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Unit 1 The Changing World
Reading for Writing
国家中小学课程资源
通过本课的学习,学生能够:
1. 谈论过去和现在的休闲娱乐活动;
2. 正确区分文章有关休闲娱乐活动的事实和观点;
3. 制作有关家乡变化的事实和观点表,并据此写出
相关的短文。
Learning Objectives
Free talk Talk about the leisure activities and describe the fact and the opinion about them.
Leisure activities
In the past
jump rope
rolling iron rings(滚铁环)
the tug of war(拔河)
play games outside
In the past, children
used to play games outside....
often did ...
could do ...
there were some outdoor games for children to play, such as...
Leisure activities
Now
playing video games
chatting online
theme parks
have more choices for leisure activities.
usually ...
can ...
there are more choices for leisure activities, such as...
Now, children
more
choices
Free talk Talk about the leisure activities and describe the fact and the opinion about them.
Leisure activities
In the past
Facts
Children used to play games outside in group.
Activity 1 Talk about the leisure activities and describe the fact and the opinion about them.
Now
Facts
Children have more choices for leisure activities.
Your Opinions
________________________
________________________
______________________
_______________________
Your Opinions
______________________
_______________________
______________________
_____________________
They were simple but interesting.
Children could get close to each other.
There might be fewer health and
safety problems.
They are more interesting.
Children can learn some new skills.
There might be more health and safety problems.
Discuss in pairs about the question.
Why do leisure activities change?
Because the society has developed.
Para. 1 Introduction
Para. 2
___________________
Para. 3 ___________________
Predict the main idea of each paragraph.
The leisure activities in the past
Changes in People’s Leisure Activities
As society develops, people’s leisure activities have changed greatly.
In the past, watching movies outdoors was a popular and exciting leisure activity for people of all ages. Most people considered such experiences unforgettable. Another important leisure activity was traveling. Because most people did not have a lot of money, they
Predict the main idea of each paragraph.
usually hung out near their homes. Many of them loved to go to parks. They could have picnics or row boats there.
Now, people have more choices for leisure activities. Many people can afford to travel to many different places far away from their homes. On weekends, families can go on road trips in their own cars.
Para. 1 Introduction
Para. 2
___________________
Para. 3
___________________
The leisure activities at present
The leisure activities in the past
1._________________________
2._________________________
3._________________________
1._________________________
2._________________________
3._________________________
Facts
Opinions
Activity 2 Read the text about the changes in people’s leisure activities and complete the chart.
Traveling was another popular choice,
but many couldn’t afford to go far.
So they often visited local parks for picnics or to row boats.
Now many people can go to different places, either to explore new cities or to enjoy the beauty of nature.
In the past, watching movies outdoors was a favorite activity for people of all ages
Most found these experiences unforgettable.
New places for enjoyment have also opened, making leisure activities even more fun and colorful.
Activity 2 Read it carefully, complete the chart and retell the context.
In the past
Now
watching movies
traveling
Changes in Leisure Activities
____________
popular, exciting and unforgettable
_______their homes
not enough money
_________________
_________________
different places far away from homes
_______________
outdoors
in the cinemas or on the internet
popular and convenient
near
affordable
language
v-ing was.../another important...was....
people____________/loved..../didn't..
they_________do...
others: ....used to do.../there was...
because.../because of...
people have more choices for.../have a chance to..
there are more choices for...
people______ afford to...
v-ing is...
others: because.../because of...
considered...
could
can
Use the language chart to write about changes of leisure activities in your hometown.
In the past
Now
language
v-ing was/ another...was....
v-ed: considered.../loved.../didn't...
could do...
used to do...
because/because of...
have more choices/have a chance to...
can afford to.../ can do...
v-ing is...
there is/are...
because/because of.../ with the development....
For example:
In the past, watching TV together at neighborhoods home used to be a popular leisure activity for people. Because people didn't have a lot of money to buy a TV.
Now, people have more choices for leisure activities. With the development of internet, people can watch movies on TV at home, or even on their mobile phones anytime and anywhere.
For example:
In the past, _______________________used to be a popular leisure activity for people. Because people didn't_______________________.
