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Module 3 Life now and then
Unit 1 They sometimes work harder.
外研九年级（下）
Learning Objectives
1. describe what life was like in the past according to the given photos;
2. compare the life today with that in the past;
3. figure out what aspects in the life have changed in the conversation between Betty and her mum.
By the end of the class, we will be able to:
Look at the following photos and try to describe what life was like in the past.
In the past,bicycles and buses were the most common modes of transportation. Cellphones, computers, and televisions were bulky（体积大的） and heavy. People used to go outside to take a cool break during the hot summer.
Here are some photos about present life.
Look and describe.
Today, people often drive cars, take buses or subway for work. Cellphones, computers, and televisions become smarter and thicker.
There are air-conditioners in the house, so people stay at home for rest in the hot summer.
Compare the life today with that in the past.
E.g.
1. In the past, people rode their bicycles in the street.
Today, people drive their cars in the street.
2. In the past, people watched the black-and-white television.
Today, people watch the color television.
With time passing by, the life has changed. Have you noticed what have changed around you You can write down what have changed according to the following aspects.
● living condition
● diet
● transport
● entertainment
The history teacher asked Betty and Daming to write an essay about life in the past and life today. Listen to a conversation and answer the questions.
2. What is the question they need to answer
3. What does Betty ask
1. What is the history homework
4. What does Daming ask
Write about life in the past and life today.
The question is “Is life today better than it was in the past ”.
Betty asks if they can write about medicine and pollution.
Daming asks if they can write about personal safety.
Betty wants to know more information about life in the past and today, so she asks her mum. Listen to another conversation and fill in the blanks.
People are today, and they live than they did in the past.
But people don’t take they used to.
Some people think life in the past was than today.
wealth sometimes means health.
Do people work as as they did fifty years ago Yes, and they sometimes work .
as much exercise as
longer
wealthier
simpler and healthier
More
less
harder
hard
Read the conversation and choose the correct answer.
1. People live longer today because ________.
a) we know more about medicine
b) they do not work as hard as they did
c) they take more exercise
2. There is less fear of getting ill ________.
a) so people live longer
b) because people know how to deal with the ordinary diseases
c) so people work harder than before
3. People take less exercise because ________.
a) they do not need to
b) they drive cars instead
c) they do not have cars or bikes
4. People work harder today and ________.
a) they do not live as long as they did
b) they do not usually have enough free time
c) they live a healthier life
Read the conversation again and find out what aspects of changes are mentioned in the conversation.
wealth
People are wealthier today.
They live longer than they did in the past.
People don’t take as much exercise as they used to.
The pollution is also doubled, or even worse.
They sometimes work harder.
life span
health
environment
work performance
1. What do you think of the life today
—Life is better today because.../Life is worse today becasue...
2. Is life better today than in the past
—Yes, it is. I think it’s because... / No, it isn’t. I think...
Now say what is better or worse in:
·education　 ·environment　 ·health ·transport
Work in pairs. Answer the question and give your reasons.
Complete the questions with the words or expressions or expessions in the box.
deaf doubled fear spare used to wealth
1. What kinds of things do you ________
2. What do you do in your _______ time
3. What can someone not do if they are ________
4. If something is ________, is it more or less
5. Do you think people ________ take more exercise than they do today
6. Do you think people have more ________ today than they used to
fear
spared
deaf
doubled
used to
wealth
Now work in pairs. Ask and answer.
Think and Say
Why does Betty’s mum say more wealth sometimes means less health
What do you think about that
Read and predict which words the speaker is likely to stress.
Some people think life in the past was simpler and healthier than today. More wealth sometimes means less health. When the number of cars is doubled, the pollution is also doubled, or even worse.
Pronunciation and speaking
Now listen and check.
Language points
1. People are wealthier today…
wealthy: Someone who is wealthy has a large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions. 富有的
E.g.
He was a very wealthy man who had traveled the world.
他是个非常富有的人，曾经周游过世界。
Tips:
wealth n. 财富；财产 wealthy adj. 富有的；富裕的
wealthier 比较级 wealthiest 最高级
2. We know more about medicine today, and there’s less fear of getting ill because we know how to deal with the ordinary diseases.
fear: It is the unpleasant feeling you have when you think that you are in danger. 害怕
E.g.
He has a fear of flying. 他害怕坐飞机。
Have no fear of failure, and success usually comes after it.
