been there since…
Read the activities in 1b and 1c and guess:
What are Martin and Jenny talking about
They are talking about Jenny’s hometown.
1b Listen and answer the questions.
1. Does Martin like Jenny’s hometown
Yes, he does. He thinks it is really beautiful.
2. Does Jenny still live in her hometown
No, she doesn’t. Jenny has been away for the past few years.
3. What is behind the science museum What do people do there on weekends
There is a big park behind the science museum. Many families go to the park on weekends to let their kids run around and climb the hills.
Place New or old How long has it been there
town library
science museum
restaurant down the street
1c Listen again and fill in the chart about the places in
Jenny’s hometown.
old
for hundreds of years
new
since last August
old
for as long as Jenny can
remember
Listen and Read.
Martin: Hey, Jenny, your hometown is really beautiful.
Jenny: Yes, I’ve been away for the past few years, but I still love this town. Even though it’s old, it’s full of interesting places to see and things to do.
虽然它是个老城镇，但是有很多有意思的地方可以看，还有很多有趣的事情可以做。
Martin: Wow, look at that building! I’ve never seen anything like it!
Jenny: Yes, that’s one of the oldest buildings in this town. It’s been around for hundreds of years. It’s now the town library.
Martin: What about the building next to it
我从来没有见过那个样子的（建筑物）！
Jenny: Oh, that’s the new science museum. It’s only
been here since last August. There’s a really big park behind the museum. Many families go there on weekends to let the kids run around and climb the hills.
Martin: Nice. Can we check it out
Jenny: Sure. But first, let’s have lunch at this restaurant
down the street. It’s been around for as long as I can
remember. It serves the best food in town.
自我记事起它就一直在那儿了。
How long have the buildings been around in your hometown Fill in the chart.
Place New or old How long has it been there
a hospital not very new since 2010
...
1d Talk about your town/city with a partner.
A: My city is lovely.
B: What are some of the special places there
A: Well, there’s a concert hall there. It’s been around for at least 20 years.
至少（反义短语：at most）
1. It’s been around for at least 20 years. (教材P77 1d)
此处 around 作副词，表示“在某处；在附近”。
I told you. He’s not around.
【拓展】around 作副词，还可意为“大约，左右；四周；掉头”；作介词，可意为“在……附近；到处；向各处”等。
Language points
around adv. 在某处；在附近
There are around one hundred students here. (adv.大约)
We spent years travelling around in an old car. (adv. 到处)
She turned the car around and drove off. (adv. 掉头)
There is a new movie theater open around the corner. (prep. 在附近)
The discussion centered around four subjects. (prep. 围绕)
around 和round有何区别？
Grammar
To talk about the places and changes in your hometown.
① I have been away for the past few years.
② Even though it’s old, it’s full of
interesting places to see and things to do.
③ It’s been around for hundreds of years.
④ It’s been around for as long as I can
remember.
Sentences
Summary
初中英语人教版八年级下册
SectionB 2a-2e
Unit10 I’ve had this bike for three years
1. New words: nowadays, search, among, crayon, shame, regard, count, century, opposite, especially, childhood, consider, hold
2. Expressions: according to, close to
Learning goals
There’s a beautiful word for the people who have been a long time away from home and miss their hometown. Can you guess what it is
It is homesickness, or ...
=nostalgia n. 恋旧；怀旧
Warming up
Enjoy the poetry
乡 愁
席慕蓉
Enjoy the saxophone music
● How do you feel when enjoying the poetry and the
music
● Is anyone in our class away from his/her hometown
● If you are away from your hometown, will you miss it
What will you miss about your hometown
● Do your parents leave your hometown for work every
year
Describe the following questions after watching.
Look at the pictures and read the title in 2a and predict the content.
Hometown Feelings
Hometown feelings
food
weather
scenery
people
buildings
streets
traffic
hills
memories
…
What aspects of hometown are mentioned in the passage
Prediction
Using Previous Knowledge
We can often guess what a text is about by using what we already know. Answering questions before we read can also help us do this.
2a Answer the questions before you read. Then read the
passage to find out how similar your answers are to
the passage.
1. What changes have you seen in your hometown
2.What has stayed the same in your hometown
Instructions:
1. Work in groups of four.
2. First, discuss the three questions together.
3. Next, read the passage and find the answers.
4. Compare your answers with those from the text.
Group Discussion
1. 1. What changes have you seen in your hometown
The government has built many tall buildings and wide roads.
2. What has stayed the same in your hometown
The river in front of my house has stayed the same.
