2017-2018学年译林牛津版高中英语选修10课件：Unit 1 Task（共15张PPT） .pptVIP

riting bout evelopment Step 1: asking about life in the past Page 10 A (Tapescript) Student: Do you think that our town has changed over the years, Grandfather? Grandfather: Yes, of course. There have been a lot of changes. Student: Can you give me an example? Grandfather: Well, the way I go from one place to another has changed. When I was younger, G: I walked or rode a bike to school. I remember that my hands and feet were as cold as ice in winter. Now, I take buses and taxis because my legs are weak. I feel like I could sleep for a hundred years after I walk long distances now. S: What were the buildings like? G: In the past, there weren’t as many buildings as there are now, and they weren’t very tall. The town had a lot of G: small houses and just a few shops. Wangji Shoe Shop has been there since I was a child. S: What was the biggest building back then? G: I suppose it was the school. S: What do you think about the buildings today? G: We have more and more tall buildings today. I like the changes because they show our town’s growth and development. G: My favourite building is the new department store. It’s as big as a mountain and is a wonderful place to shop. It’s far bigger than the old school. S: What kind of jobs did people have here? G: A lot of people caught fish, and I did, too. Did I tell you? I once caught a fish as big as a whale! S: Do people still catch a lot of fish? G: Not so much any more, but the tourism industry is growing. A lot of new restaurants have also opened. S: What about the environment? Has it been affected by development? G: I remember the fresh air and the blue sky of my youth, but today, the environment is in a terrible state. The sea is full of rubbish a