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Unit2
Community Life
Culture Understanding & Group Work
英语 基础模块3(第三版)
Look at some communities from different parts of the world.
Look and Discover
Same or Different? — Communities Around the World
What can you see in these communities?
What differences can you find?
Which community would you like to live in? Why?
What makes a good community?
Learning Objectives
Identify and compare the unique features of communities in different countries.
Collect and organize key information about community facilities, services and benefits.
Introduce a community clearly and confidently in English through group work.
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Culture Understanding
Communities in different parts of the world have their own unique features.
In a traditional Chinese community, people often live close to each other. This helps create a strong sense of connection (关联). Neighbors frequently interact, especially during festivals like the Spring Festival. They share food, exchange greetings, and help each other in daily life. Many Chinese communities have markets, where people buy fresh vegetables, fruits, and other goods. These markets are lively and full of energy, which reflects the close-knit (关系密切的) nature of the communities.
Unique Features of Communities
独特的
接近
一种强烈的……感
频繁
商品
充满……
where引导定语从句
which引导定语从句
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魅力
分开
隐私
虽然
事件
庆祝活动
普遍的
提供
虽然
重视
类型
所有物
which引导定语从句
A typical suburban (郊区的) community in the United States has its own charm. Houses are usually spaced farther apart, which offers more privacy. People often drive to supermarkets or malls for shopping. While neighbors may not meet often, they still come together for events like picnics or holiday celebrations. Parks and playgrounds are common, which provide spaces for families to relax and enjoy outdoor activities.
Despite their differences, both communities share some common features. They value social connections and celebrate traditions in their own ways. Both types of communities create belonging through daily interactions (交流) or gatherings.
Read and answer some questions
1. Why do people in traditional Chinese communities often have a strong sense of connection?
2. What do neighbors in Chinese communities usually do during the Spring Festival?
Because people often live close to each other and frequently interact.
They share food, exchange greetings, and help each other.
3. Why do people in suburban communities in the United States have more privacy?
4. What places provide space for American families to relax and enjoy outdoor activities?
5. What common features do traditional Chinese communities and American suburban communities share?
Because the houses are usually spaced farther apart.
Parks and playgrounds provide spaces for families to relax and enjoy outdoor activities.
Both communities value social connections, celebrate traditions, and create a sense of belonging.
Group Task
What are the differences between a traditional Chinese community and a suburban community in the U.S.?
Discuss within groups and share your ideas on community spirit with the class.
Then finish the mind map of this passage.
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Translate the main sentences
不同地方的社区各有其独特之处。
在传统的中国社区中,人们往往比邻而居。这有助于形成紧密的社群联结。邻里之间经常互动,尤其在春节等传统节日期间。他们会分享食物、互致问候,并在日常生活中互帮互助。许多中国社区还有市集,人们在这里购买新鲜的蔬菜、水果和其他商品。这些市集热闹非凡,充满活力,映射出社区关系亲密团结的特点。
社区的独有特色
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美国典型的郊区社区则有其独特的魅力。这里的房屋之间通常间隔较远,更加注重私密性。人们购物时往往会开车去超市或购物中心。虽然邻居们见面的机会不多,但大家仍会在野餐或节日庆祝等活动中聚在一起。公园和游乐场在社区中很常见,为住户提供休闲和户外活动的空间。
尽管两种社区存在差异,但也有一些共同点:它们都重视社交联结,并以各自的方式弘扬传统。无论是通过日常互动还是集体活动,这两种社区都能让住户感受到归属感。
Translate the main sentences
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Situation
你是 Merry Garden 社区服务中心的一名员工,你正在设计一个社区宣传视频,向潜在的外国客户介绍社区视频,向潜在的外国客户介绍社区 情况。
Make a short video to introduce a community.
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Work in groups. Read the following information and fill in the table.
小组活动。阅读下列信息并填写表格。
Excellent Facilities
Our community is designed to meet your personal needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. Merry Garden has everything you want, such as restaurants, groceries, cafés, a shopping center and a fitness center, making your life here convenient.
