内容正文:
Kenyans stand S, G, R, A project that has boosted kenyans social economic development and has resulted in a two percent contribution to the countries annual GDP. The sdr runs for five hundred and ninety two kilometers, connecting kenya porked ambas a to its capital people and finally to the nava land. IT is the flagship p project under kenya vision twenty five development group int and is the country's largest infrastructure project since nineteen sixty three. IT is Operated and maintained by africa's rail Operation company limited after the, in short, a wild class with management company on a mission to provide a safe, efficient customer focus railway services. Arfter is a legal corporate company registering in canyon. The SG story began construction of the mumba arrow resection began in december twenty fifteen, and that of the narrow social section began in october twenty to sixteen. Passenger services were launched in may twenties seventeen, and print services were launched six months later. President willing brutal and former president to hurkaru ta rest both occasions. This great facility that will be convenient, safer, faster, cost effective and most importantly, enjoyable.
On the fast track in twenty seventeen, the new four hundred and eighty kilometer moba ni roby railway was opened before then. The only transport links between mumba, kenya's main port, and nairobi is capital were rough roads and an old railway line completed in nineteen o one. The old trains were very slow. IT took ten hours to get to nairobi's amba by train. However, the new railway built with china's help has already cut the travel time between mombassa and nairobi's two, about five to six hours for passengers. Now more than two million people use IT every year. Local kenyans have benefit a lot from the new railway, a government worker said, i'm very happy with the new railway built by our chinese friends. Many changes have taken place in the town over the last few years, and the people who live here have become rich, a business man said. My experience of using the train since twenty seventeen has been good. IT is very convenient and doesn't cost much money. I am able to get to places on time and make business deals with ease. The railway has also made the transport of food easier. IT used to take hundreds of lorries to Carry food between the two cities, but now IT takes only two or three trains, said a supermarket manager. As a result, people now have more fresh food to eat. Although china and kenya are far away from each other, the railway shows how different countries can work together to build a Better world.
Unit 1
The changing world
第5课时 (Section B 1a-1f)
R·九年级上册
Does your hometown have a train system? How does it benefit local lives?
1a
Yes, it does. The train system benefits local life in several ways:
First, it makes travel much faster and easier.
Second, it helps local businesses, so local people have become richer than before.
Free talk
Watch and say
What train system is the video about?
Kenya’s Standard Gauge
Railway
(SGR)
In 2017, the new 480-kilometre Mombasa-Nairobi railway was opened. Before then, the only transport links between Mombasa, Kenya’s main port, and Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, were rough roads and an old railway line completed in 1901.The old trains were very slow. It took 10 hours to get to Nairobi from Mombasa by train.
However, the new railway, built with China’s help, has already cut the travel time between Mombasa and Nairobi to about five to six hours for passengers. Now, more than two million people use it every year.
Local Kenyans have benefited a lot from the new railway. A government worker said, “I’m very happy with the new railway built by our Chinese friends. Many changes have taken place in the town over the last few years, and the people who live here have become rich.” A businessman said, “My experience of using the train since 2017 has been good. It is very convenient and doesn’t cost much money. I am able to get to places on time and make business deals with ease. ” The railway has also made the transport of food easier. “It used to take hundreds of lorries to carry food between the two cities, but now it takes only two or three trains” said a supermarket manager. As a result, people now have more fresh food to eat.
Although China and Kenya are far away from each other, the railway shows how different countries can work together to build a better world.
On the Fast Track
Pre-reading
What is the text probably about?
The text is probably about a new railway and may discuss how the railway has made travel faster, improved people’s lives and helped the local development.
Fast track means fast train在高速铁轨上
Making predictions
The title and pictures can help you guess what the text is about.
Today we will read about a famous railway in Kenya. It has changed local people’s lives a lot.
While-reading
1. What type of writing is
the text?
An advertisement.
A story.
C. A news report.
Skimming 略读
about 5 10 480 1901 2017 over 2 million
Match the numbers with the information.
1: ________: the year the new railway was opened
2: ________: the year the old railway line was completed
3: ________: the number of people who use the new train
every year
4: ________: the length of the Mombasa-Nairobi railway in
kilometres
5: ________: the hours it used to take to reach Nairobi from
Mombasa by train
6: ________: the hours it takes to reach Nairobi from
Mombasa now by train
2017
1901
over 2 million
480
10
about 5
……的数量
……的长度
Scanning 寻读
In 2017, the new 480-kilometre Mombasa-Nairobi railway was opened. Before then, the only transport links between Mombasa, Kenya’s main port, and Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, were rough roads and an old railway line completed in 1901.The old trains were very slow. It took 10 hours to get to Nairobi from Mombasa by train.
