课件28张PPT。Unit 1 Past and present GrammarFree talkWhat do you know about Mr Chen and Sunshine Town? Mr Chen has lived in Sunshine Town since he was born.
Mr Chen has moved to a new neighbourhood.
He and his wife have lived in this area since 1965.
The town has changed a lot over the years.
The government has turned part of the town centre into
a new park.
… Present Perfect Tense现在完成时Structure of the present perfect tense have/has + done sb + Using the Present Perfect Tense I have lived here since I was born. (This is the present perfect tense. In this example, you can see
when I was born, l lived here and I still live here when the words
were said.)I lived here two years ago.(This is the simple past tense. In this example, I lived here two years ago. Something has changed in the past two years and I don’t live here now.)
1. We use the present perfect tense to talk about an action that
started in the past and continues to the present. Eddie has just eaten Hobo’s food.
2. We use the present perfect tense to talk about an action that
happened in the past and has a connection with the present. (This is the present perfect tense. In this example,Eddie ate the food, and now Hobo has nothing to eat.)I have already visited Mr Chen’s neighbourhood several times.3. We also use the Present perfect tense to talk about how many
times an action has happened till now.Match the reasons for using the present perfect tense
on the right with the sentences.started in the past and continues to the presenthappened in the past and has a connection with the present.talk about how many times an action has happened till nowThe Present Perfect Tense - How to form
Work out the rule!◆We use “have + done” with pronouns like _____, _____, _____ and _____.
◆We use “has + done” with pronouns like _____, _____ and _____.ItheyyouwehesheitWork out the rule!◆ Present perfect tense—Negative sentenceshaven’t/have not hasn’t/has not+ done sb + Work out the rule!◆ Present perfect tense—Yes/No questions Have/Has + done ... ? + sbWork out the rule!◆ Present perfect tense – Wh- questions have/has + done ... ? + sbWh-words +Attentionalready 肯 yet 否，疑
ever 疑, 肯 never 否
since for
just recently
so far up to nowLook at the two pictures of my hometown. Nowadays, my hometown _____ already ________(turn) into a modern city. The government ____________ (turn) part of the town centre into a park recently.already, recentlynowpastpresenthas turnedhas turnednever, ever You ____ never _______(visit) my hometown. If you come, you will find it is the most beautiful town that you ______ever ______(see).have visitedhave seenMillie and Mr Chen ___________ (talk) about Sunshine Town since an hour ago.
since, forMillie and Mr Chen ___________ (talk) about Sunshine Town for an hour.
have talkedhave talkedsince 2 years agosince 1998since she came to the school for + 一段时间Since + 时间点—Where is the food?
—I _____ just _____ (eat) it.
—I ______________ (not eat) yet. How can
you do that?
just, yethave eaten have not eaten A: Have you … recently? B: Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.brushed/washed …played/had …planted/climbed …Pair workA: Has … yet? B: Yes, she has. / No, she hasn’t.read/finished …been/visited …played/swum …Pair workThe past participles of verbsD. study – carry – work – look –
clean – play –B. live – hope – C. stop – plan –
workedlookedcleanedplayedlivedhopedstoppedplannedstudiedcarriedCompetitionThe past participles of regular verbs (规则动词的过去分词)
Work out the rule!
不规则动词过去分词的构成参见P122ABBAAA ABCDifferenceLet’s try! In the past, people ______ washed/have washed their clothes by hand. With the invention of the washing machine, people
___________ had/have had more time to relax.2. In the old days, people ______ travelled/
have travelled by ship. Now planes
_________ made/ have made journeys
more comfortable.Underline correct verbsPart C (p14) Millie: (1) ______ you ______ (see) any films recently, Sandy?
Sandy: No, I haven’t. What about you?
Millie: I (2) ________ (see) one last Saturday.
Sandy: What’s it about?
Millie: It’s about the changes in Beijing over the past century.
From the film, I (3) _____________ (learn) more about
Beijing’s past and present.
