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Unit 1
The changing world
What changes have taken place around you?
Section A (1a-2d)
In this unit, you will
1. talk about how things have changed over time.
2. discuss how changes have influenced our lives.
3. find out how changes happened.
4. explore what you can do for your hometown.
Learning objectives
变化中的世界
2
Look and share
1. How are these two photos different?
The two photos show a big difference. The big photo is covered with beautiful trees. Everything is full of life. The small photo looks lifeless. There is only one tree and no water.
2. Why do you think these places changed so much?
Thanks to the government’s support, local people worked hard to plant trees and protect nature.
3. How has your hometown changed over time?
In the past, the land was dry. There was no water and few plants. Now, the land is green and full of life. Many plants are growing.
1. Do you like
your hometown?
3. What changes have taken place in your hometown?
2. Is your hometown the same as before?
Discussion
What changes have taken place in your hometown?
New school
New railway
New hospital
New road
New bridge
electricity
past
present
People could only communicate by_______
letters
Now people can talk face to face through__________.
a telephone
past
present
The hills were covered with _______in the past.
sand
They are now covered with _______________
beautiful trees
past
present
The roads were ________ in the past.
rough
The roads are _____________ now.
smooth and wide
past
present
The classrooms were ___________ in the past.
old and small
Now the classrooms are _____________.
new and big
past
present
We used to have to travel far to see a _______.
doctor
Now our town has built a new _________.
hospital
past
present
The house was broken and old
in the past.
The living buildings are tall and convenient now.
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past
present
People didn’t have ___________ for shopping in the past.
any such places
There are many __________
down in the street now.
supermarkets
1a
The photos show changes in Li Rui’s hometown over the years. What are the changes? How do they make you feel?
land is dry/barren few green trees only one building
covered with trees and plants,fresh air
green home
Past
Present
surprised
Happy
1b
Listen to a telephone conversation. Then answer the questions.
1. Why does George call Li Rui?
Because he and his father are going to visit Li Rui’s hometown.
About 20 years ago
They are friends.
2. When did George’s father last visit the place?
3. What is the relationship between George’s father
and Li Rui’s grandfather?
Listening scripts
Li Rui: Hello, George.
George: Hi, Li Rui. Guess what! My father, Bob, and I are going to visit
your hometown. Could you be our guide?
Li Rui: Sure! I’d love to!
George: Wonderful! You know, my father’s last visit was about 20 years
ago. He became a good friend of your grandfather.
Li Rui:Grandpa will be so happy They haven’t seen each other for ages!
George:Yes, and my father really wants to see how the place has changed
since he last visited.
Past Present
1c
Li Rui is now showing George and his father around her hometown. Listen to their conversation and complete the table.
It took __________ to reach the town.
Going to school by bus took nearly ______________over rough roads.
With the new road, it takes only _______________.
Going to school takes only ____________.
They used to __________ to see a doctor.
The town has built a new ___________.
They now have a ____________
down the street.
They are now covered with ______________.
They didn’t have any such places for ___________.
The hills were covered with ______________.
half a day
nearly 40 minutes
an hour
15 minutes
travel far
hospital
shopping
supermarket
sand
beautiful trees
Listening scripts
Li Rui: What do you think of your trip so far?
Bob: Amazing! When I first visited here, it took half a day to reach the
town. Now, with the new roads, it takes only an hour.
Li Rui: Yes. When I was a child, the bus took nearly 40 minutes over rough
roads to get to school. Now, it takes only 15 minutes.
George: Life is much easier!
Li Rui: Not only that. We used to have to travel far to see a doctor, but now
our town has built a new hospital.
Bob: Great! And didn’t I see a supermarket down the street?
Li Rui: Yes. We didn’t have any such places for shopping until 10 years ago.
Bob: But the biggest change is on the hills. They used to be covered with sand.
Li Rui: And now they have been covered with beautiful trees!
How do they talk about the changes of Li Rui’s hometown?