On the Fast Track
Read again and answer the questions for more details.
1. What’s the event(事件) in the news report?
(When, where, what)
2017年,新建的480公里长的蒙巴萨—内罗毕铁路通车了。
In 2017, the new 480-kilometre Mombasa-Nairobi railway was opened. Before then, the only transport links between Mombasa, Kenya’s main port, and Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, were rough roads and an old railway line completed in 1901.The old trains were very slow. It took 10 hours to get to Nairobi from Mombasa by train.
2. What were the only transport links between
Mombasa and Nairobi before the new railway?
崎岖的公路和一条建于1901年的旧铁路线。
Rough roads and an old railway line completed in 1901.
On the Fast Track
In 2017, the new 480-kilometre Mombasa-Nairobi railway was opened. Before then, the only transport links between Mombasa, Kenya’s main port, and Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, were rough roads and an old railway line completed in 1901.The old trains were very slow. It took 10 hours to get to Nairobi from Mombasa by train.
On the Fast Track
3. What was the problem with the old railway?
The old trains were very slow. It took 10 hours to get to Nairobi from Mombasa by train.
It takes +时间+to do sth. 做某事花费多长时间
However, the new railway, built with China’s help, has already cut the travel time between Mombasa and Nairobi to about five to six hours for passengers. Now, more than two million people use it every year.
4. How does Kenya build the new railway?
With China’s help.
5. How long does it take the passengers to travel between
Mombasa and Nairobi now with the new railway?
About five to six hours.
Local Kenyans have benefited a lot from the new railway.
A government worker said, “I’m very happy with the new railway built by our Chinese friends. Many changes have taken place in the town over the last few years, and the people who live here have become rich.” A businessman said, “My experience of using the train since 2017 has been good. It is very convenient and doesn’t cost much money. I am able to get to places on time and make business deals with ease. ” The railway has also made the transport of food easier. “It used to take hundreds of lorries to carry food between the two cities, but now it takes only two or three trains” said a supermarket manager. As a result, people now have more fresh food to eat.
6. What’s the main idea of this paragraph?
The benefits brought to local Kenyans.
当地肯尼亚人从新铁路中受益匪浅。
Local Kenyans have benefited a lot from the new railway.
A government worker said, “I’m very happy with the new railway built by our Chinese friends. Many changes have taken place in the town over the last few years, and the people who live here have become rich.” A businessman said, “My experience of using the train since 2017 has been good. It is very convenient and doesn’t cost much money. I am able to get to places on time and make business deals with ease. ” The railway has also made the transport of food easier. “It used to take hundreds of lorries to carry food between the two cities, but now it takes only two or three trains” said a supermarket manager. As a result, people now have more fresh food to eat.
7. How does the reporter describe the benefits
of the new railway to local Kenyans?
By showing the comments from local people and how the local people feel about the railway.
7. How does the reporter describe the benefits
of the new railway to local Kenyans?
Local Kenyans have benefited a lot from the new railway.
A government worker said, “I’m very happy with the new railway built by our Chinese friends. Many changes have taken place in the town over the last few years, and the people who live here have become rich.” A businessman said, “My experience of using the train since 2017 has been good. It is very convenient and doesn’t cost much money. I am able to get to places on time and make business deals with ease. ” The railway has also made the transport of food easier. “It used to take hundreds of lorries to carry food between the two cities, but now it takes only two or three trains” said a supermarket manager. As a result, people now have more fresh food to eat.
8. How have local Kenyans benefited from the
new railway?
First, local people have become rich.
Second, the new railway is convenient and doesn’t cost much money.
Third, it has also made the transport of food easier.
8. How have local Kenyans benefited from the
new railway?
9.Why is it important to make food transport easier?
Because people can have more fresh food to eat.
The railway has also made the transport of food easier. “It used to take hundreds of lorries to carry food between the two cities, but now it takes only two or three trains” said a supermarket manager. As a result, people now have more fresh food to eat.
Although China and Kenya are far away from each other, the railway shows how different countries can work together to build a better world.
10. What can we learn from the new Mombasa-Nairobi
railway ?
How different countries can work together to build a better world.
It’s a bridge of friendship between Kenya and China.
11.What does “on the fast track” mean?
It has a double meaning. On the one hand, it means the new railway is very fast and makes travel much quicker. On the other hand, it means Kenya is developing fast —it’s “on the fast track” to progress.
Complete the table with the information from the text.
1e
Introduction The new railway was _______in 2017.
Old railway
New railway
opened
It was slow.
It has cut travel time to about five to six hours for passengers.
