人教英语八下Unit10第5课时（SectionB 2a-2d）

1、Unit 10 Ive had this bike for three years. Section B 2a-2d Warming upPre-readingWhile-reading Post-reading Exercises Summary Homework 人教版 英语 八年级下册 Learning goals 1. Curriculum words: nowadays, search, among, crayon, shame, regard, count, century, opposite, especially, childhood, consider, hold 2. Ex

2、pressions： according to, close to 3. Reading: An article about hometown feelings 4. Reading skill: Using Previous Knowledge Warming up Theres a beautiful word for the people who have been a long time away from home and miss their hometown. Can you guess what it is? It is homesickness, or . n. 思乡；怀旧

3、Warming up Enjoy the poetry 点击，播放视频 乡 愁 席慕蓉 Warming up Enjoy the saxophone music 萨克斯世界名曲 回家 演奏：肯尼基 点击，播放视频 Warming up How do you feel when enjoying the poetry and the music? Is anyone in our class away from his/her hometown? If you are away from your hometown, will you miss it? What will you miss ab

4、out your hometown? Do your parents leave your hometown for work every year? Discussion hometown n. 家乡；故乡 Pre-reading Look at the pictures and read the title in 2a and predict the content. Hometown Feelings Pre-reading Hometown feelings food weather scenery people buildings streets traffic hills memo

5、ries What aspects of hometown are mentioned in the passage? Prediction Using Previous Knowledge We can often guess what a text is about by using what we already know. Answering questions before we read can also help us do this. Pre-reading While-reading Answer the questions before you read. Then rea

6、d the passage to find out if your answers are the same as in the passage. 2a 1. Why do millions of Chinese leave the countryside every year? 2. How often do you think these people visit their hometowns? 3. What new buildings does the government usually build in towns and villages? Instructions: 1. W

7、ork in groups of four. 2. First, discuss the three questions together. 3. Next, read the passage and find the answers. 4. Compare your answers with those from the text. Group Discussion While-reading Sample answers: 1. Why do millions of Chinese leave the countryside every year? They go to the citie

8、s to look for work. 2. How often do you think these people visit their hometowns? They visit their hometowns once or twice a year. 3. What new buildings does the government usually build in towns and villages? The government usually builds new schools or hospitals. While-reading True or False: 1. Zh

9、ong Wei has lived in Guangzhou for more than ten years. 2. He didnt return to his hometown last year. 3. Many new schools and large hospitals have appeared in his hometown. 4. Zhong Wei had a happy childhood in his hometown. 5. Zhong Wei is happy with the developments in his hometown. While-reading

10、F T F T T Wenzhou roads While-reading Find expressions in the passage that have the same meanings as these words and phrases. 2b 1. look for _5. go back _ 2. consider _6. changes _ 3. across from _7. area _ 4. in ones opinion _ v. 注视；仔细考虑 Instructions: 1. You are going to listen to each paragraph of

11、 the text. 2. Call out “Stop!” when you hear an expression that means the same as one of the seven words/phrases on the list in 2b. 3. Tell the class which expressions and words/phrases match. “Stop!” the recording. While-reading While-reading Hometown Feelings Paragraph 1: Some people still live in

12、 their hometown. However, others may only see it once or twice a year. Nowadays, millions of Chinese leave the countryside to search for work in the cities. Among these is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father. He has lived in Wenzhou for the last 13 years. With a hard job in a crayon factory,

13、 he doesnt find much time to visit his hometown. “I used to return home at least once a year, but I havent been back for almost three years now. Its a shame, but I just dont have the time,” he says. search for= look for return=go back While-reading Hometown Feelings Paragraph 1: Some people still li

14、ve in their hometown. However, others may only see it once or twice a year. Nowadays, millions of Chinese leave the countryside to search for work in the cities. Among these is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father. He has lived in Wenzhou for the last 13 years. With a hard job in a crayon fac

15、tory, he doesnt find much time to visit his hometown. “I used to return home at least once a year, but I havent been back for almost three years now. Its a shame, but I just dont have the time,” he says. adv. 现今；现在；目前 v. & n. 搜索；搜查 prep. 在（其）中；之一 倒装句 n. 彩色铅笔（或粉笔，蜡笔） n. 羞耻；羞愧；惭愧 曾经；过去常常 真的很惭愧 While-r

