1、#roads-narrowring roads-wide#houses-small,darkbuildings-tall,bright#living conditions-hardliving conditions-comfortable#communications-simple,slow communications-more kinds,quick,easy telegramfax machineTask 1 Individual work Read for main information.#Whats the main idea of the passage?A.Beijing is
2、 the capital of China.B.Beijing has developed rapidly.C.Some information about old Beijing.D.My trip to Beijing.Scan the passage in 1a,then answer the question.#Find out the topic sentence of each paragraph.1.Kangkangs granny has seen the changes in Beijing herself.2.In the 1960s,the living conditio
3、ns in the city were poor.3.China has developed rapidly since the reform and opening-up.4.It is important to remember the past,live in the present and dream about the future.Task 2 Class work Read for details#1a Read and understand.#Paragraph 1Topic sentence:She has seen the changes in Beijing hersel
4、f.#Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words.1.Dont worry about Jack.He is old enough to look after _ (he).2._ you _(see)that film?What do you think of it?Its boring.himselfHave seen#Paragraph 2:Topic sentenceIn the 1960s,the living conditions in the city were poor.#Listen,the
5、n fill in the blanks.In the 1960s,the living conditions in the city were _.The roads were narrow and there werent many _ roads._,a big family was crowded in a small house.Many families couldnt get enough food and only a few children had the _ to receive a good education.Life was so hard that people
6、_ no time or money to enjoy leisure activities.People kept in touch _ their friends and relatives far away mainly by letter or telegram.poorringUsuallychancehadwithe.g.In the 1980s,young people liked dancing the disco.e.g.Most children can receive a good education nowadays.e.g.Please keep in touch w
7、ith me any time.#Answer the following questions.1.Were the roads narrow or wide at that time?2.Could most families have delicious food?3.What was life like at that time?4.How did people keep in touch with their relatives and friends?They were narrow.No,they couldnt.It was very hard.Mainly by letter
8、or telegram.#Paragraph 3:Topic sentenceChina has developed rapidly since the reform and opening-up.#True or False1.There are more ring roads in Beijing than before.2.People can enjoy few leisure activities now.3.Children can study only in modern schools now.4.People can communicate with others more
9、easily than before.#Translate the words and phrases.1.If you are friendly to others,youll have _(越来越多越来越多)friends.2.There are lots of _ _(可供挑选的衣服可供挑选的衣服)in this shop.I like doing some shopping there.3.Pineapple is _(一种一种)delicious fruit.4.You can send me the message by _(传真传真).more and more clothes
10、to choosefrom a sort of fax#Paragraph 4:Topic sentenceIt is important to remember the past,live in the present and dream about the future.#Fill in the blanks.1.Li Ming has _ (取得很大进步取得很大进步)in English,because he studies hard.2.China has succeeded in(获得成功获得成功)_(send)Shenzhou VII into space.3.I have _(已
11、经已经)had lunch.I am full.made great progress sending already Task 3 Pair work#1c Pair workMake conversations with your partner about Beijing after the example.Example:A:What were Beijings roads like in the past?B:.A:What has happened to Beijings roads nowadays?B:.A:What will Beijings roads be like in the future?B:.#Pair workTalk about the changes of your hometown with your partner.#Sum up1.keep in touch with2.sorts of3.make progress4.succeed in doing sth.#HomeworkWrite a passage about the changes of your hometown.