Comments from locals
Conclusion
I’m happy with the new
government worker:
businessman:
supermarket manager:
railway. Many changes have taken place and local people have become rich.
My experience of using the train
has been good. It’s convenient and doesn’t cost much money.
Food used to take
hundreds of lorries to carry, but now it takes only two or three trains.
The railway shows how countries can work together to build a better world.
Discuss the questions.
1e
1.Have you seen or heard of any similar changes in
the world over the last several years? Where was it
and what happened?
Yes, I have heard of similar changes in Laos. In 2021, the China-Laos Railway was opened. It is a 1,035-kilometre railway connecting Kunming in China and Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
Post-reading
2. In what other ways can China work together
with other countries to build a better world?
China helps other developing countries by building roads, bridges, ports and power stations, and sending medical teams to help them fight diseases.
In 2017, the new 480-kilometre Mombasa-Nairobi railway was opened. Before then, the only transport links between Mombasa, Kenya’s main port, and Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, were rough roads and an old railway line completed in 1901.The old trains were very slow. It took 10 hours to get to Nairobi from Mombasa by train.
On the Fast Track
Passage analysis(文章分析)
基数词+连词符+名词 是一个复合形容词,在句中作定语。
过去分词completed作作后置定语,修饰an old railway line
completed与被修饰成分是动宾关系
其特点是:基数词后的名词是单数,且用连字符“⁃”连接。
an 800⁃word article 一篇800词的文章
However, the new railway, built with China’s help, has already cut the travel time between Mombasa and Nairobi to about five to six hours for passengers. Now, more than two million people use it every year.
cut sth(from...)to...把某事(从……)缩减到……
=over 超过
Local Kenyans have benefited a lot from the new railway. A government worker said, “I’m very happy with the new railway built by our Chinese friends. Many changes have taken place in the town over the last few years, and the people who live here have become rich.” A businessman said, “My experience of using the train since 2017 has been good. It is very convenient and
benefit from 受益于;得益于
take place常指预先计划、安排或预料之中的事情的“发生”
happen常指偶然的、未能预见的事情的“发生
who引导的定语从句,修饰the people
对……感到满意
doesn’t cost much money. I am able to get to places on time and make business deals with ease. ” The railway has also made the transport of food easier. “It used to take hundreds of lorries to carry food between the two cities, but now it takes only two or three trains” said a supermarket manager. As a result, people now have more fresh food to eat.
Sth cost(s)(sb)+金钱. 某物花费(某人)多少钱。
be able to do sth 能够做某事
=reach=arrive in/at 到达
lorry/ˈlɒri/(名词)卡车
Although China and Kenya are far away from each other, the railway shows how different countries can work together
to build a better world.
far away from 离……很远;远离……
although引导的让步状语从句
主语
谓语
宾语(how引导的宾语从句,作shows的宾语)
不定式作目的状语,清晰地表达了合作的目的
In 2017, the new 480-kilometre Mombasa-Nairobi railway was opened. Before then, the only transport links between Mombasa, Kenya’s main port, and Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, were rough roads and an old railway line completed in 1901.The old trains were very slow. It took 10 hours to get to Nairobi from Mombasa by train.
However, the new railway, built with China’s help, has already cut the travel time between Mombasa and Nairobi to about five to six hours for passengers. Now, more than two million people use it every year.
Local Kenyans have benefited a lot from the new railway. A government worker said, “I’m very happy with the new railway built by our Chinese friends. Many changes have taken place in the town over the last few years, and the people who live here have become rich.” A businessman said, “My experience of using the train since 2017 has been good. It is very convenient and doesn’t cost much money. I am able to get to places on time and make business deals with ease. ” The railway has also made the transport of food easier. “It used to take hundreds of lorries to carry food between the two cities, but now it takes only two or three trains” said a supermarket manager. As a result, people now have more fresh food to eat.
Although China and Kenya are far away from each other, the railway shows how different countries can work together to build a better world.
On the Fast Track
What’s the structure of a news report?
Headline标题
The picture配图
The body 正文
The lead开头
The ending结尾
In ______, the new _______________ Mombasa-Nairobi railway was opened.
On the Fast Track
Read, fill and try to retell the text.