Sandy: Oh, I think I (4) __________ (hear) about the film. Do
you plan to see it again .
Millie: Yes, I’d like to.Have seensawhave learnthave heardPair work What have/has ... done today?Changes in Tianjin
Use at least five sentences in the present perfect tense. Writing Tianjin has turned into a modern city. However, over 20 years ago, people lived in the old areas with old houses and narrow streets. They usually travelled?around the city?by?bicycle?or on foot, and?there was much pollution.
Great changes have taken place here since 1978. People have built many wide roads and tall buildings. They have planted trees along the roads as well. Most people have moved into?new flats and (have) lived comfortably.?Now, people can travel by bus,?taxi,?train, plane and underground.
The?government has taken action?to?make all these happen. People’s living conditions have improved a lot. People enjoy living in Tianjin because life here has become more colourful. Homework
Review the present perfect tense.
Remember the past participles
of the irregular verbs on P13.课件21张PPT。Unit 1 Past and present Integrated skillsReview Where does Mr Chen live ?What changes happened there ?In Sunshine Town. The government turned part of the town centre into a new park, and they also took action to make the river cleaner.
We may also say that the government improved the environment in Sunshine Town. What are in the picture?blue sky and fresh air The environment is very clean.green hills
trees and grass
big lake
ducks
birds
small houses
bikes The living conditions are very good. So many tall buildingsWhat are in the pictures?buildings
railways
trains
sands
lakesChanges in Starlight Town environmenttransportliving conditions PastChanges in Starlight Town _____
Environment : green (1) ___, clean and fresh (2) ____, wild (3) ____ near the lake
Transport: bus and (4) _____
Living conditions: old
(5) ______Environment: smaller
(1) ___, new (2) ____ station, tall (3) ___ and
new roads
Transport: bus, taxi and
(4) ___
Living conditions: new
(5) ___PresentRead and guessTips: While listening, just write down the beginning
letters of the words. Complete them after listening.Listen and completePast
Environment: green ______, clean and fresh ______, wild _______ near the lake
Transport: bus and _______
Living conditions: old ______hillsairbirdsbicyclehousesListen and completePresent
Environment: smaller ______, new ________ station, tall _________ and new roads
Transport: bus, taxi and _______
Living conditions: new _____lakerailwaybuildingstrainflatsDescribe changes in Starlight TownEnvironmentIt was beautiful years ago. Now it has become a modern town. But I’m afraid there is much more pollution.TransportIn the past, people travelled by bus or bicycle, but now they can take the bus, the taxi or even the train. Living conditionsPeople used to live in old houses, but now, most of them have moved into new flats.A possible versionComplete Kitty’s diary entry13 February
Dear Diary,
Today, I borrowed a book about Starlight Town’s past and present.
Starlight Town was very beautiful years ago. There were green _______ and wild ______ near the lake. The ______ was clean and fresh then.
Now it has become a _______ town. There is a new _______ station. There are some newhillsbirdsairmodernrailwayroads too. People can now travel to and from the town by bus, _______ or train, but in the past, people could only travel by bus or ___________.
Another big change is the many tall _________ in the town. Local people used to live in old _______, but now, most of them have moved into new _______.
Starlight Town has changed a lot over the years. I hope I can visit it again.taxibicyclebuildingshousesflatsComplete Kitty’s diary entryComplete the tableEnvironmenthillsbicyclehousesconditionsrailwaytaxibuildingschanged modernStarlight Town has changed a lot. Our lives have also changed. I have a friend called Lily who went abroad ten years ago. We haven’t seen each other for many years. To keep in touch with each other, we often chat on the Internet. I know Lily has two children: one is a daughter and she is 18 years and studying in high school; the younger son is 10 years old and studying in the Primary school. Do you have any old best friend living in a different city from years? How often does he/she return to visit you? When did you last see your friend? Do you think the Internet makes the communication much easier? Exactly. went to other country To communicate withcome backmost recentlyIt’s true.communicate
[k?'mju:n?ke?t] v. 交流，交际
communication[k??mju:n?'ke???n] n.Useful expressions:
return from
go abroad/move to
(last) see each other
keep in touch with
make communication much easier
exactly
… Read and translate the phrases 从…返回出国/搬到…最后一次看到彼此保持联系使交流更加方便确切地 Listen and answerWhere has Becky just returned from?
