(
课件网) Unit 1 Past and present Reading 学习目标 1 2 3 To master the new words and phrases. To learn about the changes of Shenzhen and the reasons through reading. To talk about the reasons for the success of Shenzhen and the changes of your hometown. Shenzhen Lead in 1. What part of your hometown has changed most 2. What do you know about Shenzhen Free talk 新课讲授 The rise of Shenzhen Millie is reading a newspaper article about Shenzhen, which has changed a lot over the years. Here is the article. 1. What’s the type of this article 2. What’s this article about The changes of Shenzhen in the last 40 years Pre-reading The rise of Shenzhen:a city of innovation In just over 40 years, Shenzhen, a city in southern China, has developed from a fishing village into a top high-tech city. A pioneer in China's reform and opening- up, Shenzhen has attracted people from across the world. Innovation lies at the heart of the city. It has risen to become an important centre for technology industries in the world and is home to many tech giants. Today, it is leading the move from “Made in China" to “Created in China". Shenzhen is also active in its drive to become a cultural centre. It offers a wealth of cultural facilities, such as libraries, museums, theatres and art spaces, as well as many excellent cultural and educational activities. Moreover, the city has won an honour from UNESCO for being a role model in encouraging reading among the public. Read the article and summarize its structure. Innovation and technology culture and education While-reading Introduction Shenzhen is working to improve the quality of life for its citizens as well. The city has over 1,000 parks and more than 3,000 kilometres of greenways. Even among the busy streets and tall buildings, you can find peace and quiet in this modern city, Shenzhen is the first city in the world to use green energy for almost all its buses and taxis. "Electric buses produce less air pollution and make little noise, and now people here are enjoying a cleaner environment," said a city planner. Since the late 1970s, Shenzhen has developed at an amazing speed and has become a symbol of China's development. The city's pioneering spirit, together with the hard work and creativity of its citizens, is certainly the key to its success. green life and environment protection the reasons for success Complete the chart with the information in the newspaper article. Shenzhen Its development An important center for _____ technology industries Active in its drive to become _____ a cultural centre Working to improve _____ the quality of life _____ to its success The key Its pioneering spirit, as well as the hard work and _____ of its citizens creativity Read the article again and answer the questions below. 1. What was Shenzhen like over 40 years ago 2. Why has Shenzhen attracted people from across the world 3. What efforts has Shenzhen made to become a cultura ... ...