16、eading Paragraph 2: Many people like Zhong Wei regard with great interest how their hometowns have changed. Perhaps large hospitals and new roads have appeared. In many places, the government has also built new schools and sent teachers from the cities to help. = consider = area While-reading Paragr

17、aph 2: Many people like Zhong Wei regard with great interest how their hometowns have changed. Perhaps large hospitals and new roads have appeared. In many places, the government has also built new schools and sent teachers from the cities to help. v.（尤指以某种方式）注视，凝视 状语动词宾语 复杂成分后置 While-reading Paragr

18、aph 3: “I noticed thats true of my hometown,” adds Zhong Wei. “Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the mid-20th century. But now the buildings are really old. I hear theyre going to build a new school there.” Zhong Wei thinks such developments are good, and he also

19、 knows that his hometown cannot always stay the same. = changes While-reading Paragraph 3: “I noticed thats true of my hometown,” adds Zhong Wei. “Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the mid-20th century. But now the buildings are really old. I hear theyre going to

20、 build a new school there.” Zhong Wei thinks such developments are good, and he also knows that his hometown cannot always stay the same. v. 数数 n. 百年；世纪 二十世纪中期 一成不变 stay 为系动词 就而言是真的 While-reading Paragraph 4: According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will never change. In my hometown, there was a

21、 big old tree opposite the school. It is still there and has become quite a symbol of the place. Most of the children in my time liked to play together under that big tree, especially during the summer holidays. It was such a happy childhood. Our hometown has left many soft and sweet memories in our

22、 hearts. = in ones opinion = across from While-reading Paragraph 4: According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will never change. “In my hometown, there was a big old tree opposite the school. It is still there and has become quite a symbol of the place. Most of the children in my time liked to pl

23、ay together under that big tree, especially during the summer holidays. It was such a happy childhood. Our hometown has left many soft and sweet memories in our hearts. 依据；按照 prep. 与相对；在对面 adj. 对面的；另一边的 adv. 尤其；特别；格外 n. 童年；幼年 温柔又甜蜜的回忆 在我小时候时 常放在主语、状语之后，前后要有停顿 While-reading Check answers: 1. look for

24、 _5. go back _ 2. consider _6. changes _ 3. across from _7. area _ 4. in ones opinion _ search for regard opposite according to (someone) return developments place While-reading Try to explain more words/phrases in English: 1. nowadays _5. appear _ 2. leave _6. stay the same 3. among _ 4. regard wit

25、h great interested _ these days go away (from) one of be very interested in come out remain unchanged While-reading Underline the sentences in present perfect tense with since or for. l He has lived in Wenzhou for the last 13 years. l I used to return home at least once a year, but I havent been bac

26、k for almost three years now. l Children have learned to read and count at my old primary school since the mid-20th century. While-reading Complete the summary with words from the passage. You may need to change the forms of the words. 2c Many Chinese people these days leave their _ to work in the _

27、.They usually _ to their hometowns one or two times a _. Zhong Wei hasnt been back in close to three years. He has been working in a _ factory in Wenzhou for the past 13 years. hometown(s) citiesreturn year crayon 几乎；接近 While-reading People like him are _ in how their hometowns are changing. New bui

28、ldings are often built by the _. Zhong Wei thinks these changes are _ because things need to change in order to become better. But he also thinks some things _ change, and his hometown is still the place that holds all his childhood _. interested government good (will) never memories v. (held, held)

29、 拥有；抓住 be built表示“被建造”，是被动语态。 in order to do sth. “为了做某事”，表示目的。 定语从句，修饰先行词 the place 课文结构 Post-reading Hometown Feelings Introduction (Para.1) millions of Chinese leave the countryside to search for work in the cities Zhong Weis feelings as an example Hometown changes (Para. 2) people regard the cha

30、nges in their hometowns Back to Zhong Wei (Para. 3) Zhong Weis narration on changes in his hometown Old things can always bring back soft and sweet memories, according to Zhong Wei. Still something remains (Para. 4) Think of changes that are happening in your town or city today. Which changes are ge