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A Smart Community
Everything in the community, from public facilities, nursing services to security, is smart. Smart street lights adjust ( 调节 ) their brightness according to what’s required. A facial recognition system enhances safety. What’s more, our community APP rewards residents for separating their household trash ( 生活垃圾 ) to help improve the living environment.
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A Sweet Home
It is not a luxury community (高档社区) but a warm home. The community offers 24-hour service and weekly housekeeping. Our dining program provides fresh, restaurant-style meals served from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week. You’ll surely live a happy and comfortable life here.
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Highlight of the
community Facilities / Services What you will get
Excellent Facilities
A Smart Community
A Sweet home
restaurants, groceries, cafés, a shopping center and a fitness center
smart street lights, a facial recognition system, and a
community APP
24-hour service, weekly
housekeeping, and dining program
convenience
reduced energy usage,
improved safety, and
improved living environment
a warm home and a happy and comfortable life
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Work in groups. Discuss and prepare the introduction to the community. 小组活动。讨论并准备有关社区的介绍。
Hello, my dear friends. I’m Wang Qiang and I work in the service center
of Merry Garden. Today I’d like to introduce this community to you.
Merry Garden is designed . It has many
such as .
, which can .
. In addition, it can .
. Your experiences of living in a .
neighborhood will certainly make you feel .
to meet your personal needs
restaurants, groceries, cafés, a
make your life
give you
smart
happy and comfortable
facilities
here much more convenient and colorful
the freedom to be yourself
shopping center and a fitness center
Work in groups. Make a video and share it in class.
小组活动。制作视频并在班内分享。
Read and translate. 翻译以下词语。
1) convenience store .
5) compare .
2) attractive .
3) location .
4) must (n.) .
6) search .
7) 目的 .
8) 探索 .
Excellent: 11 or 12
Good: 8 - 10
Need to review: 7
便利店
吸引人的
位置
必须做的事
比较
搜索;查找
purpose
explore
9) 适合 (v.) .
10) 当地人 .
suit
local
11) 设施 .
12) 亲自 .
facility
in person
Self-Assessment
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convenient
need
attractive
that
whose
compare
facility
explore
suit
must
Read and complete. 用方框中所给单词的适当形式补全邮件。
Excellent: 9 or 10
Good: 7 or 8
Need to review: 6
Dear Jack,
I have been living in a great community for a year now. When I was looking for a place to live, I considered many factors. I 1) different areas and finally chose this community. One of the main reasons was its great 2) . There is a supermarket nearby that offers a variety of goods, fully meet my daily 3) . It’s so 4) that I can pick up everything I need with just a short walk from home.
compared
facilities
needs
convenient
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convenient
need
attractive
that
whose
compare
facility
explore
suit
must
Read and complete. 用方框中所给单词的适当形式补全邮件。
Excellent: 9 or 10
Good: 7 or 8
Need to review: 6
The community environment is also very 5) . I enjoy taking daily walks in the beautiful garden, breathing fresh air and relaxing. The people here are very friendly, and I have made many friends 6) kindness and warmth truly make me feel at home.
attractive
whose
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convenient
need
attractive
that
whose
compare
facility
explore
suit
must
Read and complete. 用方框中所给单词的适当形式补全邮件。
Excellent: 9 or 10
Good: 7 or 8
Need to review: 6
In addition, the transportation is very convenient, which is a 7) for me. There are several bus stops and subway stations nearby 8) make it easy to travel to different parts of the city. I really enjoy living here. The community 9) me well and meets all my needs for a comfortable life. I believe you would also want to
10) such a great place if you came to visit.
Best regards,
Li Hua
must
that
suits
explore
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Basic Task ⭐
Complete a short introduction to Merry Garden with the information learned in class. Then read it aloud and practice your pronunciation.
Homework
Extended Task ⭐⭐
Explore a community in another country. Find out its special features and make a one-minute English introduction or a mini poster.
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