必修一module4Cultural corner.pptVIP

* Brainstorming: Life in the city: Life in the countryside: exciting, modern, convenient, amusing, colorful, interesting, comfortable, busy, stressful, competitive, challenging… relaxing, quiet, peaceful, simple, boring… Countryside in western Europe What are the problems mentioned in the passage? Why? Read and answer the following question. The countryside in western Europe is changing. Firstly, Secondly, Another reason is that, young people move to towns for a livelier life and for work. people can’t afford village houses because city-dwellers buy them up. farmers sell their land and stop farming. Countryside in China migrant workers dropout Though life in the countryside is becoming serious and unhappy, there are some ways to change it. Fitstly, Secondly, Another way is to \ that Writing: Beijing, the capital city, lies in North China. It is an attractive city with a population of over 15,ooo,ooo. The transportation there is convenient and the climate is pleasant. Besides, there are many places of interest, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and so on. Since the 29th Olympic Games were held successfully, Beijing has taken on a new look. What’s more, some modern stadiums, like the Water Cube and the Bird’s Nest attract a great many tourists as well. I do believe Beijing will become more and more amazing in the future. Revision: Phrases: so far / till now / up to now, go down, put up, lie in / be located in, starve to death, the remaining 20 dollars / the 20 dollars left, make money from..., be fortunate in doing… / be fortunate to do…, the approach to sth, fight to do sth / fight for… Sentences: 1. I live on the fourth floor of a seven—storey apartment block. 2. It has been ten years since I took part in such a grand party. 3. This is the third time that I have gone abro