When did they last see each other?
How do they keep in touch with each other?She’s just returned from the USA.About five years ago.They mainly communicate by email.Ask and answerI met my old friend Jack yesterday. He’s just returned from Guangzhou.Oh, really? When did you last see him?About four years ago. He moved to Guangzhou with his family. We haven’t seen each other since then.So how do you keep in touch with each other?We often chat on the Internet and sometimes we write emails to each other. The Internet makes communication much easier.Exactly. Make up your own conversationreturn from
go abroad/move to
(last) see each other
keep in touch with
make communication much easier
exactlySummaryA change in life,
A chance for you!Homework
1. Find more changes around you.
2. Write down your feeling about the changes.
3. Preview Study skills.
Thank you !课件27张PPT。Unit 1 Past and present Reading (II)The changes to ...Show timeNote: Pay attention to the tense. Group workTimes have changedWhat changes has Mr Chen experienced in
Sunshine Town?Mr Chen’s housingCan you tell the changes to Mr Chen’s house? Group work… in the northern part, … two blocks away, since then …firstin 1965present…in the northern part, … two blocks away, since then …since 1965I first lived in the northern part of town. I got married in 1965 and moved two blocks away. We have lived in this area since then ( since 1965/since we got married).Can you work out the rules of the simple past tense and the present perfect tense?We use simple past tense when an action happened
in the past.
We use present perfect tense to talk about an action
that started in the past and continues to the present.Have a try:
我们镇这些年发生了很大的变化。Our town has changed a lot over the years.have/has + past participleLanguage pointsWhy did Mr Chen move two blocks away?Because he got married.A marry B = A get married to B = A and B get married
A and B have been married + 一段时间= He got married to Helen last summer.= He and Helen got married last summer.= He married Helen last summer.My brother married a nice girl one year ago.
My brother got married to a nice girl one year ago.
My brother and a nice girl got married one year ago.
My brother and a nice girl have been married for one year.Years ago, we had some small ______and ______.
In the town center, we had a _____ and ______. Now, we have a _______ and a _______.
In the town center, we have a new
_______.Second change: town (facilities) The town has changed.Can you talk about the town’s past and present?
The government has turned part of the town centre into a new park.My hometown a modern town.
My hometown turns ( beauty).
Language points has turned intoturn into 把……变成……
turn + adj. 变得……beautifulWith the development of the economy (经济) and society , people’s lives are better than before. steel factory 钢铁厂advantagesEvery coin has two sides.disadvantagesThey put waste into the air and river.The waste pollutes the river and air. The pollution is a serious problem.Language pointsLet’s try!Nowadays, we're facing many
kinds of _________. We must
take action to stop people from ________ our environment .
(pollute) pollutionpolluting pollute v. 污染
pollution n.
polluted adj.pollutionpollutedwater pollutionair pollution Yes. Some rivers were _________ (pollute) in the town.What is the development of the society?Have more money?Have better houses, food and clothing?What else?healthiercleanerhappierLuckily, the government realized the problem.
And the government took action to improve the situation.
Guess the meaning of the new words in the contextmake betterknew or understoodimprove v. 提高
Improvement n. 提高Have a try: We have ___________ our life with the _____________
of economy ( 经济). improvedimprovementGroup discussionWhat does the development of the society bring us?We have to work far away
from home, so our
parents and children feel
lonely.
2. The environment is
becoming more and more
polluted.
3. People feel stressed at
their new work and life.
…1. We live in beautiful tall buildings.
2. We are rich in different materials.
3. We can make more money.
4. We don’t have to work so hard in
the field.