Sample answers:
True or False:
1. Zhong Wei has lived in Guangzhou for more than ten years.
2. He doesn’t return to his hometown often.
3. Many new schools and large hospitals have appeared in his hometown.
4. Zhong Wei had a happy childhood in his hometown.
F
T
T
T
Wenzhou
2b Find expressions in the passage that have the same
meanings as these words and phrases.
1. look for ________ 5. go back ___________
2. consider __________ 6. changes ___________
3. across from ___________ 7. area _____________
4. in one’s opinion __________
v. 注视；仔细考虑
在……对面
依……看
Instructions:
1. You are going to listen to each paragraph of the text.
2. Call out “Stop!” when you hear an expression that
means the same as one of the seven words/phrases on
the list in 2b.
3. Tell the class which expressions and words/phrases
match.
“Stop!” the recording.
Hometown Feelings
Paragraph 1:
Many people choose to leave their towns and villages to search for work in the city. Among these people is Zhong Wei, a 46-|year-old husband and father. He has worked in Wenzhou for almost 13 years.
v.&n. 搜索；搜查
prep. 在（其）中；……之一
倒装句
With a busy job in a crayon factory, he doesn’t have time to return to his village often. On a recent visit, he said,"It’s a shame that I had to leave my hometown. I’ve always wanted to move back.It has improved so much since I left."
n. 彩色铅笔（或粉笔，蜡笔）
n. 羞耻；羞愧；惭愧
真的很惭愧
1. Many people choose to leave their towns and villages to search for work in the city. (教材P78 2a)
（1）search在此处作动词，意为“搜索；搜查”。
search (+地点) for sb./ sth. （在某处）搜寻某人/某物
search sb. 搜某人的身
He searched for his schoolbag everywhere.
Visitors are regularly searched as they enter the building.
search /s (r)t / v. & n. 搜索；搜查
Language points
（2）search 意为“搜索；搜查”时还可作名词。in
search of 意为“寻找……”。
They made a long search for the missing child.
Tom went to the big city in search of a good job.
2. Among these people is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father. (教材P78 2a)
among 作介词，用于三者或三者以上的情况，其常见用法如下：
（1）用来引出最高级的比较范围。
The movie is the best among the modern movies.
（2）表示“……之一”，相当于“one of …”。
New York is among( = one of ) the largest cities in the world.
among/ m / prep. 在（其）中；……之一
【易混辨析】among 与 between
among 用于三者或三者以上
Among all the school subjects，English is my favorite.
between 指两者之间
The paper fell down between the desk and the wall.
【特别提醒】表示“三个或三个以上的人或物中的每两
个之间”，应用 between，而不用 among。
She takes some medicine between meals.
(不可换为among)
Paragraph 2:
Nowadays, more and more hometowns are changing for the better. Large hospitals and new schools have appeared. And in many places, the government has also built new roads and bridges. This has made traveling between villages, towns, and cities much easier. Thanks to the new roads around his village, Zhong Wei will now be able to open an online shop that sells delicious food from his hometown.
adv. 现今；现在；目前
Paragraph 3:
Zhong Wei also likes the new school in his village.?"The old school opened in the middle of the last century," said Zhong Wei."The classrooms we used to read and count in were really small. Now there’s a completely new school with a big library. Some city schools have also sent teachers to help out."
n. 百年；世纪
v. 数数
Paragraph 4:
Zhong Wei regards such developments as important steps for his hometown. According to him, however, one thing will never change."In my hometown, there is a big old tree opposite the school. It has become quite a
依据；按照
=across from
v.将……认为：把……视为；看待
symbol of the place. When I was young, my friends and I liked to play under that big tree, especially in the summer.We had such a happy childhood. Our hometown has given us so many great memories."
adv. 尤其；特别；格外
n. 童年；幼年
3. Zhong Wei regards such developments as important steps for his hometown. (教材P78 2a)
(1) regard 在此处作动词，意为“（尤指以某种方式）
注视，凝视”。
She stood back and regarded him coldly.
regard /r ɡɑ (r)d/ v.（尤指以某种方式）注视，凝视；
将……认为；把……视为；看待
(2) regard作动词时，还可意为“将……认为；把……
视为；看待”，regard…as…表示“把……当作/视
为……”。
His work is highly regarded by artists.
We always regard red as the symbol of hope and good luck.
4. According to him, however, one thing will never change.(教材P78 2a)
according to在此处意为“据……所说”。此外，它还可意为“依据；按照”。
According to Professor Li, robots play an important role in people’s daily life.
According to the timetable, the train leaves at 8:27.
according to 依据；按照
5. In my hometown, there is a big old tree opposite the school. (教材P78 2a)
What’s the opposite of active
We live on the opposite side of the road.
