Teaching aims and demands: 1. Go on learning the present perfect tense 2.Compare the past Beijing with the present Beijing and learn about the great changes in China. 3.Inspire students to cherish the happy life at present and to cultivate their patriotism. Have you ever been to Beijing? Beijing Do you want to know more about Beijing? In the 1960s, the living conditions in the city were poor. Task 1 Work alone 1. Listen to 1a and answer the following questions1.Who has seen the changes in Beijing?2.How long has kangkangs grandmother lived in Beijing?3.How were the living conditions in Beijing in the 1960s?4.How can Chinese children study at present?5.What do people use to keep in touch with their friends and relatives nowdays? Whats the main idea of the passage?A. Beijing is 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. 1b Read 1a and match the words and phrases with their meanings.1. communication2. keep in touch3. far away4. progress5. rapid6. satisfy A. not nearB. the course of improving or developingC. way of sending informationD. to make sb. pleased by doing or giving them what they wantE. write or phone or visit very oftenF. happening very quickly or in a short time= happy Task 2 Group work Read for details Underline the topic sentence of each paragraph.Paragraph 1. She has seen the changes in Beijing herself.Paragraph 2. In the 1960s, the living conditions in the city were poor.Paragraph 3. China has developed rapidly since the reform and opening-up.Paragraph 4. It is important to remember the past, live in the present and dream about the future.Topic sentences are usually at the beginning or the ending of a paragraph. List four changes in Beijing.1) More and more ring roads and subways have appeared.2) Buildings in Beijing are becoming taller and brighter.3) There are more kinds of food and clothes to satisfy peoples needs.4) Children can study not only in modern schools but also on the Internet. 2. Find out the key points of 1a Translate the words and phrases.1. He has lived in Hunan _ (自從) 1998.2. If you are friendly to others, youll have _ (越來越多) friends.3. There are lots of clothes to _ _ (滿足人們的需求) in that shop. I like doing some shopping there.4. Tom is good at sports. He can _ (不僅) play basketball _ (而且) play tennis. 5. You can send me the message by _ (傳真).more and more satisfy peoplesneeds not only fax since but also Fill in the blanks. 1. Li Ming has _ (取得很大進步) in English, because he studies hard.2. China has succeeded in _ (send) Shenzhou into space.3. I have _(已經(jīng)) had lunch. I am full. made great progress sending already Task 3 Pair work Retell 1a In the pastAt present 2 Work in groups and talk about the changes in your hometown. Then report it to the class. 1. What was/were like in the past?2. What has happened to nowadays?3. What will be like in the future?It is important to write a topic sentence for each paragraph to help organize your thoughts.3 Write a short passage on the topic Changes in You should write its situation in the past and at present based on 2. 1. Talk about the changes in a place.2. Use topic sentences to help us understand or write a passage.3. Figure out the meaning of a new word from the context.1. Some words: narrow, communication, various, report, relative, telegram, rapidly, since, satisfy, medical, cellphone, fax, machine, rapid, progress, already, pleased2. Some phrases: in the 1960s, keep in touch with, far away, reform and opening-up, satisfy peoples needs, medical care, make progress, succeed in doing sth. 3. Some sentences: I think it is important to remember the past, live in the present and dream about the future. Homework3. Write a passage on the topic Changes in according to Part 3.1. Read 1a aloud.2. Finish Section C in your workbook.4. Preview Section D. THANK YOU!