5. We have beautiful neighbourhood.
6. We can live a modern and
colourful life.
…What action can we take to improve the situation (turn the disadvantages into the advantages)?disadvantagesadvantagesWhat does Mr Chen think of the present life?Good side:Bad side: have a beautiful modern town.It’s nice to it is impossible/difficult for us to see each other.We used to play cards together.In some ways, it’s better.
What does Mr Chen think of the present life?In some ways, it’s better.
in some ways 在某些方面
by the way 顺便说一下
on the way 在去某地的路上Can you use them to make sentences?Anyway, it’s good to see the amazing changes.It’s + adj. (for sb) to do ….减少污染对于我们来说很重要。
能见到这些好的变化很开心。It important for us to reduce pollution.It’s happy to see the good changes.Mr Chen feels lonely from time to time. Language pointsHe feels _______ because
he lives _______ in the _______ area.lonely adj. 孤独的，做 表语，或做定语修饰名词alone adj. 一个人，只能做表语；adv. 做状语lonelyalonelonelysometimes I live in the _______ part of Sunshine Town. After I got_______, my wife and I _______ two blocks away. In the past there were small ___________ and shops years ago in the town.
Now the place has _______ a lot. The government has _______ part of town centre into a new park.
The ________ was a problem. The steel factory put the _______ into the river. Later, the government _______the problem and took action
to improve the situation. People used to play ________ and Chinese_______ with me, but now
we do not see each other often. I feel _______ sometimes. Anyway, the changes are good. northernmarriedmovedturnedrestaurantschangedwastepollutionrealizedcardschesslonelyRewrite the interview into a reportMr Chen’s housinglifeEnvironment
(facilities)pollutionknow … very wellfirst lived …when I got married, …since then, …There were …
in the town centerturn … into … take actionput the waste into …the changesrealize the problem a steel factory pair work: retellingOur government encourages more and more people from the country and live in towns or cities. , it’s better for them. Their children can have better education. The farmer’s life also a lot. They can get more pay from factories, and do the shopping in large . And the government also has some land
a new park for the citizens to have a good time there.Every coin has two sides.Another change: Urbanization 城镇化to move awayIn some waysimprovesshopping mallsturned into Another change: Urbanization 城镇化However, some new citizens can do nothing but stay at home , and they often feel . It’s necessary to train them with new skills. The price of the houses gets . A lot of people can’t afford them. As more new factories are built, is becoming a more and more serious problem.I hope the government can the problems and take action to the situation. alonelonelyhigherpollutionsolveimproveRush to answer Translate the sentences into English.
1. 自从我出生, 我的家乡变化很大
2. 我的父母已经结婚很多年了, 但是他们仍住在那套旧房子里。
3. 政府意识到了这个问题并且采取行动来改善情况。
4. 像以前一样经常见到老朋友，对我来说很难了。因为他们已
经搬到其他地方了。
My hometown has changed a lot since I was born. My parents have been married for many years, but they still live in the old house.The government realized the problem and took action to improve the situation.It’s difficult for me to see the old friends as often as before, because they have moved to other areas. The Changes to YangzhouDesign a poster in English about the changes in Yangzhou’s transport, environment and people’s life. Try to call on more people to build our city.Homework
Complete the poster. 课件21张PPT。Unit 1 Past and present Reading (I)Yangzhou has turned into a new modern city.Yangzhou used to
be very old and small.
Yangzhou has changed a lot over the years.Changes also cause many problems.Lead-inwater pollution
The river was polluted.The factory put the waste into the riverrealize the problems
improve the situation
The river is much cleaner.
The air is much fresher./i?//a?//u/
take action to …/u:/knowget marriedAs Chinese famous poet Li Bai once wrote,
“Go to Yangzhou in March, in the mist of
the flowers of spring.” The spring in Yangzhou
is so beautiful to make it the best season to pay
a visit. It is also the best season for young people
to get married.My hometown—Yangzhou It has turned into a new modern city.Read the title. Work in pairs and predict (预测) the changes in Sunshine Town.Pre-reading—PredictionIt has changed a lot over the years.What about Sunshine Town? If you are a reporter, what questions will you ask about the changes in Sunshine Town?Questions like:
Has the city changed a lot over the years?
