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Unit One
The Changing World
Sec B 1a-1d
Free talk
What does it mean in Chinese?
In China, people often say, “To get rich, build roads.”
Yes, I agree. Good transportation is the key to development. Roads and railways help people travel faster, carry goods more easily, and attract business.
Do you agree with it? Why or why not?
在中国,人们经常说:“要致富,先修路。”
2
Free talk
Does your hometown have a railway system? What is it?
In China, people often say, “To get rich, build roads.”
Yes, my hometown has a railway system. We have a high-speed railway station that connects our city to many other big cities. There is also a regular train service for slower, cheaper travel.
3
Free talk
In China, people often say, “To get rich, build roads.”
How does it benefit our local lives?
First, it saves travel time.
Second, it helps local farmers and businessmen sell their products to more places.
Third, it brings more tourists, which creates jobs and makes the local economy stronger.
Also, it is cheaper than flying and more comfortable than long bus rides.
4
Watch a video and answer the questions.
1. Which country is it?
2. What is the name of the railway?
3. When was it built?
4. How many stations are there?
Great! We all agree that railways bring convenience to our hometown – faster travel, better business, and more opportunities. But do you know? This is not only true for China. Railways can also change lives in other countries.
1. Which country is it ?
It is Kenya (肯尼亚).
2. What is the name of the railway?
It is Mombasa–Nairobi Railway (蒙内铁路).
3. When was it built?
It was built in 2017.
4. How many stations are there?
There are 33 stations.
Look at the title and the picture, then answer the questions.
1. What is the passage probably about?
2. Where is the passage from?
Maybe it is about the railway system, especially the fast railway.
It is maybe from the website.
Reading tips:
The title and pictures can help you guess what the text is about when we predict.
Match the numbers with the information.
about 4 10 480 1901 2017 over 2 million
__________: the year the new railway was opened
__________: the year the old railway line was built
__________: the number of people who use the new train every year
__________: the length of the railway in kilometres
__________: the hours it used to take by old train
__________: the hours it takes now by new train
2017
1901
over 2 million
480
10
about 4
Read the passage quickly and match the idea with each paragraph.
Para1
Countries can work together to build a better world.
Para2
Para3
Para4
The reason for building the new railway.
The new railway cuts travel time and is used by many people.
The new railway benefits local Kenyans a lot.
Complete the table with the information from the text.
Paragraph 1 introduction The new train line was ___________ in 2017.
old railway
Paragraph 2 new railway
Paragraph 3 comments from locals government worker:
businessman:
supermarket manager:
Paragraph 4 conclusion
opened
It was built in 1901 and took 10 hours to travel.
It cuts travel time to about 4 hours. Over 2 million people use it every year.
The railway shows how different countries can work together to build a better world.
Many changes have taken place and people are much richer.
It is convenient, cheap and good for business.
It is easier to transport food.
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
1. What type of writing is the text?
2.What was the problem with the old railway?
It is a news report / expository text (说明文).
It was very slow.
It took 10 hours to travel from Mombasa to Nairobi.
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
How have local Kenyans benefited from the new railway?
People have become rich.
It is very convenient and doesn’t cost much money. Businessmen can get to places on time.
It made the transport of food easier and people have more fresh food to eat.
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
Why is it important to make food transport easier?
Food used to be transported by hundreds of lorries between the two cities, but now it takes only two or three trains.
5. What does “on the fast track” mean?
It has two meanings:
The train travels fast on the new track.
Kenya is developing fast.
Mombasa–Nairobi Railway 9th Anniversary Celebration
Mombasa–Nairobi Railway 9th Anniversary Celebration
You are invited to the 9th Anniversary Celebration of the Mombasa–Nairobi Railway. Your group will prepare a short presentation (2 minutes) to share with the audience. Choose one of the following roles and make an interview.
the changes and China’s help
the difficulties they faced
the benefits that the railway has brought
the food supply and the transport of the food
Student from Mombasa
Local Businessman
Supermarket Manager
Chinese Engineer (who built the railway)
Kenyan Government Official
the new opportunities for jobs and education
Mombasa–Nairobi Railway 9th Anniversary Celebration
Today we celebrate 9 years of the Mombasa–Nairobi Railway. We have invited several special guests to share their stories and feelings about this great railway. Let’s welcome!
Now, let’s hear what they have to say!
A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
Further thinking and discuss the questions.
Example :
Yes, I have. China helped Indonesia build the Jakarta–Bandung High-Speed Railway. It opened in 2023. Before, the train took over three hours. Now it takes only about 40 minutes. It has made travel much faster and more convenient for local people.
1. Have you seen or heard of any similar changes?
2. In what other ways can China work together with other countries?
China can work with other countries in many more ways:
Green energy – Help build solar and wind power stations to fight climate change.
Healthcare – Send medical teams and build hospitals to improve people’s health.
Education – Build schools and offer scholarships for students to study in China.
Technology – Share 5G, AI, and digital payment systems to make life easier.
Let’s check ourselves.
核心素养 我能
语言能力 运用略读和扫读策略,快速从文本中提取关键数字信息(年份、距离、时间、人数等),完成信息匹配任务。
学习能力 借助标题、图片和关键词,预测文章大意,并在阅读过程中不断验证和调整自己的预测。
思维品质 分析文本中不同人物的观点,归纳铁路带来的多方面好处。
文化意识 了解中国援建肯尼亚蒙内铁路的背景和意义,感受中非友谊和合作共赢的精神。
个人成长 合作与共享可以带来共同的进步,个人的努力可以汇聚成改变世界的力量。
Homework
基础作业:
绘制本节课课文的思维导图
提升作业:
写一条60词的短评“How China Helps the World Change for the Better”,下节课分享。
拓展作业:
搜集一个中国在其他国家援建项目的例子(如雅万高铁、比雷埃夫斯港),用英文制作一张信息卡(项目名称、国家、建成时间、带来的变化)。
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