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Unit1
The Changing World
Section A 1a-1d
Lead in. Talk about changes in the pictures.
She used to be fat, but now she is slim.
The room used to be dirty, but now it's clean and tidy.
He used to be afraid of dark, but now he isn't.
He used to live in the countryside, but now lives in the city.
He used to work in a factory, but now he works in the office.
Free talk. Talk about your changes or changes around you.
Talk about changes have taken place in JDF Middle School.
I used to be ...
I used to + 动原...
There used to...
Look and share
How are these two photos different?
2. How has this place changed over time?
There were ___________ in the past and there were large ___________areas.
This area used to be _____________, but now it is ________________.
Now the land is covered with green_______.
dry and sandy
green and lively
few trees
sandy
trees
这个地方随着时间推移发生了怎样的变化?
Li Rui
Her hometown has also changed a lot.
What changes do you see?
In the past, the hills were covered with ______.
Now, they _____________________.
sand
are covered with trees
sandy
adj.铺满沙子的;含沙的
What changes do you see?
In the past, there used to be (poor / rich) soil and (little / much) farmland.
n.土壤
n.耕地
Now, there is _______________________________________.
√
√
rich soil and much farmland
What changes do you see?
The roads used to be ________, now they are ______________.
rough
崎岖的
smooth and wide
平滑的
Changes
How do these changes make you feel?
surprised
amazed
proud
George
Li Rui is also proud to see the changes and shared the photos with her friend, George.
1b
George called Li Rui after seeing the photos. Listen to their telephone conversation and then answer the questions.
1.Why does George call Li Rui?
2.When did George's father last visit the place?
3.What is the relationship between George's father and Li Rui's grandfather?
He calls to ask if Li Rui can be a _______ for him and his father.
They are good friends.
About 20 years ago.
guide
1b
Read and predict.
LiRui: 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.
What would happen next?
George's family would come and visit Li Rui's hometown and Li Rui would be their guide and show them around.
1c
Li Rui is now showing George and his father around her hometown.
Past Present
It took to reach the town.
Going to school by bus took nearly _________ over rough roads. With the new roads, it takes only _____.
Going to school takes only _________.
They used to __________________
to see a doctor. The town has built a new .
They didn't have any such places for . They now have a down the street.
The hills were covered with . They are now covered with .
40 minutes
have to travel far
shopping
sand
half a day
an hour
15 minutes
hospital
supermarket
beautiful trees
adj.崎岖的
In what ways has her hometown changed?
Past Present
• It took to reach the town.
• Going to school by bus took _____
over rough roads. • With the new roads, it takes only _____.
• Going to school takes only _________.
They used to __________________
to see a doctor. The town has built a new .
They didn't have for shopping. They now have a down the street.
The hills were covered with . They are now covered with .
nearly 40 minutes
have to travel far
any good places
sand
half a day
an hour
15 minutes
hospital
supermarket
beautiful trees
adj.崎岖的
transport
medical care
shopping
environment
Make a report about the changes in Li Rui's hometown
Tips: Add some linking words to make it more logical.
Great changes have taken place in Li Rui’s hometown.
Firstly, in terms of traffic, the roads were rough in the past. It took half a day to get to the town and nearly 40 minutes to go to school. But now, with the new roads, people can reach the town in one hour and get to school in just 15 minutes.
Secondly, speaking of medical care, people used to have to travel far to see doctors. However, the local government has built a new hospital recently, so local people can get medical service nearby easily.
Thirdly, as for daily shopping, there weren’t any good places for shopping in the past. but now, there is a new supermarket down the street. It makes it much easier for people to go shopping.
Finally, when it comes to the environment, the hills used to be covered with sand , which often brought sandstorms. But now the hills have been covered with beautiful trees now.
All these changes bring a better life and a greener environment for local people.
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 good 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 changes?
Past: 一般过去时
Present:一般现在时、
现在完成时
What brings about changes?
The government's
support
People's hard work
Development of science and technology
你认为…怎么样?
到目前为止
It takes/took (sb.)+时间+to do sth. 花费(某人)…时间做某事
reach+地点, 到达
= get to…
= arrive in/at…
崎岖的
much+比较级, 更…得多
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!
沿街 = along the street
not…until, 直到…才…
被…覆盖
cover A with B
用B覆盖A
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 good 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!
1. bring about 带来,引起
bring-brought-brought- bringing
cause / lead to / result in
互联网给我们的生活带来了巨大当我变化。
这次事故引起了很多问题。
The Internet has brought about great changes in our lives.
The accident brought about many problems.
Language points
2. 动名词(短语)做主语,谓动单
和别人吃饭时,使用公筷是有必要的。
每天早上大声读英语帮助改善你的发音。
Using public chopsticks is necessary when eating with others.
Reading English every morning helps improve your pronunciation.
3. You know, my father’s last visit was about 20 years ago.
(教材 P2)
Last的用法
①(形容词)上一个的
The last time I saw him was in May. 我上次见到他是在五月份。
② (形容词)最后的;末尾的
Luckily, he caught the last bus. 幸运地是,他赶上了末班车。
③(副词)最后;最终
Last, spell your name. 最后,拼写你的名字。
④(动词)持续
The meeting has lasted an hour. 会议已经持续一小时了。
be covered with 被……覆盖
Mount Qomolangma is covered with snow all year round.
珠穆朗玛峰终年被雪覆盖着。
拓展:cover... with... 用……覆盖……
4. The hills were covered with sand.(教材 P2)
Jack covered his mouth with his right hand.
杰克用右手捂住了嘴。
5. They used to go to the big city far away to see a doctor.
used to do sth. 表示:过去常常做某事(但现在不做了)
◆ They used to walk a long way to see a doctor.
他们过去常常走很远的路去看病。
◆ They didn't use to have a big shop.
他们过去没有大商店。
◆ Did you use to play football?
你过去常常踢足球吗?
1.很长时间______________
2.到目前为止___________
3.做某事花费某人多长时间___________________
4.崎岖的路____________
5.过去常常做某事________
6.被沙覆盖___________________
7.带某人参观某地___________________
8.半天______________
9.带来、引起变化___________________
10.在过去 ______________
for ages
第一课时
so far
it takes/took sb.+时间to do sth
rough roads
used to do sth.
be covered with sand
show sb. around +地方
half a day
bring about changes
in the past
1. 过去道路很崎岖,坐公交车去上学差不多要花40分钟。
Going to school by bus ___________________________________________.
2. 他们过去不得不走很远的路去看病。
They _________________________ to see a doctor.
3. 这些山过去都是沙,现在已经长满了漂亮的树。
The hills ______________________, but now they have ________________ beautiful trees.
4. 我的上一次参观是20年前,我们已经很长时间没有见面了。
My last visit ___________________. We haven't ______________________.
5. 他很想看看,自从他上次来过之后,这个地方发生了怎样的变化。
He really wants to see how __________________________ since he last visited.
took nearly 40 minutes ever rough roads in the past.
used to have to travel far
used to be covered with sand
been covered with
was 20 years ago
seen each other for ages
this place has changed
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Great changes come from joint efforts of people and our motherland.
巨大的改变,源于人民与祖国的同心协力。
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