Traffic (交通)
Public facilities
(公共设施)
Environment
(环境)
Changes
Traffic (交通)
Public facilities
(公共设施)
Environment
(环境)
When I first visited here, it took half a day to reach the town. Now…
When I was a child, the bus took nearly… . Now, it takes …
We used to have to travel far to see a doctor, but now…
We didn’t have any such places for shopping until 10 years ago.
But the biggest change is on the hills. They used to be ...
And now they …
1d
Discuss the changes in 1c. How do you think they happened?
Li Rui’s hometown
New roads
Shorter travel time
New hospital
New supermarket
Green Hills
Government support
People’s hard work
Needs of life
sandstorms
沙尘暴
A sandstorm (沙尘暴) is a strong, dry windstorm that carries large amounts of sand, dust, and fine soil particles into the air.
water shortage
水资源短缺
There is not enough clean, usable water to meet the needs of people, farms, factories, or the environment in a certain area.
Not enough land for farming. Not enough fields to plant rice, wheat, vegetables, etc. Maybe caused by urban expansion, desertification, land being built into houses or factories
farmland shortage
耕地短缺
lack of technology
缺乏技术
Not having enough modern tools, machines, skills or knowledge to do something effectively.
2a
Rank the following problems from 1 to 4, with 1 being the worst. Give your reasons.
e.g. I think ……..is the worst because…...
1
2
3
4
沙尘暴
缺水
耕地短缺
技术匮乏
can’t grow
enough food
Makes farming
and daily life
very hard
Destroy everything
Everything is difficult
Sandstorms can damage houses, pollute the air, and make it hard to breathe. They can also destroy crops and make farmland worse. However, they are usually seasonal or regional problems, and their impact is not as constant or common as water or farmland shortages.
Sandstorms
My reason
Farmland is where we grow food. If there is not enough farmland, we cannot produce enough food for everyone. Food shortages can lead to hunger and social problems.
Farmland shortage
My reason
Water is the most basic need for all living things, including people, animals, and crops. Without enough clean water, people cannot drink or cook, crops will die, and daily life will stop. This problem directly threatens human survival, so it is
the most serious.
Water shortage
My reason
A lack of technology makes solving the other three problems harder, it is not a direct threat to survival itself. Compared to the other three problems, its effects are more indirect and can be improved
over time.
Lack of technology
My reason
2b
Listen to the conversation between George’s father and Li Rui’s grandfather. What problems in 2a did they mention?
There used to
be sandstorms
all the time...
There are fewer
sandstorms
now...
the fields were
getting smaller
and smaller.
2c
Listen again and fill in the table. How has the environment affected local lives?
Past
Action
Present
There used to be __________ all the time, and the ______ were getting smaller and smaller.
Locals worked by ___________.
Locals found a bush. It had ________ roots that could _________the soil together.
They began planting it in sandy ________, with the government’s support.
They had __________ to help.
The corn fields are _________.
They have planted many bushes and _________ since then.
There are __________sandstorms now and the environment is getting _________.
It has improved local lives.
sandstorms
hand
fields
long
hold
areas
machines
huge
trees
fewer
better
Listening scripts
Bob: I’m amazed by how green your hometown has become!
Grandpa: Have you seen the corn fields outside of the town yet?
Bob: Yeah! They’re huge!
Grandpa: There used to be sandstorms all the time, and the fields were getting
smaller and smaller. Then, after one big sandstorm, we decided to do something.
Bob: What did you do?
Grandpa: We found a small bush. It had long roots that could hold the soil together.
We began planting it in sandy areas. The government provided support too.
Bob: Wasn’t it difficult to plant so many bushes?
Grandpa: Yes, it was. At the beginning, we worked by hand. Later, we had machines to
help. We have planted many bushes and trees since then. There are fewer
sandstorms now and the environment is getting better. It has also improved our
lives. Everyone has become richer and happier.
2d
Discuss how the problems in 2b were solved.
A: The area used to be covered with sand.
B: What did they do to solve this problem?
A: They planted bushes and trees. The land has become ...
What change do you want to see in your hometown?
What can you do to help?
Clean the street
plant more trees
Protect the environment
变化是创造更美好未来的契机
Change is the opportunity to create a better future.
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