What’s the population of your city?
… Reading (I)
Times have changedan interviewerMr ChenRead and answer How many questions
does the interviewer ask?
What are they?Interview:Do you know Sunshine Town very well, Mr Chen?
Have you ever moved house?
Has the town changed a lot over the years?
Was pollution a problem then?
Do you think life is better now?
While-readingPart 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4Mr Chen’s life.SkimmingPartsMain ideasChanges in Sunshine Town
Mr Chen’s feelings about the changes
Pollution in Sunshine Town
( lines 1~6 )( lines 7~11 )
( lines 12~16 )( lines 17~23 ) Read the interview quickly and divide it into 4 parts. Past
Present
small restaurants
and small shops
a post office
a new park
a new theatre
a large shopping mall
a cinema
Changes in Sunshine Town (lines 7-11)ScanningCompare The pollution was a problem because the ________used to _____ its waste into the river. Later the government ________ the problem and took action to ________ the situation. Now the river in Sunshine Town is _____ _______.Pollution in Sunshine Town (lines 12-16)
Try to fill in the blanks
factoryimprovemuchrealizedputcleanerScanningterriblecleaner Mr Chen’s feelings (lines 17-23)
ScanningIn some ways:However:Retell It’s really nice to …It has become impossible …
… feel lonely from time to timeIt’s good to …Anyway:I live all alone but I never feel lonely
Read after the tape loudly While-reaingRead in rolesrestaurantshad/havetheatreproblemwasterealizedimprovebetterlonelyplayTask-based readingPractice in pairs. One is a reporter from the TV Station, and the other is a local person. Post-reading
Make up a new dialogue. Try to ask at least five questions about the topic.
TopicChanges in our hometown.Have an interviewhousetransportChangesenvironmentlifepopulation… Do you think life in our hometown is better now?
Group discussionbut feel lonely
still much pollution
too much trafficeasier
more colourful
more meaningfulGroup discussion
Every coin has two sides.
Give more advice on how to improve our city.
1. Listen to the tape after class and read the
passage more fluently.
2. Write an article about the changes in our
hometown according to the discussion.HomeworkTry our best to build our cityThanks课件17张PPT。Unit 1 Past and present Study skillsIt is snowing.That’s a fact.It is a nice day.That’s your opinion.
I feel very cold.Facts and opinionsWhat has changed in Starlight Town?What do you think of Starlight Town?There is a new railway station.
There are some new roads.
People travel to and from the town by bus, taxi, or train.
Local people have moved into new flats.I think Starlight Town is a modern town.
It is more beautiful than before.FactsOpinionsWhat is a fact?Facts are true statements. They include names, dates, events and numbers. What is an opinion?Opinions tell what we believe, feel or think. They may not be true.DiscussionBeijing is the capital of China. ________Beijing is the best city in the world. ________Many changes have taken place in _________
my hometown.The new shopping mall is a good _________
place to have fun.FactFactOpinionOpinionFact or opinion?Sentences that show opinions often use verbs like feel, believe and think or have adjectives like good, bad and terrible.
e.g. I think it’s important to learn English well.There were only small shops and restaurants in the town.
Old people used to play cards and Chinese chess together.
The new park in the town centre looks beautiful.
There was once a steel factory near the Sunshine River.
Life is getting better in some ways.
