Unit 1 Topic 1 Section C


Seasons In
The Sun ?We’ve known each other since we were nine or ten.Together we’ve climbed hills and trees.hear heard heardknow knew knownclimb climbed climbed
Have you heard of the song


are ______ _______ have ______ ______enjoy _______ _______ see ______ _______live _____ _______ get ______ _______keep _____ _______ make ______ _______interview ___________ ___________ develop ___________ __________succeed ___________ ___________were been enjoyed enjoyedlived lived kept kept interviewed interviewed developed developed succeeded succeeded had had saw seen got got made made e.g. jump—jumped—jumped


Let’s enjoy some old pictures of Fuling.


Some pictures of new Fuling.


Have you found the difference?Ring roads---wideRoads-- narrow=not wide


telegramCommunications—simple, slowThe communications were simple and slow, people kept in touch with their friends far away mainly by letter and telegram.“Communications” means______. A.the course of improving B. ways of sending informationB“Keep in touch” means ______. A. write or phone often B. happen quicklyA


telegramCommunications—simple, slow Communications—various, quick, easy=not simple, differentfax machinecellphoneTips 1: It’s useful to guess the meanings of the new words and the phrases by pictures or the sentences from the passage.


Task 1 Read for the main information.


What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Fuling is a beautiful city in Chongqing.B. Fuling has developed rapidly.C. Some information about old Fuling.1. The main idea2. The Topic sentence Underline the topic sentences of each paragraph.


Changes in Fuling I’m Kangkang. For this report I have interviewed my grandmother. She has lived in Fuling for more than forty years. She has seen the changes in Fuling herself. __________________________________________


In the 1960s, the living conditions in the city were poor. The roads were narrow and there weren’t many ring roads. Big families were crowded into small houses. Many families couldn’t get enough food. Few children had the chance to receive a good education. People had little money to see a doctor. And there were few hospitals. People kept in touch with their friends and relatives far away mainly by letter or telegram._______________________________________________________


China has developed rapidly since the reform and opening-up. More and more ring roads have appeared and buildings in Fuling are becoming taller and brighter. People’s living conditions have improved a lot. And there are many kinds of food and clothes to satisfy people’s needs. Children can study not only in modern schools but also on the Internet. People can enjoy good medical care. What’s more, communications are becoming easier and quicker—people can use telephones, cellphones, fax machines and the Internet.______________________________________________________________


Fuling has made rapid progress and it has already succeeded in hosting the fifth sports meet of Chongqing. I think it is important to remember the past, live in the present and dream about the future. Tips 2 : Topic sentences can help you understand the passage better. They are usually at the beginning or the end of the paragraph. _____________________________________________________________________________________________


Task 2 Read for details


Read Paragraph 1 Who ? What ? Who wrote the report? Who has seen the changes? What’s the passage mainly about?Kangkang.His grandmother.Changes in Fuling.


Listen to paragraph 2 In the 1960s, the living conditions in the city were poor. The_______ were narrow and there weren’t many ring roads. Big families were crowded into small _______. Many families couldn’t get enough ______. Few children had the chance to receive a good __________. People had little money to see a doctor. And there were few ________. People kept in touch with their friends and relatives far away mainly by ______ or telegram.roadshousesfoodeducationhospitalsletter


ItemsThe old cityThe new cityRoadsHousesFood/clothesRead Paragraph 2 and 3 Find out the differences in groups, using key words.


ItemsThe old cityThe new cityEducation Medical careCommunicationRead Paragraph 2 and 3 It’s time for you to show your work!Tips 3: Reading the passage  comparatively (对比地) can make you think clearly and deeply.


Read Paragraph 4.Fill in the blanks. 1. Li Ming has ________________ (取得很大进步) in English, because he studies hard.2.China has succeeded in _______ (send) Tiangong Ⅱ into space.3. At the end of class, everyone ____________________________(幻想将来).made great progress sending dreamt /dreamed about the futuredream dreamed dreamed dream dreamt dreamt


www.themegallery.comA mind mapP2 the old city P3 the new city Roads Houses Food/clothes P1 Who what P4 ConclusionEducationMedical careCommuni-cationsTips 4: A mind map helps you remember the passage quickly and interestingly. When reading ,you can draw your own mind maps.


Task 3 Enjoy and relax.


Try your best,Try your best,Fuling will be more Fuling will be more beautiful!beautiful!


SummaSummaryryWe learn :We learn :We can :We can :1. Guess the word meanings by pictures and the passage.2.Read a passage with topic sentences and a mind map.3. Make a comparative(比较的) reading. Describe the changes.


HomeworkWrite your passage Changes in Chongqing with topic sentences.


Thank you !