There is a bank opposite our school.
opposite
作介词，“与……相对；在……对面”
作形容词，“对面的；另一边的”
作名词，“对立的人或物”
opposite/ p z t/,/ ɑ p z t/ prep.与……相对；在……对面 adj. 对面的；另一边的
2b Find expressions in the passage that have the same
meanings as these words and phrases.
1. look for ________ 5. go back ___________
2. consider __________ 6. changes ___________
3. across from ___________ 7. area _____________
4. in one’s opinion _____________________
search for
regard
opposite
according to (someone)
return
developments
place
Try to explain more words/phrases in English:
1. nowadays __________ 5. appear ___________
2. leave ______________ 6. stay the same
3. among ___________ ___________________
4. regard with great interest _____________________
these days
go away (from)
one of
be very interested in
come out
remain unchanged
6. consider (教材P79 2b)
(1) consider 作及物动词，意为“注视”。
He considered the man for some time before speaking to him.
(2)consider 作动词，还可意为“仔细考虑”，与 think about 同义。consider doing sth.“考虑做某事”。
consider /k n s d (r)/ v. 注视；仔细考虑
The government continues to consider ways to solve the problem.
You have to consider what to do next.
I seriously considered having a short trip after this important exam.
2c Complete the summary with words from the passage.
You may need to change the forms of the words.
People often leave their ___________ to work in the _____.Zhong Wei is one such person, and he really misses his hometown. He has worked in a _______ factory in Wenzhou for close to ___________ years.
hometown(s)
city
crayon
13/thirteen
几乎；接近
More and more hometowns are changing for the ______. The ___________ has built many new buildings and roads. Zhong Wei thinks the changes in his hometown are very _________. He is especially happy about the new _______ in his village. However, he
better
government
important
school
believes that one thing _________change—the lovely old tree opposite his school. His hometown is the place that holds all his best _________ memories.
will never
childhood
v. (held, held)拥有；抓住
定语从句，修饰先行词 the place
7. He has worked in a crayon factory in Wenzhou for close to 13/thirteen years. (教材P79 2c)
He was close to tears. 他几乎要掉眼泪了。
It’s close to six o’clock. Let’s go. （= almost）
My house is close to the new supermarket. （= near）
close to 几乎；接近
8. His hometown is the place that holds all his best childhood memories. (教材P79 2c)
hold作动词，意为“拥有；抓住”，其过去式和过去
分词均为held。
All people hold the same dream to have a peaceful world.
Hold the rope so that you won’t fall.
hold /h ld/ v. 拥有；抓住
【拓展】hold 的其他常见含义：
（1）表示“召开，举行”。
They will hold a party on Sunday.
（2）表示“容纳；包含”，不用于进行时态。
The movie theater holds 500 people.
Structure of the text
Hometown Feelings
Introduction(Para. 1)
●Many people choose to leave their towns and villages to search for work in the city.
● Zhong Wei’s as an example
● Zhong Wei likes the changed in his village
Still something remains (Para. 4)
● one thing will never change
●hometown has given us so many great memories
Hometown changes (Paras. 2-3)
● more and more homotowns are changing for the better
2d Think of changes that are happening in your town or
city today. Which changes are generally good Which
changes could be seen as bad
In the past Nowadays Good, Bad or Both
Useful expressions
according to, close to
Key words
nowadays, search, among, crayon,
shame, regard, count, century, opposite, especially, childhood, consider, hold
Reading
skill
Using Previous Knowledge
Summary
初中英语人教版八年级下册
SectionB 3a-Self check
Unit10 I’ve had this bike for three years
Writing：介绍充满回忆的事物和生活环境的变化。
Learning goals
People of every generation have different childhood memories.
For the 80’s:
Warming up
For the 90’s:
For the 00’s (Millennials):

1. What kind of toys, or games, or anything special are the
favorite of your generation
2. What’s more special for you personally
3. Do you still keep something from your childhood What
could it remind you of
Discussion
3a Think about your favorite thing from childhood which
you still have. For example, it can be a toy or a book.
Then take notes using the questions.
1.How long have you had it
2.How did you get it Did someone give it to you
Who
3.Why do you like it so much Why is it special
4.Can you say anything more about it
Instructions:
1. First, write down your own answers to these questions.
2. Then ask two of your classmates and write down their
answers.
Pair work
Sample answers:
(It is a teddy bear.)
1. I have had it since I was a baby.
2. My grandmother made it for me.
3. I slept with it every night after I got it.
4. I can’t sleep without it, so I bring it along with me if I
have to spend a night away from home.