Many of Mr Chen’s friends have moved away.FFORead the sentences below. Write an F
for a fact or an O for an opinion.FOFThere are green hills all around. A river runs through the centre of town.OpinionFactsMy hometown is beautiful.When we write, we can use facts to support our opinions. Workout the rule We can also give facts first, and then state our opinions.How does Mr Chen give facts and state his opinions? Sometimes, facts and opinions may be mixed together when we write.Workout the rule Well, in some ways it is. It’s really nice to have a beautiful modern town. However, most of my old friends have moved away. It has become impossible for us to see each other as often as before. We used to play cards and Chinese chess together. Now I feel a bit lonely from time to time. Anyway, it’s good to see the amazing changes in the town.OpinionFactsOpinionMillie is writing about the changes in her life. Help her decide which are opinions and which are facts. Reorganize them into a short passage. 1. We have more subjects to learn.
2. It is not easy to get used to the changes
of life quickly.
3. When I was in primary school, I walked
to school with my mum.
4. Now I go to school by bus on my own.
5. I spend more time on my homework than before.
6. Some subjects are difficult.FOFFFOFact or opinion?get used to on my own★ get/be used to 习惯于，适应于
其中to为介词，后接名词，代词或动名词。
e.g. Amy is used to getting up early.
He is not used to the life in the USA.
注：used to 意为“过去常常”，常指过去习惯
性的动作，但现在不了。其中的to是不定
式，后接“动词原型”。
e.g. He used to get up early.
Ms Yang used to run in the park in the
early morning.
★ on one’s own 单独地，靠自己
相当于by oneself、 alone。
e.g. He does his homework on his own. 1. We have more subjects to learn.
2. It is not easy to get used to the changes
of life quickly.
3. When I was in primary school, I walked
to school with my mum.
4. Now I go to school by bus on my own.
5. I spend more time on my homework than before.
6. Some subjects are difficult.FOFFFOHave a discussion and reorganize them into a short passage.Group workIt is not easy to get used to the changes of life quickly. When I was in primary school, I walked to school with my mum. Now I go to school by bus on my own. We have more subjects to learn. Some subjects are difficult. I spend more time on my homework than before.Right orderFactssupportingOpinionsGroup workCan you find some more opinions in this unit? Please make a list.
Then find some facts to support the opinions.Opinions
I feel a bit lonely ...
...I have moved to a new school this term. I do not know the school very well and I have no friends here.FactsI feel unhappy these days.OpinionSuppose that you’ve moved to a new school. Can you write about the changes in your life and state your opinions? HomeworkWrite about other changes in your life. Remember to use the facts to support your opinions.课件19张PPT。Unit 1 Past and present TaskA report
on the changes in my hometownHow to write a good reportRecent (present)Old (past)Moonlight TownAmy’s report4PresentPastnarrow and dirty roads;
large open spaces
wide and clean streets; green trees on both sides; shops and tall buildingsnew flatsby bus or taxi; a railway stationsmall old houseson foot or by bicycle
LifeIn the past, there were ….
People used to ....But now there are ….
The government has built ....5PresentPastnarrow and dirty roads;
large open spaces
wide and clean streets; green trees on both sides; shops and tall buildingsnew flatsby bus or taxi; a railway stationsmall old houseson foot or by bicycle
Moonlight Town has changed a lot over the years.Topic
F
A
C
T
SLifeOpinionNow people are enjoying a comfortable life.Make a fact fileTip: It’s necessary for you to organize your
ideas by using a fact file.
narrow and dirty rubbishwide and clean green trees shops and tall buildingslisten to the radiosmall old houses new flatsInternet mobile phones on foot or by bicycleby bus or taxiPara 1Para 2Para 3Para 4Para 5Introduction (topic)EnvironmentLifeTransportConclusion (opinion)Main body
(facts)The structure of the reportTip: A good report should have a clear structure.Many changes have taken place in ....
... has changed a lot over the years.Main bodyIn the past, there were only ... , but now ....
Years ago, people lived .... Now people have moved ….
People used to ..., but now ....Introduction (topic)Conclusion (opinion)People are enjoying a ... life.
In a word, life in ... is better now than before. EnvironmentLifeTransportPay attention to different tenses!Tip: Make sure you use the proper tense and
choose the proper words to express your ideas.How do you write a good report on the changes in your hometown? DiscussionGet some useful information.