Now, people have more choices for leisure activities. Because____________/With the development of _________, people can__________________________.
Language points
1. As society develops, people’s leisure activities have changed greatly.
as conj. 由于...(较为明显的原因)/ 随着...
as society develops=with the development of society
as time goes by
2. In the past, watching movies outdoors was a popular and exciting leisure activity for
people of all ages.
of all ages 各个年龄段 at the age of...在...岁时
3. Most people considered such experiences unforgettable.
consider /kən'sɪdə(r)/ 考虑,认为...consider sb/sth (as)...认为...;把...看作
regard/think of sb/sth as...
Language points
forget-forgot-forgotten v.忘记...
unforgettable adj. 难忘的 forget to do/doing...忘记要做/做过
remember to do/doing...记得去做/做过
4. people have more choices for leisure activities.
choice n. 选择 choose v.选择 have no choice to do 别无选择做...
make a choice 做出选择 choose to do 选择做...
5. Many people can afford to travel to many different places far away from their homes.
afford v. 付得起/能承担 affordable adj. 付得起的...
afford to do 能承担做...
Deep thinking.
Questions:
1. What do you think of the changes in leisure activities?
2. Which do you prefer, the leisure activities in the past or at present? Why?
3. Are there any problems we need to pay attention to the present activities?
Think about changes of leisure activities in your hometown.
traditional games and modern activities
playing different sports
the young and the old
surfing the internet
social and convenient
Activity 4 Draw a chart about the changes in leisure activities in your hometown and draft your essay. The phrases and sentences patterns may help you.
Useful phrases Useful sentence patterns
have more choices
of all ages
hang out In the past, ...
... is a popular and exciting leisure activities
Many people can afford to ...
Draft your essay about changes of leisure activities in your hometown. The following chart may help you.
structure(结构)
language(语言)
main idea: As society develops, ___________
In the past...(facts)
Now...(facts)
Conclusion: Your opinion...
v-ing was/ another...was....
v-ed: considered.../loved.../didn't...
could do...
used to do...
because/because of...
have more choices/have a chance to...
can afford to.../ can do...
v-ing is...
there is/are...
because/because of.../ with the development....
Possible version:
In the past, people of all ages in my hometown enjoyed simple leisure activities. They read newspapers and played chess in parks.
As time has gone by, people have had far more leisure choices. Traveling has become a popular and exciting activity, and plenty of people now can afford to go on trips. Young people also like to hang out with their friends.
Overall, life in my hometown has turned much better and more colorful than it used to be.
As society develops, leisure activities in my hometown have changed greatly.
In the past, doing simple outdoor activities was very popular in my hometown. Children used to play hide-and-seek outside, and elders took walks or played chess in parks. Entertainment was social and simple.
Now, there are more choices for leisure activities. With the development of internet, young people like playing video games, watching short videos, and chatting online. Families can afford to go to shopping malls, cinemas, or amusement parks on weekends. Exercising has become popular from the old to the young. They can go to gyms, run in parks, or join some dancing clubs.
I think life is easier and more wonderful now . But remember to care more about the real life and people around us.
Possible version:
Activity 4 Rate your final draft, and then complete your essays.
How well can you_______________? Partner's rating
express your view of hoping for the better life.
use the thinking skills of arranging facts and opinions
introduce changes of leisure activities in your hometown
organize yours in a balanced structure
use the theme vocabulary of this unit
use the present perfect tense
use punctuation
spell the words
Comments and suggestions:____________________________________
1-Needs improvement; 2-Satisfactory; 3-Good; 4-Excellent
We learn:
1. the changes of people's leisure activities.
2. why leisure activities have changed greatly.
3. how to write about the changes of leisure activities.
We can:
1. find the structure of the text and use it to write about ours.
2. write about the changes of leisure activities in hometown with thinking skills and theme vocabulary.
3. share our opinions about the changes of leisure activities.
Summary
You should
1. correct and complete our essay about changes of leisure activities in hometown.
2. give some comments or suggestions to your partner's.
You may
make a short video to introduce the changes of leisure activities in your hometown.
Homework
Thank you!
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