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Unit 1 Past and present
Reading
To learn about the changes of Shenzhen and the reasons through reading.
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to
To talk about the reasons for the success of Shenzhen and the changes of your hometown.
To master the new words and phrases.
Lead in
What can you see in the picture?
(modern buildings, beautiful parks around lakes...)
Do you know which city is in the picture?
Shenzhen in the past
Shenzhen
Development is the key to success.
electric adj.电动的
planner n.设计者,规划者
since prep./conj. 自……以来
development n. 发展,成长
pioneering adj. 开拓性的
creativity n.创造力
certainly adv.无疑,肯定
key n./adj. 关键,键,琴键/关键的
make a living 谋生
world-famous adj. 举世闻名的
read loudly
New words
excellent /ˈeksələnt/ adj. 优秀的,极好的
educational /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənl/ adj. 教育的,有关教育的
honour /ˈɒnə(r)/ n.荣誉
public /ˈpʌblɪk/ n. 民众 adj. 公共的;公众的
citizen /ˈsɪtɪzn/ n. 居民,市民;公民
greenway /ˈɡriːnweɪ/ n. 林荫道
electric /ɪˈlektrɪk/ adj. 电动的
planner /ˈplænə(r)/ n. 设计者,规划者
since /sɪns/ prep. & conj. 自…以来
development /dɪˈveləpmənt/ n. 发展,成长
New words
move /muːv/ n. 改变,转变,动摇
wealth /welθ/ n. 大量,丰富;财富
a wealth of 大量的,丰富的
facility /fəˈsɪləti/ n. 设施,设备
as well as 除...之外,也,还
innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/ n. 创新
southern /ˈsʌðən/ adj. 南部的,南方的
high-tech /haɪ ˈtek/ adj. 高科技的(尤指电子方面)
pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə(r)/ n. 先锋,先驱
reform /rɪˈfɔːm/ n. 改革
New words
pioneering /ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ/ adj. 开拓性的
creativity /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/ n. 创造力
certainly /ˈsɜːtnli/ adv. 无疑,肯定
key /kiː/ n. 关键; adj. 关键的
make a living 谋生
world-famous /ˌwɜːld ˈfeɪməs/ adj. 举世闻名的
at the heart of 在…的核心
technology /tekˈnɒlədʒi/ n. (= tech) 技术
industry /ˈɪndəstri/ n. 行业;工业
giant /ˈdʒaɪənt/ n. 大公司;巨人,庞然大物
lead /liːd/ vt. & vi. 引领;领导 n.负责人
New words
Para 1: The Big Change
From:A small fishing village
To:A top high-tech city
Time:In about 40 years
Key Sentence: "It has developed rapidly."
"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'."
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Para 2 : Development
Technology
Home to many tech giants
Shift from "Made in China" to "Created in China"
Culture
Wealth of libraries, museums and art spaces
Won a UNESCO award for encouraging reading
Original Text
"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."
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Para 3: Living in Shenzhen
Environment
Over 1,000 parks & 3,000 km greenways
Transport
Almost all buses are electric
Feeling
Peace and quiet in a modern city
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.
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Para 4: The Secret to Success
Is it luck?
No.
The Key Factors:
Pioneering spirit
Hard work
Creativity of citizens
"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."
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Past vs. Present Chart
Aspect
Past
Present
Industry
Fishing
High-tech
Identity
Small village
Global city
Life
Simple
Modern & Green
Spirit
Hard survival
Innovation
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1. What part of your hometown
has changed most?
2. What do you know about
Shenzhen?
Pre-reading
What changes do you see in the video?
Have you ever heard of Shenzhen?
Key sentences:
The city’s pioneering spirit, together with the hard work and creativity of its citizens, is certainly the key to its success.
*the pioneering spirit, together with ..., is the key to its success 开拓精神,加上……,是成功的关键(总结发展动力)
My hometown’s ____________________, together with ____________________, is the key to its rapid development and great changes.
Language focus:Feelings & Hope 心情期待
Language focus: Changes in my hometown
Changes in my hometown Language Focus
Overall Impression
整体印象 *develop from ... into ...
*... lies at the heart of ...
*attract people from across the world
*lead the move from ... to ...
Features & Identity
特色定位 *work to improve the quality of life
*produce less pollution and make little noise
*a role model in ...
*even among ... you can find ...
Feelings & Hope
心情期待 *the pioneering spirit, together with ..., is the key to its success
1.In just over 40 years, Shenzhen...has developed from a fishing village into a top high-tech city.
约40年间,深圳从一个渔村发展成为顶尖的高科技城市。
句中的has developed使用了现在完成时,表示过去动作持续到现在/对现在有影响,常搭配“for + 时间段”“since + 时间点”等。结构:主语 + have/has + 过去分词。
常见例句:
Since 2023, he has studied English every morning.
自2023年起,他每天早上都学英语。
2.Innovation lies at the very heart of the city.
创新是这座城市的核心。
句中的…lie at the heart of … 意为:“是……的关键,处于......的核心”
常见例句:
Teamwork lies at the heart of our game’s success.
团队合作是我们比赛获胜的核心。
Hard work lies at the heart of his success.
勤奋工作是他成功的关键。
Changzhou has developed from a quiet small city into a modern and lively one. Cleanliness and kindness lie at the heart of our city’s charm. It now attracts people from across the world with its beautiful gardens and delicious food.
The city leads the move from old factories to high-tech parks. We all work to improve the quality of life. New electric buses produce less pollution and make little noise.
Changzhou is a role model in green development. Even among busy streets, you can find lovely green spaces. The pioneering spirit, together with people’s hard work, is the key to its success.
Introduce changes in Changzhou
Introduce changes in Changzhou
The rise of Changzhou, a city of ...
a garden city
a city of new energy
a city full of vitality(活力)
... is the key to its success.
Summary
Homework
Must do
Introduce your hometown, using the key sentences in three aspects.
Choose to do
Record a 2-minute English introduction audio to introduce the changes.
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