31、nerally good? Which changes could be seen as bad? 2d Post-reading In the pastNowadaysGood, Bad or Both? Language points search v. & n. 搜索；搜查Point 1. Nowadays, millions of Chinese leave the countryside to search for work in the cities. (教材P78 2a) Post-reading search在此处作动词，意为“搜索；搜查”。 search ( + 地点) fo

32、r sb./ sth. （在某处）搜寻某人/某物 search sb. 搜某人的身 He searched for his schoolbag everywhere. Visitors are regularly searched as they enter the building. search 意为“搜索；搜查”时还可作名词。in search of 意为“寻找”。 They made a long search for the missing child. Tom went to the big city in search of a good job. Post-reading La

33、nguage points among prep. 在（其）中；之一Point 2. Among these is Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old husband and father. (教材 P78 2a) among 作介词，用于三者或三者以上的情况，其常见用法 如下： 用来引出最高级的比较范围。 The movie is the best among the modern movies. 表示“之一”，相当于“one of ”。 New York is among( = one of ) the largest cities in the world. Post-re

34、ading 【易混辨析】among 与 between Post-reading among 用于三者或 三者以上 Among all the school subjects，English is my favorite. 在所有的学校科目中,我最喜欢英语。 between指两者之间 The paper fell down between the desk and the wall. 那张纸掉在桌子和墙壁之间(的缝隙里)了。 Post-reading 【特别提醒】表示“三个或三个以上的人或物中的每两个 之间”，应用 between，而不用 among。 She takes some medic

35、ine between meals. 她在两餐之间吃些药。(不可换为among) Language points regard v. （尤指以某种方式）注视，凝视；Point 3. Many people like Zhong Wei regard with great interest how their hometowns have changed. (教材P78 2a) (1) regard 在此处作动词，意为“（尤指以某种方式）注视，凝视”。 She stood back and regarded him coldly. (2) regard作动词时，还可意为“将认为；把视为；看待”，

36、 regardas表示“把当作/视为” His work is highly regarded by artists. We always regard red as the symbol of hope and good luck. Post-reading 将认为；把视为；看待 Language points according to 依据；按照Point 4. According to Zhong Wei, however, some things will never change. (教材P78 2a) according to 在此处意为“据所说”。 According to Pr

37、ofessor Li, robots play an important role in peoples daily life. According to the timetable, the train leaves at 8:27. Post-reading Language points opposite prep.与相对；在对面 adj. 对面的；另一边的Point 5. In my hometown, there was a big old tree opposite the school. (教 材P78 2a) Post-reading opposite 作介词，“与相 对；在对

38、面” 作形容词，“对面的； 另一边的” 作名词，“对立的人 或物” There is a bank opposite our school. We live on the opposite side of the road. Whats the opposite of active? Language points consider v. 注视；仔细考虑Point 6. consider (教材P79 2b) Post-reading consider 作及物动词，意为“注视”。 He considered the man for some time before speaking to hi

39、m. consider 作动词，还可意为“仔细考虑”，与 think about 同义。 consider doing sth.“考虑做某事”。 The government continues to consider ways to solve the problem. You have to consider what to do next. I seriously considered having a short trip after this important exam. Language points close to 几乎；接近Point 7. Zhong Wei hasnt

40、been back in close to three years. (教材P79 2c) Post-reading He was close to tears. 他几乎要掉眼泪了。 Its close to six oclock. Lets go. （= almost） My house is close to the new supermarket. （= near） Language points hold v. 拥有；抓住Point 8. , and his hometown is still the place that holds all his childhood memorie

41、s. (教材P79 2c) Post-reading hold 作动词，意为“拥有；抓住”，其过去式和过去分词均 为held。 All people hold the same dream to have a peaceful world. Hold the rope so that you wont fall. Post-reading 【拓展延伸】hold 的其他常见含义： 表示“召开，举行”。 They will hold a party on Sunday. 表示“容纳；包含”，不用于进行时态。 The movie theater holds 500 people. Exercises

42、 一、单项选择 （东营中考）A recent study in Australia shows that parents are _ the top five worlds hardest jobs. A. between B. amongC. fromD. above （孝感中考） My uncle hasnt been back to our hometown for years. _. He must miss his family very much. A. Its a shameB. No wayC. Good job D.No problem 1 2 B A Exercises （达州中考） As we know, its very difficult to live in a foreign country like the UK, the US and