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课件网) Unit 3 Unit 3 Times change! To watch a video and talk about different lifestyles To learn to talk about changes according to the given pictures To think about what you would like to experience if you could go back 40 years ago In the past Now In the future Transport The Change of Life bicycle, carriage … cars, high-speed rail, airplanes, … In the past Now In the future Work farming or handicraft working on the farm, factories or offices with the help of modern machines Intelligent robots help people do most of work In the past Now In the future Finance and currency paper money, coins, banks no currency at all, credit cards, cell phone banks, internet banks … In the past Now In the future Environment less polluted global warming, greenhouse effect, serious polluted maybe more, maybe less polluted In the past Now In the future Education private schools （私塾） Public and private schools distance education e-schools In the past Now In the future Houses made of wood and mud; no bathrooms flats in high rise buildings houses along the street with many shops space houses, supply of air floating In the past Now In the future Communications Letters, telegraphs telephone emails, telephones, on-line chatting tools Watch the video and take notes about the differences between the past and present life. Travel and transportation Means of communication Work Making friends Watch the video and answer the questions. 1. What is the video about 2. Which do you prefer, a faster pace of life or a slower pace of life 1. What is the video about 2. Which do you prefer, a faster pace of life or a slower pace of life The video is about whether it’s better to live life at a fast or slow pace. Prefer a faster pace of life, because it makes people’s life quick and convenient. Look at the pictures and answer the questions. shopping living transporting communicating 2. What else can you think of that has changed in recent decades electric cars entertainment (different apps) reading (e-books) food/snacks education n. 十年，十年期 1. What kinds of changes do the pictures show Changes in the way we shop, the buildings in which we live, the way we travel and how we communicate. 3. Imagine you could travel 40 years back in time. What would you want to experience Why One of the most important things I want to experience is to live in the countryside. The countryside is generally quiet and peaceful. There isn’t much traffic or smog or pollution. I can grow my own food and raise my own animals. I have easy access to hiking, climbing, bike riding, camping, fishing, hunting and numerous outdoor activities. countryside cities 1. Which do you prefer to live, a faster or slower pace of life Write a short paragraph and explain your reasons. 2. Preview the passage on Pages 34—35.
