1、Unit 1 The Changing WorldTopic 1 Our country has developed rapidly.Section CLearning aims1.通过本课学习，了解北京乃至中国的变化。2.进一步掌握阅读中主旨大意题，细节理解题的做题技巧。3.感受并珍惜当今的美好生活，树立正确的人生观、价值观。Have you ever been to Beijing?Do you know about Beijing?What was Beijing like in the past？In the 1960s,the living conditions in the cit
2、y 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
3、 context of the word.roads-narrowring roads-widehouses-small,crowdedhouses-comfortablecommunications-simple,slowcommunicationsvarious,quick,easytelegramfax machinecellphone =mobile phonecommunicate v.Task 1 Work aloneRead for main information.Whats the main idea of the passage?A.Beijing is the capit
4、al of China.B.Beijing has developed rapidly.C.Some information about old Beijing.D.My trip to Beijing.Watch the flash,then answer the question.Whats 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 Beijin
5、g.Watch the flash,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 developed rapidly since the reform and opening-up.Paragraph 4.I
6、t 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 workRead for detailsParagraph 1Topic sentence:She has seen the changes in Beijing herself.Complete the sentences with the correct
7、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 seenParagraph 2:Topic sentenceIn the 1960s,the living conditions in the city were poor.Listen and fill in the blanks.In the 1960s,the living c
8、onditions 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 _ little money to see a doctor.And there were _ hospitals.People kept in touch _ thei
9、r friends and relativesfar away mainly by letter or telegram.poorringcrowdedchancehadwithfewAnswer 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
10、 relatives and friends?They 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 t
11、he 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 rin
12、g 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 peoples needs.4)Children can study not only in modern schools but also on the Internet.Paragraph 4:Topic sentenceIt is important to remember the past,live i
13、n the presentand 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 into space.3.I have _(已经)had lunch.I am full.made great progresssendingalreadyIn the pastAt presentThe roads were narrow and there werent ma
14、ny ring roads.Few children had the chance to receive a good education and there were few hospitals.Big family were crowded into small houses and couldnt get enough food.People kept in touch with friends and relatives mainly by letter or telegram.More and more ring roads and subways and building are
15、becomingThere are more kinds of food and clothes to satisfy peoples needsChildren can not only study in modern schools but also on the Internet.Communitions are becoming easier and quicker.2 Work in groups and talk about the changes in your hometown.Make a new mind map,then report it to the class.1.
16、What was/were like in the past?2.What has happened to nowadays?3.What will be like in the future?In the pastAt presentDraw your mind map.Great changes have taken place in my hometown since the reform and opening-up.Now most people have lived in beautilful and tall buildings.Roads are getting wider a
17、nd wider.Peoples living conditions are getting better and What s more,children have studied in modern schools and they are getting a good education.I feel excited about the changes in my hometown and I think my hometown will become better and better.Homework2.Write a passage on the topic Changes in according to Part 3.1.Finish Section C in your workbook.3.Preview Section D.THANK YOU!