Find an old picture and a recent picture of your hometown. Find the differences between them.
Organize ideas by making a fact file.
Make an outline before writing.
Write a report, using Amy’s article as a model.library
Internet
family members or classmatesLi Hua has written a report on the changes in Yangzhou. Let’s help him improve his writing.Li Hua’s reportPresentPastquiet, green trees, clean fresh air, natural beautytall buildings and new roads, railway station, subway, Yang-Tai Airport new flats, computers, cellphones, travellingbus , taxi , train, planeold houses, radio, TV
bicycle and busYangzhou has changed a lot over the years.Topic
F
A
C
T
S
OpinionIt has become a dream home of many people.YangzhouLife
Yangzhou used to be a city with trees everywhere. It was very famous for its natural beauty and rich culture. However, it was less developed. But now, we can see many buildings and new roads. The government has built a new railway station. Yang-Tai Airport has been in service since 2012. The city subway is also being built. It’s exciting to see that Yangzhou is becoming a modern city.
The air was fresh and clean. People lived in small old houses. Most of them moved into new flats. They used to listen to the radio or watch TV in their free time, but now most families have computers. They can surf the Internet. People can use cellphones to keep in touch with others. Moreover, a lot people like travelling to different places during their holidays. Studying abroad has also been a dream of many students.
In the past, people could only travel by bus or bicycle. But now they can go around by bus, taxi, train or plane. In the near future, they can even travel by underground. It’s fast and convenient to travel to Yangzhou.
The changes have brought people a happy life. The changes have got Yangzhou plenty of attention, too. Every year, lots of people from all over the world come to visit Yangzhou and it has become a dream home of many people. I’m proud of Yangzhou.Introduction (topic)Conclusion (opinion)Main bodyEnvironmentLifeTransportYangzhou, my hometown, has changed a lot over the years.??
Yangzhou used to be a city with trees everywhere. It was very famous for its natural beauty and rich culture. However, it was less developed. But now, we can see many buildings and new roads. The government has built a new railway station. Yang-Tai Airport has been in service since 2012. The city subway is also being built. It’s exciting to see that Yangzhou is becoming a modern city.
People lived in small old houses. Most of them moved into new flats. They used to listen to the radio or watch TV in their free time, but now most families have computers. They can surf the Internet. People can use cellphones to keep in touch with each other. Moreover, a lot people like travelling to different places during their holidays. Studying abroad has also been a dream of many students.
In the past, people could only travel by bus or bicycle. But now they can go around by bus, taxi, train or plane. In the near future, they can even travel by underground. It’s fast and convenient to travel to Yangzhou.
The changes have brought people a happy life. The changes have got Yangzhou plenty of attention, too. Every year, lots of people from all over the world come to visit Yangzhou and it has become a dream home of many people. I’m proud of Yangzhou.Yangzhou, my hometown, has changed a lot over the years.Make a comparison by using “Years ago, ... Now ...”.Add more details.Put sentences into the right order.very quietgreenThe air was fresh and clean.tallYears ago, Nowhave movedUse proper expressions.Use correct tenses.peoplemostnot onlybut alsoYangzhou, my hometown, has changed a lot over the years.
Yangzhou used to be a very quiet city with green trees everywhere. The air was fresh and clean. It was very famous for its natural beauty and rich culture. However, it was less developed. But now, we can see many tall buildings and new roads. The government has built a new railway station. Yang-Tai Airport has been in service since 2012. The city subway is also being built. It’s exciting to see that Yangzhou is becoming a modern city.
Years ago, people lived in small old houses. Now most of them have moved into new flats. They used to listen to the radio or watch TV in their free time, but now most families have computers. They can surf the Internet. It’s easy for people to keep in touch with each other by cellphone. Moreover, a lot people like travelling to different places during their holidays. Studying abroad has also been a dream of many students.
In the past, people could only travel by bus or bicycle. But now they can go around by bus, taxi, train or plane. In the near future, they can even travel by underground. It’s fast and convenient to travel to Yangzhou.
