牛津译林版英语8BUnit1Pastandpresenttask课件.ppt

1、8B Unit 1 Past and presentTask Changes in Moonlight Town What are the differences between these two pictures?narrow and dirty roadsrubbish everywherelarge open spacessmall old houseslisten to the radio or watch TVon foot or by bicycle EnvironmentLifeTransportwide and clean streetsgreen trees on both

2、 sidesshops and tall buildings new flatscomputers and the Internetmobile phonesby bus or taxihave own cars EnvironmentLifeTransportPastPresentEnvironment Life Transport A.Complete Amys report.Many changes have taken place in Moonlight Town over the years.In the past,there were only(1)_ roads in the

3、small town.There was(2)_.But now the streets are(3)_,with many(4)_on both sides.The government has also built(5)_ _in some large open space.Years ago,people lived in(6)_.Now most of them have moved into(7)_narrow and dirty rubbishwide and clean green trees shops and tallbuildingssmall old houses new

4、 flatsA.Complete Amys report.They used to(8)_or watch TV in their free time,but now most families have computers and the(9)_.Moreover,(10)_make communication easier now.In the past,people travelled around the town(11)_,but now they can go ground(12)_.Many families even have their own cars.Now people

5、 are enjoying a comfortable life.listen to the radioInternet mobile phones on foot or by bicycleby bus or taxiWork in groups of four,discussing the main idea of each paragraph and useful expressionsParagraphMain ideaUseful expressionsParagraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3Paragraph 4Paragraph 5Paragraph

6、1Many changes have taken place in Moonlight Town over the years.Introduction(topic)Useful expressionsMany changes have taken place in Paragraph2In the past,there were only narrow and dirty roads in the small town.There was rubbish.But now the streets are wide and clean,with many green trees on both

7、sides.The government has also built shops and tall buildings in some large open space.Environment Useful expressionsIn the past,there were onlyBut now Paragraph3Years ago,people lived in small and old houses.Now most of them have moved into new flats.They used to listen to the radio or watch TV in t

8、heir free time,but now most families have computers and the Internet.Moreover,Mobile phones make communication easier now.LifeUseful expressionsYears ago,people lived inNow most of them have moved intoThey used tobut nowMoreover Paragraph4In the past,people travelled around the town on foot or by bi

9、cycle,but now they can go ground by bus or taxi.Many families even have their own cars.TransportUseful expressionsIn the past,people traveled around the town by,but now they can go aground by Many families even have Paragraph5Now people are enjoying a comfortable life.Conclusion(opinion)Useful expre

10、ssionsNow people are enjoying a life.ParagraphMain ideaUseful expressionsParagraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3Paragraph 4Paragraph 5Introduction(topic)EnvironmentLifeTransportConclusion(opinion)Many changes have taken place in In the past,there were only But now Years ago,people lived inNow most of th

11、em have moved intoThey used tobut nowMoreover In the past,people traveled around the town by,but now they can go aground by Many families even have.Now people are enjoying a life.Discussion:How to write a report about the changes in yourEnvironmentTransportLifeIntroductionTopicMain bodyConclusionOpi

12、nionParagraph1Paragraphs2-4Paragraph5Discussion:How to write a report about the changes in yourpYou should divide the report into five paragraphs.pThe first paragraph should have the topic of the report.pIn the next three paragraphs,write about the environment,life and transport.pState what you thin

13、k of these changes in the last paragraph.pIn this way,your report will be clear and neat.Write a report on the changes in your hometown.Sample writingMany changes have taken place in Nanjing over the years.In the past,there were green trees on both sides of the narrow roads and the tallest buildings

14、 in the city was Jinling Hotel.But now there are wide roads and tall buildings everywhere.You cannot see Jinling Hotel from a distance because it is surrounded by much taller buildings.Years ago,most people lived in buildings with only four or five floors.They used to watch TV in their free time.But

15、 now most families have computers.They can surf the Internet.Moreover,a lot of people like to go out and enjoy the latest films in the cinema.In the past,people usually traveled around the city by bicycle or bus.But now people are richer.A lot of families have their own cars.In a word,life in Nanjing is better now than before.Homework