3b Write three paragraphs about your favorite thing. Use
your notes in 3a to help you.
In the first paragraph, introduce your favorite thing.
In the second paragraph, talk about why it is special.
In the third paragraph, write about a story or memories.
My favorite thing from childhood is ____.
I’ve had it for/since________. _________
gave it to me.
I like ______ so much because ________. It’s special to me because ______. I think ________.
________ has given me many memories.
I remember when________________.
In the first paragraph, introduce your favorite thing.
My favorite thing from childhood is my teddy bear. I’ve had it since I was five years old. My grandmother gave it to me on my birthday.
Sample writing:
In the second paragraph, talk about why it is special.
I like the teddy bear so much because it’s dressed in my favorite color. It’s special to me because my grandmother made it for me. I think I will keep it forever, to remind me of my grandmother.
In the third paragraph, write about a story or memories.
The teddy bear has given me many good memories. I remember when I was young and I was scared at night because I didn’t like the dark, I held my teddy bear to feel safe.
本单元的话题是“Living environment（居住环境）”，要求学生学会描述自己周边环境的变化，并适当表达自己的感受。在写这类文章时，要注意正确运用时态，内容合理，行文流畅、完整。
Writing Instructions
根据表格所给内容要点，以“The changes in my hometown”为题写一篇英语短文。要点如下:
经典名题
过去 1. 空气清新，环境很好；
2. 房屋又小又旧，人们走路或是骑车去上班；
3. 是一个宁静的地方。
现在 1. 住房宽敞明亮，很多人都有了自己的汽车；
2. 这些变化给年轻人带来了现代化的生活，他们都感到很高兴；
3. 树比以前少了，环境不如以前好了。
将来 请你展望家乡的未来（1—2句）。
要求：1. 字迹工整，要点全面；
2. 90词左右。
The changes in my hometown
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
思路导引
审题 体裁 话题
时态 人称
段落布局 描述家乡的过去
描述家乡的现在
展望家乡的未来
说明文
家乡的变化
一般过去时，一般现在时，现在完成时
第三人称
the air was fresh, the environment was good, the houses were small and old, people went to work on foot or by bike, a quiet place
the houses are big and bright, many people have their own cars, bring young people a modern life, fewer trees, the environment is not as good as before
I hope my hometown will be …
in the past 在过去 bring sb. sth. 给某人带来某物
go to work 去上班 on foot 步行
by bike 骑自行车 feel happy 感到高兴
not as good as 不如……好
素材准备
词汇
1. My hometown has changed a lot in recent years.
最近几年,我的家乡发生了很大变化。
2. It used to be a/an. . . place. 它过去是个……地方。
3. Now things have changed a lot.
现在事情发生了很大变化。
4. I hope my hometown... 我希望我的家乡……
句子
The changes in my hometown
My hometown has changed a lot in recent years. In the past, the air here was very fresh and the environment was good. The houses were small and old. People went to work on foot or by bike. It used to be a very quiet place.
佳作展示
Now things are quite different. The houses are big and bright. Many people have their own cars. The changes have brought young people a modern life. They all feel happy. But there are fewer trees than before. The environment is not as good as before, either.
I hope my hometown will be more and more beautiful so that we can live a happier life.
1 Complete the sentences using for or since.
1. I haven’t been to a museum ______________________.
2. I haven’t written a letter _________________________.
3. I haven’t ridden a bike __________________________.
4. I haven’t seen a movie __________________________.
5. I haven’t played computer games _________________.
Self Check
A: Hey Eric, _______ you enjoyed your time in Beijing so
far
B: Yes, it _______ been great! Everyone is so friendly.
A: How long _______ you been in China now
B: Oh, I ___________ here _______ about two years now.
A: Wow, that means you haven’t ______ back to the US
for two years
have
has
have
have been
for
been
2 Complete the conversation.
B: No, I ________ been back twice _________ moving to
China._________ you been to the US before, Li Juan
A: Yes, I went there once when I _______ 10 years old, but I ________ not been back _________ then.
Have
was
have
since
have
since
Summary
Grammar
Present Perfect Tense
Writing
To write about things full of memories
Living environment
Things
book, magazine, toy bear, toy lion, toy tiger, bread maker, sweater, dress, hat, scarf, board games
Places
museum, primary school, bridge, zoo, park, hill, library, river
Talk about possessions
A: How long have you had that bike over there
B: I’ve had it for three years.
A: How long has his son owned the train and railway set
B: He’s owned it since his fourth birthday.
Talk about hometown
The concert hall has been around for at least 20 years.
Perhaps large hospitals and new roads have appeared.
Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the mid-20th century.
Thank you!