The changes not only have brought people a happy life but also have got Yangzhou plenty of attention. Every year, lots of people from all over the world come to visit Yangzhou and it has become a dream home of many people. I’m proud of Yangzhou.Li Hua’s reportThe final copyWriting time_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Changes in my hometownUse the writing skills learnt todayMany changes have taken place in my hometown over the years.In the past, .... But now ....Did I include enough supporting facts?Did I have a clear introduction, main body and conclusion?Did I use the connecting words properly?
Did I follow the rules for capitalization, punctuation, spelling and grammar?Assess your reportOur hometown has become a modern city. People are living a happy life. Let’s work together to make our hometown a better place.Homework
Improving your writing.
2. Make a poster on the changes in your
hometown.课件29张PPT。Unit 1 Past and present Comic strip and Welcome to the unitTalk about the changes around us.
Group work现代3大件ChangesBrainstormingin the past at presentin the past at presentin the past at presentin the past at presentChangesThe world has changed a lot. All of us have changed too.What about Eddie and Hobo? Have they changed?You’ve changed, Eddie.You’ve changed too.Presentation1. What was in the bowl an hour ago?2. Why did Eddie eat Hobo’s food? Hobo’s food.Because he was hungry.Look and answer Listen and read
Hobo’s food ____ in the _____ an hour ago. But it isn’t there now. Why? Eddie has just ______ it because he was _______. Hobo thinks Eddie has ________ and he used to _____ _____ with him. While Eddie thinks the same way because Hobo _____ to __ ____ ____to him.
wasbowleatenhungrychangedbe so kindshare foodused Fill in the blanks
Role play Eddie, have you seen my food?
I’ve just eaten it.
You’ve eaten my food?
You’ve changed, Eddie.
You’ve changed too.Find more sentencesHe has just (刚刚)
watered the
flowers.Can you turn them into Chinese?Read and translateEddie has changed a lot.
I have just eaten it.
We have already learnt 10 English songs.
He has never seen a 4-D film.More examples:
You used to share food with me.
You shared food with me in the past.
You used to be so kind to me.You were so kind to me before.1. 这儿过去有一家医院。
2. 我爸爸过去骑车上班，现在他开车了。There used to be a hospital.My father used to ride to work, but now he drives.used to do sth 过去常常做某事Have Hobo and Eddie changed a lot?
Maybe their thoughts have changed.
For example, I used to ride to school, but now I drive to school.I think everything has changed.So transport is changing tooHow will people go back home for the Spring Festival? Free talk coach bus taxi underground train planeFinish Part A on P7.Different forms of transportHow do you go to school every day?Free talk
1. How did Millie’s father go to school when he was a
student?
2. Why does Millie take a bus now?
He used to go to school by bike.Because it is easy and fast.Listen and answer
S1: How did you … when you were…?
S2: I used to … by …
S1: Why didn’t you take a …?
S2: Because …
S1: How do you … now?
S2: I … by … It’s …Group workYou can choose any transport you like.Where did you go during the winter holiday?
How did you go there? Why?Free talkMa Yun made a speech in Beijing this morning.
This afternoon, he will have a meeting in Shanghai. Is it possible for him to get there on time?Modern transport is developing fast. It’s easier and faster for us to travel around the world.What is Ma Yun’s
choice? Advantages and disadvantages of change What types of transportation do you prefer?What advantages and disadvantages do modern forms of transportation bring us?
DiscussionWhy should we choose public transport? Why should we choose public transport?Good for the ecosystem
It would save the planet from global warming. Safety
Riding a bus is 79 times safer than riding in an automobile, and riding a train or subway is even safer.Health
Studies have shown that people who use
public transportation regularly tend to be healthier
than people who don't, because of the exercise they
get walking to and from bus stops, subway stations
and their homes and offices.Travel by public transport.
Protect the Earth. Remember the new words, phrases
and structures.
2. Preview Reading. Homework
