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Integration D
wide
Road
clean
narrow
Great changes have taken place in our cities
modern
old
beautiful
Building
crowded
convenient
slow
fast
Transport
heavily polluted
nearly not polluted
Pollution
Millie wants to take part in a writing competition about changes in hometown. If you want to take part in the comprtition as well,
What aspects do you want to share?
Pre-writing
changes in hometown
Living spaces
transport
job chances
……
Pre-writing
Listen and read Millie's article for the competition.
Great changes in Sunshine Town
Many changes have taken place in Sunshine Town over the last 40 years.
In the past, people lived in old broken houses. Today, most people live in modern houses or flats, and the streets are clean and beautiful.
Many years ago, people had to get around the town by bicycle or on foot.Now it is common to take a bus, a taxi or the underground. Moreover most families have got their own cars.
Back then, some people went to college and had to find jobs in other places. Today, however, many college students return and do all kinds of jobs. They bring knowledge and skills to help the local people.
Thanks to the support from the government and the hard work of the citizens, the living conditions in Sunshine Town have improved a lot.People are enjoying a happier life.
Work in groups and try to analyse the content of the article.
Group Work
Living spaces
Job chances
Transport
Introduction
→
Main body
→
Conclusion
→
Reasons and opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraphs 2-4
Paragraph 5
Pre-writing
What places to talk about
Pre-writing
Read the article and fill in the blanks.
past present
living space
transport
job chances
People lived in
broken houses.
Most people live in modern houses and flats.
People had to get around the town by bicycle or on foot .
Most families have got their own cars.
Some people went to college and had to find jobs in other places.
Many college students return and do all kinds of jobs.
Pre-writing
Read Millie`s fact files about her writing
Great changes in Sunshine Town
Many changes have taken place in Sunshine Town over the last 40 years.
Pre-writing
Read Millie`s article again and find the useful expressions.
Many changes have taken place in ... during the last ... years.
Great changes in Sunshine Town
In the past, people lived in old broken houses. Today, most people live in modern houses or flats, and the streets are clean and beautiful.
Many years ago, people had to get around the town by bicycle or on foot.Now it is common to take a bus, a taxi or the underground. Moreover most families have got their own cars.
Back then, some people went to college and had to find jobs in other places. Today, however, many college students return and do all kinds of jobs. They bring knowledge and skills to help the local people.
Pre-writing
Read Millie`s article again and find the useful expressions.
In the past, there were ...
but now ...
Back then, there were not ... but today ...
Years ago, people...
Today, however, they ...
Moreover, most families ...
Great changes in Sunshine Town
Thanks to the support from the government and the hard work of the citizens, the living conditions in Sunshine Town have improved a lot.People are enjoying a happier life.
Pre-writing
Read Millie`s article again and find the useful expressions.
Thanks to the government, ...
Today, families can ...
Now, living in ... is ... and ...
Writing time
Write your report on the changes in your hometown.
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While-writing
First, make a fact file like the one in Part D1 on
Page17.Then, write your article and use Millie's
article as a model.
Sample
Great Changes in Shangqiu
Many changes have taken place in Shangqiu during the last 40 years.
In the past, there were many old, low houses in Shangqiu. The streets were narrow and not very clean. But now, most people live in modern apartments or tall buildings, and the city looks much cleaner and more beautiful.
Years ago, people had to walk or ride bicycles to get around. Today, however, it is common to take buses, taxis, or even high-speed trains. Moreover, most families have their own cars, making travel much more convenient.
Sample
Back then, there were not many job opportunities here, so young people often had to leave to study or work in bigger cities. Today, however, many college students return after graduation. They start businesses, work in new companies, and help develop the local economy with their knowledge and skills.
Thanks to the government’s support and the hard work of the people, living conditions in Shangqiu have improved a lot. Now, living in Shangqiu is comfortable and full of hope. People here are enjoying a happier and more convenient life.
Language points
Language points
1.Many changes have taken place in Sunshine Town over the last 40 years.
take place
发生,产生;进行,举行
下一届世界杯赛将于三年后举行
The next World Cup will be held in three years
我的家乡发生了巨大的变化
Great changes have taken in my hometown.
Language points
2.Now it is common to take a bus, a taxi or the underground.
It is +adj. +to do sth.
做某事是……
学英语很有趣。
It is interesting to learn English.
It's incredible to complete the task in such a short time.
在如此的短的时间内完成这项任务是不可思议的
Language points
3.Thanks to the support from the government and the hard work of the citizens, the living conditions in Sunshine Town have improved a lot.People are enjoying a happier life.
thanks to
多亏了,幸亏;由于
多亏了大家的努力,我们才能按时完成任务。
Thanks to our hard work, we can complete the task on time.
Thanks to your advice,much trouble was saved.
多亏你的建议,减少了许多麻烦。
Homework
1. Complete your competition and share it with others.
2. Review the whole unit and preview the next unit.
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