(共29张PPT)
Unit 1 The Changing World
Topic 1 Our country has developed rapidly.
Section C
Have you ever been to Beijing
Do you know about Beijing
In the 1960s, the living conditions in the city were poor.
China has developed rapidly since the reform and opening-up.
Look at the pictures of Beijing in the past and at present. Then guess the meaning of each word and the main idea of the text.
When reading a passage, try to figure out the meaning of each new word by looking at the pictures or the context of the word.
roads----narrow
ring roads---wide
houses---
small, crowded
houses---
comfortable
communications---simple, slow
communications—various , quick, easy
telegram
fax machine
cellphone = mobile phone
several different
communicate v.
What’s the main idea of the passage
A. Beijing is the capital of China.
B. Beijing has developed rapidly.
C. Some information about old Beijing.
D. My trip to Beijing.
Scan the passage in 1a, then answer the question.
Underline the topic sentence of
each paragraph.
Paragraph 1. Kangkang has interviewed his grandfather about the life in Beijing.
Paragraph 2. Back in the 1960s, things were difficult..
Paragraph 3. China has developed rapidly since
the reform and opening-up.
Paragraph 4. It is important to remember the
past, live in the present and
dream about the future.
Topic sentences are usually at the beginning or the ending of a paragraph.
Task 2
Class work
Read for details
Paragraph 1
Topic sentence:
For this report,I have interviewed my grandmother about the life in Beijing.
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words.
1. I _____ ________ (interview) the man about the pollution.
2. –– ____ you ______(see) that
film What do you think of it
–– It’s boring.
have interviewed
Have seen
Paragraph 2:
Topic sentence
Back in the 1960s, things were difficult.
Read and fill in the blanks.
Back in the 1960s, things were ______. The roads were narrow and there weren’t many ______ roads. Families _________ in small houses, and people very ______ to each other. Almost all children could go to school but they did not have a lot of books to read. People ______ go to see a doctor and the medicines were very cheap but there were not many good medicines back then. People kept in touch ______ their friends and relatives far away mainly by letter or telegram.
difficult
ring
lived
closed
could
with
Answer the following questions.
1. Were the roads narrow or wide at that
time
2. Could most families have big houses
3. How did the medicines in the hospitals
4. How did people keep in touch with their
relatives and friends
They were narrow.
No, they couldn’t.
They were very cheap but they were not many good medicines back then.
Mainly by letter or telegram.
Paragraph 3:
Topic sentence
China has developed rapidly since the reform and opening-up.
Read Paragraph 3 and mark T or F.
1. China has developed rapidly since the
1940s.
2. There are more ring roads in Beijing than
before.
3. There are various food to eat if you like.
4. Children can study only in modern schools
now.
5. People have no money to see a doctor.
6. People can communicate with others more
easily than before.
List four changes in Beijing.
1) More and more ring roads and subways have
appeared.
2) Buildings in Beijing are becoming taller and
brighter.
3) There are more kinds of food and clothes to
satisfy people’s needs.
4) Children can study not only in modern schools
but also on the internet.
Translate the words and phrases.
1. He has lived in Hunan ______ (自从) 1998.
2. If you are friendly to others, you’ll have _____________ (越来越多) friends.
3. There are lots of clothes to ____________ _______ (满足人们的需求) in that shop. I like doing some shopping there.
4. Tom is good at sports. He can _______ (不仅) play basketball _______ (而且) play tennis.
5. You can send me the message by ______ (传真).
more and more
satisfy people’s
needs
not only
fax
since
but also
Paragraph 4:
Topic sentence
It is important to remember the past, live in the present and dream about the future.
Fill in the blanks.
1. Li Ming has ________________
(取得很大进步) in English, because
he studies hard.
2. China has succeeded in _______
(send) Shenzhou Ⅹ into space.
3. I have _______(已经) had lunch.
I am full.
made great progress
sending
already
Task 3
Work alone
Find out the sentences with have/has done
1b Read 1a and match the words and phrases with their meanings.
1. communication
2. keep in touch
3. far away
4. progress
5. rapid
6. satisfy
A. not near
B. the course of improving or
developing
C. way of sending information
D. to make sb. pleased by
doing or giving them what
they want
E. write or phone or visit very
often
F. happening very quickly or in
a short time
= happy
Task 4
Group work
2 Work in groups and talk about the changes in your hometown. Then report it to the class.
1. What was/were … like in the past
2. What has happened to… nowadays
3. What will … be like in the future
It is important to write a topic sentence for each paragraph to help organize your thoughts.
3 Write a short passage on the topic Changes in… You should write its situation in the past and at present based on 2.
Changes in Li Ming’s Hometown
Great changes have taken place in Li Ming’s hometown since the reform and opening-up.
In the past, people lived in low houses. The farmers planted crops only with the help of farm animals. Children studied in old schools.
But now, most people live in tall buildings. The farmers can plant crops with the help of farm machines. And children study in modern schools.
Thanks to the government’s efforts, Li Ming’s hometown is becoming better and better.
One possible version:
1. Talk about the changes in a place.
2. Use topic sentences to help us understand or write
a passage.
3. Figure out the meaning of a new word from the context.
1. Some words:
narrow, communication, various, report, relative,
telegram, rapidly, since, satisfy, medical, cellphone,
fax, machine, rapid, progress, already, pleased
2. Some phrases:
in the 1960s, keep in touch with, far away, reform
and opening-up, satisfy people’s needs, medical
care, make progress, succeed in doing sth.
3. Some sentences:
I think it is important to remember the past, live in
the present and dream about the future.
Homework
3. Write a passage on the
topic Changes in…
according to Part 3.
1. Read 1a aloud.
2. Finish Section C in
your workbook.
4. Preview Section D.
THANK YOU!