内容正文:
A City of Innovation
The Rise of Shenzhen
UNIT 1 READING 2
Shenzhen was a small fishing village 40 years ago.
In about 40 years, Shenzhen, a city in southern China, ______________(develop)
from a fishing village to a top high-tech city. As a ______(先锋) in China's reform
and opening up, it ________________(attract) workers from across the world.
Innovation ______(lie) at the very heart of the city. It has risen to become an
important centre for __________________________(技术产业) in the world and is home to many tech giants. Today, it is ________(lead) the move from "Made in
China" to "Created in China".
Shenzhen is also active in its drive to become a cultural centre. It offers __________
______ (丰富的) cultural facilities—libraries, museums, theatres and art spaces, as well as many excellent cultural and educational activities. Moreover, the city has
won an award from UNESCO for being a role model in __________(encourage) reading among the public.
The city ___________(work) to improve the quality of life for its citizens too. It
has over 1,000 parks and more than 3,000 kilometres of greenways. Even among
busy streets and tall buildings, you can find peace and quiet here.
has developed
pioneer
has attracted
lies
technology industries
leading
a wealth of
encouraging
is working
Review
用括号中所给词的正确形式填空。
Shenzhen is the first city in the world _________(use) green energy for almost all its buses and taxis. "Electric buses ___________________ and make little noise, and now people here ____________(enjoy) a cleaner environment," said a city planner.
Since the late 1970s, Shenzhen has developed at an amazing speed and has become a _________(象征) of China's development. The city's pioneering spirit, together with the hard work and __________ (creative) of its citizens, is the key to its success.
to use
produce less air pollution
are enjoying
symbol
creativity
Reading
Unit 1 Past and present
It became a special economic zone in 1980.
Shenzhen now has the most high-rise buildings in China.
Now Shenzhen is an important center of technology, trade and finance.
How do you feel about Shenzhen now?
Millie is reading an article about Shenzhen, which has changed a lot over the years. Let’s read it together.
Reading
Unit 1 Past and present
Where is the article probably from?
A. A newspaper
B. A travel magazine
C. A diary
TIP
The headline or title of a newspaper article should be catchy and to the point. It tells what the article is mainly about.
n. 兴起
n. 创新
Reading
Unit 1 Past and present
Para(s) _____
What’s the structure of this article?
The development of Shenzhen
_________ to its success
Para(s) _____
1-3
The key
4
In about 40 years, Shenzhen, a city in southern China, has developed from a fishing village to a top high-tech city. A pioneer in China's reform and opening up, Shenzhen has attracted workers from across the world. Innovation lies at the very heart of the city. It has risen to become an important centre for technology industries in the world and is home to many tech giants. Today, it is leading the move from “Made in China” to “Created in China”.
1. Why has Shenzhen attracted workers from across the world?
a pioneer
Innovation
many tech giants
Read Para. 1 and answer the questions.
at the heart of
industries
a wealth of
award
excellent
How has your hometown developed over the years? Give some examples.
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Transport & Roads
Buildings
Daily lives
Environment
Technology & Communication
...
Evidence 1: Hardware
The city offers a wealth of _____________.
Examples: ________ _________________ and art spaces.
Read Para. 2 and fill in the blanks. (Culture Detective’s Evidence Board)
Shenzhen is also active in its drive to become a cultural centre. It offers a wealth of cultural facilities with libraries, museums, theatres and art spaces, as well as many excellent cultural and educational activities. Moreover, the city has won an award from UNESCO for being a role model in encouraging reading among the public.
Evidence 3: Recognition
It has won an award from UNESCO for being a role model in _______________ among the public.
Evidence 2: Software
It also has many excellent ________ and educational activities.
cultural facilities
libraries,
museums, theatres,
cultural
encouraging reading
many
be a great example
Why do you think reading is important for a modern city?
Reading helps people learn and think creatively. For a city of innovation, creative and knowledgeable citizens are its greatest treasure.
Read Para. 3 and answer the questions.
What are Shenzhen’s two ways to go green?
Green Space:
Green Energy:
has over ______ parks and more than______ kilometres of greenways.
the first in the world to use_______ energy.
find peace and quiet among tall buildings.
less air pollution and make little noise.
Benefits:
green
1000
3000
People enjoy a _______environment.
cleaner
southern
pioneer
attracted
at the heart of
industries
excellent
a wealth of
honour
Read Para. 3 and answer the questions.
Shenzhen is working to improve the quality of life for its citizens as well. The city has over 1,000 parks and more than 3,000 kilometres of greenways. Even among the busy streets and tall buildings, you can find peace and quiet in this modern city, Shenzhen is the first city in the world to use green energy for almost all its buses and taxis. “Electric buses produce less air pollution and make little noise, and now people here are enjoying a cleaner environment,” said a city planner.
good for mental and physical health, give social benefits, good for environment...
1. Why does the report list these numbers?
They give us a clear and impressive picture of how green the city must be!
2. Why is it important for a modern city to have many green spaces?
Which part of Shenzhen attracts you the most?
What do you think has caused the changes in Shenzhen?
Shenzhen's pioneering spirit and creativity attract me the most. It has turned from nothing into one of the world's top high-tech innovation centres, proving that courage to try new things leads to success.
Shenzhen's changes come from multiple factors. Its pioneering spirit broke limits first. Besides, the citizens' hard-working hands and creative minds did wonders, turning dreams into reality step by step.
1. The rise of Shenzhen: a city of innovation
深圳的崛起:一座创新之城
1) The rise of e-books is very fast.
rise n.
电子书的兴起非常迅速。
2) The rise of short videos changes our lives.
短视频的兴起改变了我们的生活。
(地位的)升高,增强;兴起
小结
the rise of... ……的兴起
It has risen to become an important centre...
它已经发展成为一个重要的中心……
rise v.
变得更加成功(或重要、强大等)
1) She rose to power in the company last months.
她于上个月在公司里掌握了大权。
2) The industry has risen to become a key part of the economy.
该行业已发展成为经济的重要组成部分。
How has your hometown developed over the years? Give some examples.
Over the years, the Yangzhou East High-Speed Rail Station and the Yangzhou-Taizhou Airport have been built in my hometown Yangzhou. These maketravelling across China much more convenient. At the same time, many new shopping malls, parks and museums (e.g. the China Grand Canal Museum)
have opened. All these allow people to enjoy a more colourful life, while the city still keeps its ancient cultural charm.
The Thames rises in the hills.
rise v.
泰晤士河起源于丘陵。
起源;发源
rise v.
上升;升起
The sun rises in the east.
太阳从东方升起。
The river has risen several metres.
河水上升了好几米。
rise v.
上升,提高
rise n.
增加,上涨,升高
There is a rise in the price of eggs.
鸡蛋的价格上涨了。
Read Para. 4 and answer the questions.
Since the late 1970s, Shenzhen has developed at an amazing speed and has become a symbol of China's development. The city's pioneering spirit, together with the hard work and creativity of its citizens, is certainly the key to Shenzhen's success.
1. What is the fundamental key to all this success?
Pioneering spirit, hard work, creativity.
2. Do you agree? Could Shenzhen succeed with only one or two of them? Why or why not?
No. They work like a team. They must work together.
pioneering spirit
hard work
creativity
翻译句子。
1. The rise of the textbook tour is a great chance for the connection between culture and tourism. (2024 深圳市 阅读还原)
2. The small company has risen to become a leader in the industry.
“教科书旅游”的兴起为文化与旅游之间的相互联系提供了绝佳的契机。
这家小公司已崛起成为该行业的领军企业。
Homework
Read and recite the new words.
Draw a picture about your dream home and talk about it.
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