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1、Unit 1 The Changing WorldTopic 1 Our country has developed rapidly.Section CHave 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

2、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-narrowring roads-wide houses- small, crowdedhouses- comfortable#communications-simple, slo

3、w communicationsvarious various , quick, easytelegramfax machinecellphone = mobile phoneseveral differentseveral differentcommunicate v.Task 1 Work alone Read for main information. #Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Beijing is the capital of China.B. Beijing has developed rapidly.C. Some informa

4、tion 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. She has seen the changes in Beijing herself.Paragraph 2. In the 1960s, the living conditions in the city were poor.Paragraph 3. China has develope

5、d 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 1Topic sentence:She has seen the changes

6、 in Beijing herself.#Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words.1. Dont worry about Jack. He is old enough to look after _ (he).2. _ you _(see) that film? What do you think of it? Its boring. himselfHave seen #Paragraph 2: Topic sentenceIn the 1960s, the living conditions in th

7、e city were poor.#Listen and fill in the blanks. In the 1960s, the living conditions in the city were _. The roads were narrow and there werent many _ roads. Big families were _ into small houses. Many families couldnt get enough food. Few children had the _ to receive a good education. People _ lit

8、tle money to see a doctor. And there were _ hospitals. People kept in touch _ their friends and relatives far away mainly by letter or telegram.poorringcrowdedchancehadwithe.g. In the 1980s, young people liked dancing the disco.e.g. Most children can receive a good education nowadays.e.g. They moved

9、 away five years ago, but I still keep in touch with them.few#Answer the following questions.1. Were the roads narrow or wide at that time?2. Could most families have delicious food?3. Why didnt they see a doctor when they were ill?4. How did people keep in touch with their relatives and friends?The

10、y were narrow.No, they couldnt.Because they had little money. And there were few hospitals.Mainly by letter or telegram.#Paragraph 3: Topic sentenceChina 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 ar

11、e 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 s

12、ubways have appeared.2) Buildings in Beijing are becoming taller and brighter.3) There are more kinds of food and clothes to satisfy peoples 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 _ (自從自從) 1998.2. If y

13、ou are friendly to others, youll have _ (越來越多越來越多) friends.3. There are lots of clothes to _ _ (滿足人們的需求滿足人們的需求) in that shop. I like doing some shopping there.4. Tom is good at sports. He can _ (不不僅僅) play basketball _ (而且而且) play tennis. 5. You can send me the message by _ (傳真?zhèn)髡?.more and more sati

14、sfy peoples needs not only fax since but also #Paragraph 4: Topic sentenceIt is important to remember the past, live in the present and dream about the future.#Fill in the blanks. 1. Li Ming has _ (取得很大進(jìn)步取得很大進(jìn)步) in English, because he studies hard.2. China has succeeded in _ (send) Shenzhou into spa

15、ce.3. I have _(已經(jīng)已經(jīng)) 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. communication2. keep in touch3. far away4. progress5. rapid6. satisfyA. not nearB. the course o

16、f improving or developingC. way of sending informationD. to make sb. pleased by doing or giving them what they wantE. write or phone or visit very oftenF. happening very quickly or in a short time= happy#1a Read and understandTask 4 Group work #2 Work in groups and talk about the changes in your hom

17、etown. 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 s

18、ituation in the past and at present based on 2.#Changes in Li Mings Hometown Great changes have taken place in Li Mings 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. Bu

19、t 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 governments efforts, Li Mings 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 mea