(共14张PPT)
Using language(2)—
Listening and Speaking
Get the main idea of the listening material;
Understand the great accomplishments of China;
Describe the changes happened in your city by comparing its past to the present.
1. What is the passage about
2. What is the impact of the reform and opening policy on China
Into a new era
Read the passage and answer the questions. Pay attention to the expressions in bold.
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More than 40 years ago, China began to implement the reform and opening-up policy, starting out on a journey that would pave the way for 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 what took Western industrialised 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 investment between countries, leading into a new era of prosperity.
The reform and opening-up policy and its influences on China.
break new ground
have a great influence
pave the way
share the fruit
a new dawn
lead into a new era
prepare the way
make great breakthrough
have a great effect
benefit the achievements together
a new start
lead into new times
More than 40 years ago, China began to implement the reform and opening-up policy, starting out on a journey that would pave the way for 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 what took Western industrialised 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 investment between countries, leading into a new era of prosperity.
Dear friends,
Thank you for coming together to celebrate the first anniversary of Tech-Hub Business Park. It’s great to see so many of you representing the many different companies that have made the park their professional home. What started as an idea by local entrepreneurs 1._______________ for this town to become known as a centre of technology and formed a solid basis for future business development.
Like everyone else in this town, we are proud that the Tech-Hub companies continue 2.___________________ in technology. Such innovation will, without doubt, 3.__________________ of technological discovery. What’s more, it seems that Tech-Hub 4._________________ on local schools, with more students than ever applying to study Computer Science at university. Tech-Hub remains thankful to the community and promises 5.________________ of our success with the town.
Thank you!
paved the way
breaking new ground
lead into a new era
has a great influence
to share the fruits
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Complete the speech with the correct form of the expressions in Activity 5.
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.
Listen to the interview and choose its purpose.
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INTERVIEWEE No.1 Personal information
Has lived in Shenzhen for 1___________________ Occupation: 2___________________
Impression of Shenzhen
In the past Shenzhen was a small town 3_____________. There were not many people living there and there were no 4_________. People made a living from 5______. In the present
It has developed into 6_____________________ with modern skyscrapers and a population of 7__________.
Life in Shenzhen
In the past People stayed in the same area, and one day 8________. In the present
Each day brings something new. 9______________ keep coming.
Life is 10______________ and it’s certainly interesting!
Comments on Shenzhen today
Shenzhen is a special place full of 11_____________________________. It is a place where young people can 12_____________________.
Listen again and complete the interview record.
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INTERVIEWEE No.1 Personal information
Has lived in Shenzhen for 1_____________________ Occupation: 2___________________
Impression of Shenzhen
In the past Shenzhen was a small town 3_________________. There were not many people living there and there were no 4________________ _____________. People made a living from 5__________________. In the present
It has developed into 6__________________ with modern skyscrapers and a population of 7________________
________.
Check your answers.
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
Life in Shenzhen
In the past People stayed in the same area, and one day 8_____________________ ______. In the present
Each day brings something new. 9______________ keep coming.
Life is 10_________ and it’s certainly interesting!
Comments on Shenzhen today
Shenzhen is a special place full of 11_____________________________. It is a place where young people can 12_____________________.
Check your answers.
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.
... has undergone rapid development...
At that time...
...was only a small town...
There’s been a huge change!
It has developed into... with...
Compared with the past, ...
In the past, ...
But now...
...is a very special place.
It’s full of...
...is a place where..
Comparing and contrasting Describing a place
At that time...
There’s been a huge change!
Compared with the past,...
In the past, ...
But now...
...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...
Complete the boxes with the expressions from the interview.
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In order to have a better understanding of China’s growth miracle, we’re doing a series of special programmes on this subject. This, the first episode, is on Shenzhen. As the first special economic zone, Shenzhen has undergone rapid development over the decades. We have interviewed some Shenzhen residents, and now let’s hear what they have to say about the pace of growth.
Interviewer: Excuse me, I’m a reporter from Life TV. May I take a few minutes of your time and ask you some questions
Interviewee: Certainly, go ahead.
Interviewer: Thank you. Were you born and brought up in Shenzhen
Interviewee: Not really, but I moved here with my parents when I was young.
Interviewer: How long have you been living here
Interviewee: More than 40 years.
Listening materials
Interviewer: And may I ask what your occupation is
Interviewee: I’m a software engineer for an IT company.
Interviewer: Can you describe what Shenzhen was like when you were young
Interviewee: At that time Shenzhen was only a small town surrounded by fields. There were not many people living there. Of course there were no busy streets and no traffic jams. People made a living from fishing and farming.
Interviewer: What’s your impression of Shenzhen’s rapid development since reform and opening up
Interviewee: Oh, there’s been a huge change! It has developed into an international city with modern skyscrapers all around and a population of over 12 million people. Isn’t that amazing
Interviewer: That’s for sure. How would you compare your life then and now
Interviewee: Compared with the past, life is busier, and everything is changing all the time. In the past, people just stayed in the same area, and one day was just like any other. But now each day brings something new. New things keep coming, and I’ve lived in many different places in Shenzhen, always on the move.
Interviewer: Are you happy with all this change
Interviewee: Yes. Although the pace is faster, life is easier, and it’s certainly interesting!
Interviewer: What would you say about Shenzhen today
Interviewee: Today’s Shenzhen is a very special place, and I’m proud to live here. It’s also full of opportunities and challenges, especially for young people. I think Shenzhen is a place where they can realise their dreams.
Interviewer: OK. Thank you very much for your time.
Interviewee: You’re welcome.
Now work in pairs. Describe the changes in your home town using the expressions in this section.
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