不要怕失败, 成功通常在失败后到来。
fear 用作名词：
have a fear of... 害怕……
have no fear of... 不害怕……
in fear 害怕地；担心地
拓展：
fear 用作动词：
fear to do sth. 害怕做某事
fear+that 从句 害怕……
fearful adj. 可怕的；担心的
be fearful of... 害怕……
be fearful + that 从句 害怕……
deal with：to take the necessary action, especially in order to solve a problem 处理, 应对
E.g.
We should learn how to deal with pressure in our life.
我们应该学会如何应对生活中的压力。
3. But people don’t take as much exercise as they used to.
as ... as 同级比较
英语中，常用as…as…表示同级的比较,第一个as为副词，第二个as为连词)
（1）肯定式: as+ adj./ adv. +as…“和……一样”。
E.g. This film is as interesting as that one(is).
这部电影和那部电影一样有趣。
（2）否定式: not as/so +adj./ adv. +as…结构。
E.g.
This dictionary is not as/so useful as you think it is.
这部字典不如你想象的那样有用。
（3）当as ... as中间有名词时，用以下结构：
as + 形容词 + a + 单数名词 + as
as + many / much + 名词 + as
E.g.
I don’t want as / so expensive a cellphone as this.
我不想要这么贵的手机。
She has as good a voice as you.
她和你的嗓音一样好。
Take as much time as you like.
你想花多少时间就花多少时间。
used to：if something used to happen, it happened regularly or all the time in the past, but does not happen now 过去常常
E.g. Tom used to exercise every day. 汤姆过去每天都锻炼。
辨析: used to do sth. be used to doing sth. 与 be used to do sth.
used to do sth. 过去经常 做某事 used to 后跟动词原形, 用于描述过去经常做的事情。
be used to doing sth. 习惯于 做某事 be used to 后要跟名词、代词、动名词, be used to 同get used to, become used to。
be used to do sth. 被用于 做某事 该结构是被动结构, 同be used for doing sth. 。
4. When the number of cars is doubled, the pollution is also doubled, or even worse.
the number of ……的数量
辨析: the number of 与 a number of
the number of ……的数量 “the number of+ 名词/ 代词复数”作主语时, 谓语动词用单数形式。
a number of 许多/ 一些 “a number of+ 名词/ 代词复数”作主语时, 谓语动词用复数形式。
E.g.
The number of the volunteers is three hundred and a number of them are college students.
志愿者的数量是300, 他们中许多是大学生。
double: When something doubles or when you double it, it becomes twice as great in number, amount, or size. 使加倍; 翻倍
E.g.
The boy doubled his weight within six months.
这个男孩在六个月内体重增加了一倍。
5. People seldom say they have enough spare time!
seldom: If something seldom happens, it happens only occasionally. 很少; 不常
E.g.
Tony is seldom late for school. 托尼很少上学迟到。
They seldom speak. 他们很少说话。
spare time: time when you are not working 空闲时间
E.g.
Tony is seldom late for school. 托尼很少上学迟到。
They seldom speak. 他们很少说话。
Tips:
spare/free time 业余(空闲) 时间；闲暇
in one’s spare/free time 在某人的业余时间
6. Why don’t you go and ask Mrs Li, our neighbour
why don’t you do sth: 你为什么不做某事呢
E.g.
—Why don’t you go shopping with us
你为什么不和我们一起去购物呢
—Good idea. 好主意。
Tips:
Why don’t you do sth. ？常用来向对方提出建议，相当于“Why not do sth. ？”。
常用的肯定答语：Good idea./ Sounds great./All right./Sure.等；
否定答语：No, let’s.../Sorry, but I have to... 等。
7. Remember to speak up!
remember to do sth. 记得去做某事
辨析: remember to do sth. 与 remember doing sth.
remember to do sth. 意为“ 记得去做某事”, 指事情还未做。 E. g. Remember to invite Tom to your birthday party.
记得邀请汤姆参加你的生日聚会。
remember doing sth. 意为“ 记得做过某事”, 指事情已经做了。 E. g. I remember inviting him this morning, but he was too busy to come. 我记得今天早晨邀请过他了, 可他太忙不能来了。
speak up 大点声说
E.g.
Speak up, please. I can’t hear clearly.
请大点声说, 我听不清楚。
Tips:
与speak 相关的短语有：
speak to sb. 和某人谈话
speak to sb. about sth. 跟某人谈某事
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