Before then, the only _____________between Mombasa, Kenya’s main port, and Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, were ___________ and an ______________ completed in _______.The old trains were very ________. It took ________to get to Nairobi from Mombasa by train.
rough roads
old railway line
480-kilometre
2017
transport links
1901
slow
10 hours
However, the new railway, _______________________, has already ____ the ___________between Mombasa and Nairobi to about ____________
for passengers. Now, more than _____________ people use it every year.
built with China’s help
cut
five to six hours
two million
travel time
On the Fast Track
Local Kenyans have __________________ the new railway. A government worker said, “I’m very ______ with the new railway built by our Chinese friends. Many changes have ____________ in the town over the last few years, and the people who live here have become _____.” A __________
said, “My experience of using the train since 2017 has been good. It is very __________ and doesn’t _________________ . I am able to _____ places on time and __________________with ____. ” The railway has also made the ________________easier. “It used to take _________________to carry food between the two cities, but now it takes only two or three trains” said a supermarket manager. _____________, people now have more ___________to eat.
benefited a lot from
happy
taken place
rich
businessman
convenient
cost much money
get to
make business deals
transport of food
hundreds of lorries
As a result
fresh food
ease
On the Fast Track
Although China and Kenya are ______________each other, the railway shows how different countries can ______________
to _________________.
far away from
work together
build a better world
Language points
1. Before then, the only transport links between Mombasa, Kenya’s main port, and Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, were rough roads and an old railway line completed in 1901.(教材 P6)
link /lɪŋk/
(1)[名词]交通路线
搭配:transport link交通路线
The link between the two small villages is a rough track.
这两个小村子之间的交通路线是一条曲折的小路。
(2)[名词]联系
There is a close link between sleep and healthy.
睡眠与健康之间有着密切的联系。
(3)[动词]连接 link...to/with...把.....与.....连在一起
This bridge links our school to the park nearby.
这座桥把我们学校和附近的公园连接了起来。
拓展:link(名词)链接
Please click on the link below to watch the video.
请点击下方链接观看视频。
complete /kəmˈpliːt/
(1)[及物动词]完成;结束
We must work together to complete the project.
我们必须合作来完成这个项目。
(2)[形容词]完全的;彻底的
My hometown has had a complete change.
我的家乡发生了彻底的改变。
拓展: completely [副词]完全地;彻底地
2. Local Kenyans have benefited a lot from the new railway. (教材 P6)
Kenyan /ˈkenjən/
[名词]肯尼亚人 [形容词]肯尼亚的;肯尼亚人的
Kenyan Tea is famous around the world. This is an important part in Kenyan life. That’s why many Kenyans are proud of it.
肯尼亚茶闻名于世。这在肯尼亚人的生活中是非常重要的一部分。这就是为什么许多肯尼亚人都为此感到自豪。
3. It is very convenient and doesn’t cost much money.
(教材 P6)
convenient /kənˈviːniənt/ [形容词]方便的
反义词:inconvenient 不方便的
搭配:It is convenient (for sb)to do sth.
(对某人来说)做某事是方便的。
注意:convenient的比较级和最高级分别在其前加more或most。
I think it more convenient to go to work by subway than by car.
我认为乘地铁上班比开车上班更方便。
Now it’s convenient to communicate with each other through WeChat. 现在通过微信彼此沟通很方便。
拓展:convenience [名词]便利;便利的事物(或设施)
The house has all the modern conveniences.
这处房子里有所有的现代化设施。
4. I am able to get to places on time and make business
deals with ease. (教材 P6)
business /ˈbɪznəs/ [名词]
(1)生意;商业 搭配:do business with 和……做生意
It’s a pleasure to do business with you. 和你做买卖很愉快。
When he left school, he went into business with his brother.
他毕业后和他哥哥去经商了。
(2)商务;公事 搭配:on business出差
My parents has been away on business, so I cook by myself.
我父母出差了,所以自己做饭。
ease /iːz/[名词]
(1)容易;轻易;不费事 搭配:with ease 轻而易举地
Thanks to good preparation, he passed the exam with ease.
幸亏准备充分,他轻而易举地通过了考试。
(2)自在;舒适 搭配:feel at ease 感到心安理得;感到轻松
A clean and tidy room can create a feeling of ease.
干净整洁的房间能营造一种舒适的感觉。
I feel completely at ease with him.
跟他在一起,我感觉完全自在。
5. Comments from locals. (教材 P7)
comment /ˈkɒment/
(1)[名词]评论;批评
搭配:comment about/on... 对……的评论/批评
She made helpful comments on our products.
她对我们的产品给出了有用的评论。
(2)[动词]评论;批评
I don’t feel I can comment on their decision.
我觉得我无法对他们的决定作出评论。
6. Conclusion(教材 P7)
conclusion /kənˈkluːʒn/ [名词] 总结
搭配:draw a conclusion 得出结论
Don’t draw a conclusion too quickly before knowing all the facts. 在了解全部事实之前,不要太快下结论。
拓展:conclude〔动词〕推断出;得出结论
Review the language points of this lesson.
Listen and retell the news report fluently.
Do some related exercises to consolidate.
Homework
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